Instructor Certification
Overview:

Teaching others to paddle is one of the most rewarding experiences a
paddler can have. The American Canoe Association offers Instructor
certification in a variety of Canoeing and Kayaking tracks. Each different
Instructor program track offers Instructor certification at differing levels
based on an individual Candidate's personal skills and teaching ability. From
the community volunteer who loves to paddle the local pond to the
whitewater professional boater, the ACA offers a certification to meet the
needs of the paddling public.

The Instructor Development Workshop will cover ACA Orientation, Teaching
and Learning Theory, Equipment, Paddling Concepts, Strokes & Maneuvers,
and Safety and Rescue.  The Instructor Trainer facilitates group sessions to
refine candidates skills and knowledge, drawing on the experience of the
group.

During the Instructor Certification Exam, candidate performances are
observed and graded by the Instructor Trainers. Each discipline has specific
skills requirements, and all Instructor Candidates are evaluated and tested
on teaching ability, interpersonal skills, attention to safety, modeling skills
and general paddlesport knowledge.  Candidates "teach" in three settings: a
two minute pop-up topic; a prepared 5-15 minute indoor/dryland
presentation; and an on-water stroke session which includes a stroke demo,
followed by skills practice and feedback coaching session with your peers.

As an ACA L2 Certified Instructor Trainer, WEKANU offers certifications in the
following tracks:

L1 Intro Canoe
L1 Intro Kayak
L2 Essentials of Canoe Touring
L2 Essentials of Touring Kayak
L2 Essentials of River Kayak
L2 Essentials of River Canoe


    Happy Paddling!
    Laura Liebel
    L2 Instructor Trainer
Teaching Experience
American Canoe Association
Instructor Development Workshop and
Instructor Certification Examination (IDW/ICE)


2010 IDW / ICE Events



June 1-4, 2010
L2 Four Plex IDW/ICE
Essentials Touring Canoe
Essentials Kayak Touring
Essentials River Canoe
Essentials River Kayak

Hosted by ADK
ADK Lodge @ Heart Lake
Lake Placid, NY

Program Cost:
Get 4 Certifications for $530!
or $490 for ADK members
includes instruction, course material,
ACA dues, SEI membership, and
certification course fees
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For All Program Registration
call the Adirondak Loj
518-523-3441

For any questions about
attending the course ask :
Ryan Doyle,
Outdoor Leadership Coordinator at
workshops@adk.org
or 518-523-3480 ext. 19
for more info
ADK.org


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June 22-23, 2010
L1 Intro Canoe IDW/ICE
Hosted by the
Adirondack Training Institute
Camp Chingachgook
Lake George, NY

cost $235
for more info or to register
Adirondack Training Institute
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The reasons to pursue certification are vastly different for
each Instructor Candidate, however what every person
takes away from the certification workshop is remarkably
similar.

  • First there is simply the experience gained and
    knowledge shared by fellow Candidates throughout
    the class. A lot of participants say they just want to
    be a sponge and absorb all kinds of new teaching
    ideas.

  • Second, through the certification process you’ll
    learn a specific and proven standard of practice.

As Instructor Trainers, we will demonstrate and teach a
central model to which you can add your own creativity
and personality to the presentation.
Strokes Clinics
Safety and Rescue