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Paddle Canada River 2 Instructor Certification

If you do not currently hold a River 2 Skills Certification that you received in Lusk Creek Eddies on the Kan or the Upper section of Harvie Passage it is strongly recommended that you ensure you can perform all the River 2 skills with confidence in these areas before your River 2 Instructor Course.

We are offering a River 2 Skills Course before this course to set you up for success.  It is encouraged that you take it. This is required if you don't already have this certification.
Dates: May 31 - June 3, 2021
Program Price: $665.95 
per person
Instructors: Neil Gilson and Reta Boychuk

PRE-REQUISITES
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Current Paddle Canada membership
  • Paddle Canada River 2 SUP Skills certification received within the last 2 seasons. (see note at top of page)
  • Paddle Canada Advanced Flatwater SUP & RIVER 1 Instructor certification
  • Current certification in standard first aid with CPR (14–16 hours)
  • Experience beyond that of the River 1 SUP Instructors Course
  • Recommended: appropriate swift-water rescue training

INCLUDES
Program Instruction with Neil and Reta assistant/mentee

DURATION
4 Full Days plus 1 Evening debrief (on day 2 or 3)
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TIMELINES
May 31 - June 3     9 am - 5 pm (approx.)
June 1    9am -5pm plus 6pm-8pm

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INSTRUCTOR : STUDENT RATIO
1 : 4 (max)

ENVIRONMENT
River



COURSE DESCRIPTION
This River 2 SUP Instructor Course is aimed at leading and teaching more advanced river skills and safety knowledge for paddling on Class 2 rivers. If you have completed the Paddle Canada Advanced Flatwater and River 1 Instructor programs, have confident river SUP skills training with strong river experience and a passion for teaching then this course is for you!

GOALS
To certify  participants in the Paddle Canada River 2 SUP
Instructor Program candidates will cover the material in thePaddle Canada SUP Manual for River 2 and will receive personal development feedback in regards to their paddling.

OUTCOMES
Successful instructor candidates will clearly demonstrate skills and experience beyond the level they are teaching at (Class II) and will be  certified to teach Intermediate River SUP on fast moving water with waves, and a  few obstructions. Successful participants  will be able to lead Paddle Canada River 2 Sills Courses and Clinics.


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Based in COCHRANE, Alberta
Teaching SUP Lessons in the Bow River Valley from Kananaskis to Calgary.
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  • About
    • INSTRUCTORS >
      • RETA
      • JAY
      • REBECCA
    • Contact Us
    • Team Advice (BLOG)
  • SKILL BUILDING
    • SUP BASICS FLATWATER
    • Flatwater Skills for the rivers or races
    • RIVER SUP INTRO
    • RIVER SUP NEXT STEPS
    • WHITEWATER WEDNESDAY
  • EXPERIENCES
    • RED DEER RIVER >
      • Trip Details
      • Register
  • INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT
    • BASIC & ADVANCED FLATWATER INSTRUCTOR CERT
    • INSTRUCTOR TRAINING CAMP
    • RIVER 1 INSTRUCTOR CERT
    • RIVER 2 INSTRUCTOR CERT
  • Store
    • Getaway
    • Wonder
    • Magical
    • BACK TO THE RIVER
    • BEANIE
    • Gift Card