ACA Kayaking Certification Courses
Adventure Challenge offers ACA Kayaking Instructor Development
Workshops (IDW), Instructor Certification
Examinations (ICE), and Instructor Updates at different times throughout the
year. Our next courses will be held in the Spring of 2003 in Richmond, VA.
The complete ACA certification process is broken down into two components: the Instructor
Development Workshop and the Instructor Certification Examination. Participation and
successful completion in each of these is necessary to receive your ACA Certification.
These workshops are designed to provide in-depth teaching experiences related to classroom
instruction, dry land instruction, and on-water instruction in whitewater kayaking.
The IDW will focus on modeling effective instruction of the skills,
knowledge, and techniques necessary for successful completion of the Instructor
Certification Workshop. In other words, this first portion is designed to "teach you
how to teach kayaking".
Dates
Times
Location
May
2, 3, & 4, 2003
Richmond, VA
Cost: see ICE cost
The ICE is designed to evaluate each instructor candidate regarding their overall skills as an instructor. Each candidate must be proficient in: 1.) general knowledge of canoesport plus the technical knowledge of kayaking, 2.) teaching ability, which includes physical skill modeling ability, technical understanding, standardized terminology, and logistical management; 3.) people skills; 4.) general paddling mode at all times. You must be able to roll a kayak. Note that participation in the ICE does not guarantee certification.
Dates
Times
Location
May
10 & 11, 2003
Richmond, VA
Cost: Cost for both the IDW and the ICE is $350.
The Instructor Update workshop is intended to help you fulfill your Instructor Certification maintenance requirement of taking a "refresher" course every 4 years to keep you current with teaching techniques and paddlesport knowledge. This course is to for experienced and currently certified instructors. The goals of this course are to : 1) Freshen up some of your already outstanding skills, 2) Learn some new ideas / techniques on how to teach certain skills or topics, and 3) Get the latest information about the comings and goings of ACA SEIC policies.
Dates
Times
Location
TBA
Cost: .
If you are not already a member of the ACA you must become a member to receive an ACA Certification. The ACA membership fee is not included in the course fees. Registration with Adventure Challenge is complete when you have returned you questionnaire, course fees (check, MC, or Visa) and have received a confirmation from Adventure Challenge. There will be kayaks and basic equipment (PFD, helmet, sprayskirt, paddle) available for you if you are not able to bring them with you. The air and water temperatures in this area in April and May will be cool (possible lows of 50 degrees, highs of 75 degrees) so bring the appropriate clothing and equipment that you will need. There are several hotels within 15 minutes of where the courses will originate. You are also welcome to stay at my home. The space is limited, however if you can bring a sleeping bag it will save you some money. Meals are not included in the course fees. Meals can be taken care of individually or the group may elect to pool resources and buy and prepare meals together.
Please contact us concerning any questions, comments, or additional information that you have or need.
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