Programs for Juniors

We have a wide range of programs for kids, including school holiday activities & skills clinics for beginners through to coaching & development programs for young racers. Our programs are specifically designed to form a progressive pathway that supports riders and enables them to progress safely and efficiently within the sport.

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School Holiday Programs

Ages 10 - 16 Beginner - Advanced

We have got a range of school holiday mountain bike programs to keep your kids engaged, learning and having fun outside.

Holiday Camp

Ages 12 - 16 Intermediate - Advanced

Get ready to create memories to last a lifetime on an epic school holiday experience! We deliver camps for intermediate to advanced riders aged 12 to 16 in Melrose (Southern Flinders Ranges) and Bright (Victorian Alpine Region).

Holiday Camp for Girls

Ages 12 - 16 (Girls Only) Intermediate - Advanced

Our Holiday MTB Camp for Girls is an empowering and exciting experience tailored for intermediate riders aged 12 to 16! Whether you’re looking to boost your riding skills or simply have fun on two wheels, this camp offers the perfect mix of learning, adventure and friendship.

After School Skills

Ages 10 - 14 Beginner - Intermediate

Develop a wide range of mountain biking skills in a fun, supportive environment across a full season of weekly coaching. Riders learn and refine key techniques while building confidence, trail awareness, and the ability to ride safely without supervision.

After School Skills for Girls

Ages 10 - 14 (Girls Only) Beginner - Intermediate

We have developed a slightly modified version of the After School Skills program, just for the girls!

Adelaide Dirt League

Ages 11 - 15 Beginner - Intermediate

The Adelaide Dirt League is a weekend mountain bike program that offers modified versions of popular off road disciplines, challenges and activities for riders aged 11 – 15 years.

ADL Dirt Squirts

Ages 6 - 10 Beginner - Intermediate

The Adelaide Dirt League is a weekend mountain bike program that combines expert coaching and exciting competition for riders aged 11 – 15 years. It features modified competitions based on popular off road disciplines as well as challenges and activities to create the ultimate environment for rider development.

Weekend Warriors

Ages 12 - 16 Intermediate - Advanced

Weekend Warriors is a program for experienced mountain bikers who are keen for casual rides at different trail networks each week. The group meets every Saturday morning through Summer in various locations around Adelaide for recreational rides guided by our expert coaches.

First Descent Series Jr Squad

Ages 11 - 18 Intermediate - Advanced

Learn to apply your riding skills to the race track so you can be fast and safe during your first years of competition.

State Series Downhill Jr Squad

Ages 13 - 18 Advanced

Take your downhill racing to the next level and join our State Series Downhill Junior Development Squad.

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P:	0402 697 398
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Head for the Hills offers many programs to riders with a wide range of interests and abilities. We categorise our programs using particular terms that are outlined below.

Interest - Why do you ride your bike?

Recreation (Rec):	I ride for fun and/or fitness.
Competition (Comp):	I race, want to race or simply like to push myself on the bike.
High Performance (HP):	I want be the best racer I can be and will sacrifice nearly anything to achieve my goals.

Ability - What do you know how to do?

Basic:	I know nothing. I can ride confidently on two wheels but that is about it.
Beginner (Beg):	I have a little bit of experience riding off road, but not much. I can use my gears & brakes and ride on trails about 1 meter wide so long as they are relatively smooth.
Intermediate (Int):	I ride trails fairly regularly and feel confident at least some of the time. I can go a little bit fast, but usually only when the trail is fairly straight and smooth. I don't do jumps or drop-offs.
Advanced (Adv):	I am quite confident in my abilities and ride rough trails regularly. I can do (or nearly do) small jumps and drop-offs.
Expert (Exp):	I am very confident in my abilities and ride extremely rough & technical trails regularly. I can do large jumps and drop-offs safely.

Discipline - What style of mountain biking does the program focus on?

General:	General mountain biking skills that can be used in all disciplines.
Gravity:	Skills to help you descend hills with more control.
Trail:	Skills for riding up & down hills over longer distances.
Cyclocross (CX):	Skills for Cyclocross Competitions.
Cross Country (XC):	Skills for Cross Country Competitions.
Gravity Enduro (GE):	Skills for Gravity Enduro Competitions.
Dowhnill (DH):	Skills for Downhill Competitions.

If you are still unsure if a program is right for you, feel free to contact us.