Team Events
Training, First Aid Classes, Other Events
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Guide School 2012 (May 16-20)
5 days of raft guide training on the Chattooga, Nantahala and Ocoee Rivers for accepted applicants only. The course cost covers meals, boarding, classroom materials, Team shorts, tee shirt and PFD, plus transportation to the rivers where we will be training. You have the opportunity to meet and interview with each of Wildwater's Management Team and experience the variety of whitewater and unique character of each of Wildwater's Adventure Centers. While we do not guarantee employment upon completion of the course, we will endeavor to place everyone with Wildwater or will assist each Guide School candidate in placement with another rafting company. Individuals interested in attending Guide School must first fill out an employment application & send it to Mike Coleman @ PO Box 309, Long Creek, SC 29658.
We start each day with classroom instruction, followed by on-water training. After dinner there is additional classroom training, so expect long days. Along with meeting new people, this dynamic learning experience will give you basic whitewater and rescue skills, communication skills and an understanding of Guest services in the whitewater industry.
Topics covered: Understanding whitewater, paddling strokes, raft maneuvering, river signals, communication with crews, Guest services, minimizing risks, emergency procedures and river rescue.
For more information on Guide School for 2012 contact Mike Coleman mcoleman@wildwaterltd.com (ph) 864-647-9587
2012 Zipline Canopy Tours Training
Chattooga Ridge Canopy Tours Training: May 7-10
Nantahala Gorge Canopy Tours Training: May 14-17
Ocoee River Basin Canopy Tours Training: May 21-24
Pigeon River Canopy Tours Training: May 28- 31
Asheville Zipline Canopy Tours Training: April 9-12
Open Training- Asheville location:
March 12-15, June 18-21, August 6-9
For more information on Zipline Canopy Tours Training contact Jeff Greiner wjgreiner@aol.com (ph) 828-687-1411
2012 Chattooga CPR Course- $30
Dates: Not yet determined
2012 Chattooga WAFA Course- $200
Dates: Not yet determined
Have to attend all 4 days, 8am- 5pm with some evening sessions. Maximum 15 Students
Taught by Steve Yook.
Chattooga WAFA Refresher Course- $30
Date: Not yet determined
Re-certification may be achieved by attending 3 consecutive, yearly single day refresher courses. Refresher courses are designed to focus on 1/3 of the course content per year, thus covering the entire course in a 3-year period. Once all 3 refresher courses are completed the student will be given a new 3-year certification card.
For more information or to sign up, contact Mike Coleman mcoleman@wildwaterltd.com (ph) 864-647-9587
2012 Ocoee CPR Course-
Dates: Not yet determined
2012 Ocoee WAFA Refresher Course-
Date: Not yet determined
2012 Ocoee WAFA Course-
Dates:Not yet determined
Have to attend all 4 days, 8am- 5pm with some evening sessions.
Minimum 6pp - Max 12pp
For more information or to sign up, contact Lance Luke lance.w.luke@gmail.com (ph) 423-496-4904
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