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KIDS MODULE | 1-DAY KIDS SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT MODULE
The 1-day Kids Module is a professional training module to further the skills and knowledge of PMBIA instructors. The 1-day module is packed with value as instructors learn a multitude of tools to develop their teaching, including but not limited to; how to adapt their lessons for children of different age groups, kids-specific bike and equipment set up, risk management and concussion protocols, more strategies for guiding children safely on technical terrain, as well as explore techniques to help manage the behaviour and expectations of children. While the Kids Module is a great way for Level 1 Instructors to learn more about teaching kids mountain bike programs, it also introduces some new teaching concepts, acting as great preparation for the Level 2 and 3 certifications. The Kids Module also provides access to the latest PMBIA Reference Guide, Kids Module Booklet (complete with course-specific content), and the Kids Module Worksheet. COURSE CONTEXT- Instructors looking to learn more tools and techniques to teach kids mountain bike programs, and how to adapt to different age groups.
- Instructors learning how to teach and guide kids on real mountain bike trails.
- Instructors looking to add further teaching skills and concepts, in preparation for the PMBI Level 2 or 3 Certifications.
- The Kids Module is also a mandatory component of the Level 3 Modular Certification Process.
- Learn more about teaching kids. If you’re a Level 1 or 2 instructor and plan to teach kids programs a lot, this training module is ideal.
- Improve the safety of your lessons. Learn more about guiding kids on suitable terrain, given their age, size and physical capabilities.
- Make your lessons more fun! There’s lots more to teaching kids than simply “playing games”. If they are riding bikes and improving, they’ll be having fun. Learn to deliver the best lessons in the optimal way for each age group, so your kids keep coming back for more!
- Develop your teaching skills for all types of riders! The 1-day module provides continued training and development to help instructors refine the delivery of any lesson, regardless of the student type.
- Prepare for the Level 2 or complete your Level 3 Certification: The Kids module introduces some new concepts featured in the Level 2 Certification and acts as a mandatory component of the modular Level 3 Certification. Instructors can take this module at any point following their Level 1 Certification.
- PMBIA Level 1 Certification is mandatory
- Current PMBIA Membership. Membership is not included in the cost of the Kids module and must be purchased separately.
- A genuine passion or interest in working with kids in the outdoors
- Confident riding at trail speed on technical, intermediate terrain, including green, blue and “light” black trails.
- A minimum of 36 months mountain biking experience.
- 40hr Wilderness First Aid Certification, or equivalent, strongly recommended (but not required to take the course)
- The minimum age for the L1 Kids Teaching Module is 15 years old. However, the PMBIA does recommend instructors younger than 17, work with an assistant coach of age to help deal with any personal, first aid or emergency situations, should they arise.
Time
(Saturday) 8:45 am - 4:30 pm
Location
Trailside Park
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LEVEL 1 COURSE | 3-DAY BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION
The Level 1 course trains both new and experienced instructors to teach and guide beginner to low-intermediate mountain bikers, in both cross country and downhill environments. New instructors learn the tools they need to safely and effectively teach, while experienced instructors will increase their level of skill and understanding in teaching and riding theory that the PMBIA Certifications uniquely provide. A strong focus is given to learning teaching skills in their own right, to develop a sense of this all-important part of a mountain bike lesson. Throughout the course candidates will learn and practice PMBIA’s proven, modern teaching models and skills, enabling them to deliver safe, effective and fun lessons to beginner to low-intermediate riders. Each day of the 3-day course, instructor candidates will learn riding skills and theory, have plenty of time to practice, and receive personal feedback for their own improvement. Additional workshops covering topics such as bike set-up, risk management and first aid, take place throughout the course to further build knowledge and skills during the course. For information on re-certifying, re-tests and crossing over from other certifications, contact us here. WHY TAKE THIS COURSE?- Develop a passion for teaching: Any professional instructor must have a passion for teaching as much as they do for riding. This course will give you the essential tools you need to begin the process of becoming a professional instructor. You’ll learn how important it is to understand teaching as a skill in its own right as you begin the process of developing into a safe, fun and effective mountain bike instructor.
- Recognized Certification from the global industry leader: Gain the industry’s most widely available and globally adopted mountain bike instructor certification, the PMBIA Certification.
- Some key things you’ll learn: How to ride and demonstrate with more skill and consistency, how to plan and execute skill and maneuver-based mountain bike lessons in both cross country and downhill settings and how to guide MTB groups safely on single-track, technical terrain.
- Have fun: It’s 3-days of riding bikes, learning and getting stoked!
- Become your own coach: Through a greater knowledge of riding skills and learning theory, your increased understanding of the sport will help you analyze your own riding and enable you to teach yourself!
- Improve your own riding skills: Learn the all-important, fundamental skills you need to rail corners, gain confidence on technical climbs & descents, and master maneuvers such as front and rear wheel lifts, or rolling drops. Learn how to gain control in any situation to build confidence, safety and fun on your bike.
Time
16 (Thursday) 8:45 am - 18 (Saturday) 4:30 pm
Location
Raystown MTB Skills Park + Allegrippis Trails
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KIDS MODULE | 1-DAY KIDS SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT MODULE
The 1-day Kids Module is a professional training module to further the skills and knowledge of PMBIA instructors. The 1-day module is packed with value as instructors learn a multitude of tools to develop their teaching, including but not limited to; how to adapt their lessons for children of different age groups, kids-specific bike and equipment set up, risk management and concussion protocols, more strategies for guiding children safely on technical terrain, as well as explore techniques to help manage the behaviour and expectations of children. While the Kids Module is a great way for Level 1 Instructors to learn more about teaching kids mountain bike programs, it also introduces some new teaching concepts, acting as great preparation for the Level 2 and 3 certifications. The Kids Module also provides access to the latest PMBIA Reference Guide, Kids Module Booklet (complete with course-specific content), and the Kids Module Worksheet. COURSE CONTEXT- Instructors looking to learn more tools and techniques to teach kids mountain bike programs, and how to adapt to different age groups.
- Instructors learning how to teach and guide kids on real mountain bike trails.
- Instructors looking to add further teaching skills and concepts, in preparation for the PMBI Level 2 or 3 Certifications.
- The Kids Module is also a mandatory component of the Level 3 Modular Certification Process.
- Learn more about teaching kids. If you’re a Level 1 or 2 instructor and plan to teach kids programs a lot, this training module is ideal.
- Improve the safety of your lessons. Learn more about guiding kids on suitable terrain, given their age, size and physical capabilities.
- Make your lessons more fun! There’s lots more to teaching kids than simply “playing games”. If they are riding bikes and improving, they’ll be having fun. Learn to deliver the best lessons in the optimal way for each age group, so your kids keep coming back for more!
- Develop your teaching skills for all types of riders! The 1-day module provides continued training and development to help instructors refine the delivery of any lesson, regardless of the student type.
- Prepare for the Level 2 or complete your Level 3 Certification: The Kids module introduces some new concepts featured in the Level 2 Certification and acts as a mandatory component of the modular Level 3 Certification. Instructors can take this module at any point following their Level 1 Certification.
- PMBIA Level 1 Certification is mandatory
- Current PMBIA Membership. Membership is not included in the cost of the Kids module and must be purchased separately.
- A genuine passion or interest in working with kids in the outdoors
- Confident riding at trail speed on technical, intermediate terrain, including green, blue and “light” black trails.
- A minimum of 36 months mountain biking experience.
- 40hr Wilderness First Aid Certification, or equivalent, strongly recommended (but not required to take the course)
- The minimum age for the L1 Kids Teaching Module is 15 years old. However, the PMBIA does recommend instructors younger than 17, work with an assistant coach of age to help deal with any personal, first aid or emergency situations, should they arise.
Time
(Sunday) 8:45 am - 4:30 pm
Location
Raystown MTB Skills Park + Allegrippis Trails
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30jul01augPMBIA | Level 1 (PRE260730L1)Reno / Tahoe, Nevada
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LEVEL 1 COURSE | 3-DAY BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION
The Level 1 course trains both new and experienced instructors to teach and guide beginner to low-intermediate mountain bikers, in both cross country and downhill environments. New instructors learn the tools they need to safely and effectively teach, while experienced instructors will increase their level of skill and understanding in teaching and riding theory that the PMBIA Certifications uniquely provide. A strong focus is given to learning teaching skills in their own right, to develop a sense of this all-important part of a mountain bike lesson. Throughout the course candidates will learn and practice PMBIA’s proven, modern teaching models and skills, enabling them to deliver safe, effective and fun lessons to beginner to low-intermediate riders. Each day of the 3-day course, instructor candidates will learn riding skills and theory, have plenty of time to practice, and receive personal feedback for their own improvement. Additional workshops covering topics such as bike set-up, risk management and first aid, take place throughout the course to further build knowledge and skills during the course. For information on re-certifying, re-tests and crossing over from other certifications, contact us here. WHY TAKE THIS COURSE?- Develop a passion for teaching: Any professional instructor must have a passion for teaching as much as they do for riding. This course will give you the essential tools you need to begin the process of becoming a professional instructor. You’ll learn how important it is to understand teaching as a skill in its own right as you begin the process of developing into a safe, fun and effective mountain bike instructor.
- Recognized Certification from the global industry leader: Gain the industry’s most widely available and globally adopted mountain bike instructor certification, the PMBIA Certification.
- Some key things you’ll learn: How to ride and demonstrate with more skill and consistency, how to plan and execute skill and maneuver-based mountain bike lessons in both cross country and downhill settings and how to guide MTB groups safely on single-track, technical terrain.
- Have fun: It’s 3-days of riding bikes, learning and getting stoked!
- Become your own coach: Through a greater knowledge of riding skills and learning theory, your increased understanding of the sport will help you analyze your own riding and enable you to teach yourself!
- Improve your own riding skills: Learn the all-important, fundamental skills you need to rail corners, gain confidence on technical climbs & descents, and master maneuvers such as front and rear wheel lifts, or rolling drops. Learn how to gain control in any situation to build confidence, safety and fun on your bike.
Time
July 30 (Thursday) 8:45 am - August 1 (Saturday) 4:30 pm
Location
Sky Tavern Mountain Bike Park
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AIR INSTRUCTOR COURSE | 4-DAY INTERMEDIATE– ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION
The AIR Instructor course is designed for PMBIA instructors to up their game as part of both the PMBIA Level 2 and 3 Certification Pathways. This fun and inspiring course trains instructors to teach intermediate to advanced riders through skills-based teaching concepts for descending, steeps, cornering and technical terrain. The Maneuver-Based teaching component of the AIR course focuses on training instructors to safely introduce students to tabletop jumps and drops. The AIR course focuses on the following common intermediate to advanced student goals;- Cornering, descending and pumping with more confidence/consistency/speed
- Riding steeps with more speed control and technical terrain with more flow and efficiency
- Riding jumps and drops with more confidence and consistency
The AIR Instructor Course is designed to train PMBIA instructors to teach and guide mountain biking:
- to intermediate to advanced riders
- on green, blue and single black diamond (red in Europe), single track terrain
- on typical terrain/location: lift accessed bike parks, trail centres with jump/flow trails
- with common instructors goals (skill based): Bermed Corners, Flat Corners, Descending, Steeps/Tech, Rock Rolls, Pumping
- with common instructors goals (maneuver based): Introducing riders to Jumps & Drops
- in a “front to mid-country” environment, no more than 2 hrs away from emergency medical care
- during private or group lessons, ranging from 2 to 6 hrs
- for an established mountain bike school, club or coaching service
PREREQUISITES
- PMBIA Level 1 Certification mandatory minimum
- Current PMBIA Membership. Membership is not included in the cost of the AIR course and must be purchased separately.
- 2+ seasons teaching experience highly recommended, but not mandatory.
- Kids Module is an asset, but not mandatory
- Confident riding at speed with consistent form and technique on technical and flowy intermediate to advanced terrain; including green, blue and black trails.
- 40hr Wilderness First Aid (or equivalent) expected but not mandatory, as per the Level 1 recommendation.
- A minimum age of 17 is required for Level 2 Certifications. Guiding and teaching mountain biking is inherently dangerous and being legally responsible for other adults and children, warrants a minimum age for certified instructors.
HOW THE AIR COURSE WORKS FOR BOTH LEVEL 2 AND 3 CERTIFICATIONS... LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATION PATHWAY | The Level 2 Certification requires instructors to attend either the four-day AIR Instructor Course, or the four-day TECH Instructor Course. This allows instructors at the Level 2 stage, to choose which type of course best suits their needs as a rider and instructor. After the instructor has passed both the riding and teaching components from the course, they will receive the Level 2 Certification. LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATION PATHWAY | The modular Level 3 Certification requires instructors to complete both the 4-day AIR Instructor Course and the 4-day TECH Instructor Course, plus the Kids Module. The purpose of this modular approach to the Level 3 Certification is to provide a training pathway that builds a diverse, adaptable and refined, advanced instructor that can truly benefit the mountain bike industry. A PMBIA Level 3 Instructor will be able to work to a high degree of competency in a wide variety of mountain bike programs and industry positions. PRECAP ASSESSMENT SYSTEM | PROCESSING | EMERGING | CONSISTENT | AUTONOMOUS | PROFECIENT LEVEL 2: When an instructor takes their first Intermediate - Advanced Instructor Course as part of the Level 2 Certification, they must show at a minimum, a ‘consistent’ level of skill to pass both teaching and riding assessments. LEVEL 3: When an instructor takes their second Intermediate - Advanced Instructor Course as part of the Level 3 Certification, they must mostly show an ’autonomous’ (refined) level of skill, to pass both teaching and riding assessments.
Time
July 30 (Thursday) 8:45 am - August 2 (Sunday) 4:30 pm
Location
Snowmass Bike Park
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30jul01augPMBIA | Level 1 (PRE260730L1)Reno / Tahoe, Nevada
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LEVEL 1 COURSE | 3-DAY BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION
The Level 1 course trains both new and experienced instructors to teach and guide beginner to low-intermediate mountain bikers, in both cross country and downhill environments. New instructors learn the tools they need to safely and effectively teach, while experienced instructors will increase their level of skill and understanding in teaching and riding theory that the PMBIA Certifications uniquely provide. A strong focus is given to learning teaching skills in their own right, to develop a sense of this all-important part of a mountain bike lesson. Throughout the course candidates will learn and practice PMBIA’s proven, modern teaching models and skills, enabling them to deliver safe, effective and fun lessons to beginner to low-intermediate riders. Each day of the 3-day course, instructor candidates will learn riding skills and theory, have plenty of time to practice, and receive personal feedback for their own improvement. Additional workshops covering topics such as bike set-up, risk management and first aid, take place throughout the course to further build knowledge and skills during the course. For information on re-certifying, re-tests and crossing over from other certifications, contact us here. WHY TAKE THIS COURSE?- Develop a passion for teaching: Any professional instructor must have a passion for teaching as much as they do for riding. This course will give you the essential tools you need to begin the process of becoming a professional instructor. You’ll learn how important it is to understand teaching as a skill in its own right as you begin the process of developing into a safe, fun and effective mountain bike instructor.
- Recognized Certification from the global industry leader: Gain the industry’s most widely available and globally adopted mountain bike instructor certification, the PMBIA Certification.
- Some key things you’ll learn: How to ride and demonstrate with more skill and consistency, how to plan and execute skill and maneuver-based mountain bike lessons in both cross country and downhill settings and how to guide MTB groups safely on single-track, technical terrain.
- Have fun: It’s 3-days of riding bikes, learning and getting stoked!
- Become your own coach: Through a greater knowledge of riding skills and learning theory, your increased understanding of the sport will help you analyze your own riding and enable you to teach yourself!
- Improve your own riding skills: Learn the all-important, fundamental skills you need to rail corners, gain confidence on technical climbs & descents, and master maneuvers such as front and rear wheel lifts, or rolling drops. Learn how to gain control in any situation to build confidence, safety and fun on your bike.
Time
July 30 (Thursday) 8:45 am - August 1 (Saturday) 4:30 pm
Location
Sky Tavern Mountain Bike Park
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AIR INSTRUCTOR COURSE | 4-DAY INTERMEDIATE– ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION
The AIR Instructor course is designed for PMBIA instructors to up their game as part of both the PMBIA Level 2 and 3 Certification Pathways. This fun and inspiring course trains instructors to teach intermediate to advanced riders through skills-based teaching concepts for descending, steeps, cornering and technical terrain. The Maneuver-Based teaching component of the AIR course focuses on training instructors to safely introduce students to tabletop jumps and drops. The AIR course focuses on the following common intermediate to advanced student goals;- Cornering, descending and pumping with more confidence/consistency/speed
- Riding steeps with more speed control and technical terrain with more flow and efficiency
- Riding jumps and drops with more confidence and consistency
The AIR Instructor Course is designed to train PMBIA instructors to teach and guide mountain biking:
- to intermediate to advanced riders
- on green, blue and single black diamond (red in Europe), single track terrain
- on typical terrain/location: lift accessed bike parks, trail centres with jump/flow trails
- with common instructors goals (skill based): Bermed Corners, Flat Corners, Descending, Steeps/Tech, Rock Rolls, Pumping
- with common instructors goals (maneuver based): Introducing riders to Jumps & Drops
- in a “front to mid-country” environment, no more than 2 hrs away from emergency medical care
- during private or group lessons, ranging from 2 to 6 hrs
- for an established mountain bike school, club or coaching service
PREREQUISITES
- PMBIA Level 1 Certification mandatory minimum
- Current PMBIA Membership. Membership is not included in the cost of the AIR course and must be purchased separately.
- 2+ seasons teaching experience highly recommended, but not mandatory.
- Kids Module is an asset, but not mandatory
- Confident riding at speed with consistent form and technique on technical and flowy intermediate to advanced terrain; including green, blue and black trails.
- 40hr Wilderness First Aid (or equivalent) expected but not mandatory, as per the Level 1 recommendation.
- A minimum age of 17 is required for Level 2 Certifications. Guiding and teaching mountain biking is inherently dangerous and being legally responsible for other adults and children, warrants a minimum age for certified instructors.
HOW THE AIR COURSE WORKS FOR BOTH LEVEL 2 AND 3 CERTIFICATIONS... LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATION PATHWAY | The Level 2 Certification requires instructors to attend either the four-day AIR Instructor Course, or the four-day TECH Instructor Course. This allows instructors at the Level 2 stage, to choose which type of course best suits their needs as a rider and instructor. After the instructor has passed both the riding and teaching components from the course, they will receive the Level 2 Certification. LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATION PATHWAY | The modular Level 3 Certification requires instructors to complete both the 4-day AIR Instructor Course and the 4-day TECH Instructor Course, plus the Kids Module. The purpose of this modular approach to the Level 3 Certification is to provide a training pathway that builds a diverse, adaptable and refined, advanced instructor that can truly benefit the mountain bike industry. A PMBIA Level 3 Instructor will be able to work to a high degree of competency in a wide variety of mountain bike programs and industry positions. PRECAP ASSESSMENT SYSTEM | PROCESSING | EMERGING | CONSISTENT | AUTONOMOUS | PROFECIENT LEVEL 2: When an instructor takes their first Intermediate - Advanced Instructor Course as part of the Level 2 Certification, they must show at a minimum, a ‘consistent’ level of skill to pass both teaching and riding assessments. LEVEL 3: When an instructor takes their second Intermediate - Advanced Instructor Course as part of the Level 3 Certification, they must mostly show an ’autonomous’ (refined) level of skill, to pass both teaching and riding assessments.
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July 30 (Thursday) 8:45 am - August 2 (Sunday) 4:30 pm
Location
Snowmass Bike Park
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02aug(aug 2)10:45 am04(aug 4)6:30 pmPMBIA | Level 1 (PVE260802L1)Vernon, New Jersey (Mountain Creek)
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LEVEL 1 COURSE | 3-DAY BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION
The Level 1 course trains both new and experienced instructors to teach and guide beginner to low-intermediate mountain bikers, in both cross country and downhill environments. New instructors learn the tools they need to safely and effectively teach, while experienced instructors will increase their level of skill and understanding in teaching and riding theory that the PMBIA Certifications uniquely provide. A strong focus is given to learning teaching skills in their own right, to develop a sense of this all-important part of a mountain bike lesson. Throughout the course candidates will learn and practice PMBIA’s proven, modern teaching models and skills, enabling them to deliver safe, effective and fun lessons to beginner to low-intermediate riders. Each day of the 3-day course, instructor candidates will learn riding skills and theory, have plenty of time to practice, and receive personal feedback for their own improvement. Additional workshops covering topics such as bike set-up, risk management and first aid, take place throughout the course to further build knowledge and skills during the course. For information on re-certifying, re-tests and crossing over from other certifications, contact us here. WHY TAKE THIS COURSE?- Develop a passion for teaching: Any professional instructor must have a passion for teaching as much as they do for riding. This course will give you the essential tools you need to begin the process of becoming a professional instructor. You’ll learn how important it is to understand teaching as a skill in its own right as you begin the process of developing into a safe, fun and effective mountain bike instructor.
- Recognized Certification from the global industry leader: Gain the industry’s most widely available and globally adopted mountain bike instructor certification, the PMBIA Certification.
- Some key things you’ll learn: How to ride and demonstrate with more skill and consistency, how to plan and execute skill and maneuver-based mountain bike lessons in both cross country and downhill settings and how to guide MTB groups safely on single-track, technical terrain.
- Have fun: It’s 3-days of riding bikes, learning and getting stoked!
- Become your own coach: Through a greater knowledge of riding skills and learning theory, your increased understanding of the sport will help you analyze your own riding and enable you to teach yourself!
- Improve your own riding skills: Learn the all-important, fundamental skills you need to rail corners, gain confidence on technical climbs & descents, and master maneuvers such as front and rear wheel lifts, or rolling drops. Learn how to gain control in any situation to build confidence, safety and fun on your bike.
Time
2 (Sunday) 10:45 am - 4 (Tuesday) 6:30 pm
Location
Mountain Creek Bike Park
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TECH INSTRUCTOR COURSE | 4-DAY INTERMEDIATE – ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION
The TECH Instructor Course is used to train and certify Level 2 and 3 instructors by offering two different assessment levels for the teaching and riding components. This provides a less intimidating and more progressive training system for Level 2 candidates, while providing more realistic and effective training scenarios for Level 3 candidates. The TECH Instructor Course is designed to train PMBIA instructors to teach and guide mountain biking:- to intermediate to advanced riders
- on green, blue and single black diamond (red in Europe), single track terrain
- on typical terrain/location: cross-country trail network
- with common instructors goals (skill based): Technical Climbing, Descending, Steeps/Tech, Cornering, Pedaling Technique & Efficiency, Pumping
- with common instructors goals (maneuver based): Introduced to Nose Pivot, Wheelies, Manuals, Bunnyhops, Natural Drops
- in a “front to mid-country” environment, no more than 2 hrs away from emergency medical care
- during private or group lessons, ranging from 2 to 6 hrs
- for an established mountain bike school, club or coaching service
- PMBIA Level 1 Certification mandatory minimum
- Current PMBIA Membership. Membership is not included in the cost of the TECH course and must be purchased separately.
- 2+ seasons teaching experience highly recommended, but not mandatory.
- Kids Module is an asset, but not mandatory
- Confident riding at speed with consistent form and technique on technical and flowy intermediate to advanced terrain; including green, blue and black trails.
- 40hr Wilderness First Aid (or equivalent) expected but not mandatory, as per the Level 1 recommendation.
- A minimum age of 17 is required for Level 2 Certifications. Guiding and teaching mountain biking is inherently dangerous and being legally responsible for other adults and children, warrants a minimum age for certified instructors.
The TECH Instructor course is designed for PMBIA instructors to up their game as part of both the PMBIA Level 2 and 3 Certification Pathways. This fun and inspiring course trains instructors to teach intermediate to advanced riders through skills-based teaching concepts for descending, steeps, cornering and technical terrain. The Maneuver-Based teaching component of the TECH course focuses on training instructors to safely introduce students to basic versions of technical maneuvers. The TECH course focuses on the following common intermediate to advanced student goals;
- Technical climbing pedalling technique & efficiency, speed control on steeps
- Cornering, pumping and descending with more confidence/consistency/speed
- Introducing small or basic versions of technical maneuvers such as nose pivots, wheelies, manuals, bunnyhops and small, natural drops
Time
6 (Thursday) 10:45 am - 9 (Sunday) 6:30 pm
Location
Mountain Creek Bike Park
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17aug(aug 17)8:45 am19(aug 19)4:30 pmPMBIA | Level 1 (PTR260817L1)Winter Park, Colorado
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LEVEL 1 COURSE | 3-DAY BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION
The Level 1 course trains both new and experienced instructors to teach and guide beginner to low-intermediate mountain bikers, in both cross country and downhill environments. New instructors learn the tools they need to safely and effectively teach, while experienced instructors will increase their level of skill and understanding in teaching and riding theory that the PMBIA Certifications uniquely provide. A strong focus is given to learning teaching skills in their own right, to develop a sense of this all-important part of a mountain bike lesson. Throughout the course candidates will learn and practice PMBIA’s proven, modern teaching models and skills, enabling them to deliver safe, effective and fun lessons to beginner to low-intermediate riders. Each day of the 3-day course, instructor candidates will learn riding skills and theory, have plenty of time to practice, and receive personal feedback for their own improvement. Additional workshops covering topics such as bike set-up, risk management and first aid, take place throughout the course to further build knowledge and skills during the course. For information on re-certifying, re-tests and crossing over from other certifications, contact us here. WHY TAKE THIS COURSE?- Develop a passion for teaching: Any professional instructor must have a passion for teaching as much as they do for riding. This course will give you the essential tools you need to begin the process of becoming a professional instructor. You’ll learn how important it is to understand teaching as a skill in its own right as you begin the process of developing into a safe, fun and effective mountain bike instructor.
- Recognized Certification from the global industry leader: Gain the industry’s most widely available and globally adopted mountain bike instructor certification, the PMBIA Certification.
- Some key things you’ll learn: How to ride and demonstrate with more skill and consistency, how to plan and execute skill and maneuver-based mountain bike lessons in both cross country and downhill settings and how to guide MTB groups safely on single-track, technical terrain.
- Have fun: It’s 3-days of riding bikes, learning and getting stoked!
- Become your own coach: Through a greater knowledge of riding skills and learning theory, your increased understanding of the sport will help you analyze your own riding and enable you to teach yourself!
- Improve your own riding skills: Learn the all-important, fundamental skills you need to rail corners, gain confidence on technical climbs & descents, and master maneuvers such as front and rear wheel lifts, or rolling drops. Learn how to gain control in any situation to build confidence, safety and fun on your bike.
Time
17 (Monday) 8:45 am - 19 (Wednesday) 4:30 pm
Location
Trestle Bike Park
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28aug(aug 28)8:45 am30(aug 30)4:30 pmPMBIA | Level 1 (PSO260818L1)Brighton, UT (Solitude Bike Park)
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LEVEL 1 COURSE | 3-DAY BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION
The Level 1 course trains both new and experienced instructors to teach and guide beginner to low-intermediate mountain bikers, in both cross country and downhill environments. New instructors learn the tools they need to safely and effectively teach, while experienced instructors will increase their level of skill and understanding in teaching and riding theory that the PMBIA Certifications uniquely provide. A strong focus is given to learning teaching skills in their own right, to develop a sense of this all-important part of a mountain bike lesson. Throughout the course candidates will learn and practice PMBIA’s proven, modern teaching models and skills, enabling them to deliver safe, effective and fun lessons to beginner to low-intermediate riders. Each day of the 3-day course, instructor candidates will learn riding skills and theory, have plenty of time to practice, and receive personal feedback for their own improvement. Additional workshops covering topics such as bike set-up, risk management and first aid, take place throughout the course to further build knowledge and skills during the course. For information on re-certifying, re-tests and crossing over from other certifications, contact us here. WHY TAKE THIS COURSE?- Develop a passion for teaching: Any professional instructor must have a passion for teaching as much as they do for riding. This course will give you the essential tools you need to begin the process of becoming a professional instructor. You’ll learn how important it is to understand teaching as a skill in its own right as you begin the process of developing into a safe, fun and effective mountain bike instructor.
- Recognized Certification from the global industry leader: Gain the industry’s most widely available and globally adopted mountain bike instructor certification, the PMBIA Certification.
- Some key things you’ll learn: How to ride and demonstrate with more skill and consistency, how to plan and execute skill and maneuver-based mountain bike lessons in both cross country and downhill settings and how to guide MTB groups safely on single-track, technical terrain.
- Have fun: It’s 3-days of riding bikes, learning and getting stoked!
- Become your own coach: Through a greater knowledge of riding skills and learning theory, your increased understanding of the sport will help you analyze your own riding and enable you to teach yourself!
- Improve your own riding skills: Learn the all-important, fundamental skills you need to rail corners, gain confidence on technical climbs & descents, and master maneuvers such as front and rear wheel lifts, or rolling drops. Learn how to gain control in any situation to build confidence, safety and fun on your bike.
Time
28 (Friday) 8:45 am - 30 (Sunday) 4:30 pm
Location
Solitude Bike Park
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28aug(aug 28)8:45 am30(aug 30)4:30 pmPMBIA | Level 1 (PHR260828L1)Hood River, Oregon
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There is a $5 parking fee at Post Canyon.
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LEVEL 1 COURSE | 3-DAY BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION
The Level 1 course trains both new and experienced instructors to teach and guide beginner to low-intermediate mountain bikers, in both cross country and downhill environments. New instructors learn the tools they need to safely and effectively teach, while experienced instructors will increase their level of skill and understanding in teaching and riding theory that the PMBIA Certifications uniquely provide. A strong focus is given to learning teaching skills in their own right, to develop a sense of this all-important part of a mountain bike lesson. Throughout the course candidates will learn and practice PMBIA’s proven, modern teaching models and skills, enabling them to deliver safe, effective and fun lessons to beginner to low-intermediate riders. Each day of the 3-day course, instructor candidates will learn riding skills and theory, have plenty of time to practice, and receive personal feedback for their own improvement. Additional workshops covering topics such as bike set-up, risk management and first aid, take place throughout the course to further build knowledge and skills during the course. For information on re-certifying, re-tests and crossing over from other certifications, contact us here. WHY TAKE THIS COURSE?- Develop a passion for teaching: Any professional instructor must have a passion for teaching as much as they do for riding. This course will give you the essential tools you need to begin the process of becoming a professional instructor. You’ll learn how important it is to understand teaching as a skill in its own right as you begin the process of developing into a safe, fun and effective mountain bike instructor.
- Recognized Certification from the global industry leader: Gain the industry’s most widely available and globally adopted mountain bike instructor certification, the PMBIA Certification.
- Some key things you’ll learn: How to ride and demonstrate with more skill and consistency, how to plan and execute skill and maneuver-based mountain bike lessons in both cross country and downhill settings and how to guide MTB groups safely on single-track, technical terrain.
- Have fun: It’s 3-days of riding bikes, learning and getting stoked!
- Become your own coach: Through a greater knowledge of riding skills and learning theory, your increased understanding of the sport will help you analyze your own riding and enable you to teach yourself!
- Improve your own riding skills: Learn the all-important, fundamental skills you need to rail corners, gain confidence on technical climbs & descents, and master maneuvers such as front and rear wheel lifts, or rolling drops. Learn how to gain control in any situation to build confidence, safety and fun on your bike.
Time
28 (Friday) 8:45 am - 30 (Sunday) 4:30 pm
Location
Post Canyon
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28aug(aug 28)8:45 am31(aug 31)4:30 pmPMBIA | AIR Course (PTR260828AR)Winter Park, Colorado
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Complimentary lift tickets will be provided for this course.
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AIR INSTRUCTOR COURSE | 4-DAY INTERMEDIATE– ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION
The AIR Instructor course is designed for PMBIA instructors to up their game as part of both the PMBIA Level 2 and 3 Certification Pathways. This fun and inspiring course trains instructors to teach intermediate to advanced riders through skills-based teaching concepts for descending, steeps, cornering and technical terrain. The Maneuver-Based teaching component of the AIR course focuses on training instructors to safely introduce students to tabletop jumps and drops. The AIR course focuses on the following common intermediate to advanced student goals;- Cornering, descending and pumping with more confidence/consistency/speed
- Riding steeps with more speed control and technical terrain with more flow and efficiency
- Riding jumps and drops with more confidence and consistency
The AIR Instructor Course is designed to train PMBIA instructors to teach and guide mountain biking:
- to intermediate to advanced riders
- on green, blue and single black diamond (red in Europe), single track terrain
- on typical terrain/location: lift accessed bike parks, trail centres with jump/flow trails
- with common instructors goals (skill based): Bermed Corners, Flat Corners, Descending, Steeps/Tech, Rock Rolls, Pumping
- with common instructors goals (maneuver based): Introducing riders to Jumps & Drops
- in a “front to mid-country” environment, no more than 2 hrs away from emergency medical care
- during private or group lessons, ranging from 2 to 6 hrs
- for an established mountain bike school, club or coaching service
PREREQUISITES
- PMBIA Level 1 Certification mandatory minimum
- Current PMBIA Membership. Membership is not included in the cost of the AIR course and must be purchased separately.
- 2+ seasons teaching experience highly recommended, but not mandatory.
- Kids Module is an asset, but not mandatory
- Confident riding at speed with consistent form and technique on technical and flowy intermediate to advanced terrain; including green, blue and black trails.
- 40hr Wilderness First Aid (or equivalent) expected but not mandatory, as per the Level 1 recommendation.
- A minimum age of 17 is required for Level 2 Certifications. Guiding and teaching mountain biking is inherently dangerous and being legally responsible for other adults and children, warrants a minimum age for certified instructors.
HOW THE AIR COURSE WORKS FOR BOTH LEVEL 2 AND 3 CERTIFICATIONS... LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATION PATHWAY | The Level 2 Certification requires instructors to attend either the four-day AIR Instructor Course, or the four-day TECH Instructor Course. This allows instructors at the Level 2 stage, to choose which type of course best suits their needs as a rider and instructor. After the instructor has passed both the riding and teaching components from the course, they will receive the Level 2 Certification. LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATION PATHWAY | The modular Level 3 Certification requires instructors to complete both the 4-day AIR Instructor Course and the 4-day TECH Instructor Course, plus the Kids Module. The purpose of this modular approach to the Level 3 Certification is to provide a training pathway that builds a diverse, adaptable and refined, advanced instructor that can truly benefit the mountain bike industry. A PMBIA Level 3 Instructor will be able to work to a high degree of competency in a wide variety of mountain bike programs and industry positions. PRECAP ASSESSMENT SYSTEM | PROCESSING | EMERGING | CONSISTENT | AUTONOMOUS | PROFECIENT LEVEL 2: When an instructor takes their first Intermediate - Advanced Instructor Course as part of the Level 2 Certification, they must show at a minimum, a ‘consistent’ level of skill to pass both teaching and riding assessments. LEVEL 3: When an instructor takes their second Intermediate - Advanced Instructor Course as part of the Level 3 Certification, they must mostly show an ’autonomous’ (refined) level of skill, to pass both teaching and riding assessments.
Time
28 (Friday) 8:45 am - 31 (Monday) 4:30 pm
Location
Trestle Bike Park
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10sep8:45 am4:30 pmPMBIA | Kids Module (PDE260910KD)Denver, Colorado
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KIDS MODULE | 1-DAY KIDS SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT MODULE
The 1-day Kids Module is a professional training module to further the skills and knowledge of PMBIA instructors. The 1-day module is packed with value as instructors learn a multitude of tools to develop their teaching, including but not limited to; how to adapt their lessons for children of different age groups, kids-specific bike and equipment set up, risk management and concussion protocols, more strategies for guiding children safely on technical terrain, as well as explore techniques to help manage the behaviour and expectations of children. While the Kids Module is a great way for Level 1 Instructors to learn more about teaching kids mountain bike programs, it also introduces some new teaching concepts, acting as great preparation for the Level 2 and 3 certifications. The Kids Module also provides access to the latest PMBIA Reference Guide, Kids Module Booklet (complete with course-specific content), and the Kids Module Worksheet. COURSE CONTEXT- Instructors looking to learn more tools and techniques to teach kids mountain bike programs, and how to adapt to different age groups.
- Instructors learning how to teach and guide kids on real mountain bike trails.
- Instructors looking to add further teaching skills and concepts, in preparation for the PMBI Level 2 or 3 Certifications.
- The Kids Module is also a mandatory component of the Level 3 Modular Certification Process.
- Learn more about teaching kids. If you’re a Level 1 or 2 instructor and plan to teach kids programs a lot, this training module is ideal.
- Improve the safety of your lessons. Learn more about guiding kids on suitable terrain, given their age, size and physical capabilities.
- Make your lessons more fun! There’s lots more to teaching kids than simply “playing games”. If they are riding bikes and improving, they’ll be having fun. Learn to deliver the best lessons in the optimal way for each age group, so your kids keep coming back for more!
- Develop your teaching skills for all types of riders! The 1-day module provides continued training and development to help instructors refine the delivery of any lesson, regardless of the student type.
- Prepare for the Level 2 or complete your Level 3 Certification: The Kids module introduces some new concepts featured in the Level 2 Certification and acts as a mandatory component of the modular Level 3 Certification. Instructors can take this module at any point following their Level 1 Certification.
- PMBIA Level 1 Certification is mandatory
- Current PMBIA Membership. Membership is not included in the cost of the Kids module and must be purchased separately.
- A genuine passion or interest in working with kids in the outdoors
- Confident riding at trail speed on technical, intermediate terrain, including green, blue and “light” black trails.
- A minimum of 36 months mountain biking experience.
- 40hr Wilderness First Aid Certification, or equivalent, strongly recommended (but not required to take the course)
- The minimum age for the L1 Kids Teaching Module is 15 years old. However, the PMBIA does recommend instructors younger than 17, work with an assistant coach of age to help deal with any personal, first aid or emergency situations, should they arise.
Time
(Thursday) 8:45 am - 4:30 pm
Location
Village Greens Park
9501 E. Union Ave, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
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TECH INSTRUCTOR COURSE | 4-DAY INTERMEDIATE – ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION
The TECH Instructor Course is used to train and certify Level 2 and 3 instructors by offering two different assessment levels for the teaching and riding components. This provides a less intimidating and more progressive training system for Level 2 candidates, while providing more realistic and effective training scenarios for Level 3 candidates. The TECH Instructor Course is designed to train PMBIA instructors to teach and guide mountain biking:- to intermediate to advanced riders
- on green, blue and single black diamond (red in Europe), single track terrain
- on typical terrain/location: cross-country trail network
- with common instructors goals (skill based): Technical Climbing, Descending, Steeps/Tech, Cornering, Pedaling Technique & Efficiency, Pumping
- with common instructors goals (maneuver based): Introduced to Nose Pivot, Wheelies, Manuals, Bunnyhops, Natural Drops
- in a “front to mid-country” environment, no more than 2 hrs away from emergency medical care
- during private or group lessons, ranging from 2 to 6 hrs
- for an established mountain bike school, club or coaching service
- PMBIA Level 1 Certification mandatory minimum
- Current PMBIA Membership. Membership is not included in the cost of the TECH course and must be purchased separately.
- 2+ seasons teaching experience highly recommended, but not mandatory.
- Kids Module is an asset, but not mandatory
- Confident riding at speed with consistent form and technique on technical and flowy intermediate to advanced terrain; including green, blue and black trails.
- 40hr Wilderness First Aid (or equivalent) expected but not mandatory, as per the Level 1 recommendation.
- A minimum age of 17 is required for Level 2 Certifications. Guiding and teaching mountain biking is inherently dangerous and being legally responsible for other adults and children, warrants a minimum age for certified instructors.
The TECH Instructor course is designed for PMBIA instructors to up their game as part of both the PMBIA Level 2 and 3 Certification Pathways. This fun and inspiring course trains instructors to teach intermediate to advanced riders through skills-based teaching concepts for descending, steeps, cornering and technical terrain. The Maneuver-Based teaching component of the TECH course focuses on training instructors to safely introduce students to basic versions of technical maneuvers. The TECH course focuses on the following common intermediate to advanced student goals;
- Technical climbing pedalling technique & efficiency, speed control on steeps
- Cornering, pumping and descending with more confidence/consistency/speed
- Introducing small or basic versions of technical maneuvers such as nose pivots, wheelies, manuals, bunnyhops and small, natural drops
Time
11 (Friday) 8:45 am - 14 (Monday) 4:30 pm
Location
Floyd Hill Open Space
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11sep(sep 11)8:45 am14(sep 14)4:30 pmPMBIA | AIR Course (PPC260911AR)Park City, Utah
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Part of this course will be held at Woodward Bike Park. For those days, Woodward Bike Park
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AIR INSTRUCTOR COURSE | 4-DAY INTERMEDIATE– ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION
The AIR Instructor course is designed for PMBIA instructors to up their game as part of both the PMBIA Level 2 and 3 Certification Pathways. This fun and inspiring course trains instructors to teach intermediate to advanced riders through skills-based teaching concepts for descending, steeps, cornering and technical terrain. The Maneuver-Based teaching component of the AIR course focuses on training instructors to safely introduce students to tabletop jumps and drops. The AIR course focuses on the following common intermediate to advanced student goals;- Cornering, descending and pumping with more confidence/consistency/speed
- Riding steeps with more speed control and technical terrain with more flow and efficiency
- Riding jumps and drops with more confidence and consistency
The AIR Instructor Course is designed to train PMBIA instructors to teach and guide mountain biking:
- to intermediate to advanced riders
- on green, blue and single black diamond (red in Europe), single track terrain
- on typical terrain/location: lift accessed bike parks, trail centres with jump/flow trails
- with common instructors goals (skill based): Bermed Corners, Flat Corners, Descending, Steeps/Tech, Rock Rolls, Pumping
- with common instructors goals (maneuver based): Introducing riders to Jumps & Drops
- in a “front to mid-country” environment, no more than 2 hrs away from emergency medical care
- during private or group lessons, ranging from 2 to 6 hrs
- for an established mountain bike school, club or coaching service
PREREQUISITES
- PMBIA Level 1 Certification mandatory minimum
- Current PMBIA Membership. Membership is not included in the cost of the AIR course and must be purchased separately.
- 2+ seasons teaching experience highly recommended, but not mandatory.
- Kids Module is an asset, but not mandatory
- Confident riding at speed with consistent form and technique on technical and flowy intermediate to advanced terrain; including green, blue and black trails.
- 40hr Wilderness First Aid (or equivalent) expected but not mandatory, as per the Level 1 recommendation.
- A minimum age of 17 is required for Level 2 Certifications. Guiding and teaching mountain biking is inherently dangerous and being legally responsible for other adults and children, warrants a minimum age for certified instructors.
HOW THE AIR COURSE WORKS FOR BOTH LEVEL 2 AND 3 CERTIFICATIONS... LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATION PATHWAY | The Level 2 Certification requires instructors to attend either the four-day AIR Instructor Course, or the four-day TECH Instructor Course. This allows instructors at the Level 2 stage, to choose which type of course best suits their needs as a rider and instructor. After the instructor has passed both the riding and teaching components from the course, they will receive the Level 2 Certification. LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATION PATHWAY | The modular Level 3 Certification requires instructors to complete both the 4-day AIR Instructor Course and the 4-day TECH Instructor Course, plus the Kids Module. The purpose of this modular approach to the Level 3 Certification is to provide a training pathway that builds a diverse, adaptable and refined, advanced instructor that can truly benefit the mountain bike industry. A PMBIA Level 3 Instructor will be able to work to a high degree of competency in a wide variety of mountain bike programs and industry positions. PRECAP ASSESSMENT SYSTEM | PROCESSING | EMERGING | CONSISTENT | AUTONOMOUS | PROFECIENT LEVEL 2: When an instructor takes their first Intermediate - Advanced Instructor Course as part of the Level 2 Certification, they must show at a minimum, a ‘consistent’ level of skill to pass both teaching and riding assessments. LEVEL 3: When an instructor takes their second Intermediate - Advanced Instructor Course as part of the Level 3 Certification, they must mostly show an ’autonomous’ (refined) level of skill, to pass both teaching and riding assessments.
Part of this course will be held at Woodward Bike Park. For those days, Woodward Bike Park tickets are not included in the cost of this course. Tickets can be purchased for the course on-site @ $20 per day..
Time
11 (Friday) 8:45 am - 14 (Monday) 4:30 pm
Location
Trailside Park + Woodward Bike Park
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17sep(sep 17)8:45 am20(sep 20)4:30 pmPMBIA | AIR Course (PTA260917AR)Tahoe, California
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Complimentary lift tickets will be provided for this course.
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AIR INSTRUCTOR COURSE | 4-DAY INTERMEDIATE– ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION
The AIR Instructor course is designed for PMBIA instructors to up their game as part of both the PMBIA Level 2 and 3 Certification Pathways. This fun and inspiring course trains instructors to teach intermediate to advanced riders through skills-based teaching concepts for descending, steeps, cornering and technical terrain. The Maneuver-Based teaching component of the AIR course focuses on training instructors to safely introduce students to tabletop jumps and drops. The AIR course focuses on the following common intermediate to advanced student goals;- Cornering, descending and pumping with more confidence/consistency/speed
- Riding steeps with more speed control and technical terrain with more flow and efficiency
- Riding jumps and drops with more confidence and consistency
The AIR Instructor Course is designed to train PMBIA instructors to teach and guide mountain biking:
- to intermediate to advanced riders
- on green, blue and single black diamond (red in Europe), single track terrain
- on typical terrain/location: lift accessed bike parks, trail centres with jump/flow trails
- with common instructors goals (skill based): Bermed Corners, Flat Corners, Descending, Steeps/Tech, Rock Rolls, Pumping
- with common instructors goals (maneuver based): Introducing riders to Jumps & Drops
- in a “front to mid-country” environment, no more than 2 hrs away from emergency medical care
- during private or group lessons, ranging from 2 to 6 hrs
- for an established mountain bike school, club or coaching service
PREREQUISITES
- PMBIA Level 1 Certification mandatory minimum
- Current PMBIA Membership. Membership is not included in the cost of the AIR course and must be purchased separately.
- 2+ seasons teaching experience highly recommended, but not mandatory.
- Kids Module is an asset, but not mandatory
- Confident riding at speed with consistent form and technique on technical and flowy intermediate to advanced terrain; including green, blue and black trails.
- 40hr Wilderness First Aid (or equivalent) expected but not mandatory, as per the Level 1 recommendation.
- A minimum age of 17 is required for Level 2 Certifications. Guiding and teaching mountain biking is inherently dangerous and being legally responsible for other adults and children, warrants a minimum age for certified instructors.
HOW THE AIR COURSE WORKS FOR BOTH LEVEL 2 AND 3 CERTIFICATIONS... LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATION PATHWAY | The Level 2 Certification requires instructors to attend either the four-day AIR Instructor Course, or the four-day TECH Instructor Course. This allows instructors at the Level 2 stage, to choose which type of course best suits their needs as a rider and instructor. After the instructor has passed both the riding and teaching components from the course, they will receive the Level 2 Certification. LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATION PATHWAY | The modular Level 3 Certification requires instructors to complete both the 4-day AIR Instructor Course and the 4-day TECH Instructor Course, plus the Kids Module. The purpose of this modular approach to the Level 3 Certification is to provide a training pathway that builds a diverse, adaptable and refined, advanced instructor that can truly benefit the mountain bike industry. A PMBIA Level 3 Instructor will be able to work to a high degree of competency in a wide variety of mountain bike programs and industry positions. PRECAP ASSESSMENT SYSTEM | PROCESSING | EMERGING | CONSISTENT | AUTONOMOUS | PROFECIENT LEVEL 2: When an instructor takes their first Intermediate - Advanced Instructor Course as part of the Level 2 Certification, they must show at a minimum, a ‘consistent’ level of skill to pass both teaching and riding assessments. LEVEL 3: When an instructor takes their second Intermediate - Advanced Instructor Course as part of the Level 3 Certification, they must mostly show an ’autonomous’ (refined) level of skill, to pass both teaching and riding assessments.
Time
17 (Thursday) 8:45 am - 20 (Sunday) 4:30 pm
Location
Northstar Bike Park
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21sep(sep 21)8:45 am23(sep 23)4:30 pmPMBIA | Level 1 (PRE260921L1)Reno / Tahoe, Nevada
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LEVEL 1 COURSE | 3-DAY BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION
The Level 1 course trains both new and experienced instructors to teach and guide beginner to low-intermediate mountain bikers, in both cross country and downhill environments. New instructors learn the tools they need to safely and effectively teach, while experienced instructors will increase their level of skill and understanding in teaching and riding theory that the PMBIA Certifications uniquely provide. A strong focus is given to learning teaching skills in their own right, to develop a sense of this all-important part of a mountain bike lesson. Throughout the course candidates will learn and practice PMBIA’s proven, modern teaching models and skills, enabling them to deliver safe, effective and fun lessons to beginner to low-intermediate riders. Each day of the 3-day course, instructor candidates will learn riding skills and theory, have plenty of time to practice, and receive personal feedback for their own improvement. Additional workshops covering topics such as bike set-up, risk management and first aid, take place throughout the course to further build knowledge and skills during the course. For information on re-certifying, re-tests and crossing over from other certifications, contact us here. WHY TAKE THIS COURSE?- Develop a passion for teaching: Any professional instructor must have a passion for teaching as much as they do for riding. This course will give you the essential tools you need to begin the process of becoming a professional instructor. You’ll learn how important it is to understand teaching as a skill in its own right as you begin the process of developing into a safe, fun and effective mountain bike instructor.
- Recognized Certification from the global industry leader: Gain the industry’s most widely available and globally adopted mountain bike instructor certification, the PMBIA Certification.
- Some key things you’ll learn: How to ride and demonstrate with more skill and consistency, how to plan and execute skill and maneuver-based mountain bike lessons in both cross country and downhill settings and how to guide MTB groups safely on single-track, technical terrain.
- Have fun: It’s 3-days of riding bikes, learning and getting stoked!
- Become your own coach: Through a greater knowledge of riding skills and learning theory, your increased understanding of the sport will help you analyze your own riding and enable you to teach yourself!
- Improve your own riding skills: Learn the all-important, fundamental skills you need to rail corners, gain confidence on technical climbs & descents, and master maneuvers such as front and rear wheel lifts, or rolling drops. Learn how to gain control in any situation to build confidence, safety and fun on your bike.
Time
21 (Monday) 8:45 am - 23 (Wednesday) 4:30 pm
Location
Sky Tavern Mountain Bike Park
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24sep8:45 am4:30 pmPMBIA | Kids Module (PRE260924KD)Reno / Tahoe, Nevada
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KIDS MODULE | 1-DAY KIDS SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT MODULE
The 1-day Kids Module is a professional training module to further the skills and knowledge of PMBIA instructors. The 1-day module is packed with value as instructors learn a multitude of tools to develop their teaching, including but not limited to; how to adapt their lessons for children of different age groups, kids-specific bike and equipment set up, risk management and concussion protocols, more strategies for guiding children safely on technical terrain, as well as explore techniques to help manage the behaviour and expectations of children. While the Kids Module is a great way for Level 1 Instructors to learn more about teaching kids mountain bike programs, it also introduces some new teaching concepts, acting as great preparation for the Level 2 and 3 certifications. The Kids Module also provides access to the latest PMBIA Reference Guide, Kids Module Booklet (complete with course-specific content), and the Kids Module Worksheet. COURSE CONTEXT- Instructors looking to learn more tools and techniques to teach kids mountain bike programs, and how to adapt to different age groups.
- Instructors learning how to teach and guide kids on real mountain bike trails.
- Instructors looking to add further teaching skills and concepts, in preparation for the PMBI Level 2 or 3 Certifications.
- The Kids Module is also a mandatory component of the Level 3 Modular Certification Process.
- Learn more about teaching kids. If you’re a Level 1 or 2 instructor and plan to teach kids programs a lot, this training module is ideal.
- Improve the safety of your lessons. Learn more about guiding kids on suitable terrain, given their age, size and physical capabilities.
- Make your lessons more fun! There’s lots more to teaching kids than simply “playing games”. If they are riding bikes and improving, they’ll be having fun. Learn to deliver the best lessons in the optimal way for each age group, so your kids keep coming back for more!
- Develop your teaching skills for all types of riders! The 1-day module provides continued training and development to help instructors refine the delivery of any lesson, regardless of the student type.
- Prepare for the Level 2 or complete your Level 3 Certification: The Kids module introduces some new concepts featured in the Level 2 Certification and acts as a mandatory component of the modular Level 3 Certification. Instructors can take this module at any point following their Level 1 Certification.
- PMBIA Level 1 Certification is mandatory
- Current PMBIA Membership. Membership is not included in the cost of the Kids module and must be purchased separately.
- A genuine passion or interest in working with kids in the outdoors
- Confident riding at trail speed on technical, intermediate terrain, including green, blue and “light” black trails.
- A minimum of 36 months mountain biking experience.
- 40hr Wilderness First Aid Certification, or equivalent, strongly recommended (but not required to take the course)
- The minimum age for the L1 Kids Teaching Module is 15 years old. However, the PMBIA does recommend instructors younger than 17, work with an assistant coach of age to help deal with any personal, first aid or emergency situations, should they arise.
Time
(Thursday) 8:45 am - 4:30 pm
Location
Sky Tavern Mountain Bike Park
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25sep(sep 25)8:45 am27(sep 27)4:30 pmPMBIA | Level 1 (PMO260925L1)Moab, Utah
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LEVEL 1 COURSE | 3-DAY BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION
The Level 1 course trains both new and experienced instructors to teach and guide beginner to low-intermediate mountain bikers, in both cross country and downhill environments. New instructors learn the tools they need to safely and effectively teach, while experienced instructors will increase their level of skill and understanding in teaching and riding theory that the PMBIA Certifications uniquely provide. A strong focus is given to learning teaching skills in their own right, to develop a sense of this all-important part of a mountain bike lesson. Throughout the course candidates will learn and practice PMBIA’s proven, modern teaching models and skills, enabling them to deliver safe, effective and fun lessons to beginner to low-intermediate riders. Each day of the 3-day course, instructor candidates will learn riding skills and theory, have plenty of time to practice, and receive personal feedback for their own improvement. Additional workshops covering topics such as bike set-up, risk management and first aid, take place throughout the course to further build knowledge and skills during the course. For information on re-certifying, re-tests and crossing over from other certifications, contact us here. WHY TAKE THIS COURSE?- Develop a passion for teaching: Any professional instructor must have a passion for teaching as much as they do for riding. This course will give you the essential tools you need to begin the process of becoming a professional instructor. You’ll learn how important it is to understand teaching as a skill in its own right as you begin the process of developing into a safe, fun and effective mountain bike instructor.
- Recognized Certification from the global industry leader: Gain the industry’s most widely available and globally adopted mountain bike instructor certification, the PMBIA Certification.
- Some key things you’ll learn: How to ride and demonstrate with more skill and consistency, how to plan and execute skill and maneuver-based mountain bike lessons in both cross country and downhill settings and how to guide MTB groups safely on single-track, technical terrain.
- Have fun: It’s 3-days of riding bikes, learning and getting stoked!
- Become your own coach: Through a greater knowledge of riding skills and learning theory, your increased understanding of the sport will help you analyze your own riding and enable you to teach yourself!
- Improve your own riding skills: Learn the all-important, fundamental skills you need to rail corners, gain confidence on technical climbs & descents, and master maneuvers such as front and rear wheel lifts, or rolling drops. Learn how to gain control in any situation to build confidence, safety and fun on your bike.
Time
25 (Friday) 8:45 am - 27 (Sunday) 4:30 pm
Location
Moab Brand Trails (Bar M)
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Complimentary lift tickets will be provided for this course.
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A focused professional development day for PMBIA members preparing to take the PMBIA AIR Certification Course. The session will help participants refine their personal riding, demonstrations, and teaching progressions for air-related terrain.
Prerequisites: Participants must be active PMBIA members and hold a minimum Level 1 certification. Participants should be confident riding at speed with consistent form and technique on technical and flowy intermediate to advanced terrain, including green, blue, and black trails.
WHY JOIN A SESSION?
- Bridge the Gap: Stay sharp and engaged with your professional growth between certification courses.
- Direct Access to Experts: Get personalized coaching and troubleshoot specific challenges with a PMBIA Instructor Trainer.
- Dial in Your Demos: Refine your technical execution to provide the clearest, most effective visual examples for your students.
- Expand Your Teaching Toolkit: Discover new ways to structure lessons, manage group dynamics, and accelerate rider progression.
- Collaborative Learning: Collaborate with a community of peers who share your passion for excellence.
- Focused Fun: Strip away the pressure of assessments and spend the day on your bike, simply becoming a better rider and coach.
WHO IS THIS SESSION FOR?
These sessions are for active members seeking to:
- Refine their riding technique and technical execution.
- Elevate their teaching, communication, and demonstration skills.
- Gain direct feedback from an experienced Instructor Trainer.
- Build confidence managing groups in a dynamic outdoor environment.
- Continue their professional development between certification courses.
Please note: Development Days are not certification courses and do not include an assessment or certification outcome. They do count as a recertification course.
AM I READY TO PARTICIPATE?
These sessions focus on skill development, so there’s no need to arrive with a polished performance. Just come ready to ride, ask questions, and engage professionally with your peers. To participate, you must be an active PMBIA member and confident riding the terrain specified for your session.
PRE-SESSION WORK
There is no pre-session reading, worksheet, or preparation required. Please arrive ready to ride with the appropriate equipment, clothing, food, water, and any personal items needed for the duration of the session.
Questions? Contact info@pmbia.bike or usa@pmbia.bike
Complimentary lift tickets will be provided for this course.
Time
(Friday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Northstar Bike Park
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08oct8:45 am4:30 pmPMBIA | Kids Module (PDE261008KD)Denver, Colorado
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KIDS MODULE | 1-DAY KIDS SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT MODULE
The 1-day Kids Module is a professional training module to further the skills and knowledge of PMBIA instructors. The 1-day module is packed with value as instructors learn a multitude of tools to develop their teaching, including but not limited to; how to adapt their lessons for children of different age groups, kids-specific bike and equipment set up, risk management and concussion protocols, more strategies for guiding children safely on technical terrain, as well as explore techniques to help manage the behaviour and expectations of children. While the Kids Module is a great way for Level 1 Instructors to learn more about teaching kids mountain bike programs, it also introduces some new teaching concepts, acting as great preparation for the Level 2 and 3 certifications. The Kids Module also provides access to the latest PMBIA Reference Guide, Kids Module Booklet (complete with course-specific content), and the Kids Module Worksheet. COURSE CONTEXT- Instructors looking to learn more tools and techniques to teach kids mountain bike programs, and how to adapt to different age groups.
- Instructors learning how to teach and guide kids on real mountain bike trails.
- Instructors looking to add further teaching skills and concepts, in preparation for the PMBI Level 2 or 3 Certifications.
- The Kids Module is also a mandatory component of the Level 3 Modular Certification Process.
- Learn more about teaching kids. If you’re a Level 1 or 2 instructor and plan to teach kids programs a lot, this training module is ideal.
- Improve the safety of your lessons. Learn more about guiding kids on suitable terrain, given their age, size and physical capabilities.
- Make your lessons more fun! There’s lots more to teaching kids than simply “playing games”. If they are riding bikes and improving, they’ll be having fun. Learn to deliver the best lessons in the optimal way for each age group, so your kids keep coming back for more!
- Develop your teaching skills for all types of riders! The 1-day module provides continued training and development to help instructors refine the delivery of any lesson, regardless of the student type.
- Prepare for the Level 2 or complete your Level 3 Certification: The Kids module introduces some new concepts featured in the Level 2 Certification and acts as a mandatory component of the modular Level 3 Certification. Instructors can take this module at any point following their Level 1 Certification.
- PMBIA Level 1 Certification is mandatory
- Current PMBIA Membership. Membership is not included in the cost of the Kids module and must be purchased separately.
- A genuine passion or interest in working with kids in the outdoors
- Confident riding at trail speed on technical, intermediate terrain, including green, blue and “light” black trails.
- A minimum of 36 months mountain biking experience.
- 40hr Wilderness First Aid Certification, or equivalent, strongly recommended (but not required to take the course)
- The minimum age for the L1 Kids Teaching Module is 15 years old. However, the PMBIA does recommend instructors younger than 17, work with an assistant coach of age to help deal with any personal, first aid or emergency situations, should they arise.
Time
(Thursday) 8:45 am - 4:30 pm
Location
Village Greens Park
9501 E. Union Ave, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
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09oct(oct 9)8:45 am12(oct 12)4:30 pmPMBIA | Tech Course (PDE261009TC)Denver, Colorado (Evergreen)
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TECH INSTRUCTOR COURSE | 4-DAY INTERMEDIATE – ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION
The TECH Instructor Course is used to train and certify Level 2 and 3 instructors by offering two different assessment levels for the teaching and riding components. This provides a less intimidating and more progressive training system for Level 2 candidates, while providing more realistic and effective training scenarios for Level 3 candidates. The TECH Instructor Course is designed to train PMBIA instructors to teach and guide mountain biking:- to intermediate to advanced riders
- on green, blue and single black diamond (red in Europe), single track terrain
- on typical terrain/location: cross-country trail network
- with common instructors goals (skill based): Technical Climbing, Descending, Steeps/Tech, Cornering, Pedaling Technique & Efficiency, Pumping
- with common instructors goals (maneuver based): Introduced to Nose Pivot, Wheelies, Manuals, Bunnyhops, Natural Drops
- in a “front to mid-country” environment, no more than 2 hrs away from emergency medical care
- during private or group lessons, ranging from 2 to 6 hrs
- for an established mountain bike school, club or coaching service
- PMBIA Level 1 Certification mandatory minimum
- Current PMBIA Membership. Membership is not included in the cost of the TECH course and must be purchased separately.
- 2+ seasons teaching experience highly recommended, but not mandatory.
- Kids Module is an asset, but not mandatory
- Confident riding at speed with consistent form and technique on technical and flowy intermediate to advanced terrain; including green, blue and black trails.
- 40hr Wilderness First Aid (or equivalent) expected but not mandatory, as per the Level 1 recommendation.
- A minimum age of 17 is required for Level 2 Certifications. Guiding and teaching mountain biking is inherently dangerous and being legally responsible for other adults and children, warrants a minimum age for certified instructors.
The TECH Instructor course is designed for PMBIA instructors to up their game as part of both the PMBIA Level 2 and 3 Certification Pathways. This fun and inspiring course trains instructors to teach intermediate to advanced riders through skills-based teaching concepts for descending, steeps, cornering and technical terrain. The Maneuver-Based teaching component of the TECH course focuses on training instructors to safely introduce students to basic versions of technical maneuvers. The TECH course focuses on the following common intermediate to advanced student goals;
- Technical climbing pedalling technique & efficiency, speed control on steeps
- Cornering, pumping and descending with more confidence/consistency/speed
- Introducing small or basic versions of technical maneuvers such as nose pivots, wheelies, manuals, bunnyhops and small, natural drops
Time
9 (Friday) 8:45 am - 12 (Monday) 4:30 pm
Location
Floyd Hill Open Space
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