Certification

Whitewater Kayak: Exciting Announcement - Canada launches new national whitewater kayak instructor program in 2010, for a brochure (click here)! See "Paddling Life" E-zine article!
*CanoeKayak Canada* will be rolling out the first stage – Trip Leader 2 & Instructor 2 program that is in line with Coaching Association of Canada(CAC)’s Long Term Athlete Development initiative. Paddle Canada has partnered with CanoeKayak Canada in this endeavour. All ‘currently' certified instructors will be given the opportunity to recertify across the country under the new program. For 2010, recertification courses will be at MKC:
Dates:	May 28 (eve) - 30 at MKC, or Sept 24-26 at the Gull during the Paddle Canada instructor symposium	Certification Cost:	$120 - value for 3 years (must be a current member of CKC provincial organization)
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Flatwater Kayak Instructor 1 Certification:
Dates:	June 19/20 or August 7/8	Course Cost:	$200 (accommodation and meals extra)
		Certification Cost:	$120 - valid for 3 years (must be a current member of CKC provincial organization)
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River Kayak Trip Leader 2 Certification
Prerequisite: ability to paddle Class III whitewater with a proficient whitewater roll. Objective is to prepare club level trip leaders on Class I & II whitewater. First day covers all aspects of trip planning, the second day a river trip on either the Upper Madawaska or Opeongo River – for the practical component.
Dates:	June 3/4, or July 29/30	Course Cost:`	$200 (accommodation and meals extra)
		Certification Cost:	$120 - valid for 3 years (must be a current member of CKC provincial organization)

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River Kayak Trip Leader 2/Instructor 2 Certification
This course combines both certifications over 5 days, starting with an evening session. Prerequisite: Leader 2 certification (first day) and ability to paddle Class III whitewater with a proficient whitewater roll. Flatwater Kayak Instructor I or equivalent skills and knowledge. This course is designed for Instructors to teach entry level students up to Class II whitewater kayaking.
Dates:	June 2 (eve) - 7, or July 28 (eve) - Aug 2	Course Cost:	$500 (accommodation and meals extra)
		Certification Cost:	$120 - valid for 3 years (must be a current member of CKC provincial organization)



Whitewater Open Canoe:
Paddle Canada’s Open Canoe program has passed its pilot year with flying colours, and will be the national program of choice for both skill and instructor certification at MKC. This program has 3 levels: introduction(FW-I), intermediate(II-III), advanced(III+). For instructor levels, the candidate’s skill must be one level up. For 2010, recertification courses will be at MKC:
Dates:	May 8/9	Cost:	$100 (accommodation and meals extra)
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Intro Moving Water Canoe Instructor: Solo & Tandem
Prerequisite: whitewater intermediate skill level – solo & tandem.
Dates:	July 30 - August 2	Course Cost:	$400 (accommodation, meals and membership extra)
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Advanced Moving Water Canoe Instructor: Solo & Tandem (equivalent to ORCA MW II)
Prerequisite: whitewater advanced skills with demonstration quality – solo & tandem

Dates:	July 6 (eve) - 11	Cost:	$500 (accommodation, meals and membership extra)



Sea Kayak:
Paddle Canada Level II Skills/Level I Instructor Combo Course This course is designed to provide the skills and knowledge for those wanting to teach courses and guide lake trips. The practical components of the course are held on Bark and Kamaniskeg Lakes, which are ideally suited for sea kayak instruction (video here).
Dates:	May 30 (eve)-June 4 or July 18 (eve)-23	Cost:	$500 (accommodation, meals and membership extra)