Level 1 Certification – Fundamental Skills Instructor (PRIVATE COURSE)
Length: A 3-day course
Time: 8 am – 5 pm
Dates: Friday, April 8 – Sunday, April 10, 2022
Cost: $650 USD, including the cost of the online Ride Leader course.
(Current BICP Ride Leaders should contact administration for subsidized pricing prior to registering)
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.
Level 1 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 Ride Leader 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
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 March 15, 2022
Host Information:
Friends of Arkansas Singletrack
Beth Anne Holloway
bethanne@thgnwa.com
Name & Address of the Outdoor Facility:
TBD ( Slaughter Pen Trails)
Lodging Options:
The Bike Inn Bentonville– 3400 S Walton Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72712
Bike Shop:
Phat Tire -125 West Central Ave. Bentonville, AR 72712
Mojo Cycling -1100 North Walton Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72712