|
Open Canoe Instructor Training
Multi-Level Training in Theory & Practice for an ACA River Canoe Instructor
Each Instructor training consists of an Instructor Development Workshop (IDW) component and an Instructor
Certification Exam (ICE) component. Prior to the workshop Instructor Candidates (I-C´s) must spend time refining
their personal paddling skills, particularly in the break down and modeling of paddling techniques done slowly.
The IDW
component helps students become acquainted with the ACA model of effective instruction, paddling and leadership necessary in canoeing. The teaching techniques, paddling skills, technical knowledge and rescue &
safety competencies necessary for successful completion of the ICE will be reviewed and modeled during this
course. The IDW focuses on fine-tuning each I-C´s paddling, rescue, group management and teaching skills, as well as expanding their knowledge in various aspects of canoeing.
The ICE
component primarily serves as an opportunity to evaluate the I-C for certification. Participation in this
aspect of the workshop does not guarantee certification. I-C´s should arrive proficient in all of the skills listed on the course outline that corresponds with the desired level of certification.
|
We offer certification:
|
|
OCI 1
Level 1
|
OCI 2
Level 2
|
OCI 3
Level 3
|
OCI 4
Level 4
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OCI 1
Level 1 (L1)
As an ACA L1 Instructor you can teach a class on flat water, protected from the wind, waves and outside boat
traffic with the purpose: To give participants a good foundation in the skill and knowledge to paddling a canoe on
flat water. This course is the first in a progression to paddling a canoe, whether the finial goal is flat water, whitewater or Freestyle.
|
L1 - IDW
|
|
Prerequisits:
|
Look under “General Info”
|
|
Duration:
|
2 days
|
|
When:
|
28. - 29. November 2009
|
|
Course fee:
|
200 €
|
|
Necessary: 1 Touring-Solocanoe AND 1 Touring-Tandemcanoe.
You also could rent the boats for 10 €/boat/day.
|
|
L1 - ICE
|
|
Prerequisits:
|
L1-IDW successfully completed
|
|
Duration:
|
2 days
|
|
Certifications possible:
|
ACA-Instructor Level 1 Solo and/or Tandem
|
|
Also:
|
Update is possible
|
|
When:
|
18. - 19. May 2010
|
|
Course fee:
|
200 €
|
|
Necessary: 1 Touring-Solocanoe AND 1 Touring-Tandemcanoe.
You also could rent the boats for 10 €/boat/day.
|
|
OCI 2
Level 2 (L2)
As an ACA L2 Instructor you can teach a class on moving water with no rapids. Purpose: To fine tune and add to
the knowledge and skills participants received in Level 1. The participants will be given the finer skills and
knowledge to paddling a canoe on flat and moving water. This course is the second in a progression to paddling a canoe on rivers.
|
L2 - IDW
|
|
Prerequisits:
|
L1 successfully completed
|
|
Duration:
|
2 days
|
|
When:
|
|
|
Course fee:
|
|
|
L2 - ICE
|
|
Prerequisits:
|
L2-IDW successfully completed
|
|
Duration:
|
2 days
|
|
Certifications possible:
|
ACA-Instructor Level 2 Solo and/or Tandem
|
|
Also:
|
Update is possible
|
|
When:
|
|
|
Course fee:
|
|
|
OCI 3
Level 3 (L3)
As an ACA L3 Instructor you can teach a class on moving water with rapids up to and including Class I with the
purpose: To give participants the skills and knowledge needed to paddle a canoe on moving water up to and through Class I.
|
L3 - IDW
|
|
Prerequisits:
|
WW-G + L2 successfully completed
|
|
Duration:
|
1-2 days
|
|
When:
|
20. - 21. April 2010
|
|
Course fee:
|
150 €
|
|
Necessary: 1 Solo-WW-Playboat AND 1 Tandem-WW-Playboat.
You also could rent the boats for 10 €/boat/day.
|
|
L3 - ICE
|
|
Prerequisits:
|
L3-IDW successfully completed
Paddling under control up to & through class II
|
|
Duration:
|
2 days
|
|
Certifications possible:
|
ACA-Instructor Level 3 Solo and/or Tandem
|
|
Also:
|
Update is possible
|
|
When:
|
21. - 22. April 2010
|
|
Course fee:
|
150 €
|
|
Necessary: 1 Solo-WW-Playboat AND 1 Tandem-WW-Playboat.
You also could rent the boats for 10 €/boat/day.
|
|
OCI 4
Level 4 (L4)
As an ACA L4 Instructor you can teach a class on white water up to and including Class II with the purpose:To
take the skills and knowledge that the students have learned in Level 3 and apply them to more difficult water.
Also, to refine and add to those skills the finer points of paddling a canoe on white water, up to and through Class II.
|
L4 - IDW
|
|
Prerequisits:
|
L3 successfully completed
|
|
Duration:
|
1-2 days
|
|
L4 - ICE
|
|
Prerequisits:
|
L4-IDW successfully completed
Paddling under control up to & through class III
|
|
Duration:
|
2 days
|
|
Certifications possible:
|
ACA-Instructor Level 4 Solo and/or Tandem
|
|
General Informations for OCI-Courses
Instructor training and updates takes place sporadic, because a mimimum class size of I-C´s is necessary.
Somebody who is interested for ACA Instructor Training or an Update, could enter his name on a list:
|
