Instructor

BECOME AN INSTRUCTOR MEMBER

The Instructor Member Category is designed for Paddle Canada Instructors to join (annually) the National Association and to receive the benefits of each category of same. Paddle Canada Instructor Members have the right to attend all Board of Directors meetings as non-voting observers, with full right to discussion, but shall have no voting status.

Who can become an Instructor?

Any individual, 16 years of age or older, who is a resident of Canada and who will be teaching the Paddle Canada programs on Canadian soil,*and is a member in good standing with his/her Regional Association Member, where one exists, and represents his/her discipline.

Paddle Canada Instructor Membership is based on the calendar year from January 1st to December 31st, regardless of the time of year the certification was renewed or obtained.

All Paddle Canada instructors in a region become members of the Regional Member Association upon registration with Paddle Canada. Note: exceptions will be made for those RMA's which do not actively promote and support the instructors' discipline. Instructors in those regions can opt not to be members of the RMA. Visit the Regional Members page to find your local association and arrange membership payment. The regional members and Paddle Canada thank you for your continued support.

Current Paddle Canada Instructor Membership Benefits Include (commencing 2010):

Paddle Canada Decal
Full colour 2011 Heritage River Calendar to be received in December of 2010 (while supplies last)
Subscription to 2010 KANAWA, Canada's Paddling Magazine (4 issues per year)
Electronic subscription to our Current Strokes e-newsletter
Frequent updates on important issues and opportunities on the national paddling scene.
NorthWater Partnership program (Credit value of 20% of initial purchase at wholesale cost will be put toward your next order -see Northwater Partnership for more info )
OR - Outdoor Research Pro Deal (62% off retail / order up to 4 times year / free freight with $ 2. donation to charity)
Great rates for our regional paddling symposiums;
Bringing together members to learn, share, discuss and have fun paddling!
Accreditation to run Paddle Canada Instruction Programs
Access to the Paddle Canada Insurance policy
Access to the Paddle Canada Logo for Program Recognition
Insurance coverage for all sanctioned Paddle Canada courses.
The opportunity to support our Threatened Waterways Designation and other environmental advocacy efforts.
The ability to elect Regional Directors to the Paddle Canada Board.
The knowledge that you are supporting a non-profit volunteer organization committed to promoting values you believe in.

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2010 Instructor Fee

$79.10 CAD (includes HST @ 13%)

*US and International residents may become Paddle Canada Instructors, however, for liability reasons the ability to teach the Paddle Canada program is restricted to those individuals currently residing within Canada and who will be teaching the program in a Canadian province or territory.*