PMBIA Instructors

In partnership with the Professional Mountain Bike Instructors Association (PMBIA), Cycling BC now recognizes PMBIA certifications as meeting the requirements for a portion of Cycling BC’s Education & Development Pathways.

The partnership aims to create mentorship opportunities, celebrate our province’s sports experts, and connect our communities in ways that will help more people enjoy their cycling experience.

PMBIA and Cycling BC partnership highlights:

  • Acknowledgement of PMBIA certification
  • Letters of Support from Cycling BC
  • Grants for coaching courses
  • Cross-promotion of coach development opportunities
  • Discounts on coaching courses

Cycling BC Recognition of PMBIA Instructor Levels

https://cyclingbc.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Cycling-BC-2023-SafeSport-Coach-Excellence-Policy.v7b.pdf

To fulfil the role of Cycling BC Club Assistant (YELLOW), PMBIA instructors must complete the following:

PMBIA Level 1 Instructor

  • Complete basic pre-requirements (~$185)
  • Complete Club Theory A (online) ($75)
  • Attend Basic Skills or Club Skills: Mtn. Bike.*

* Contact Cycling BC to receive a discount code to register for an upcoming module FREE OF CHARGE ($100 value). 

PMBIA Level 2 instructors

  • Complete basic pre-requirements (~$185)
  • Complete Club Theory A (online) ($75)
  • May forgo both Basic Skills and Club Skills: Mtn. Bike.**

** PMBIA Level 2 instructors may audit either outdoor module FREE OF CHARGE ($100 value) for mentorship purposes. Please note, that those who wish to pursue the NCCP Club Head Coach (GREEN) status in the future are encouraged to attend both outdoor NCCP modules. 

Additional Support

Additional support services are available to Cycling BC members holding a PMBIA certification. See the tabs below for details.

PMBIA 1 instructors are encouraged to seek mentorship opportunities in their community by attending NCCP modules or other events (view calendar). In addition, if there is a professional development opportunity in your community that we can share with others, please let us know.

PMBIA-certified instructors are encouraged to log their credentials in the Coaches Association of Canada (CAC) LOCKER system. The PMBIA Level 1 course is recognized and provides 3 NCCP maintenance of certification credits. Although most helpful for leaders who already hold NCCP certification, coaches in-training can record their PMBIA participation for future reference. Get started by creating a LOCKER account at thelocker.coach.ca, then contact Cycling BC with proof of certification.

If you are interested in further coach training, consider attending the NCCP Club Theory B module to pursue NCCP certification and fulfill the role of Club Head Coach (GREEN) at a Cycling BC club. This module is facilitated online and helps you craft an annual plan for athletes participating in mass-start or competitive events.

All Cycling BC members may apply to access Coach Development grants ($250) and cover the cost of NCCP modules. In addition, once NCCP-certified (GREEN), applicants may apply grant funding to non-NCCP professional development opportunities like PMBIA 1 or 2 modules. Learn more about our grants here.

Cycling BC encourages all club assistant coaches supporting mountain bike athletes to pursue PMBIA Level 1 certification.

Cycling BC Club Assistant Coaches (YELLOW) who leverage our PMBIA partnership and bypass one NCCP outdoor module (Basic Skills or Club Skills Mtn. Bike) must maintain their PMBIA Level 1 certification. Complete the PMBIA Level 1 re-certification eLearning every 3 years to maintain your YELLOW certificate. Cycling BC encourages you to maintain your PMBIA annual membership through this time period, supporting PMBIA strategic goals and accessing their diversified membership benefits.

PMBIA 2 instructors are encouraged to seek mentorship opportunities in their community, and we invite them to audit the NCCP outdoor modules. Contact Cycling BC for a registration code to participate free of charge ($100 value).

The CAC’s LOCKER system also recognizes the PMBIA Level 2 certification and provides 3 NCCP maintenance of certification credits. Create an account and then contact Cycling BC with proof of certification.

PMBIA Level 2 instructors in good standing with the PMBIA may request a letter of support from Cycling BC to attend either of the following coach development opportunities:

  • Challenge the NCCP Club Head Coach (Comp-Intro) Certification (GREEN).
    • Learn more in the ‘provisions for special applicants’ section on our Become a Coach page.
  • Attend the NCCP Performance Theory module (BLUE).
    • An introductory module for coaches supporting provincial and national team athletes.
    • Facilitated online over six 3-hour video calls.
    • Available once annually in both English and French (November).

Cycling BC encourages all club head coaches (GREEN) and performance coaches (BLUE) supporting mountain bike athletes to pursue PMBIA Level 2 certification.

Cycling BC Club Assistant Coaches (YELLOW) who leverage our PMBIA partnership and bypass both NCCP outdoor modules (Basic Skills and Club Skills Mtn. Bike)  must maintain their PMBIA Level 2 certification. Complete the PMBIA Level 2 re-certification eLearning every 3 years to maintain your YELLOW certificate. Cycling BC encourages you to maintain your PMBIA annual membership through this time period, supporting PMBIA strategic goals and accessing their diversified membership benefits.

PMBIA 3 & 4 instructors are welcome to access the same opportunities as those with previous PMBIA certifications.

Find an upcoming module

Event

City

Date

Time

Ages

Status

Poster

NCCP: Club Theory A Jan 9, 2023 4:00 15+ 5 Coaches Required PDF
NCCP: Club Theory A (FRENCH) Jan 10, 2023 3:00 15+ 5 Coaches Required PDF
NCCP: Making Ethical Decisions Prince George Jan 19, 2023 5:30 15+ Confirmed PDF
NCCP: Making Ethical Decisions Vancouver Jan 23, 2023 5:30 15+ Confirmed PDF
NCCP: Club Theory A Online Jan 24, 2023 4:00 15+ Scheduled PDF
NCCP: Making Ethical Decisions Penticton Jan 27, 2023 5:00 15+ Confirmed PDF
NCCP: Basic Skills Burnaby Mar 11, 2023 8:30 14+ Scheduled PDF
Mtn. Bike Club Coach Development Squamish Mar 23, 2023 - Mar 24, 2023 12:00 14+ Confirmed PDF
NCCP: Club Theory A Online Mar 27, 2023 4:00 15+ Scheduled PDF
ROAD Club Coach Development Langley Apr 1, 2023 - Apr 2, 2023 12:00 14+ Confirmed PDF
NCCP: Making Ethical Decisions Vancouver Apr 11, 2023 5:00 14+ Confirmed PDF
NCCP: Basic Skills Vernon Apr 15, 2023 8:30 14+ Scheduled PDF
NCCP: Mtn. Bike Skills Vernon Apr 16, 2023 8:30 15+ Scheduled PDF
NCCP: Making Ethical Decisions (Private) Vancouver Apr 27, 2023 5:00 14+ Confirmed PDF
NCCP: Basic Skills Burnaby Apr 29, 2023 8:30 14+ Scheduled PDF
NCCP: Club Theory A Online May 2, 2023 4:00 15+ Scheduled PDF
NCCP: Basic Skills Prince George May 6, 2023 8:30 14+ Scheduled PDF
NCCP: Mtn. Bike Skills Prince George May 7, 2023 8:30 15+ Scheduled PDF
NCCP: Making Ethical Decisions Vancouver May 10, 2023 5:00 14+ Confirmed PDF
NCCP: Basic Skills Squamish May 13, 2023 8:30 14+ Confirmed PDF
NCCP: Basic Skills Nakusp May 13, 2023 8:30 14+ Scheduled PDF
NCCP: Mtn. Bike Skills Squamish May 14, 2023 8:30 15+ Confirmed PDF
NCCP: Basic Skills Campbell River Jun 3, 2023 8:30 14+ Scheduled PDF
NCCP: Basic Skills Thornhill Jun 24, 2023 8:30 14+ Scheduled PDF
NCCP: Basic Skills Vancouver Jul 15, 2023 8:30 14+ Scheduled
NCCP: Club Theory A Online Sep 13, 2023 5:00 15+ Scheduled
NCCP: Basic Skills Burnaby Sep 30, 2023 8:30 14+ Scheduled PDF
NCCP: Mtn. Bike Skills Burnaby Oct 1, 2023 8:30 15+ Scheduled PDF
NCCP: Track Skills Burnaby Oct 4, 2023 5:00 15+ Scheduled PDF
NCCP: Club Theory A Oct 18, 2023 4:00 16+ Scheduled PDF
NCCP: Club Theory A (FRENCH) Nov 14, 2023 - Nov 23, 2023 3:00 16+ Scheduled PDF

NCCP: Club Theory A

Address: Adobe Connect

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NCCP: Club Theory A (FRENCH)

Address: Adobe Connect

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NCCP: Making Ethical Decisions

Address: 2187 Ospika Blvd S

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NCCP: Making Ethical Decisions

Address: 409 Granville St #1351

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NCCP: Club Theory A

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NCCP: Making Ethical Decisions

Address: 325 Power Road

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NCCP: Basic Skills

Address: 510 Duncan Avenue

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Mtn. Bike Club Coach Development

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NCCP: Club Theory A

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ROAD Club Coach Development

Address: 8877 Bartlett Street

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NCCP: Making Ethical Decisions

Address: 409 Granville St #1351

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NCCP: Basic Skills

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NCCP: Mtn. Bike Skills

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NCCP: Making Ethical Decisions (Private)

Address: 409 Granville St #1351

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NCCP: Basic Skills

Address: 510 Duncan Avenue

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NCCP: Club Theory A

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NCCP: Basic Skills

Address: 8141 Otway Road

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NCCP: Mtn. Bike Skills

Address: 8141 Otway Road

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NCCP: Making Ethical Decisions

Address: 409 Granville St #1351

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NCCP: Basic Skills

Address: Garibaldi Highlands Elementary

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NCCP: Basic Skills

Address: 619 4 St NW

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NCCP: Mtn. Bike Skills

Address: Garibaldi Highlands Elementary

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NCCP: Basic Skills

Address: 301 St Anns Road

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NCCP: Basic Skills

Address: 3091 Century St

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NCCP: Club Theory A

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NCCP: Basic Skills

Address: 510 Duncan Avenue

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NCCP: Mtn. Bike Skills

Address: 510 Duncan Avenue

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NCCP: Track Skills

Address: 7564 Barnet Road

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NCCP: Club Theory A

Address: Adobe Connect

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NCCP: Club Theory A (FRENCH)

Address: Adobe Connect

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