2025 Lion’s Tussle

IMPORTANT:  The Sunday schedule has been adjusted to one hour earlier to compensate for daylight savings time. 

* Information in this flyer is subject to change. Please check back frequently *

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Scheduled Student Athlete Events
1061 S Bishop Ave, Rolla, MO 65401 Map
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Address and directions

Getting There:

Rolla Lion’s Club Park

Lion’s Club Park

1061 S Bishop Ave, Rolla, MO 65401

Link to Google Maps

Where to Stay:

Camping

Camping is permitted at Lion’s Club Park on Saturday night. Participants may not access the soccer complex for camping until after 4:00 PM on Saturday afternoon. If you arrive before 4:00 PM and intend to camp, please park in the general parking area until after 4:00 PM. 

Tent camping is permitted on the north end of the grass soccer fields. Please keep vehicles off of the soccer fields and park on the gravel.

RVs are permitted in the soccer complex parking areas or in the gravel lot in the northwest corner of the soccer complex.

Event Schedule

Saturday

November 1st, 2025

9:00 AM Volunteer Shifts Begin

11:30 AM Pit Zone Opens for Set-up

1:00 PM Coach Meeting

1:30 PM COACH ONLY Pre-ride Open

2:30 PM Pre-ride Open to all Teams/Riders

4:30 PM Pre-ride CLOSED (no riders may go out on the course)

4:30 PM NICAween tent or treat kick-off and AWARDS

5:45 PM GRiT Glow Ride

 

Sunday

November 2nd, 2025

6:00 AM Volunteer Shifts Begin

6:30 AM Head Coach Meeting

6:40 AM Pre-ride Open to All Teams/Riders

7:40 AM Pre-ride Closed

7:55 AM National Anthem

8:15 AM Racing Begins (HS Boys)

10:10 AM Racing Begins (HS Girls)

11:35 PM Racing Begins (MS Girls)

1:00 PM Racing Begins (MS Boys)

3:00 PM Racing Concludes

3:10 PM Pit Zone and Infield Breakdown Begins

3:30 PM Awards Ceremony

Venue information

Spectator and Parking Information

Important Info:

  • 🐶 Dogs are not permitted in the Pit Zone and park areas at Lion’s club. Dogs are only allowed in the designated dog area.
  • 🚴 Bikes are not permitted on the walking path around the lake at any time.

Parking

  • Please park only in the designated areas and follow the instructions of all event staff and volunteers.
  • When you enter the park from Bishop Ave, TURN RIGHT, away from the Pit Zone, and follow the signs to the drop off and parking areas.
  • Team trailer parking will be available next to the Pit Zone.
  • Accessible parking will be available near the start/finish area.
  • Access to the start/finish area on the park road will be restricted to pedestrians and bikes during the event.

Drop-off will be available on Saturday next to the Pit Zone.

Please unload quickly and immediately MOVE YOUR VEHICLE to the parking areas.

Spectators at Lion’s Club Park

For the safety of our student athletes, no spectating is permitted in the woods along the singletrack trails at Lion’s Club Park.

Spectating is only permitted in the areas indicated on the google map. Spectators may not be on the course or cross the course at any point.  

Areas Off Limits to Event Attendees:

Please respect our hosts and do not ride on the hiking trail around the lake.

Also, please avoid the fire training center and the disc golf course on Saturday and Sunday.

 

Pit zone map

Additional activities

NICAWEEN

This is an annual tradition to celebrate the spirit of the MICL. 

4:30 PM Saturday – NICAween kick-off and AWARDS in the Pit Zone

  • Pit Zone tent decorating and tent-or-treat
  • Costume competitions: Best coach costumes and best student athlete costumes 

NEW this year: VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITES and help us pick the best Pit Zone decorations and the best costumes! 

 


Saturday Awards

Join us at 4:30 PM on Saturday afternoon in the Pit Zone as we present the following awards: 

Teen Trail Corps

  • Top student athlete service hours:
    • River C – South City Comp
    • Bradyn R – Benton County Comp
    • Clay M – Benton County Comp
    • Kody A – Raymore Comp
    • Nathan E – Metro East Comp
  • Top coach service hours:
    • Daniel F – Ozarks United Comp
    • Jennifer R – Benton County Comp
    • Francis R – Benton County Comp
    • Thomas E – Metro East Comp
    • Christopher F – St. Joseph Comp

Top Student Athlete Fundraisers

  • Lucien M – South City Comp
  • Aliyah J – St. Charles Comp
  • Luke W – St. Charles Comp

Volunteer Raffle Winners

Anyone who has completed a league volunteer shift this season is automatically entered into the raffle!

 


Food Service:

BrockRito Burger and Taco Truck will have food available for purchase on Sunday (Breakfast burritos, burgers and tacos). 

Please check out local Rolla food options and consider a team picnic. 

 


GRiT Activities:

GRiT Glow Ride

Saturday 5:45-6:30 PM 

Meet at the GRiT tent to make your bike GLOW and join GRiT student ambassadors for a short course ride to celebrate GIRLS ON BIKES!

 

 

Race information

Course description

This 4.2 mile NICA race loop is tight, twisty and fun for everyone. The start loop winds through Lion’s Club Park and the cheering crowd. Once you enter the singletrack, make sure that you keep your eyes scanning ahead on the trail or you might be caught out by many tight turns! Don’t worry, there are plenty of areas where the course opens up to allow for passing opportunities. Expect to navigate a few tricky root sections and enjoy the scenery as you cross the fields.

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Category staging and start times

Please be on time for staging and listen for your call up number and name. Late student athletes will be placed at the back of the category.

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