After-School
Building confidence through cycling
A 3-6 week after-school program for riders 6-16 years old, HopOn After-School programs are designed to teach intermediate cycling skills, build confidence and connect local youth with one another through cycling challenges.
HopOn instructors are trained by the National Coaches Certification Program (NCCP) and undergo a background screening. Cycling BC’s HopOn program subscribes to the Coaches Association of Canada’s Responsible Coaches Movement. It also follows the High Five: Healthy Child Development principles to help our instructors create an engaging and effective learning environment.
The program is designed for students who can already ride and exhibit level 2-5 abilities. Programs are designed and facilitated by local instructors, and numerous skill levels are often yowelcome.
Getting Started
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Lesson Plan
Participants are split into working groups based on ability. Each session is designed to include one intermediate skill, a 30-45 minute bike ride on green or easy blue trails and a fun cycling game to re-enforce the day’s focus. Fundamental concepts covered may include any of the following and will depend on the skill level of the group:
- Brake Modulation & Descending
- Riding features or in a group
- Terrain Management and/or traffic awareness
- Wheel lifts and hops
- Dismounting & Remounting at speed
- Bumping & Buzzing a partner
- Using gears to master terrain change
- Riding rollers and small drops
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Instructors
HopOn After-School instructors are trained by the National Coaches Certification Program and accredited by Cycling BC’s HopOnprogram. Each program is run by an event organizer who has applied for a grant from Cycling BC to access training, resources, and administrative support. There are two formats of delivery:
- School Bike Club led by trained teachers (starts at school grounds)
- Community program led by trained instructors (starts at a park or community centre)
Each program requires at least 2 instructors present at all times and a participant ratio as follows:
- 1:6 – riding Mountain Bike trails
- 1:10 – riding on grass fields only
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Cost Structure
To help make cycling as accessible as possible, programs are priced by instructors to reflect the nature and demands of their community. Moreover, Cycling BC provides coach liability insurance and teaching resources for all programs and this subsidy is reflected in the user cost.
Programs are often available for $8-$12/session or $30-$75 dollars for a multi-week program. Some programs also offer drop-in pricing (summer programs only). All participants receive sports accident and liability insurance when purchasing a $25 Cycling BC HopOn Membership during registration. This calendar-year membership provides coverage during activities and access to KidsSport funding ($400/yr).
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Financial Aid
Families in need can apply for up to $400 per year in KidSport funding. Find your local chapter and apply today.
After-School programs are announced annually each February.
Questions? Please call 604-737-3034 or email hopon@cyclingbc.net