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To become a Recognized PBIA Recognized Instructor, you must: Successfully complete a three-day instructor-training course by an Advanced or Master Instructor at a PBIA Accredited Instructor Training Academy or PBIA Certified Host Facility (There will be a fee charged by the Advanced or Master Instructor for the course.). The course will require:

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Who are the PBIA instructors?

Danny Harriman, PBIA Instructor Mark Wilson, PBIA Master Instructors Scott Lee, Lance Cowles, Denny Stewart, Mark Finkelstein, and Randy Goettlicher. How and when did you fall in love with the game?

How often do PMBI instructors need to be recertified?

The PMBI Association require instructors to re-train every three years, by attending a recertification course. This system is key in ensuring the PMBIA maintains consistent, professional teaching and guiding practices within the industry.

When will the 2022 pmbia course schedule be released?

Upcoming PMBIA Courses THE 2022 COURSE SCHEDULE WILL BE RELEASED AT THE END OF JANUARY. TO CONTACT US ABOUT OUR COURSE SCHEDULE OR TO PLACE A COURSE REQUEST CLICK HERE. Registrations will remain open until the courses are sold out or will close 7 days prior to the course start dates. Some courses may appear as ‘password protected’.

Who are the founding fathers of the PBIA?

These four founding fathers (Jerry Briesath, Richard Roher, Leslie Rodgers) became the building blocks for the current PBIA. In 1983 I started the Southwest Eightball League (SWEL) and at the time, it was one of the largest BCA Sanctioned leagues in the world.

How often do you have to re-train for PMBI?

The PMBI Association require instructors to re-train every three years, by attending a recertification course. This system is key in ensuring the PMBIA maintains consistent, professional teaching and guiding practices within the industry.

What level of certification is PMBI?

The PMBI Association currently offers three professional development courses. These courses are not certifications, by provider PMBI Level 1 and 2 instructors further opportunities to train, learn and progress their teaching and riding skills.

What is PMBI certification?

The PMBI Certifications train instructors to how to teach using modern, proven teaching theories and methodologies combined with the proven, skill-based model approach to gravity sports that provides a detailed analysis of the skills, physics and biomechanics within mountain biking.

What is level 2 in a course?

The Level 2 course comes in two options, “Air” and “Trail”. Both courses are the same, except for the manoeuvre portion of the course where participants either learn how to introduce students to jumps and drops (Air), or technical trail manoeuvres such as drops, wheelies, bunnyhops and rear wheel pivots (Trail).

What is a level 3 PMBI?

The PMBI Level 3 course is for experienced instructors who want to learn more about teaching advanced to expert riders. Additionally, the course will provide the relevant tools and training to help an…

What is PMBI level 2?

The PMBI Level 2 course focuses on teaching and guiding strong-intermediate to advanced riders. Skill development is typically much safer and easier when students learn techniques in terrain appropriate for their ability level.…

What is a level 1 mountain biker course?

The Level 1 course is for both new and experienced instructors alike, looking to learn how to skillfully teach and guide beginner to intermediate mountain bikers, in both cross country and downhill environments.…

What is a PMBI L1?

The one-day L1 Kids Teaching Module as a professional training module to further the skills and knowledge of PMBI Level 1 Instructors, specifically for teaching kids. This training module is perfect for Level…

What is a PMBI ride guide?

The PMBI Ride Guide is a one-day training course designed for club volunteers or local riders who wish to take other people on organized, group rides. The course provides the necessary training to…

What is a two day L2 module?

The two-day L2 TRAIL Module is a professional training module that can be used in a variety of ways, by either PMBI Level 1 or 2 instructors and guides; PMBI Level 1 Instructors…

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PMBIA System Overview

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The PMBIA Certifications train instructors how to teach using modern, proven teaching theories and methodologies combined with the proven, skill-based model approach to gravity sports that provides a detailed analysis of the skills, physics and biomechanics within mountain biking. This model gives instructors …
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Certification Courses

  • The PMBIA currently offers multiple levels of certification courses for instructors and guides. Every PMBIA Certification course trains instructors how to teach and guide mountain biking in all trail environments, from cross country trail networks to lift-accessed, downhill bike parks. The 1-dayRide GuideCertification Course is an entry-level course designed to train local volunteers an…
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Development Modules

  • The PMBI Association currently offers multiple professional development modules. These modules provide continued learning and professional development opportunities for PMBIA Instructors that hold a minimum PMBI Level 1 Instructor Certification. The 1-dayKids Moduletrains instructors how to apply their knowledge and skills from PMBI Certification course…
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Recertification Courses

  • The PMBI Association currently offers a variety of recertification pathways, depending on the level of certification, and requires instructors to re-train every three years. Instructors can reset the three year timeline by taking any certification course or development module, prior to the three year expiration date. This system is key in ensuring the PMBIA members maintain consistent, pr…
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Questions About The New 2022 4-Tier Certification System

  • Considering the change from a three-tier certification system to a four-tier certification system in 2022, the following information outlines how instructors in the old system can continue their training and certification in the new system. The aim is to ensure any new designation of instructor certification levels must maintain the strict assessment and training standards of the …
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FAQ’s For Courses 2022 & Onwards

  • LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATION FAQ’S CLICK HERE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATION FAQ’SCLICK HERE LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATION FAQ’S CLICK HERE LEVEL 4 CERTIFICATION FAQ’S CLICK HERE
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