A TTC Captain is a student-athlete who demonstrates exceptional commitment to trail stewardship by planning and completing a significant trail advocacy project, similar to an Eagle Scout or Gold Award project.

Captains serve as leaders in trail advocacy, helping to maintain and improve aspects of local trail systems while building leadership skills and giving back to their cycling community. Those who achieve this status will be recognized through PICL communications and honored at the End of Season Awards.

When can student-athletes submit the Project Proposal Form?

Project Proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Who may apply to become a TTC Captain?

Any middle or high school student-athlete actively registered with PICL. 

Is there a time frame for submission of the Project Completion Report & Documentation Form? 

There is no time frame for completion of the project but seniors must submit the completion form by September 31st of their final NICA season. 

Do projects need to be completed within a certain time frame? 

No. A project can take as much or little time as needed to complete it successfully. 

What counts as a project? 

TTC Captain project ideas are limitless. Some examples might include:

• trail improvement

• trailhead kiosk

• maintenance stand

• trail organization social media

• trail network fundraiser

• trail advocacy newspaper article

• and much more!

Who may serve as the Coach Supervisor?

Any actively registered PICL Coach may serve as the Coach Supervisor. The Coach Supervisor does not need to be a Head Coach or Team Director. 

May a parent serve as the Coach Supervisor? 

No. A parent may not serve as the Coach Supervisor. 

For independent riders who are not connected with a local team, who may serve as the Coach Supervisor? 

Independent riders can reach out to teentrailcorps@pamtb.org to explore appropriate supervisor options.

Does achievement of TTC Captain status award bonus points?

No.

Do TTC Captain Project hours count toward reportable TTC hours in Pit Zone?

Reportable TTC hours in Pit Zone are hours a student-athlete spends actively working on trails. If the approved TTC Captain Project includes active trail work, the hours spent directly working on trails may be reported in Pit Zone. TTC Captain Project hours that do not include active trail work may not be reported in Pit Zone. 

I have additional questions. Who do I contact? 

Please send questions to teentrailcorps@pamtb.org.

Project Proposal Form

Student-athletes looking to achieve TTC Captain status will submit a Project Proposal using this form. 

Upon submission, the TTC Captain Committee will review the proposal and reply via email within 10 business days with one of the following: 

Project Approved: You may begin planning, developing and executing your project. 

Project Pending: Please review and address the committee’s recommendations, then resubmit.

Project Completion Form

Student-athletes looking to achieve TTC Captain status will submit a completion report along with documentation of the project. 

Upon submission, our TTC Captain Committee will review your application and respond via email within 10 business days with one of the following:

Captain Status Approved: Congratulations! You have achieved TTC Captain status. 

Captain Status Pending: Please review and address the committee’s feedback, then resubmit.

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