Western Whitewater Leadership Symposium 2025

4th Annual Whitewater Leadership Symposium

β€œTo connect and inspire Whitewater Instructors from across Canada.  Through collaboration, discussion, and experimentation, participants will develop their coaching practices and grow connections with a professional and motivated community of instructors providing support and progression to eager students.”

The Symposium counts towards your NCCP Certification Professional Development points.

Location: Kananaskis (back-up Harvie Passage & Other); Camping included at Canoe Meadows

Schedule: (subject to water)

  • Friday - 10am Welcome - 5pm finish - Potluck & Evening topic
  • Saturday - 9am start - 5pm finish - Chilli Dinner Provided & Evening Topic
  • Sunday - 9am start - 3pm finish

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2025 Themes & Streams - (Pick One)

  • Kayak Leadership
    • Boost your leadership skills to get 2025 going!
    • Most similar to previous years
    • Day 1 Rescue Skills; Day 2 Personal Skills; Day 3 Teaching

 

  • SUP Leadership 
    • New for 2025 we're looking to support SUP leadership progression 
    • Including future AWA Teaching Progressions 
    • Saturday only - AM Flatwater, PM Whitewater
    • More than welcome attend day 1 or 3 with the Kayak Leadership stream

 

  • Leader 2 Instructor 2 Kayak Training Course
    • In this option you can choose to become an L2I2 Instructor (6 spots available ***SOLD OUT***)
    • or LFs (>6) can shadow Simon as he runs a 'Best Practice' course.
    • The goal is to create a ton of consistency in our courses. 

 

  • Moving Water Kayak Course +  
    • In this stream you want to become Moving Water Kayak Instructor
    • The first two days will get you ready to excel in the Moving Water Course!
    • Day 1 will be working on Class 1/2 skill; Day 2 Safety skills; Day 3 Moving Water Instructor Course

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