ACA L5 Advanced Whitewater Raft ICW
March 16 - 21 [Richmond]
Service Description
Course: ACA L5 Advanced Whitewater Raft ICW (Oar + Paddle) Length: 5 Days [only first day shows on checkout] Dates: March 16 - 21 [Richmond] Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm each day Price: $700 Class Size: 4 minimum - 10 maximum The ACA Level 5 Advanced Whitewater Rafting Instructor Certification Workshop (Oar + Paddle) is intended for professional guides, river rangers, avid boaters, and group leaders who want to teach whitewater rafting while improving their own boating in the process. This course features rowing and paddle rafts. Instructor candidate curriculum includes teaching methods, boat rigging, paddling skills, rowing skills, group management, rescue skills, hydrology, and risk management principles. All equipment provided. The course is 6 days in length divided into two parts. Part one - the Instructor Development Workshop (IDW) - will focus on personal paddling and rowing quality , defining technical skill performance indicators, lesson planning, teaching philosophy, structuring skill progressions, swiftwater rescue, and creating a culture of feedback. Part 2 - the Instructor Certification Exam (ICE) - will focus on evaluating candidate teaching skills, group management, and personal boating abilities. Participation doesn’t guarantee certification. To receive certification, candidates will be evaluated on their paddling, teaching, group management and rescue skills. Certification level, 1-5, 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 III - IV whitewater. River locations are dependent on water level and paddling competency. Clients MUST meet the following general requirements: - American Canoe Association (ACA) Essential Eligibility Criteria - Active American Canoe Association Membership + Instructor Fees - Meet ACA Level 5 Whitewater Raft 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
Ohiopyle, PA, USA
8043963909
falllineriverschool@gmail.com