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American Canoe Association Instructor Course Registration Health Form PreCourse Description Course Outline Contact Beth Wiegandt for more information at sbwiegandt@rbnet.com |
 ACA Canoe Instructor Certification Course Offering Dates: May 11-15, 2013 (Sat-Wed)
Certification for Tandem or Solo Canoe Instructors/Current Instructor Updates (For currently certified instructors, an Instructor Update may be available per demand. Contact Beth Wiegandt for information and registration at sbwiegandt@rbnet.com or 540-556-2594.)
Level 1 (2 Days, May 11-12): Intro to Canoe Level 2 (1 day May 13 + Level 1 Cert): Essentials of River Canoe Level 3 (1 day May 14 + Level 2 Cert): River Canoeing Level 4 (1 day May 15 + Level 3 Cert): White Water Canoeing
This course is appropriate for: * Camps and Conferences offering canoe programs on Lakes or Rivers * County and City Parks and Recreation Canoe Program Staff/Trip Leaders * Physical Education Programs wishing to teach paddling as a life-time sport * Current Certified Instructors needing updates * Anyone wishing to teach canoeing and gain in their own skills as well, and * Girl and Boy Scout Leaders wishing to teach skills and lead trips for Scouting Programs.
Stay for all 4 days or just for the level certification you wish to achieve. All Course work will be in the Roanoke Valley Area. Tent Camping, Bunk style accommodations, or local hotels can be arranged for participants if desired (lodging fees are NOT included in Course Price).
Classes begin daily at 9:00 am and finish around 5:00 pm. Instructor Candidates are expected to bring a “working” lunch to each session, and plenty of fluids for the day.
Detailed Level 1 (Days 1 & 2): Intro to Canoeing Level 2 (Day 3): Essentials of River Canoeing Level 3 (Day 4): River Canoeing Level 4 (Day 5): White Water Canoeing
Course Price: $100/person/day + $25 reg/materials fee Location: Roanoke Area, based from Camp Bethel (328 Bethel Road, Fincastle, VA 24090) CONTACT BETH WIEGANDT WITH ANY QUESTIONS AT (540) 556-2594 or sbwiegandt@rbnet.com
Prerequisite: Must be a current or new member of the American Canoe Association and pay $25 fee to the Safety Instruction and Education Council (SEIC) at time of certification. Note: SEIC fee is included in the course fee for all candidates staying three or more days.
Equipment: Instructor Candidates may bring their own boats, paddles, and PFDs, or may rent appropriate gear for the duration of the course from the instructor. Please contact the Instructor for additional fees if rental equipment is needed.
Instructor:
Beth Wiegandt: Beth is an Instructor-Trainer with the ACA, a member of the ACA River Committee, and she has been instructing canoeists and leading trips in the area for the past 25 years. Contact Beth sbwiegandt@rbnet.com or (540) 556-2594 with any questions regarding this course or other paddling opportunities.
Registration: A minimum of 5 Instructor Candidates and maximum of 12 ensure that you receive the individual instruction that you need to be successful in this course. Registration, deposit and confidential Health Form must be completed and returned no later than April 26, 2013 to:
Camp Bethel ATTN: Canoe Instructor Course 328 Bethel Road Fincastle, Virginia 24090
Deadlines: Registration, a $125 deposit (which includes registration/materials fee of $25) AND your Health Form must be received no later than April 26, 2013. All balances are due no later than May 3, 2013. All Checks are payable to Camp Bethel. Credit Card payments (with 4% surcharge added) are accepted by mail or by phone at (540) 992-2940.
CONTACT BETH WIEGANDT WITH ANY QUESTIONS AT (540) 556-2594 or sbwiegandt@rbnet.com
Links:
IDW/ICE Course
Description & what to expect
Lead instructor, Beth Wiegandt: (540) 556-2594 or sbwiegandt@rbnet.com
(For currently certified instructors, an Instructor Update may be available per demand. Contact Beth Wiegandt for information and registration at sbwiegandt@rbnet.com or (540) 556-2594.)
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Course Outline Information can be found at the ACA website by
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