At Nelson College we support students to attend secondary school events for Mountain Biking.
Each year we have riders compete at the:
- Tasman Secondary School Champs in late Feb/early March
- South Island Secondary School Champs in Summer Tournament Week (March)
- National Secondary School Champs in Term 3 holidays (October)
These events all feature Enduro, Downhill (not at TSS) and Cross-Country races. Costs vary depending on the location of events and whether students join in with the school accommodation or stay independently with family.
There is a school Mt Biking uniform that is available for purchase. The long sleeve shirt is compulsory, and the pants are optional. No external sponsorship logos are allowed to be worn on clothing when competing in school events.
There are school jerseys available for sale or loan to represent the college at these events. At every event we need parent volunteers for marshalling or assisting with away trips.
In year 10 we offer the MTB academy option for students who want to choose a class focused on their favourite sport. We complete assignments related to mountain biking knowledge, learn basic mechanical skills and get out on the trails for coaching with Gravity Nelson.