Recreational Sports Outdoor Program

Instructor Courses Summer 2010
Swift Water Rescue
Coastal Kayak Trip Leader Skills Assessment
ACA Open Canoe Multi-Level ICW
Apostle Islands - ACA Coastal Kayaking Multi-Level ICW

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, and 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 29-31, 2010, 9am-4pm
Cost: $316 UMD Students/$350 Others
Info Sheet

Coastal Kayak Trip-Leading Workshop
& Skills Assessment
This course is intended to provide the minimum skills and training necessary for an adult leader possessing basic paddling skills (see prerequisite below) to lead a trip for participants with beginner level paddling skills, in gentle conditions, with apparent wind not exceeding 10 kts, waves not exceeding 1 foot and currents to 2 kts. The emphasis of this course is trip leading, safety education and rescue, not paddling instruction. The content is relevant for clubs, camps, scouts and other
entities providing trips. This is an Assessment Course with a written Examination, administered by a CK Instructor Trainer. Those desiring certification to teach kayak paddling should get ACA Instructor Certifications. Meet at the Superior Bay Paddling Center (Formerly the Aquatic Center).
June 5 & 6, 2010, 9am-9pm
Cost: $211 UMD Students/$235 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 Level in Tandem & Solo Canoes
June 23-24, 9am-9pm
Cost: $277 UMD Students/$320 Others
Essentials & River Canoe Level
June 24-25, 9am-9pm, Add $100
Tandem Whitewater Canoe
June 26-27, 9am-9pm, Add $200
Solo Whitewater Canoe
June 28, 9am-6pm, Add $100
Info Sheet

Apostle Islands - 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.
August 14-17, 2010, 9am-9pm
Cost: TLSA Only $288 UMD Students/$325 Others
TLSA & IDW $416 UMD Students/$467 Others
Info Sheet

Apostle Islands - ACA Coastal Kayaking Basic
Level Instructor Certification Evaluation
(ICE)
The two-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.
August 18, noon -August 20, noon
Cost: $236 UMD Students/$300 Others
Info Sheet

Apostle Islands. This 22 island archipelago is an international sea kayaking destination . The Apostle Islands 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 this National Lakeshore. The workshops and exam take place among the outer islands. During the day we’ll share the water with otters and loons, and in the evenings, we may see a black bear. You may choose to arrive early or stay longer after the course to enjoy this national treasure on your own.