December 20, 2008 (Vancouver, BC) – Cycling BC is offering a number of NCCP coaching courses early next year, including a Learn to Ride Instructor course, Learn to Race Instructor course, NCCP Level 1: Community Initiation, and NCCP Level 2: Introduction to Competition.

Cycling BC Level 1 A: Learn to Ride Instructor Course

The Learn to Ride Instructor course is the first level of coaching certification in the province of British Columbia. This 4 hour course is designed for coaches and teachers who will be working with school cycling teams, community centers and retail store cycling programs.

Instructors who complete this course will be given “Learn to Ride Instructor” accreditation that is valid within the province of British Columbia. The goal of this program is to provide advocates for cycling with a simple and straight forward method of learning basic instructional methods for introductory ride programs. The emphasis for this course is on safety and fundamental skill development for competitive cycling.

The course will be offered in three locations near the end of February 27th:
– Vancouver — Cycling BC Office
– Victoria — PacificSport Victoria
– Kelowna — PacificSport Kelowna
Cost: $25.00

Cycling BC Level 1 B: Learn to Race Instructor Course

The Learn to Race Instructor course is the second part of the Level 1 program in the province of British Columbia. This 4 hour course is designed for coaches and teachers who will be working with school cycling teams, community centers and retail store cycling programs.

Instructors who complete this course will be given “Learn to Race Instructor” accreditation that is valid within the province of British Columbia. The goal of this program is to provide advocates for cycling with a simple and straight forward method of learning basic instructional methods for teaching bicycle racing to riders who have already mastered Learn to Ride fundamentals. The emphasis for this course is on preparation for athletes hoping to compete in introductory level cycling competition.

This course will be offered on March 6th at the Cycling BC office in Vancouver. Cost: $25.00

NCCP Level 1: Community Initiation

The NCCP Community Initiation Course is the “New Level 1″ this course will be offered on a demand basis in the province of British Columbia. The course will typically be offered in October each year.

Program dates to be announced. This course includes an evaluation.

NCCP Level 2: INTRODUCTION TO COMPETITION

The “New Level 2″ is:

Introduction to Competition Part A + plus Introduction to Competition Part B + Tactics and Skills (Road,MTB, or BMX) + Evaluation = Certified

The following series of coaching courses are called Introduction to Competition within the new NCCP coaching education model. This course is similar to the old Level 2 Theory and Technical course. There are no prerequisites for any of the courses listed below. Each module (Part A , Part B or Road/MTB Skills and Tactics) can be taken in sequence or in the order that best fits your personal schedule.

To be “trained” at the Introduction to Competition level, you simply need to complete Part A , Part B and either Road, MTB or BMX Skills and Tactics courses. To be “certified” at this level you must also be evaluated by an NCCP evaluator after you have completed the courses. The evaluator (arranged through Cycling BC) will determine whether the candidate meets the certification criteria for Introduction to Competition or requires extra work in specific areas to increase their competency level and attain certification.

WEEKEND COACHING COURSE OPTION – Part A

Introduction to Competition Part A (Classroom Theory Course)
– January 17-18th –Cycling BC Office – Vancouver, BC
Cost: $75.00

– March 7th Road Skills and Tactics — Cycling BC Office — Vancouver, BC
– March 8th Mountain Bike Skills and Tactics — Cycling BC Office — Vancouver, BC
Cost: $75.00

COACHING SYMPOSIUM OPTION – Part B

Introduction to Competition Part B (Part of Youth Cycling Festival)

– August 8th and 9th — PacificSport Kelowna — Kelowna, BC
Cost: $75.00 Free to Youth Team Coaches participating as coaches in Youth Cycling Festival.

WEEKDAY EVENING OPTION – Part B

Introduction to Competition Part B (Evening Classroom Theory Courses)

– March 3, 10 and 17th 5:00-9:00pm (Classroom Theory Course) — Cycling BC Office — Vancouver BC

– March 14th – Road Skills and Tactics — Cycling BC Office — Vancouver BC (Practical Technical Course)

– March 21st — Mountain Bike Skills and Tactics — Cycling BC Office — Vancouver BC (Practical Tech. Course)

Note: To register for any of these courses, please contact Kevin MacCuish via e-mail. kevin@cyclingbc.net