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American Canoe Association (ACA) Courses



The American Canoe Association (ACA) Instructor Training Courses are designed to provide experienced paddlers with the tools needed to share their skills with others.

ACA Certification is a two-part process: the Instructor Development Workshop (IDW) which is an interactive learning/teaching exercise; and the Instructor Certification Exam (ICE) which is the formal evaluation of skills. Certification is based upon both paddling and teaching skills and is not guaranteed.

The ACA Prep course is designed to help the aspiring instructor candidate gain the necessary paddling skills and education groundwork needed for a successful IDW and ICE certification. We will discuss and practice paddling skills, terminology, knowledge, and teaching techniques required for the IDW and ICE.

ACA Courses Offered
ACA Trip Leader

Level 1 IDW/ ICE

Level 3/4 IDW

Level 3/4 ICE

Level 5 IDW/ ICE




ACA Trip Leader
This course is for students who are more inclined to guide rather than teach. Success at this level would allow you to guide students in conditions up to 10 knots of wind and 1 foot sea levels with no more than 2 knots of current. Launching should be sheltered with no more than 1 foot surf.

Lincoln Woods, RI
Training (2 days)
June 13-14
$250 per person

Assessment
June 26
$175 per person




Level 1 IDW/ ICE
This course is for instructors who upon completion of the requirements will be able to teach in calm sheltered waters and in light wind environments. Instructors are authorized to teach students fundamental skills including the identification of hazards, basic concepts of craft handling and self - rescues in waters such as lakes or ponds.

Lincoln Woods, RI
Training (2 days)
July 1-2
$275 per person




Level 3/4 IDW
This course is for instructors who upon completion of the requirements will be able to teach in water with modest tidal currents, in wind conditions up to 10 Knots, seas up to 1 foot and within ½ mile of shore. Demonstration of a Roll is required for the assessment portion, not the training.

Lincoln Woods, RI
Training (3 days)
September 11-13
$375 per person




Level 3/4 ICE
This course is for those instructors who are interested in teaching on open water. Upon completion of the requirements instructors will be able to teach in winds up to 15 knots, sea states up to 3 feet and within 1 mile of shore. Must be able to demonstrate proper and controlled launching and landing, while is a 3 foot surf. Demonstration of a Roll is required for the assessments, not the training.

Lincoln Woods, RI
Training (3 days)
October 2-4
$375 per person




Level 5 IDW/ ICE
This course is for those instructors who find themselves working in the more challenging environments. You need to have being an ACA Open Water Instructor for a minimum of 2 years, and be comfortable in the following conditions. 4-6foot seas, winds to 25 knots, 3-4 foot Surf and 3-5 knots of current. The Course will be conducted in a Tidal Race of the coast of CT in an exposed area. Demonstration of strong leadership and management skills in these conditions will be expected.

Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island
Training (3 days)
October 2-4
$375 per person








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