Join us as we return to one of PICL’s favorite race courses, Pennsylvania College of Technology. As 2024 hosts of the International Baja SAE Competition, Penn College is no stranger to wheeled racing. Join us as PICL student-athletes put their muscle-powered wheels to dirt in the type of racing our community knows and loves.
NEW: Ready for an adventure? Rally your team for a scavenger hunt on the campus of Pennsylvania College of Technology. Visit us at One College Ave, Williamsport, PA 17701 on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m., to receive your map and directions. Find all of the locations on the map and take creative team snapshots at each for a chance to win a fun prize pack! Head here to sign up!
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Schedules are tentative and subject to change.
Saturday: Middle School
Sunday: High School
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Online registration closes the Tuesday before the event at 8:00 PM. No day of registration.
In order to participate in this race/adventure ride, students must be fully registered in NICA Pit Zone - the parent dashboard profile will show a GREEN check mark and it will say “Registered” under THIS specific race/adventure ride in Pit Zone.
DO NOT check-in at the Information tent. Riders will get race plates from their Head Coach/Team Director prior to their first event.
DO NOT LOSE YOUR RACE PLATE! You will use this for ALL events. There is a $10 fee to replace plates if lost or forgotten. Replacements are available at the Information tent.If you have not been invited to register yet in the NICA Pit Zone, please contact your Head Coach/Team Director. Independent riders, please contact PICL Registration at registration@pamtb.org. For questions regarding the NICA Pit Zone, please contact NICA’s Registration Services at registration@nationalmtb.org.
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Spectator Map
Infield Map
MS Course
HS Course
THIS COURSE AT THIS VENUE IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR PRE-RIDING PRIOR TO THE EVENT WEEKEND.
*Teams electing to pre-ride PICL courses prior to event weekend are subject to venue day use/parking fees and are expected to get permission from land landowners/managers prior to arrival. As always, please use care while riding private and public trails as our representation of PICL greatly impacts relationships with PICL venues and their park/trail users.
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Park in designated areas, only, per Infield map. Follow directions of all on-site parking volunteers, staff and signs. Handicap parking is available - please see Infield map for details.
Please be respectful of all parking volunteers and staff. Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated and will result in immediate expulsion from the event.
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Pit Zone Map
Pit Zone Assignment
TBD
Reminders:
• NO parking in the Pit Zone.
• NO bike riding in Pit Zone - WALK your bike.
• NO grilling, smoking, fires, alcohol, gas generators, or dogs unless clearly marked service dogs in Pit Zone.
• Conflicts and/or disputes should NOT be dealt within the team Pit Zone area.
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Volunteering is one of the best ways to get involved on event weekends. Stay close to the action while helping to ensure the event is a success. Positions are available throughout the event. There’s a spot for everyone!
VOLUNTEER SIGN UP LINK IS HERE!
Once you’re signed up, fill out the volunteer waiver, so you’re ready to roll upon arrival.
Not sure which position is right for you? Check out the descriptions and training videos, HERE.
Still have questions? Email PICL Volunteering at volunteer@pamtb.org.
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Reptiland – Specialized zoo with exotic reptiles and amphibians from around the world.
Kaos Fun Zone – Bowling, arcade, trampoline park, laser tag, golf simulator, and more.
Hatchet House – Ax throwing for the whole family.
Hiawatha – Paddlewheel riverboat cruises.
New Trail Brewing – Family friendly atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating and food trucks.
Susquehanna River Walk & Timber Trail – Paved biking and walking trail that runs along the Susquehanna River
Williamsport Municipal Water Authority Trails – A variety of trails available. Search All Trails for route ideas.
Lycoming County Chamber of Commerce – List of additional hiking, biking, and ATV trails.
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For those looking to book hotel accommodations, there are room blocks* with special PICL event rates at the following hotels:
*Rooms are blocked for a limited time.
While on-site camping at Penn College of Technology will not be available, there are a number of campgrounds in close proximity to the venue, some of which we've listed below. You will also find a number of hotel options in nearby Williamsport, Watsontown and other surrounding communities.
Additional hotel lodging can be found by checking out the Lycoming County Visitor’s Bureau website.
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It is your responsibility to understand rules related to the venue, event, and NICA competitions.
Penalties will be assessed to individuals and teams for breaking/disregarding rules at NICA events. Penalties can include, but are not limited to, loss of individual points, loss of team points, time penalties, and event expulsion. Please read and understand the General Event and Venue Rules (below), as well as the PA Handbook.
Inappropriate behavior is not tolerated toward any volunteer, staff member, or other community member. Such behavior results in immediate expulsion from the event.
General Event and Venue Rules• Garbage - PICL has reserved an on-site dumpster for this event. YOU are responsible for getting your refuse into PICL’s on-site dumpster before leaving the venue.
• Staging is for riders and coaches, ONLY. Parents can head to the start, finish, and fan zones!
• Grill only in designated areas.
• NO dogs in the Infield or Pit Zone unless clearly marked service dogs.
• NO inappropriate language.
• For Drone Policy, see Rule 4.14 in the PA Handbook.
Camping
For PICL events being held at established campgrounds, please follow all campground rules regarding check-in, check-out, quiet hours, etc. which are set and enforced by the campground staff.
For PICL events that offer camping at the venue via a partnership with the venue hosts, the following rules apply:
• You MUST pre-register.• Camping is on your own/at your own risk.
• Camping is ONLY family camping - riders MUST camp with parents.
• Quiet time is 9 PM to 7 AM.
• NO gas generators overnight.
Pre-Ride
• DO NOT pre-ride on event weekends outside of designated pre-ride times on event schedule.• Yield to event staff at all times.
• All coaches and riders MUST be fully “practice ready” in Pit Zone AND have their number/coach plate affixed to their bike. No unregistered riders are allowed on the course during designated pre-ride times.
• Pre-riding in the days and weeks leading up to the even weekend is permitted. If the course is on private property, please obtain permission from the land manager/owner beforehand.
NICA and PICL Reminders
Event details are subject to change. Please check back often for the most current information.PICL reserves the right to modify or cancel events should it be deemed necessary to do so. The league will notify event attendees via email and social media should modifications be required. Please make sure that you are receiving these communications; see FAQs for more information.
Safety
Incident reports are mandatory whenever a student-athlete or coach is injured during a NICA activity if any of the following occurs:
• Medical care is received
• Time lost from work or school
• Time lost from practice beyond day of event
NICA Insurance coverage is for registered student-athletes and registered coaches injured while participating in sanctioned PICL/NICA event activities. Please see the FAQs for more information. -
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