BICP L1 Certification-Crowsnest Pass, AB, Canada- May 20-22, 2022

Level 1 Certification Fundamental Skills Instructor

Length: A 3-day course

Time: 8 am – 5 pm

Dates: Friday, May 20 – Sunday, May 22, 2022

Cost: $650 CDN, including the cost of the online Ride Leader course.

In order to pass the BICP Level 1 course, participants must demonstrate an understanding of the material, perform a suitable teaching simulation, and pass a written test. Each student will be tested on their ability to demonstrate, teach, and provide feedback through error detection and corrections.

The Level 1 course offers hands-on training, students will receive comprehensive training on the fundamental elements of mountain biking. Level 1 participants will create a foundation for teaching mountain bike skills clinics including personal riding skills, proper form, systematic methods, and terminology.

Completion of the course, in addition to passing a practical exam, will qualify an individual to:

• Instruct individual or group mountain bike skills clinics in a professional, systematic, and safe manner
• Assess the level of each rider in their group through a pre-ride observation session
• Assess and diagnose common errors within each rider’s fundamental skills
• Prepare and implement teaching plans, progressions, and goal planning for future skills clinics
• Make responsible choices when instructing mountain bike skills clinics

Level 1 Prerequisites:

• Current First Aid & CPR certificate
• Three or more years of mountain bike experience
• Volunteer work or work experience in the bike-related industry
• At least 18 yrs. old
• Good communication skills
• A strong desire to help others have more fun and progress safely
• Ability to perform basic trailside repairs (flat tires, broken chains, and shift adjustments)
• Ability to read and speak English (course taught in German)

Course topics:

• Instructor Best Practices
• Skills Analysis
• Introduction to Instruction
• Fundamental Skills

The certification holder must maintain their annual membership dues.

This certification holder must maintain a current basic First Aid / CPR training certification.

The Certification is valid for 4 years from the date issued.

An in-person recertification course is required every 4 years.

REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT CLOSES April 20, 2022.

Host Information:

Sweet Riders
c/o Karey Watanabe
kareywatanabe@mac.com

Name & Address of Outdoor Facility

Pass Powder Keg Ski Hill –12402 18 Ave, The Crowsnest Pass, AB T0K 0E0

www.passpowderkeg.com

Inclement Weather:

The host will provide a shelter

Lodging Options:

The Kanata Inns – Blairmore -11217 21 Ave, Blairmore, AB T0K 0E0, Canada

Bike Shops / Rentals:

Alpenland CN -13131 20 Ave, Blairmore, AB T0K 0E0, Canada

We respectfully acknowledge that this course will take place on the traditional territories of Tsuu T’ina and Ktunaxa ɁamakɁis the Niitsítpiis-stahkoii ᖹᐟᒧᐧᐨᑯᐧ ᓴᐦᖾᐟ (Blackfoot / Niitsítapi ᖹᐟᒧᐧᒣᑯ)  and whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.