NINJA EVENT INFORMATION FOR

Ann Arbor, MI – April 30/May 1, 2022

ON-LINE EVENT WAIVER | *IMPORTANT*

If you haven’t already, please be sure a parent or guardian has signed our electronic Liability Release here: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/5afd63f9ee18b/web/

**THIS IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CLINIC THIS WEEKEND**

DROP OFF & PICKUP LOCATION

• Brighton State Recreation Area
• This recreation area has several parking lots. Please click on the link below for the exact meeting location.
• Ann Arbor area trail networks have a $9/vehicle fee if you are not a pass holder. 
• Look for instructors in the parking lot in thier Ninja jerseys
• Link to location on google map here ——>  https://goo.gl/maps/h4SN3CJu1u1mWb3z6

SCHEDULE

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

• 1:00pm  – Check-in //  Look for the Ninja instructors in their Ninja Jerseys! 
• 1:15pm – Clinic starts 
• 4:15pm – 4:30pm – Clinic wrap up // pick up at the same place you dropped off
  • Please check in with instructors so they know each kiddo is going home with the correct person.

INSTRUCTORS

Your instructors and onsite contacts this weekend are:

• Heather McNamara // 586-944-9082
• Nick Shaskos // 313-333-7781

WHAT TO BRING

• Mountain bike in good working order 
• A helmet (that fits properly)
• Closed toe shoes
• Snacks and water/hydration (we will take a snack break mid-morning)
• Appropriate clothing layers for the weather
• If locally mandated, bring a face covering.
• A backpack for carrying clothes, water, snacks, sunscreen, rain jacket

SPECIAL NOTES FOR PARENTS / GUARDIANS:

• Please let the instructors know of any health information that is pertinent (inhalers, EpiPens, etc).  All Ninja instructors are first aid certified. 
• PHOTOS: If you don’t want photos of your child taken at the clinic or posted to Ninja social media, please let us know. 
• If you yourself will be attending the full day adult Ninja clinic on Sunday while your child is attending the Ninja Kids clinic, please arrange for someone to pickup your child when the Kid’s Clinic ends around 12:15 and make arrangements for appropriate childcare in the afternoon.  Please advise the instructor at drop off if a different adult will be picking up the child at the end of their clinic.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I stay and watch the clinic?

This is a Kids Clinic which means this class is for…..kids! With that, we kindly ask that parents leave their students to enjoy the clinic and avoid watching from the sidelines. We find that kids thrive when they are left to focus with their Ninja instructors.

What kind of bike should my student bring to their Ninja Kids Clinic? 

Students should bring a bike in good, working order with mountain bike tires.  If the bike has been sitting in the garage for a few years, consider taking it into your local bike shop for a quick tune-up.  The bike must have hand brakes.  We cannot allow coaster brakes (the kind where you pedal backwards on the bike to brake), as these are not safe for mountain biking.  Also don’t forget to bring a properly fitting helmet!  

Should I tip the instructors?

While gratuity is not required or expected, it’s certainly appreciated by the instructors! 5-10% for each guest is Industry Standard for exceptional service, support, and expertise. Unless you’d like to tip separately, instructors divide tips among themselves.

COVID-19 

All of our clinics across the country are following local guidelines for COVID-19 (including any orders regarding face coverings, social distancing, group size restrictions, etc.). We ask that participants be informed as to any local COVID-19 restrictions that may apply to outdoor gatherings and travel to and from the event.

….more frequently asked questions and answers HERE!

Need further assistance? Contact Ninja Customer Service at [email protected]