iRide Leadership Program 2021

iRide Leadership Program – Co-ed (8 spots)

August 20th, 2021 UPDATE – Due to low registration, we will need to cancel our iRide Leadership program. We are very happy to see young riders enjoying a busy summer of activities and next year we’ll propose a new time of the year to offer this program.

Do you want to improve your leadership abilities, master advanced biking skills, and learn how to teach cycling to various ages?

This multi-week summer program is designed for experienced bike riders who are seeking an opportunity to accumulate leadership and coaching skills that help them pursue volunteer or work opportunities in their cycling community.  If you are looking for an opportunity to grow and make an impact, sign up today and start your journey in cycling coaching and leadership.

Now in its 4th year, our 2021 Leadership Program will take advantage of brand-new modules made available for the NCCP Community pathway to include online on-demand and online-facilitated learning throughout August. The program will then meet in Squamish for a 5-day camp with practice teaching and daily mountain bike rides on local blue trails.

This program will be facilitated and led by Cycling BC’s Head of Coach Development and iRide Manager, Ben Chaddock, and supported by local guest coaches and instructors, including Jaime Hill.

After completing the iRide Leadership Program, participants will be ready to coach kids under 11 in a community or school setting, with supervision or oversight by an adult Cycling BC member (see Coach FAQ for age matrix).

The program is valued at $1000 and available to Cycling BC Members for $700.

Thanks to our generous donors and sponsors, financial support is available to families that can demonstrate a need. To apply, please submit a cover letter to iRide@cyclingbc.net, explaining why you wish to participate in the program and include 2 references from your local cycling community.

Additional support is available for Cycling BC members through KidSport, to a maximum of $400 annually per family (Apply for Assistance).

Requirements:

The camp is open to riders age 14-24 who are comfortable with the following skills:

• riding up a steep hill for 20 minutes and exercising for 120 minutes
• lift the front wheel and ride off a jump/bump smoothly
• comfortable riding blue-rated Mtn. bike trails

All participants must hold either a 2021 Cycling BC membership ($65-80) or an iRide Mini-Membership ($17) as this will provide sports accident and liability coverage for the participants during the camp.  All sessions are covered by Cycling BC’s insurance policy with Gallagher.

Program Details:

Our Aug 23-27 Zoom calls (3:00 pm – 4:30 pm) will be used to build camaraderie and support participants as they move through the NCCP modules. Participants should expect 30 minutes of assigned homework between each call.

The Aug 30-Sept 3 (9:00 am – 3:00 pm) Squamish camp will include a daily bike ride of 2-3 hours and 2-3 hours of practice coaching, as per the illustrated table below. During the morning of September 2nd and 3rd, we will aim to host a public session with local Squamish children, providing an opportunity for Leadership Program participants to instruct children in a mentorship environment. On August 31st and September 3rd, Jaime Hill, of HillTop MTB will be joining us for the afternoon ride.

Learn more about the NCCP Community Coach training program on Cycling BC’s coaching section.

Important Notes:

• Participants requiring billet families in Squamish, and/or transportation from BC Ferries to attend this camp, please contact iRide to explore possibilities.
• If you are a Squamish resident and are interested in hosting a billet, please let us know.
• If the British Columbia Health Authority allows, we may be able to extend the number of participants.
• To run, this program requires a minimum of 5 registered participants by August 22nd
• During registration, the cost per person will be $685.
  • The Cycling Foundations module is $15 and it is easiest if the payment is completed directly through Cycling Canada. Participants will be prompted to do this following our August 4th zoom call.

Getting Registered

• STEP 1 – REGISTER HERE ($685 fee) – select from the “Camps” dropdown menu

Participants will receive a welcome email on July 1st with information about joining our 1st Zoom call.  For more information, please review iRide’s Frequently Asked Questions or send us a message.

Partners

This camp is made possible by the District of Squamish Parks & Recreation Department who is providing us with a grass/gravel area for practice and Velofix who will be dropping by during the week to run a short bike maintenance session.

If you are a philanthropist and seeking an opportunity to sponsor a rider’s participation in the program, please contact us as we have the capacity to process a tax receipt.