Minnetonka Community Education

Minnetonka Parks and Recreation is teaming with the Minnesota High School Cycling League (MNHSCL) to offer summer mountain bike sessions! The goal of these sessions is to empower youth through the sport of cycling, whether they are interested in cycling as a life-long sport or in racing in the high school league. Certified coaches with the MNHSCL will teach mountain bike skills in a fun, friendly and safe environment. Riders will be bused to local trails each week to learn technical skills and ride; please do not drop students off at the trails.Eligible riders will be entering grades 7-12 for the 2019-2020 school year.  Fee covers: Transportation, loaner bike (if needed) and experienced coaches. Riders should bring: helmet, hydration pack/water bottle, snacks, sunscreen, etc.Required WaiverSchedule:Check-In at Minnetonka High School 8:15am (bus leaves at 8:30am) - Back Parking Lot - Door 14EPick-Up at Minnetonka High School (bus returns by) 12:00pm - Back Parking Lot - Door 14ELocations and Schedule:June Sessions (M/W):6/10 - Elm Creek6/12 - Lake Rebecca6/17 - Murphy Hanrehan6/19 - Elm Creek6/24 - Lake Rebecca6/26 - Murphy HanrehanJuly Sessions (T/Th):7/9 - Elm Creek7/11 - Lake Rebecca7/16 - Murphy Hanrehan7/18 - Elm Creek7/23 - Lake Rebecca7/25 - Murphy Hanrehan**Locations may vary depending on ride conditions.Photo Credit: Todd Bauer Images

Carry, pass or kick in one of the fastest growing sports. All players are welcome and no experience is necessary. Teams will practice twice per week. Practice begins mid-February and matches begin in April.Registration fee includes socks, shorts, team T-shirt and club dues, which cover referees, athletic trainers, tournaments, a team BBQ and all fees for MN Youth Rugby registration. Participants must register and complete the paperwork including the health form and waiver before beginning practice. Please Click here to download the paperwork. Paperwork can be faxed to (952) 401-6805, mailed to or dropped off at the Minnetonka Community Education Center, emailed to Jeremy.Johnson@minnetonkaschools.org, or be given to the coach at practice. Paperwork must be turned in by April 2 in order to play in matches.An informational meeting will be held at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, February 7, in the Forum at MHS.*Practice days and times may change depending on coach availability.See team page for schedules, rules and other important information. Coaches and MN Youth Rugby will give players the final schedule. Girls Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tonkagirlsrugbyBoys Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/80881616336/Rugby registration will be open until March 22. No refunds after February 22. 

Join the Co-ed Minnetonka Mountain Bike Team! Preseason training practice rides will be held in June, July and August; the regular season runs August through October. During the regular season, the team will practice up to three times per week and compete in races throughout Minnesota. All skill levels are welcome. Program now open to 6th graders!   Fee covers NICA dues, Minnesota High School Cycling League race series, insurance, team fees, and race food. Participants must provide a bike, helmet and transportation. New participants will need to purchase a team jersey for races.  Please click here to find out more information about jerseys. An informational meeting will be held in the MHS Forum on April 25th at 6pm.  Registration price will raise to $509 on August 1st.   *Athletes must register in order to participate in practice.2019 Race SchedulePreliminary InfoRace 1 - Aug 24/25 - Schindler Way Trail, Austin, MNRace 2 - Sept 7/8 - Lake Rebecca, Rockford, MNRace 3 - Sept 14/15 - Chequamegon Fat Tire FestivalRace 4 - Sept 28/29 - WhiteTail Ridge, River Falls, WIRace 5 - Oct 5/6 -Detroit Mountain, Detroit Lakes, MNRace 6 - Oct 12/13 - Spirit Mountain, Duluth, MNRace 7 - Oct 26/27 - Mt Kato, Mankato, MNPreliminary league venues and dates are subject to change.Not sure if this is for you?  Sign up for "Dirt School" in May, June, or July to learn mountain bike skills and safety.  Contact Sheila Arnold at (952) 401-6827 to learn more about the team.Try-It-Out Sessions are open to all riders interested in riding local trails to learn more about the sport.  More info can be found: www.minnesotamtb.org/try-it-out