Level 1 is for the instructor who wants to teach the fundamentals of inline skating: gliding, striding, stopping and turning on inline skates. Instructors will learn an internationally recognized format of teaching progressions and terminology.

The Online Program Includes:

• 14+ hours of livestream learning and evaluation (theory, virtual skating skills clinic, peer teaching, etc.) over 4 weeks.
• 10+ hours of self paced graded assignments to reinforce understanding of teaching methodology and practical application of materials over 4 weeks.
• Instructional Model for Teaching the Sport of Inline Skating
• Instruction by ICP International Examiner
• Video Analysis of Skating & Teaching
• Seminar on getting started as an instructor
• Recognition as “ICP Certified®” & Annual Registration fee (Website listing, lesson referrals, professional discounts, instructor only online forum, etc..) through next calendar year*
• Use of ICP Mark**
• Liability insurance***

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The In-Person Program Includes:

• 24+ hours of instruction over 2.5 days  as well as supplemental digital assignments and livestream instruction
• Instructional Model for Teaching the Sport of Inline Skating
• Individual, Group and Peer Instruction
• Instruction by ICP International Examiner
• Seminar on getting started as an instructor
• Recognition as “ICP Certified®” & Annual Registration fee (Website listing, lesson referrals,professional discounts, instructor only online forum, etc..) through next calendar year*
• Use of ICP Mark**
• Liability insurance***

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_{*Validity of certification and recognition through the Inline Certification Program (ICP) as “ICP Certified®” is subject to Annual Registration and continuing education credits.} 

_{**All instructors using the ICP Mark to promote their certification credentials must be up to date with annual registration fees and continuing education credits.}

_{****Additional fee required.  Only available in the US through the ICP. Email [email protected] for details.}

Course  Requirements

All instructor candidates must begin with Level 1.  Full Protective Gear (Helmet, Knee Pads, Elbow Pads, Wrist Guards) and Heel Brake are compulsory and must be worn throughout program for in person and online programs.

Instructor candidates must exhibit intermediate skating skills including backward skating, forward to backward transitions and crossovers. A complete listing of required skills can be found below.

Level 1 Skating Requirements

The teachable skills are tested and you must be able to do these to a good standard to be able to pass.

The additional skills are marked from 1-2 and will be added to your final score

Level 1 Skating Requirements

Level 1 Teachable Skills

• Forward Stride 1
• Heel Brake 1
• A-Frame Turn
• Forward Stride 2
• Forward Swizzle
• Parallel Turn
• Spin Stop
• Grass Stop

Level 1 Additional Skills

• Forward Stride 3
• Backward Swizzle
• Backward Movement
• Forward Slalom
• T Stop
• Forward Crossovers
• Two Foot Backwards to Forward Transition
• Two Foot Forward to Backward Transition
• Backward Powerslide

 "Teachable Skills" Videos

Beginner Movement

Beginner Stopping

Beginner Turning

Advanced Beginner Movement

Advanced Beginner Stopping

• Grass Stop

Advanced Beginner Turning