Paddle Canada Program and Policy Manuals

Program or Syllabus Policies

Review the policies governing course structure, prerequisites, assessment, and delivery across Paddle Canada programs.

Page Type: Policy Audience: Instructors & Instructor Trainers

Assessment Guidelines for Skill Courses

Learn how to apply the pass, weak, or fail evaluation system on skills courses including the use of conditional passes.

Assessment Guidelines for Instructor Courses

Learn about the various policies related to the evaluation and assessment of Instructor Candidates on instructor courses.

Exemptions from Some Skills or Instructor Course Prerequisites

Learn about the few courses that have exemptions from prerequisites.

Instructor Certification Through Mentorship

Learn about the process and policies related to instructor certification through mentorship.

Minimum Course Length

Learn about the various policies related to minimum course length.

Paddle Canada Clinics

Learn about the various policies related to Paddle Canada clinics.

Policies and Definitions Pertaining to Course Roles

Learn about the various course roles on in skills, instructor and instructor trainer courses.

Safety Boater Policies for Courses or Programs

Lean about the roles and responsibilities of safety boaters in Paddle Canada courses or programs.

Last updated: June 27, 2026