BICP L2 Certification – Bellingham, WA – June 3-5, 2022 – Bike Instructor Certification Program

June 3, 2022 8:00 am - June 5, 2022 5:00 pm Bellingham, WA

Level 2 Certification – Intermediate Skills Instructor

Length: A 3-day course

Time: 8 am – 5 pm

Dates: Friday, June 3 – Sunday, June 5, 2022

Cost: $650.00 USD. All participants must be in good standing with annual dues.

The Level 2 course offers hands-on training, students will receive comprehensive training on the fundamental elements of mountain biking. Level 2 participants will create a foundation for teaching mountain bike skills clinics including personal riding skills, proper form, systematic methods, and terminology.

Level 2 Prerequisites:

Current First Aid & CPR certificate
Wilderness First Aid certification is strongly recommended
Three or more years of mountain bike experience
Volunteer work or work experience in the bike-related industry
BICP Level 1 Certification
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)
Fluent in the English language including reading and speaking

You will be tested on the following:

Fundamental Skill
Intermediate Skills
Skill Description
Teaching Points
Demonstrations
Group Management
Error Detection and Corrections
Progressions
Communication
Leadership & Professional Conduct

In order to pass the BICP Level 2 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.

Level 2 Course Topics:

Fundamental Skill review
Skills analysis
Effective teaching
Error detection and correction
Skill progressions
Creating teaching plans

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 May 15, 2022

Host Information:

March Northwest marchnorthwest@gmail.com

Outdoor Facility Location:

Lake Padden – tennis court area/grass/ picnic tables

Lodging Options:

Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center – 714 Lakeway Dr, Bellingham, WA 98229

Bike Shop / Rentals:

Transition Bike Shop / Outpost

Kona Bike Shop

Jack’s Bike Shop

We respectfully acknowledge that this course will take place on the traditional territories of Nuxwsa’7aq (Nooksack) and the Coast Salish whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

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