1st-year programs are supported by an HopOn Development Grant and equip new instructors with an HopOn Backpack, liability insurance, a registration system, administrative support, and instructor training and mentorship from Cycling BC.
There are no administrative fees associated with your first 6-week program, and instructors receive 100% of the generated revenue*.
A detailed application form is required to apply for a grant and start a new program. The grant process helps applicants design their program to match community needs with instructor availability. It also helps Cycling BC effectively guide and mentor you. Approved applications include at least two instructors and carefully consider the time of day, participant skill level, and a safe learning venue.
If you are applying on behalf of a group of new instructors, please submit only one application. However, an application must include each instructor’s name and contact information. We recommend prospective leaders schedule a call with us before completing the online application form.
Once approved, Cycling BC will contact you with an introductory document that outlines the next steps. These steps include reviewing an event poster, webpage, and registration system Cycling BC has created for you and instructions on how your instructor team can register for the necessary NCCP Community coach and HopOn Instructor training.
All HopOn instructors must achieve Cycling BC’s HopOn Instructor (ORANGE) certificate. The costs associated with this process represent the upfront fee of beginning a new program. Learn more in the next section.
As a successful grant recipient, Cycling BC awards your team with resources and services valued in kind at ~$1000.