1. Early access to subsidized Paddle Canada Maintenance Clinics 

Paddle Alberta instructor members get early notification and registration access for upcoming Paddle Alberta subsidized PC maintenance clinics around the province.

2. Access to Paddle Alberta Instructor Certification Maintenance and Upgrade Subsidy for support with non-PA subsidized courses.

• The subsidy is 50% of courses costs up to maximum of $300 per instructor per calendar year.
• This subsidy is available for current certified Paddle Canada Instructors, who have been Paddle Alberta Instructor members for at least one full year, who live and teach paddling in Alberta.
• Subsidy can assist instructors in maintaining, attaining a higher level, or expanding their certification into different paddling disciplines. Additional approved safety and environment courses eligible for this subsidy are listed below. 
• Approved Paddle Canada courses are all; Canoe, SUP, Sea Kayak instructor certification, skills courses, and Maintenance clinics. 

Other approved courses are:  

• • Nationally or Provincially recognized Swift Water Rescue certification/ training courses. 
  • Nationally recognized Wilderness First Aid certification courses. 
  • Leave No Trace master educator or trainer certification courses. 
  • Interpreter Guides Association Courses relevant to paddle guides. 
  • Outdoor Council of Canada Course – Field Leader
• To qualify for the subsidy, Instructors must complete ONE volunteer task from the following: (Note: PC Maintenance Clinics are EXEMPT from this requirement) 
  • Volunteering for 8 hours for a local paddling club/organization or activity. Submit to Paddle Alberta, a signed  letter from a Paddle Alberta Member Club/Organization that details the date and volunteer task completed
  • Volunteering one shift at the bi-annual Paddle Alberta Casino
  • Attendance in person at the Paddle Alberta Fall AGM  
  • Actively complete the duties of a Paddle Alberta Executive member or a Paddle Alberta Committee member for one year.