SLCSE JACKALOPES
We are the Salt Lake Center for Science Education Mountain Bike Team
Season begins in the summer BEFORE the school year starts
2026 Team Information Meeting – Week of April 12th @ SLCSE – details TBD
Who are the Jackalopes?
The SLCSE Jackalopes are a junior development and high school mountain bike team for students at the Salt Lake Center for Science Education (SLCSE) and associated middle schools in the Salt Lake City School District. We focus on confidence, building skills, community, lifelong riding, and most importantly, FUN!
We are a National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) team in the Utah High School Cycling League (UtahMTB).
Who Can Join
7th – 12th grade students
Current 6th graders REGISTER in APRIL for JUNE start to the 7th grade season.
We gladly welcome SLCSE High School students as well as 7th & 8th grade students at: Northwest Middle School, SLCSE Bryant, The Open Classroom, SLARTS, and other middle school students planning to attend SLCSE.
Parents and Community Members encouraged to join as volunteer coaches and team support. Our team is entirely volunteer run.
You don’t need any experience on a mountain bike to join the colony – you just need to be safe and have fun!
All abilities welcome!
No Bike, No Problem!
Our team has access to loaner mountain bikes through the SLCSE bike shop plus opportunities for loaner bikes from UtahMTB and scholarship bikes through the NICA Pathfinders Scholarship Program.
Ready to Ride?
Add your contact info to be notified of important team meeting information, registration dates, and scholarship / financial aid information.
2026 Season Schedule
2026 Team Information Meeting – Week of April 12th @ SLCSE – details TBD
Important Dates
Team Information Meeting Mid-April – details TBD
Registration April-May 31st
NICA Pathfinder’s Scholarship Applications Feb 15th-March
MAY: Preseason Prep, trail work, bike checks, conditioning
June: Practices Begin 2x/week
Race Dates
Saturday, August 15th – Location TBD
Saturday, August 29th – Location TBD
Saturday, September 12th – Location TBD
HIGH SCHOOL ONLY
Saturday, October 3rd – Location TBD
STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Friday & Saturday, October 23rd & 24th – Location TBD
SUPPORT OUR TEAM
Our team is unique and does not charge team fees above the NICA registration fees in order to allow as many kids to ride as possible. Donations to our team will enable more kids to ride, with the right equipment, and the right fuel for their bodies.
We gladly accept donations of any size, every dollar helps.
The Jackalopes MTB team is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
How Your Contribution Helps?
Our team is committed to keeping mountain biking accessible. We do not charge team fees beyond required NICA registration, allowing as many students as possible to ride and race.
Your support helps remove barriers to participation and ensures our student-athletes are supported throughout the season and our coaches can focus on student success. Here’s where the money goes…
- Athlete Registration Fees
- Equipment Acquisition & Maintenance
- Travel and Lodging Expenses
- Food and Drink
- Athlete Registration Fees
- Coaching Certification Fees
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