Paddle School

American Canoe Association (ACA) Classes - 2008

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Whitewater Kayak Instructor Certification Class (IDW/ICE)

Ages: 18+
Price: $435 for paid registration by 4/1/08, $455 for paid registration after 4/1/08
Times: 7 pm on April 30
Dates: April 30 - May 4

Registration

Please print the pdf registration form and mail it in or give us a call and we can get you signed up over the phone.

Instructor Trainer

Kent Ford, Author, Videographer and Publisher (The Kayak Roll, Breakthru, Whitewater Self Defense), former U.S. Whitewater Team member and World Champion C-1 slalom team. Guest instructor at numerous ACA certification classes throughout the North America and Europe.

Particulars

The ACA (American Canoe Association) is the best-known certification in the U.S. for kayak instruction. This course will strengthen your kayaking skills, provide you with solid teaching methods and creates a solid background to be a whitewater kayak instructor.

Other Fees

ACA Individual Membership $40.00 and $25.00 for Instructor Membership of Safety Education Instruction Committee, plus you can purchase an Instruction Manual for $25.00 (order separately so you get delivery before class). Bring receipt and ACA number to class. Join ACA online at www.americancanoe.org.

Frequently Asked Questions about ACA Instructor Certification

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ACA Whitewater Kayak Instructor Update

Ages: 18+
Price: $215
Dates: April 30 - May 2 OR May 3 - 4 (Depending on space - this class runs concurrent with above class)
Times: April 30 at 7 pm OR May 3 8 am

Registration

Please print the pdf registration form and mail it in or give us a call and we can get you signed up over the phone.

Other Fees

Be sure to bring your ACA number with you to class. If your membership has expired please re-new before class. You may do so online at www.americancanoe.org.

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ACA Swiftwater Rescue

Ages: 16+
Price: $210
Times: 8 am - 5 pm
Dates: April 23 - 24

This class covers river safety, rescue, rope systems like Z-Drags and more! Significant time will be spent in the water swimming and wading. Upon successful completion, you will receive an ACA Swiftwater certification.

Instructor Bio

After 18 years of bad judgment Mike Mather is one of the more experienced and entertaining rescue professionals in the industry. Having taught courses all over the U.S. and in Europe, Mike’s less than conventional approach to this topic is anything but dry and effectively drives swiftwater rescue concepts home. Mike excels at keeping topics clear, accessible and applicable for rescue professionals, experienced boaters and novices alike. Through a combination of bizarre storytelling and hands on instruction Mike keeps participants thoroughly engaged.