Title: Helene's Aftermath: Leveling Up Our Support

Introduction (Shawn) 

Topic: Reflections on Helene (Shawn and Brian)

Topic: SA registration opens 1 Oct

Topic: Coach shoutouts (first coaches to register for the 2025 season)

Topic: 5th Grade Pilot Program

• 5 October: last day to opt in for the 5th grade pilot program
• 8 October: NICA hosted training session for participating teams (all team coaches invited)
• See the Resources and Links section  for more information on the 5th Grade Pilot program
• Second opt in  “deadline” (1 Nov) for the program and second training date (5 Nov)

Topic: Preseason Update

-Coach retreat (26-27 Oct) Camp Grier in Old Fort. Registration opens soon.

• Preseason event dates (registration will be open 1 Oct): 
  • 2 Nov (GRiT)  (no cost) Harris Lake
  • 16 Nov (Adventure) - Old Fort ($20) Likely find new location
  • 7 Dec (Adventure) - Lake Norman ($20) New location: NCCAR
• NICA Regionals (9-11 Nov). 
  • Race registration open to all 7 Oct
  • Must be registered in PitZone (SA and coach) in order to attend
  • NC bringing a TTC activation

• Working to get event dates and locations published in October November - on hold firming up with venues after storm

Closing (All)

Dad joke