May 31st to June 3rd, 2018

INSTRUCTORS

Melissa Lucciola of FluidMotion Fitness
Taylee Wilson of Evolve Paddleboard
Ian Smith of SurfSUP Adventures

TRAINING INCLUDES

PSUPA FLAT WATER 1 CERTIFICATION

This course is a 2-day SUP Instructor Certification through the Professional Stand Up Paddle Association (PSUPA). This internationally recognized program is beneficial for both independent SUP instructors as well as recreational business owners who offer SUP instruction and rentals. You will learn the skills needed to teach a 1 to 3-hour SUP class confidently and safely. The curriculum includes the PSUPA Water Safety Course and is adaptable to client's specialized needs. Certification is awarded upon completing the course, passing all tests, and achieving a satisfactory evaluation. The certification is valid for 4-years.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

Risk management, group management, making smart decisions, legal issues, waivers, communication, marine weather, basic navigation
How to teach a 1.5 to 3hr basic class or tour
Teaching concepts, learning personalities and how to work with each, student phobias, modeling,
Learn about paddling equipment, equipment manufacturing, board and paddle design, hydrodynamics
On-water teaching techniques such as standing methods, falling, getting back on, turns, forward stroke, balance techniques, paddling straight,
Rough water paddling in wind and boat wakes.
Teaching kids, games, skill building drills, team building
Rescues - flip, dip-pull, towing, board push, rough water rescues, flip rescue for CPR, prone paddling, sitting/kneeling, stirrup rescue

CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR BENEFITS:

Students receive our 107 page PSUPA Instructor's Flat Water 1 manual (and business manual)
Access to our Facebook member page to network and discuss industry questions with other instructors
Access to our extensive online teaching resources and guides
Pro-Deals from Astral, MTI, ProMotion, SurfCo, NUUN, Mile22, OR, Mountaineers Books, McNett, Seattle Sports, etc
Online business listing with your contact info
Promotion of your business and/or paddling endeavors

Certification Valid for 4 Years: PSUPA certified instructors are required to take a one-day refresher course in their certification every four years to keep their certification valid.

SUP YOGA CERTIFICATION

with Melissa Lucciola and Taylee Wilson

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

Taking your teaching from land to water - Class Planning and Sequencing, Modifications and Pose Variations, Use of props
Planning Beginner to Advanced Classes on the Water
Practice teaching time with the comfort of your peers
Anchor systems: Individual, Group and Yoga POD/ Yoga Port set ups
Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credits: 25 CEUs
Evolve Paddleboards SUP Yoga Teacher Training Manual
Business of SUP Yoga: Starting a Business, Building your Floating Studio, Permits, Marketing and Managing Clients, Waivers, Liability Insurance, Water Access, Partnerhisps, How to Create Experiences and Classes that Sell Themselves
Swag Bag: Awesome Gear from our Sponsors

CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR BENEFITS:

Confidence in starting and successfully running a SUP Yoga and Stand Up Paddleboard Business
Full confidence in teaching Beginner to Advanced classes on board, creating YOUR unique SUP Yoga formats and letting your Stand Up Paddleboard love and Yoga passion shine
Private FaceBook Group contact with all certified teachers and your instructors for continued support as your business moves forward
Evolve Paddleboards SUP Yoga Teacher Trainee Graduate Pro Deals

REQUIREMENTS TO ATTEND

200hr Yoga Alliance Certification or other Accredited 200hr Yoga Teacher Certification
Current PSUPA membership. Sign up here.
At least 18-years of age.
Have a strong grasp of SUP paddling techniques and directional control. This is not a course for beginners. Not sure of your skill level? Call us to set up a skills assessment clinic prior to the course. We can provide paddle training before the course.
Have current hands-on (i.e., not Internet-based) First Aid/CPR certification – or – Wilderness First Aid (with CPR) or Lifeguard Training certification.
Be in good physical shape and able to swim 100 yards, as well as, lift and carry all equipment. (25lbs)
MUST ATTEND ALL FOUR DAYS OF TRAINING
Equipment provided for duration of training: Evolve Paddleboards Yoga Board, Evolve Paddleboards Paddle, anchor, and PFD

COURSE FEES

SUP Yoga Teacher Training Package Price ($999.00) + PSUPA Annual Membership Fee (required) — $75 per person. Join here.

A non-refundable $350 deposit is required to hold your space, with the balance due four weeks prior to the course date. Within four weeks prior to course date the full amount is due when registering. Please sign up using the form below.