Price: $399 + gst
Instructor: Norm Hann
Pre Requisites:
- Minimum of PC Advanced Flat-water sup skills is required or equivalent experience.
- Basic First Aid and CPR. (you can get this certification after the course)
- 16 years of age.
- Paddle Canada Instructor Candidate membership.
A minimum of PC Advanced Flat-water SUP skills course is required. Sign up for one of our PC Advanced Skills Course to confidently meet the requirements. Candidates are assumed to have a good grasp of these skills such that they could present them confidently. There will be opportunities to hone skills but this is not the venue to be learning the skills for the first time. The final assessment will consist of both land and water based activities plus a written test. Successful candidates will receive a Paddle Canada Intro to Flat-water SUP or Advanced Flat-water SUP Instructor Certification.
Course Outcomes
- Learn how to instruct effectively through planning and use of teaching models.
- Learn to clearly and confidently instruct groups in an outdoor environment.
- Develop your leadership skills and manage groups safely on the water.
Costs Include the Following
- 2 days of Paddle Canada Instruction
- 1:6 Instructor to client ratio
- Instructor Resource Manual
- Paddle Canada Certification: If successful, participants can achieve their Basic Flatwater Instructor or their Advanced Flatwater Instructor certification with Paddle Canada. To receive this certification, the candidate will be required to be an existing member of Paddle Canada.
Price Does not Include the Following
- Accommodations and Travel
- Paddle Canada Instructor Candidate membership
Equipment List
- Standup Paddleboard appropriate for teaching
- Paddle
- Leash
- PFD with sound signaling device
- Throw Bag
- Immersion gear (wetsuit/drysuit)
- Pen/Paper
- Snacks/Water/Lunch
Payment
Payments can be made via email transfer to explore@normhann.com or by cheque to Norm Hann Expeditions. Payments via credit card can also be made through the website but a 3% service charge will be added.
Cancellations
Cancellations 30 days prior to the start of the course will course price less 10%. Cancellation between 30-15 days results course price less 50% and there will be no refunds on course within two weeks of start date.
Tour Reviews
Norm is an amazing teacher, he’s very passionate about the sport and it shows. He makes sure that you are aware of everything, even aspects I didn’t even imagine before. Life changing experience for sure. 10/10 would recommend
What an unbelievable course! Norm has such a passion for the sport and it comes across in his amazing teaching ability. Whether you’re looking to just hone your skills or just looking to learn how to better convey your message to beginners, Norms courses are the way to go.
A true mentor and leader, Norm leaves his mark on all his students, paddling colleagues, and friends from East-to-West and North-to-South. An accomplished waterman, educator, and general all-round great guy, any time spent with Norm on-or-off the water is time well spent!
This is much more than just a SUP Instructor Course. Their passion for the sport will stoke your own, pushing you to become a better paddler and sport ambassador. They teach you to respect the process, nature & people. I was taught simple & efficient teaching concepts that I feel confident I can apply even with minimal teaching experience. They take the business of paddle boarding seriously and it shows in the quality of instruction they provide.
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