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ACA L4 Swiftwater Rescue ICW

5 Days. Oct 11-13 +Nov 8-9 Richmond VA. 8:30am - 5:00pm

700 US dollars
Richmond VA

Service Description

ACA Level 4 Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Certification Workshop Course Length: 5 Days split over two weekends [only first day shows on checkout] Dates: Oct 11-13 +Nov 8-9 Richmond VA [must attend all dates] Time: 8:30am - 5:00pm each day Price: $700 Class Size: 4 minimum - 5 maximum The ACA Level 4 Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Certification Workshop is intended for professionals, volunteers, and group leaders who want to learn how to teach swiftwater rescue while improving their own rescue skills in the process. This course reviews rescue philosophy, priorities, fundamental skills, and complex skills for instructor candidates. Instructor candidates receive instruction and feedback on teaching methods, water rescue skills, group management, rope skills, and risk management principles. The course is 5 days in length divided into two weekends. The first weekend - the Instructor Development Workshop (IDW) - will focus on personal rope and water rescue skills , defining technical skill performance indicators, lesson planning, teaching philosophy, structuring skill progressions, and creating a culture of feedback. The second weekend - the Instructor Certification Exam (ICE) - will put greater focus on scenarios, scenario management, and evaluating candidate teaching skills. Participation doesn’t guarantee certification. To receive certification, candidates will be evaluated on their teaching, group management, rope skills, and water rescue skills. Certification level, 1-4, is dependent on performance. Certification is valid for four years and maintained through class reporting and participation in periodic updates. This course will take place in class II whitewater. River locations on the James River in Richmond VA are dependent on water level and paddling competency. Clients MUST meet the following general requirements: - Current swiftwater rescue certification or equivalent ACA Level 4 SWR skills. - American Canoe Association (ACA) Essential Eligibility Criteria - Active American Canoe Association Membership + Instructor Fees - Meet all ACA Level 4 Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Criteria [see ACA website] Note: Once you have registered for a course, we’ll send you a confirmation email and a course details pack. Course details will include our liability waiver and release from, medical history form, course outline, packing list, meeting times and locations, and instructor contact information.


Cancellation Policy

We appreciate your interest in working with Fall Line River School! By accepting this you are entering a contractual relationship for training between you/your organization and Fall Line River School. Payment is due upon registration for the course. Unless other arrangements have been made. Cancellation/Reschedule Policy: Any cancellation/reschedule must be received in writing to falllineriverschool@gmail.com. More than 30 days before the first day of your course: If you reschedule you will get a 100% credit. If you cancel we will give you a 95% refund. Between 30-14 days before the first day of your course: If you reschedule you will get a 50% credit. If you cancel we will give you a 45% refund. If you cancel less than 14 days before the first day of your course, no rescheduling, no refunds. Please note: We can no longer extend any kind of credit or refund due to medical or other last minute emergencies. You are, however, welcome to substitute someone else in your place. Thank you for your understanding. Cancellation/Reschedule by Fall Line River School: Courses take place rain or shine. If a course has to be cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control (i.e., extreme weather) then we give you a spot on another date and location of the same course, or a full credit to use towards any of our other courses. Fall Line River School is not responsible for expenses incurred by students in preparing for a cancelled course (for example non-refundable advance purchase plane tickets, equipment etc. or for any additional arrangements for other travel plans associated with this course).


Contact Details

  • Richmond, VA, USA

    8043963909

    falllineriverschool@gmail.com


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