MCA Ch15 Flashcards
What is the duty of care for coaches towards student-athletes?
The duty of care begins at the designated arrival time and ends at the conclusion of the event. The Head Coach must remain until the last student-athlete departs, unless they are with a parent or guardian.
This ensures the safety and well-being of student-athletes during events.
Who must attend each race according to the coach rules?
The Head Coach must attend each race.
If the Head Coach cannot attend, an interim Head Coach must be appointed and the Race Director notified.
What is the role of the coach on duty?
The coach on duty is the contact for any protests or injury and incident reports.
Each team must provide the name and contact information for the coach on duty for each race.
What is the responsibility of the Designated Reporter?
The Designated Reporter is responsible for submitting all injury and incident reports online to the MCA.
Each team must assign an individual to this role.
What are the three levels of coach licensing?
- Level 1 Certification: Assists all coaches as directed by the head coach.
- Level 2 Certification: Assists level 3 coaches with advanced tasks such as leading rides.
- Level 3 Certification: Takes a leadership role within the team; equivalent competencies as head coach.
All coaches must obtain one of these three levels.
What is the minimum licensing requirement for Head Coaches over the team’s first three years?
All Head Coaches must obtain a Level 3 License by their team’s third season.
Existing teams with transitioning coaching staff may apply for an exception with a plan to become compliant.
What are the helmet requirements for coaches, parents, and guardians?
All must comply with helmet rules at all team practices, events, and MCA races.
A penalty will apply to the team if someone is seen riding without a helmet at a race.
What is required of coaches, parents, and guardians regarding sporting behavior?
They must demonstrate respect for MCA officials and volunteers, and exhibit mature and positive behavior.
Disregarding directions may result in participation restrictions.
What safety rules must be observed by attendees other than riders during a race?
- No running, walking, or riding on the course.
- No running, walking, or riding alongside the course or a student while racing.
- No providing food, water, or support outside of the feed zones.
These rules ensure safety and fairness for participants.
What are the penalties for violations of rules by coaches, parents, or guardians?
- First Offense: 25 point penalty deducted from team score.
- Second Offense: 50 point penalty deducted from team score.
- Third Offense: 100 point penalty deducted from team score.
Penalties are determined by the Referee based on the intended beneficiary of the action.
