IKO Instructor Training Course (ITC) - Level 1, May 21-25

CKB is hosting two upcoming IKO instructor certification courses in Hood River in May: 

• IKO ITC Level 1 : May 21-25, 2010 with IKO Examiner David Dorn.
• IKO Assistant Instructor Certification : May 12-14 with Level 2 IKO Instructor Tonia Farman.

To register, please first check the requirements below and email tonia(at)cascadekiteboarding.com for further details and to reserve a spot.

Prerequisites :

Candidates to take the ITC Level 1 must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Kiteboarding for at least 1 year and be a certified IKO kiteboarder Level 3 minimum
• Have an IKO Assistant Instructor certification (Water only) or provide a letter of recommendation from a teaching experience in a water or aerial sport. There will be an Assistant Instructor certification course prior to the ITC course in Hood River, May 12-14.
• Have a valid first aid and CPR certificate or complete it before the ITC with the IKO Examiner running the course
• Pass online Pre-ITC course
• Kiteboarding only: complete the IKO powerboat certification course or have an outside powerboat certification.

Course Costs: All fees must be paid in full to Cascade Kiteboarding 2 weeks prior to course start date.

IKO ITC Level 1: $850

IKO Assistant Instructor: $250

Other Relevant Info:

First Aid/CPR Course : May 4th and 18th, Hood River. Call 503-284-1234 to reserve a spot.

WA State Boating Safety Course: http://www.boat-ed.com/wa/index.htm

OR State Boating Safety Course: http://www.boat-ed.com/or/index.htm

After attending an ITC, you will be qualified as IKO Instructor level 1 and will be able to continue your pro training to become a Level 2.