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Style Big Canoe Instructor Trainer

This mentorship process provides national certification in the instruction and administration of the Paddle Canada Style Big Canoe Instructor course.

Discipline: Canoeing Stream: Instructor Trainer Development

Mandate of the Style Big Canoe Instructor Trainer

The Style Big Canoe Instructor Trainer is certified to:

  • conduct Paddle Canada Big Canoe Instructor courses up to Style Big Canoe, Leader courses and to certify participants at that level, and
  • mentor and assess Paddle Canada Intermediate, Advanced and Style Big Canoe Instructor Trainer Candidates and certify instructor trainers at those levels.

Prerequisites

Age

At least 18 years of age.

Membership

Current Paddle Canada membership and Provincial/Territorial membership (as required).

Skills Certification

Big Canoe Style Leader and Intermediate Lake Solo skills or Intro Moving Water Solo skills.

Instructor Certification

Style Big Canoe Instructor.

Instruction Experience

Taught at least one Advanced Big Canoe Instructor courses and ran at least one Style Big Canoe Leader course with at least three participants in each course.

Paddling Skills

Significant experience paddling a big canoe and solo paddling a canoe.

Other Recommended Training

None.

Certification Awarded

Paddle Canada Style Big Canoe Instructor Trainer.

Minimum Staff and Certification

One Paddle Canada Style Big Canoe Instructor Trainer.

Environmental Conditions

Environmental conditions must match those outlined in the skills course syllabus.

Published: January 4, 2013 Last updated: April 30, 2026