Recreational Sports Outdoor Program

Instructor Courses Summer 2008

Swift Water Rescue
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 UMD Outpost, Carlton, MN.
May 24- 26 9am-4pm
Cost: $316 UMD Students/$350 Others
Info Sheet

ACA Open Canoe Multi-Level Instructor
Certification Workshop (ICW):
Introduction, Basic River & Whitewater
Levels 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 the Basic
River and Whitewater Canoe Instructor Levels. Prepare lessons,
practice teaching, analyze videotape, refine strokes, improve
river running skills and complete skills exam on Class I - III
whitewater. Meet with Instructor Trainer Randy Carlson to
clarify your instructional goals. Upon certification, you can
teach ACA courses and obtain ACA insurance. All levels meet at
the UMD Outpost, Carlton, MN.

Introduction to Canoe: June 18-19, 9am-9pm
$277 UMD Students/$320 Others

Basic River Canoe: June 19-20, 9am-9pm Add $100

Tandem Whitewater Canoe: June 21-22, 9am-9pm Add $200

Solo Whitewater Canoe: June 23, 9am-6pm Add $100
Info Sheet

Isle Royale - ACA Coastal Kayaking Trip
Leader Skills Assessment (TLSA)
& Basic Level Instructor Development
Workshop (IDW)
This three-day workshop focuses on the how-to’s of trip
leadership and quality instruction. Instructor candidates will
learn how to manage trips, prepare lessons, practice teach,
analyze videotape, refine skills and meet with Instructor
Trainer Randy Carlson and IT Candidate Pat Kohlin.
June 27-29 9am-9pm
Cost: TLSA Only $275 UMD Students/$310 Others
TLSA & IDW $400 UMD Students/$445 Others
Info Sheet (TLSA, IDW & ICE)
Isle Royale Map

Isle Royale - ACA Coastal Kayaking Basic
Level Instructor Certification Evaluation
(ICE)
The three-day Instructor Certification Evaluation Workshop
examines each candidate’s paddling skills, coastal kayak
knowledge, teaching and people skills. Participation in the
Instructor Development Workshop and Instructor
Certification Exam is required to complete the certification.
July 1-2 9am-9pm
Cost: $225 UMD Students/$285 Others
Info Sheet (TLSA, IDW & ICE)
Isle Royale Map

Isle Royale. The largest island on the largest lake
in the world. The Isle Royale TLSA, Basic Coastal IDW & ICE are unique opportunities to further your sea kayak instructor credentials and at the same time enjoy the awesome splendor of Isle Royale. The workshops and exam take place on the island’s rugged south shore. During the day we’ll share the water with otters and loons, and in the evenings, we may see moose or hear the howls of the island’s timber wolves. You may choose to arrive early or stay longer after the course to enjoy this national treasure on your own.
Isle Royale IDW/ICE Slide Show