Are you interested in learning how to coach cycling? Do you have questions about best practices, liability, or skill assessment? Start your journey into coaching with an NCCP (National Coaching Certification Program) certification this winter and learn how best to make a positive impact in your cycling community.
To help you get there, Cycling BC is happy to announce our spring 2017 NCCP coaching course schedule. In partnership with Cycling Canada, a wide variety of courses are available.
Let’s get started:
- Choose your desired coaching level. CHOOSE ONE
- Use the tables below to find upcoming courses. SEE ALL COURSES
- Select an event and register. ASK A QUESTION
Community Initiation:
| Date | NCCP Level | NCCP Course | Location | Organizer |
| February 18 | Community Initiation | Let’s Ride & Basic Cycling Skills | Qualicum Beach | Cycling BC |
| March 11 | Community Initiation | Let’s Ride & Basic Cycling Skills | Kelowna | Cycling BC |
| March 25 | Community Initiation | Let’s Ride & Basic Cycling Skills | Prince George | Cycling BC |
| April 1 | Community Initiation | Let’s Ride & Basic Cycling Skills | Vancouver | Cycling BC |
| April 2 | Community Initiation | Let’s Ride & Basic Cycling Skills | Vancouver | Cycling BC |
| April 28-29 | Community Initiation | Let’s Ride & Basic Cycling Skills | Cranbrook | Cycling BC |
| April 30 | Community Initiation | Let’s Ride & Basic Cycling Skills | Vernon | Cycling BC |
*These events are best suited to coaches interested in coaching athletes in the NCCP LTAD (Long Term Athlete Development) phase: FUNdamentals.
Ready to Race:
| Date | NCCP Level | NCCP Course | Location | Organizer |
| January 14-15 | Ready to Race | Training Basics | Vancouver | Cycling BC |
| January 28-29 | Ready to Race | Training To Race | Vancouver | Cycling BC |
| February 6 | Ready to Race | Training Basics | Webinar | Cycling Canada |
| February 25 | Ready to Race | Road Skills & Tactics | Vancouver | Cycling BC |
| February 26 | Ready to Race | MTB Skills & Tactics | Squamish | Cycling BC |
| March 5 | Ready to Race | Training To Race | Webinar | Cycling Canada |
| April 29 | Ready to Race | MTB Skills & Tactics | Vernon | Cycling BC |
| Summer TBA | Ready to Race | Track Skills & Tactics | Vancouver | Cycling BC |
| Summer TBA | Ready to Race | BMX Skills & Tactics | Vancouver | Cycling BC |
*These events are best suited to coaches interested in coaching athletes in the NCCP LTAD phase: Learning to Train and beyond.
Competition Development:
| Date | NCCP Level | NCCP Course | Location | Organizer |
| Jan 20-22 | NCCP Comp Dev | Step 1 | Request | Cycling Canada |
*These events are best suited to coaches interested in coaching athletes in the NCCP LTAD phase: Training to Race and beyond.
Professional Development:
| Date | NCCP Level | NCCP Course | Location | Organizer |
| February 4 | 1 PD Credit | Principles of Healthy Child Development | 1077 Great Northern Way, Vancouver | Cycling BC |
| February 5 | 3 PD Credit | Annual Coaches Conference | Fortius Sport & Health | Cycling BC |
| February 9 – March 9 | Mental Performance Enhancement Series | 7888 200 St, Langley | Pacific Sport Fraser Valley | |
| February 23 | 1 PD Credit | Endurance Training | Webinar | Cycling Canada |
| March 24 | 1 PD Credit | LTAD for Girls & Young Women | Webinar | Cycling Canada |
*These events are best suited to coaches interested in coaching athletes in any of the NCCP LTAD phases.
iRide Sprockids Training:
| Date | NCCP Level | NCCP Course | Location | Organizer |
| February 18-19, 2017 | Community Initiation | Let’s Ride, Basic Skills & Sprockids | Qualicum Beach | Cycling BC |
| March 25-26, 2017 | Community Initiation | Let’s Ride, Basic Skills & Sprockids | Prince George | Cycling BC |
| April 1-2, 2017 | Community Initiation | Let’s Ride, Basic Skills & Sprockids | Vancouver | Cycling BC |
*These events are best suited to coaches interested in coaching community after-school programs with iRide Sprockids.
Cycling BC is excited to offer these courses and help you create positive change in your cycling community. For questions about how to get started, please contact ben@cyclingbc.net.
More courses may become available over the coming weeks. To find the most updated list of upcoming events, please check out Cycling BC’s events page and filter by “Coaching Courses” or go there now.
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