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If you have your ORCKA Flatwater ABCD or Lakewater AB (or equivalent) with solid paddling skills, you qualify for taking the ORCKA Flatwater Instructor course.
ORCKA Flatwater Instructors are sought after by camps, tripping companies, school boards and many other outdoor institutions.
The purpose of the Flatwater Instructor Course is to provide a provincial
and national certification of the competence in the instruction and administration of the ORCKA Flatwater Level Courses.
Prerequisites:
1) At least 16 years of age at the time of the Flatwater instructor course
2) Current ORCKA Member (part of course fee)
3) ORCKA Flatwater Level Tandem and Flatwater solo, Flatwater A,B,Cand D; equivalent
certification or comparable skills and experience (with the permission of the Course Director).
4) It is strongly recommended that all Flatwater Instructors have, in addition to their canoeing qualifications,
some qualifications in Swimming, First Aid and CPR.
Dates:
May 26-30, 2008
Cost:
$550 (plus 5% GST)
Location:
Earl Rowe Provincial Park - Alliston Ontario
Physical Difficulty:
Long days sitting and kneeling in the canoe. Participant must be comfortable in water with lifejacket.
What is Included:
Canoe, paddle, lifejacket, instruction. We recommend you bring your own wooden paddle. Only metal paddles supplied.
What's not Included:
Food, accommodation (camping available), transportation.
Gear List and Waiver:
Gear list and waiver
Directions:
TBA
Course Content:
Safety
Review of Safety Items
Swimming and Treading Water
Artificial Respiration
Retrieving a Swamped Canoe
Canoe over Canoe Rescue
Reaching Assist and Throw line
Skills
Pivots
Sideward Displacement
Circles
Reverse and Forward Straight Lines
Landings
Triangular Course in Windy Weather
Theory
Review of Theory Items
Canoeing Heritage
Selection and Care of Equipment
Equipment Knowledge
Canoe Design and Construction
Canoeing Dynamics
Canoeing First Aid
Canoeing Resources
Teaching Skills
Preparation for Teaching
Presentation Skills and Techniques
Evaluation
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