Overview
This is for you if: You are a current ACA L2-4 kayak instructor and need to complete your 4-year Update requirement.
Current ACA L2-L4 River Kayaking instructors can update their certification by attending either a scheduled update (L2-4) or the final two days of the IDW (L3-4) of an instructor course. This meets the ACA requirement to participate in an update every 4 years in order to maintain certification (ACA guidelines can be found here). Led by L4 IT Scott Fisher, the focus is on reviewing, sharing and building upon kayaking, safety and teaching skills. Instructors should be prepared to teach any portion of the kayak curriculum at their level of certification. Upon successful completion instructors receive update credit good for 4 years. Don't see a date that works for you? We can also do updates by request. If opting to participate in an instructor IDW to update, contact us to schedule at info@nolilearn.org or 423-641-0100. Space is limited so we suggest reserving early.
Highlights
Highlights:
- 2 days of collaborative kayak instructor training
- A supportive environment to learn and grow
- Update requirement completion good for 4 years
Location
USA Raft & Lower Nolichucky River
What to Expect
- Review, polish and expand upon fundamental paddling skills
- Review, polish and share teaching skills and approaches
- Assess instructor skills
- Review and update ACA organization and administration
- Update award good for 4 years upon successful completion
Prerequisites
- Age 18+
- Current certification as an ACA L2-4 kayak instructor
- Solid class 1, 2 or 3 kayaking skills for L2, L3 and L4 instructors, respectively
- Be able to perform a solid roll (L3 and L4 instructors)
- Good overall health and fitness
- Ability to self-rescue from an overturned craft
- Comfortable swimming in moving water
- Current certification in CPR and first aid; to see upcoming CPR and wilderness medicine classes click here
- ACA Course participants need to be current ACA and SEIC dues paying members
- Full eligibility requirements and prerequisites can be found here
Includes
- 2-Day Update
- Shuttle transportation
What to Bring
Whitewater kayak, paddle, PFD (Type 3 or 5), sprayskirt, helmet, throw rope, clothing suitable for the conditions (on- and off-water), throw rope, towel, sunscreen, closed-toe water shoes, drinking water or sports drink, meals, snacks, notebook, pen, camp chair.
Meeting Location
We will meet at USA Raft. Directions can be found here. Specific meeting location will be sent out separately.
Additional Information
Food and lodging are the responsibility of participants. Riverside lodging and camping is available onsite and can be reserved directly with either USA Raft or Nolichucky Gorge Campground.
Testimonials
"Absolutely the best assessment I have participated in for Instructor Certification. Robin and Scott provided excellent instruction and coaching throughout the program for each candidate to succeed in meeting the standards. I learned more to improve my presentation and feedback skills in this course than previous programs. They require high standards and set each candidate up for success to perform at their optimum. I look forward to future opportunities with both of these instructors to continue to mature my personal skills and my ability to instruct other paddle sports enthusiasts."
- Scott B.