HopOn Coach Pathway
HopOn Coach certification is for coaches who will primarily work with Grass roots development and new riders. This certification is not part of the NCCP pathway but is a driver of new coaches to begin in the stream of coaching. The HopOn coaching certification is the usual first step in a person’s coaching journey and the Community Coach Certification can be taken in tandem with it.
The HopOn coach will mainly work with new riders who are developing skills, whether that be in clubs, schools or community groups.
To continue to be certified as a Cycling NS HopOn Coach, you must register each year with a UCI technical license.
Course Dates 2026: Kentville: March 29th- confirmed: https://ccnbikes.com/#!/events/29547-2026-kentville-hopon-clinic
Halifax: May 2026
Please contact Cycling NS for more information on how to register or follow the link above
Step 1: Complete the HopOn eLearning Module
Please begin by creating an account using the link below:
HopOn eLearning Module – Cycling Canada
Once registered, complete the HopOn eLearning course (estimated time: 4 hours).
Access Passcode: Please reach out to Cycling NS
Step 2: Complete National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Modules
Create an account on the Coaching Association of Canada’s The Locker platform:
The Locker – Coach.ca
After creating your account, please complete the following online modules:
- NCCP Coach Initiation in Sport (approx. 45 minutes)
- NCCP Safe Sport Training eLearning (approx. 1 hour)
Step 3: In-person learning
- Courses available on calendar. Please contact Cycling NS
- Please bring a bike, helmet and clothes for the weather. We will spend 2 hours going over details of the program. After that we are going outside to play and set up the biking games. If the weather is terrible, we can stay inside and perhaps use a gym space. The day will be broken up into a bit of theory, demo on set up and learners setting up games.
- HopOn Orientation Schedule
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM