This Course is designed to meet the requirements of the safety pre-requisite to become a certified Surf and/or SUP Instructor with the International Surfing Association.

ISA is the standard setting certifying body for surfing, para-surfing, stand up paddle boarding, prone paddling and body boarding.

Upon the successful completion of the weekend candidates may receive the Lifesaving Society's Medallions certifications which include CPR-C and AED.

Course Content is 20% on Land and 80% in water and covers the following but not limited to

- Aquatic First Aid
- How to safely delivery aquatic programs in cold water climates
- Cold Water Survival
- Ladder Approach
- Defences and Releases
- Surf/SUP Specific Rescues
- Communicating Effectively on the Water
- Spinal Injury Management (Dry and Wet)
- Entries and Removals
- Identify Someone in Need

Pre-requisites:

- 16 years of age
- Ability to swim 500m in less than 15 mins in open water conditions
- Hold a Government of Ontario Standard First Aid (16 hrs.) award.

Cost: $499 for Full Course, $249 for Re-Cert

Course is 2 full days.

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About the Presenter: Sean Nickerson

Sean Nickerson has been lifeguarding and teaching for 22 years across Canada, Australia, and the United States. He began as a swimmer, which lead him to the sport of lifesaving, and eventually to become a paddler (Stand Up Paddler and Outrigger). Sean has coached swimming and lifesaving for more than 15 years and has represented Canada internationally as an athlete, coach, and official. For the past 15 winters, he can be found in Hawaii certifying Canadian lifeguards on Hawaii's infamous North Shore.

About the Organization: Waterman5

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Website: https://waterman5.com/

Waterman5 is a culmination of 20 years of experience across a diversity of different aquatic sports. In 2019 we are happy to be celebrating our 20th anniversary as a business that has been providing Canadian's with aquatic and first aid training and certification through our delivery partners the Lifesaving Society and Paddle Canada. We specialize in cold water environment including surf, moving water, and providing aquatic safety management for aquatic sporting events. We have had the opportunity to work with some great organization over the year's including the International Triathlon Union (ITU), Swim Natation Canada, (SNC), and the Canada Games.