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

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 $17.50 Cycling BC HopOn Membership during registration. This calendar-year membership provides coverage during activities and access to KidsSport funding ($400/yr).

  • Financial Aid

    Families in need can apply for up to $400 per year in KidSport funding. Find your local chapter and apply today.

Find a nearby program

Event

City

Date

Time

Ages

Status

Poster

HopOn Coquitlam: After-School Victoria Hall Coquitlam Mar 31, 2023 4:30 7-9; Lv.2-3 Confirmed PDF
HopOn Abbotsford p/b SJB Bears (Spring) Abbotsford Apr 17, 2023 3:00 13-18; Lv. 5+ Confirmed PDF
HopOn Chase p/b Chase Young Learners Chase May 1, 2023 4:00 6-12; Lv.2-5 Confirmed PDF
HopOn Coquitlam: After-School Mundy Park Coquitlam May 19, 2023 4:30 7-10; Lv.3-4 Confirmed PDF
HopOn Quesnel p/b GRCC Nuggets Quesnel May 23, 2023 3:30 7-12; Lv.3-4 Confirmed PDF
HopOn Chase (Bike & Yoga For Girls) p/b Chase Young Learners Chase May 23, 2023 4:30 6-10; Lv.4-5 Confirmed PDF
HopOn Nakusp Wednesdays p/b NABS Nakusp May 24, 2023 1:00 Gr. 6/7 Confirmed PDF
HopOn Nakusp Thursdays p/b NABS Nakusp Jun 1, 2023 1:00 Gr. 4/5 Confirmed PDF
HopOn North Van Tuesdays p/b Rock’n Roll Bike Co. North Vancouver Jun 6, 2023 4:30 10-14; Lv. 5 Permit Pending PDF
HopOn Chase Summer p/b Chase Young Learners Chase Jul 12, 2023 4:30 6-12; Lv.2-5 Confirmed PDF
HopOn Chase Summer p/b Chase Young Learners Chase Jul 19, 2023 4:30 6-12; Lv.2-5 Confirmed PDF
HopOn Chase Summer p/b Chase Young Learners Chase Jul 26, 2023 4:30 6-12; Lv.2-5 Confirmed PDF
HopOn Chase Summer p/b Chase Young Learners Chase Aug 2, 2023 4:30 6-12; Lv.2-5 Confirmed PDF
HopOn Chase Summer p/b Chase Young Learners Chase Aug 9, 2023 4:30 6-12; Lv.2-5 Confirmed PDF
HopOn Chase Summer p/b Chase Young Learners Chase Aug 16, 2023 4:30 6-12; Lv.2-5 Confirmed PDF
HopOn Chase Summer p/b Chase Young Learners Chase Aug 23, 2023 4:30 6-12; Lv.2-5 Confirmed PDF
HopOn Chase Summer p/b Chase Young Learners Chase Aug 30, 2023 4:30 6-12; Lv.2-5 Confirmed PDF
HopOn Campbell River Tuesdays p/b RCCC Campbell River Sep 5, 2023 3:30 6-16; Lv.4-5 Scheduled PDF
HopOn Abbotsford p/b SJB Bears (Autumn) Abbotsford Sep 11, 2023 3:00 13-18; Lv. 5+ Scheduled PDF
HopOn Campbell River Mondays p/b RCCC Campbell River Sep 11, 2023 3:30 6-14; Lv.2-5 Scheduled PDF
HopOn Chase Autumn p/b Chase Young Learners Chase Sep 11, 2023 4:00 6-12; Lv. 2-5 Scheduled PDF
HopOn East Van: Cyclocross GIRLS p/b EV DEVO Vancouver Sep 11, 2023 - Oct 9, 2023 4:00 11-14; Lv.4-5 Scheduled PDF
HopOn East Van: Cyclocross p/b EV DEVO Vancouver Sep 13, 2023 - Oct 11, 2023 4:00 11-14; Lv.4-5 Scheduled PDF
HopOn BVC Velodrome Shuttle (September-OPEN) Burnaby Sep 14, 2023 - Sep 28, 2023 3:00 10-16; Lv.4+ Scheduled PDF
HopOn Chase Autumn p/b Chase Young Learners Chase Sep 18, 2023 4:00 6-12; Lv. 2-5 Scheduled PDF
HopOn Chase Autumn p/b Chase Young Learners Chase Sep 25, 2023 4:00 6-12; Lv. 2-5 Scheduled PDF
HopOn Chase Autumn p/b Chase Young Learners Chase Oct 2, 2023 4:00 6-12; Lv. 2-5 Scheduled PDF
HopOn BVC Velodrome Shuttle (October-New Westminster) Burnaby Oct 5, 2023 - Oct 19, 2023 3:00 10-16; Lv.4+ Scheduled PDF
HopOn Velodrome Shuttle (November-Coquitlam) Burnaby Nov 2, 2023 - Nov 16, 2023 3:00 10-16; Lv.4+ Confirmed PDF
HopOn BVC Velodrome Shuttle (December-East Van) Burnaby Nov 30, 2023 - Dec 14, 2023 3:00 12-17; Lv.4+ Scheduled PDF

HopOn Coquitlam: After-School Victoria Hall

Address: 3435 Victoria Drive

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HopOn Abbotsford p/b SJB Bears (Spring)

Address: 2747 Townline Road

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HopOn Chase p/b Chase Young Learners

Address: River Adams Barrage,

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HopOn Coquitlam: After-School Mundy Park

Address: 655 Hillcrest Street

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HopOn Quesnel p/b GRCC Nuggets

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HopOn Chase (Bike & Yoga For Girls) p/b Chase Young Learners

Address: 215 Pine St

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HopOn Nakusp Wednesdays p/b NABS

Address: PO Box 250 010

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HopOn Nakusp Thursdays p/b NABS

Address: PO Box 250 010

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HopOn North Van Tuesdays p/b Rock'n Roll Bike Co.

Address: 4757 Mountain Hwy

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HopOn Abbotsford p/b SJB Bears (Autumn)

Address: 2747 Townline Road

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HopOn Chase Autumn p/b Chase Young Learners

Address: 530 Cottonwood Street

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HopOn East Van: Cyclocross GIRLS p/b EV DEVO

Address: 1146 Union St #1

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HopOn East Van: Cyclocross p/b EV DEVO

Address: 1146 Union St #1

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HopOn BVC Velodrome Shuttle (September-OPEN)

Address: 7564 Barnet Road

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HopOn BVC Velodrome Shuttle (October-New Westminster)

Address: 7564 Barnet Road

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HopOn Velodrome Shuttle (November-Coquitlam)

Address: 7564 Barnet Road

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HopOn BVC Velodrome Shuttle (December-East Van)

Address: 7564 Barnet Road

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After-School programs are announced annually each February.

Questions? Please call 604-737-3034 or email hopon@cyclingbc.net

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