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.

Login  to your account or sign up  as an Instructor Candidate
(both links will take you to paddlebuzz.ca)



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 are requested to 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 2011):

• Paddle Canada Decal
• Subscription to 2010 KANAWA, Canada's Paddling Magazine (4 issues per year)
• Preferred camping rate at the American Canoe Association's Sugar Island, in the beautiful region of the 1000 Island, St. Lawrence River, Ontario.
• Electronic subscription to our Current Strokes e-newsletter
• Frequent updates on important issues and opportunities on the national paddling scene.
• Access to the 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 )
• Access to the 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.

Please note, we regret the 2012 Canadian Heritage River Calendar will not be produced or sent to members at the end of this year.  Parks Canada has cancelled the funding partnership agreement with Paddle Canada (effective May 2011).  Paddle Canada is unable to produce the calendar without the full assistance of Parks Canada Heritage Rivers.  We apologize in advance and at this time there are no plans to replace the calendar.
Instructor Login & Instructor Candidates Sign up   (will take you site paddlebuzz.ca)

2011 Instructor Fee - $70. CAD (plus provincial taxes GST or HST)

***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.***