In-School

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 and follows the High Five: Healthy Child Development principles to help our instructors create an engaging and effective learning environment.

HopOn is funded by private donors, government grants, and program fees from schools. Our cost structure is designed to develop sustainable programs in each BC Games zone and offers discounted programs for all students in British Columbia.

• Total Program Cost: $2500
• Cost to your school:  $1200

If your students enjoy the program and would like to help us say thank you to our donors and sponsors, we suggest student-made thank you cards.

Schools will receive 1 invoice, including a $400 booking deposit due within 30 days, with the balance due on the first day of the program.

*Cycling BC donors help cover 50% of the operating costs of every in-school program. Our base rate is $1200. However, when extended travel and/or accommodation is required, prices may reflect these higher costs.

If your school requires additional financial aid, please review these BC government grants.

Please acknowledge your responsibilities as the school’s HopOn Champion:

• Enroll at least four classes
• Ensure adequate field space
• Send home Parent-Letter
• Ensure all students are registered online
• Welcome instructors on day 1 (one hour early)
• Ensure a school staff member is present to supervise each HopOn session

If our in-school program is not available in your area, please consider these options:

1. Apply for an HopOn Community grant and create your own after-school bike club (3-6 weeks).
2. Contact Cycling BC to discuss how to bring an HopOn fleet to your region next spring.

School requests are selected based on geographic location, previous visits, and sponsor requests.

Spring visits are confirmed each autumn after budget approvals by Cycling BC’s board of directors.

Bicycles and helmets are provided for students at no additional cost.  However, we recommend that all students bring their own equipment to help ensure everyone can participate on a correctly-sized bike. Our fleets are sized for students 48-60 inches tall.  Therefore we request any grade 3 or 7 students participating bring their own equipment.

HopOn takes place rain or shine (except in extreme weather conditions), so it is recommended that students bring weather-appropriate clothing, including jackets, gloves, extra shoes, and gym clothes.

In hot conditions, please ask students to bring water bottles with them to the field.

For safety purposes, students are expected to exhibit excellent listening and attention skills when participating in HopOn programs.