The American Canoe Association (ACA) has one of the best established paddlesport instruction programs anywhere in the world. The courses are comprehensive, but allow enough flexibility for individual teaching and paddling styles. The main benefit to taking the course is improving your understanding of paddling technique and theory, so you can paddle more efficiently and teach more effectively. A secondary benefit is the development process which can give you structured feedback on becoming an effective instructor. A third benefit are the significant insurance, liability, and networking benefits of ACA certification. Instructor development workshops are very rewarding and enjoyable, because of the opportunity for idea exchange.
This is an instructor development workshop and an instructor certification exam (IDW/ICE) for Level 1, Introduction to Canoeing. The Introduction to Canoeing course is designed as a short program
emphasizing the entry-level paddling skills for individuals desiring an introduction to the sport of
canoeing. Participation in the class is no guarantee that you will earn that level of certification, especially if this is your first exposure to formal paddling instruction. No worries! There are means for upgrading within a year
April 8
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM – On the water/ lakeside class room activities
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM – Evening classroom session
April 9
8:00 – 5:00 on the water/ lakeside class room activities
Cost: $200 per person
Registration will be first come, first serve with a maximum of 12 students. Registration is on-line at: https://www.regonline.com/canoeidw2017.
Jeff Oxenford – Jeff is an ACA Level 4 Whitewater Open Canoe Instructor Trainer. He has been paddling and teaching canoeing for over 30 years. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to contact Jeff Oxenford at (720) 353-4242 or joxenford@comcast.net
For detailed information on this class: Instructors Training 2017