Nine 13 Inc

NINE13SPORTS IS A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROMOTES HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND EXERCISE FOR LOCAL YOUTH WITH OUR KIDS RIDING BIKES, KIDS BUILDING BIKES, KIDS RIDING BIKES-STEM, AND EXPLORE INDY PROGRAMS. WE HAVE CREATED A UNIQUE INITIATIVE IN WHICH WE HAVE INTEGRATED THE TRADITIONAL BICYCLE WITH TECHNOLOGY TO PROVIDE A TURNKEY PRODUCT FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS, SCHOOLS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. IN ADDITION TO A CORE FOCUS OF HEALTH AND FITNESS, OUR PROGRAMS PROMOTE COMMUNITY, TEAMWORK, AND MUTUAL RESPECT FOR ONE ANOTHER DESIGNED TO FOSTER A LASTING IMPACT.

KIDS RIDING BIKES IS OUR PREEMINENT YOUTH PROGRAM, BUILT AROUND THE CONCEPT OF COMMUNITY AND TEAM-BUILDING, ACHIEVING NEW PERSONAL GOALS, GETTING ACTIVE AND LEARNING ABOUT THE ATHLETICISM AND HARDWARE OF BIKING. KIDS RIDING BIKES GIVES TODAY'S YOUTH THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET MOVING AND ACTIVE ON STATIONARY BICYCLE SIMULATORS AS PART OF THEIR PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS. BIKES ARE MOUNTED ON INDOOR BIKE TRAINERS AS THE KIDS FIND THEMSELVES IN THE MIDDLE OF A BIG VIDEO GAME. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES AN EXCITING AND TECHNOLOGICALLY DRIVEN, INDOOR BIKE TRAINING EXPERIENCE. CUSTOMIZED SOFTWARE PROVIDES THE ABILITY TO TAILOR THE COURSES WE ADMINISTER TO THE KIDS BASED ON DISTANCE AND ELEVATION. NINE13SPORTS STAFF MEMBERS WORK TOGETHER WITH THE STUDENTS DURING THE DURATION OF THE PROGRAMMING, PROVIDING KNOWLEDGE ABOUT BICYCLE MECHANICS AND SAFETY, IN ADDITION TO THE IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICAL FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, TEAMWORK, AND OTHER VITAL LIFE SKILLS.

KIDS BUILDING BIKES IS THE NEWEST PROGRAM LAUNCHED BY NINE13SPORTS AS THE NEXT STEP IN OUR EFFORTS TO HELP BUILD A MORE SUSTAINABLE, RESPONSIBLE, AND INCLUSIVE BICYCLING COMMUNITY IN CENTRAL INDIANA. THIS PROGRAM WILL BUILD ON OUR KIDS RIDING BIKES PROGRAM AND GET BRAND-NEW BICYCLES, HELMETS, AND BIKE LOCKS INTO THE HANDS OF KIDS FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME IN OUR ORGANIZATION'S HISTORY.THIS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM WILL BE CONDUCTED AT THE SCHOOL IN A CUSTOM-BUILT GOOSE NECK TRAILER OUTFITTED AS A MOBILE BICYCLE SHOP. OVER THE COURSE OF 4 WEEKS STUDENTS WILL COMPLETE 8 HANDS-ON CLASS SESSIONS COVERING BICYCLE MAINTENANCE, RIDER SAFETY SKILLS & RULES OF THE ROAD. UPON COMPLETION OF THE COURSE REQUIREMENTS, EACH GRADUATE WILL EARN A BRAND-NEW BICYCLE, HELMET & LOCK.KIDS BUILDING BIKES IS A MOBILE INITIATIVE THAT ALLOWS US TO GO TO WHERE THE KIDS ALREADY ARE PLACES LIKE SCHOOLS, PARKS & COMMUNITY CENTERS. BY REMOVING THE TRANSPORTATION OBSTACLE FOR THE STUDENT, WE EXPAND THE REACH OF THE PROGRAM BY MORE BROADLY & STRATEGICALLY REACHING THOSE YOUTH POPULATIONS WHO ARE MOST IN NEED ANYWHERE ACROSS THE CENTRAL INDIANA REGION.THE FOCUS ON MECHANICAL COMPETENCE PROVIDES EACH STUDENT THE SKILLS TO MAINTAIN THEIR NEW BICYCLE AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE COURSE. THE TRAINING THEY RECEIVE CREATES SELF-SUFFICIENCY THAT ENSURES A GREATER LIKELIHOOD THEY WILL BE ABLE TO UTILIZE THEIR BIKE FOR YEARS TO COME. THIS ASPECT OF THE PROGRAM ALSO SERVES AS A PLATFORM TO INTRODUCE BASIC STEM CONCEPTS WHICH MAY BECOME AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE STUDENT'S CAREER PATH IN THE FUTURE.TO BEST PREPARE THEM TO BE ABLE TO RIDE THEIR BIKES SAFELY AS THEY EXPLORE OUR CITY, EACH PARTICIPANT WILL GO THROUGH A RIDER SAFETY COURSE CONDUCTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT BICYCLE PATROL OFFICERS. THIS COLLABORATION PROVIDES A WAY OF ENHANCING THE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS OF THE LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT, WHILE ALSO PROVIDING STUDENTS WITH THE NECESSARY SKILLS TO SAFELY ENJOY THE NEWFOUND FREEDOM A BICYCLE CAN PROVIDE. THIS PROGRAM WILL PRIMARILY SERVE 4TH & 5TH GRADE STUDENTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN THE BICYCLE, LEARNING SAFE RIDING SKILLS AND BASIC MECHANICAL APTITUDE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN THE BICYCLE THEY WILL EARN UPON COMPLETION OF THE COURSE REQUIREMENTS. THIS CROSS-CURRICULAR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WILL PROVIDE INSTRUCTION IN A FUN AND SAFE SETTING FOR KIDS WHO HAVE THE COORDINATION, DISCIPLINE, DESIRE & FOCUS TO COMPLETE THE 16 HOURS OF COURSEWORK.

AFTER THE LAUNCH OF THE NINE 13 LOGISTICS DIVISION IN 2020 IN RESPONSE TO COVID WHERE NINE13 WAS ENLISTED TO ASSIST WITH HOME FOOD DELIVERY FOR A BRAND NEW PROGRAM IN RESPONSE TO COVID. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES INDIANAPOLIS BY BRINGING FOOD TO THE DOOR STEPS OF RESIDENTS THAT CANNOT SEEK ASSISTANCE AT A TRADITIONAL FOOD PANTRY. ADDITIONALLY, IT ASSISTS DOZENS OF COMMUNITY CENTERS ACROSS INDIANAPOLIS WITH LOGISTICAL SUPPORT AND MANAGEMENT OF THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD FOOD PROGRAMS. THIS DIVISION BECAME A PERMANENT PART OF OUR OPERATIONS MODEL IN 2021 AS WE CONTINUE TO WORK ALONGSIDE LOCAL FOOD AGENCIES PROVIDING SUPPORT SERVICES FOR OUR COMMUNITY. THE CROSS COLLABORATION BETWEEN OUR TWO DIVISIONS CONTINUES TO FOCUS ON CREATING HEALTHY AND ACTIVE LIFESTYLES THROUGH EDUCATION BASED IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, STEM, AND NUTRITIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CENTRAL INDIANA.