ACA Level 1: Intro to SUP Instructor Certification Workshop (ICW)
Requirements
Minimum 18 years old. Must be current ACA member. Ability to pass a L1 skills assessment.
Course Description
For those looking to become a Stand-Up Paddleboard Instructor at an introductory level. This course is flatwater based and requires candidates to perform fundamental paddle strokes in a neutral stance on the board. Learning to effectively teach a lesson using various methods is a focus of the course. Safety and rescue techniques are also covered. The American Canoe Association (ACA) is a national organization dedicated to promoting paddlesports education. To learn more, visit their website at www.americancanoe.org.
Instructor
Brandon Slate
Venue
RMOC / Trout Creek Reservoir / Cottonwood lake
2025 Dates
TBD
Cost
$350
Details
- Equipment NOT provided, but available to rent.
ACA Level 2: Essentials of SUP Instructor Certification Workshop (ICW)
Requirements
Minimum 18 years old. Must be current ACA member. Ability to pass a L2 skills assessment. In order to be eligible for certification, participants must have passed an L1 ICW. However, you can sign up for both courses simultaneously in anticipation of success.
Course Description
For those looking to become a Stand-Up Paddleboard Instructor. Level 2 is flatwater based. This course continues to focus on developing thoughtful and organized lessons while building on more advanced paddle strokes and maneuvers. Candidates will need to demonstrate the ability to move into various stances on the board. Safety and rescue techniques are also covered. The American Canoe Association (ACA) is a national organization dedicated to promoting paddlesports education. To learn more, visit their website at www.americancanoe.org.
Instructor
Brandon Slate
Venue
RMOC / Trout Creek Reservoir / Cottonwood lake
2025 Dates
TBD
Cost
$350
Details
- Equipment NOT provided, but available to rent.
ACA Level 3-4: Whitewater SUP Instructor Certification Workshop (ICW)
Requirements
Minimum 18 years old. Must be current ACA member. Must be currently certified as a L2 Instructor and able to pass a L3/L4 skills assessment.
Course Description
For those looking to teach SUP on the river. Must have basic understanding of river hydrology and able to move in and out of current. Maneuvers need to be performed in both regular and goofy stances.
Instructor
Brandon Slate
Venue
Salida river park. Class II section.
2025 Dates
May 13-14
Cost
$350
Details
- Equipment NOT provided, but available to rent
- Camping available on site
ACA Level 5: Advanced Whitewater SUP Instructor Certification Workshop (ICW)
Requirements
Minimum 18 years old. Must be current ACA member. Must be currently certified as an L4 Instructor and able to pass a L5 skills assessment.
Course Description
For those looking to teach SUP on the class III Whitewater. Must have solid understanding of river hydrology and able to perform maneuvers in regular and switch stances while on class III features.
Instructor
Brandon Slate
Venue
Arkansas River. Lower Brown’s Canyon
2025 Dates
May 16
Cost
$175
Details
- Equipment NOT provided, but available to rent
- Camping available on site
ACA SUP Instructor Update
Requirements
Minimum 18 years old. Must be current ACA member. Must be currently certified as an Instructor at any level and able to pass a relevant skills assessment.
Course Description
For those looking to update their ACA Instructor certificate at any level
Instructor
Brandon Slate
Venue
Trout Creek Reservoir. Arkansas River. Lower Brown’s Canyon.
Dates
Join in any of the above listed courses to re-cert at that level.
Cost
$175/day
Details
- Equipment NOT provided, but available to rent.
RMOC is an equal opportunity service provider. RMOC operates under special use permits from the San Isabel National Forest. All or part of this operation is conducted on Public Lands under special permit from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.