Recreational Sports Outdoor Program

Instructor Courses Summer 2012

American Canoe Association Stand-Up Paddleboard IDW/ICE (L1- L2) 30501
This workshop is designed to develop and evalu- ate experienced stand-up paddleboard Instructor Candidates. We will prepare lessons, develop our teaching methods, analyze videotape and refine paddling skills on flatwater, in river current and on Lake Superior. Facilitated by Instructor Trainer - Randy Carlson and assistants. Meet at the Outpost
May 17-20 9am-4pm
Cost: $377 UMD Students/$420 Others
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Swift Water Rescue 205005
Learn how to prepare for and react to swift water rescue situations. Classroom and hands-on learning focuses on equipment, rope skills, self and assisted- rescues that are done from in or out of the boat. The final day is dedicated to handling on-river rescue scenarios in groups. Paddlers must be comfortable paddling a kayak or canoe in at least Class II whitewater. Meet at the Outpost.
May 26-28 9am-4pm
Cost: $316 UMD Students/$350 Others
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ACA Coastal Kayak Day Trip Leader Assessment 30402
Refine the broad range of skills needed to be a successful sea kayak trip leader. We will present the ACA standards for equipment use, paddling skills and risk management. Trip planning exercises and the exploration of scenarios on the Duluth Waterfront will provide valuable experience. Meets at the UMD Boat Shed 9am-9pm.
June 2-3 9am-9pm
Cost: $211 UMD Students/$235 Other
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American Canoe Association Multi-Level Open Canoe IDW/ICE (L1-L4) 305008
Introduction through Level 2 In Tandem & Solo Canoes
This multi-day Instructor Certification Workshop (ICW) is designed to train Instructor Candidates at the Introduction Level and then Upgrade or Update Instructors to River and Whitewater Canoe Instructor Levels. Prepare lessons, practice teaching, analyze videotape, refine strokes, improve river running skills and complete skills exam on flatwater up to Class III whitewater. Meet with Instructor Trainer Randy Carlson to clarify your instructional goals. All levels meet at the UMD Outpost, Carlton, MN.
June 27-29, 9am-9pm
Cost: $377 UMD Students/$420 Others
Add River Canoe Level 3
June 30, for an additional $75 UMD Students/$125 Others Add Whitewater Canoe Tandem and/or Solo Canoe Instructor Level 4
July 1-2, 9am-9pm Cost: $75 UMD Students/$125 Others * Call for Instructor Updates & Upgrades
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ACA Coastal Kayak Day Trip Leading Assessment and Level 3 Coastal Kayak IDW/ICE
The three-day Instructor Development Workshop (IDW) focuses on the how-to's of trip leadership and quality instruction. Instructor candidates will camp from thier kayak, learn how to manage trips, prepare lessons, practice teach, analyze videotape and refine skills. The three-day CKDTLA and Instructor Certifica- tion Evaluation (ICE) examines each candidate's pad- dling skills, coastal kayak knowledge, teaching and people skills. Participation in the Instructor Develop- ment Workshop and Instructor Certification Exam is required to complete the certification. Facilitated by Instructor Trainer - Pat Kohlin and assistants.
August 10-15 Apostle Islands
TLSA Only 304021
$288 UMD Students/$325 Others
TLSA & IDW 304022
$416 UMD Students/$467 Others
Exam 304023
$236 UMD Students/$300 Others
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