Global industry certification standard.
Treadmark is excited to be the New Zealand course provider for the PMBIA.
Our involvement in the community and approach to mountain biking coaching in Queenstown aligns with PMBIA’s mission and values to bring high certification standards and quality to the industry.
The gold standard of MTB instructor education in New Zealand.
We are looking forward to leading the charge and organize courses that reflect ‘The gold standard of MTB instructor education in New Zealand’.
Get certified with the gold standard of MTB coaching.
PMBIA courses provide a clear structure that allows instructors to deliver their knowledge in a way that creates consistent and successful outcomes for students.
A technical framework for professional instruction.
PMBIA certifications integrate modern, evidence-based teaching methodologies with a skill-based model specific to mountain biking.
By providing a detailed analysis of the physics and biomechanics of mountain biking, the curriculum offers instructors an organized, technical framework for professional instruction.
This approach enables PMBIA-certified instructors to deliver safer, more effective lessons across all disciplines, from cross-country to downhill.
What the course framework covers
The course introduces the PMBIA framework and the structures used to create consistent teaching outcomes.
Class management
Learn the framework used to manage groups and deliver professional instruction.
Safety
Apply the required safety protocols throughout lessons and assessments.
Terrain analysis
Understand how terrain supports the skill, lesson and progression being taught.
6 Skills System
Use the PMBIA skill-based model specific to mountain biking.
IDEA progression
Introduce, develop, explore and apply mountain bike skills step by step.
Assessment and preparation
Candidates are assessed on riding and teaching, with the Instructor Trainer demonstrating the required skills and protocols throughout the course.
Riding assessment
You’ll be assessed on your riding. Riding retests are generally more straightforward and can often be completed later via video submission.
Teaching assessment
The teaching side should be prioritised. Teaching retests are more involved and may require attending part of another course.
Instructor Trainer support
The Instructor Trainer will demonstrate the required skills and protocols, provide feedback, and explain what is needed to be successful throughout the course.
Current course dates
Register for the course, location and dates that match your certification pathway. If you would like to pay for your course via invoice at a later date, use code: PMBIACOURSE in the 'Gift card' section during checkout.
Christchurch Bike Park
Level 1 course includes 1-year PMBIA membership.
3-day beginner-intermediate instructor certification.
RegisterQueenstown
Level 1 course includes 1-year PMBIA membership.
3-day beginner-intermediate instructor certification.
RegisterQueenstown
Air Instructor Course.
4-day intermediate–advanced instructor certification.
RegisterChristchurch Bike Park
Air Instructor Course.
4-day intermediate–advanced instructor certification.
RegisterInterested in becoming an instructor?
If you have any questions about signing up, feel free to message us. We’re more than happy to provide the information you need to help you have a successful course.
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