"The Two Wheeled Approach to Self Esteem"

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The Program

The Sprockids Program is a multi-tiered approach designed to provide participants the opportunity to experience success on a variety of levels. Through the sport of mountain biking students develop a strong sense of self-esteem, while discovering the potential within themselves. The material contained in the instructional manual, along with the other resource material, provides the teacher, coach, instructor, or parent with an extensive array of material that will assist them in establishing their own successful program.

Sprockids has developed a curriculum to integrate mountain biking into every aspect of the school curriculum. The program can be used to make learning exciting and relevant in; Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Art, PE, Personal Planning, Environmental Studies, Home Economics, Industrial Education, Counseling, Anger Management, After School Cycling Programs, etc.

Media Clips:

Doug Detwiller Interview Sprockids founder and program director Doug Detwiller shares his philosophies on getting kids active, through the sport of mountain biking.

Roland Green Interview Two time world champion Roland Green shares his thoughts on Sprockids and the importance of youth development programs.

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The newly revised and expanded Sprockids Instructional Manual is now available!

The 358 page manual contains new material on such topics as; The "Science of Cycling" Lesson Plans Ryan Leech's "Guide to Trials Riding" Sprockids Code of Ethics IMBA "Rules of the Trail" Tool Kit Changes Sprockids Leaders Pack Designing/Building Skills Park DirtJump Construction Diagrams Activities & Materials Getting Girls on Bikes Ambassador’s Profile Heart Monitors & Wind Trainers Test Your Ticker Bike Measurement and Drafting Metric Measurement Two Wheels Sprockids Leadership Program Physical Education"Sprockids" Elem. Bike Day Itinerary Building a Lesson Plan Sample Lesson Plan Trail fest- Youth Trail Advocacy in Action Bike building- Sprockids Style Newly Designed Certificates New Photos and Illustrations

How to Order:

Canada: Contact the CCA at www.sprockids.ca for further information.

USA: Sprockids Instructional Package costs $75.00us plus $15.00us shipping. Make out a cheque or money order to Sprockids for $90.00us and mail to the above address.

International: Sprockids Instructional Package costs $75.00us plus $25.00us shipping. Make out a cheque or money order to Sprockids for $100.00us and mail to:

Doug Detwiller:
c/o Sprockids
P.O. Box 1456
Gibsons, B.C., Canada
V0N 1V0
Phone/Fax: (604) 886-0772
Email: ddetwiller@dccnet.com

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Every order of the Sprockid's Program, receives Finish Line Technologies, "THE CYCLING EXPERIENCE" on DVD ! Learn from the pros: Riding techniques, choosing and using accessories, maintenance tips and more! Lars Tribus (from The Chain Reaction series) and Tara Llanes (X-Games Gold Medallist) explore and explain all the cycling basics. Includes tech tips from champions Eric Carter, Greg Herbold, April Lawyer, Jeff Lenosky, and Todd Wells. The Cycling Experience is directed by the 3x Emmy Award winning producer/director Don Hampton.

The Sprockids Instructional Package Includes:

Instructional Emphasis and Learning Outcomes Section
This section is extremely useful in the beginning stages of setting up your program. It deals with how to present the program to school administrators, teachers, parents, and students. It clearly shows the relationship between the sport of mountain biking and the various components of the school curriculum.

Lesson Plans - "Ten Weeks of Pedaling Power"
These lessons present a comprehensive 10 week program that can be followed step by step. Each session is broken down into four sections that follow a sequential order that builds upon the previous week's material.
> Maintenance / Safety Tips
> Riding Skills
> Helpful Hints
> Project Bike

Instructional Component - "The Two Wheeled Approach to Building Self-Esteem"
The comprehensive instructional component is the heart and soul of the Sprockids Program. The material is written in a manner that is easily understood and implemented at all levels. This section of the manual covers everything from the basic riding skills, mechanics, course design, the academic curriculum, setting up a shop, awards, and even how to set up and successfully run a race series. The manual guides you through an extremely exciting program, one that will engage young people in the life long activity of mountain biking while teaching them the skills and values that will enable them to succeed in school and in life.

CycleSmart Road Safety Program (CD ROM)
The CycleSmarts Road Safety Program was developed by Lynne Mutrie. This interactive CD Rom takes the participants through a variety of situations that will teach them the rules of the road.

For more information on The Sprockids Program, please contact:
Doug Detwiller:
c/o Sprockids
P.O. Box 1456
Gibsons, B.C., Canada
V0N 1V0
Phone/Fax: (604) 886-0772
Email: ddetwiller@dccnet.com

Here's what parents, students and teachers are saying about the Sprockids Program:

"The Sprockids Program has been a great motivator...for myself and for the students. It is an excellent teacher resource for those who have or have not had mountain biking experience. The program is well laid-out and easy to follow." David Barnum (Teacher)

"I was taught how to be responsible... (The Sprockids Program) effects so many young kids positively. It gives so many opportunities and, thanks to the sponsors, no kids are left out. Money is never an issue. This club is solely for the kids and puts them on the right track to face the trails, and the world." Jakub Kania (Student)

"(The) Sprockids cycling manuals offer a comprehensive approach to developing community and school-based mountain bike programs by guiding the reader through basic organizational details, riding skills, care of equipment and how to form community partnerships to enhance program development." Wayne Giesbrecht (Vice Principal)

"(The Sprockids Program) not only teaches bike maintenance and technique, it teaches attitude, nutrition and other things that influence Sprockids to choose a healthy and well balanced life style." Lori Nezil (Parent)

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