General Program Information
In 2009, North Country Rivers is offering the whitewater rafting
guide training May 11-21, 2009 (pre-training orientation meets in Bingham, Maine at 3:00PM on May 10); Total cost for the training program
is $275.00.
After completion of the Whitewater Guide Training, you will take a written test administered by the State of Maine - Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, upon successful completion of the test, you will receive your license to be a Registered Maine Whitewater Guide and are eligible to work as a Whitewater Guide for North Country Rivers. The State of Maine charges $103.00 to sit for the test, in addition the State of Maine charges $90 for your guide license, the license is good for three years and can be renewed upon expiration. Total cost for guide training, state testing and the three year state license is $468 ($275+103+90).
Documentation Requirements
To process your registration, North Country Rivers
must receive the following from you:
* A North Country Rivers application form (downloadable by PDF below).
* A filled-out Guide Application
form (downloadable by PDF below).
* Two copies of your current CPR and First Aid
Certifications (provided by YOU).
* A non-refundable payment of $468.00 - by credit card, check or money order. Checks and money orders must be made payable to North Country Rivers).
IMPORTANT NOTES: In order to enroll in the 2009 guide training program, both copies
of your CPR and First Aid Certifications must be valid
through 2009. North Country Rivers will be holding an all day Advanced First Aid Course & CPR course on March 28, 2009 to help assist in acquiring these necessary certifications. Please call for details.
ONE FINAL REMINDER: DO NOT send application forms to the State of Maine - Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
SEND ALL FORMS AND PAYMENT
TO:
North Country Rivers
Attn: Guide Training Manager
P.O. Box 47
E. Vassalboro, Maine 04935
COURSE OFFERINGS FOR 2009
North Country Rivers 2009 Whitewater Rafting Guide Training:
- May 11-21, 2009, with a pre-training orientation on Sunday, May 10th at 3:00 PM
* Location - Kennebec River Base - 36 Main St - Bingham, Maine 04920
Advanced First Aid & CPR Certifications:
- Saturday, March 28, 2009 (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
* Location - Kennebec River Base - 36 Main St - Bingham, Maine 04920
* North Country Rivers Staff and Guide Trainees only
Advanced Level II Guide Training on the Penobscot River:
- June 8, 9, 10, 2009
* Location - Penobscot River Base - Baxter State Park Road - Millinocket, Maine 04462
* North Country Rivers Staff and Graduates of our Level I Training only
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