IKO Kitesurf Sri Lanka
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Details on IKO Assistant and Instructor Course
Assistant course
The assistant instructor training course is one of the requirements for the ITC instructor course. It is a professional
kiteboarding course created and developed by IKO to access the Kitesurf Instructor Course (ITC) or to learn more about
safety, and rescue skills and to acquire additional theoretical knowledge such as meteorology, tides, equipment
maintenance, aerodynamics, rules of rights of way, international signs, etc., which makes it a multi-purpose course for all
kite surfers and future instructors.
If you have already done an AITC assistant course in another IKO centre, you must bring the assigned ID number of IKO with
you. If you still do not have this course, you can do it with us a few days before the ITC course. The AITC course lasts
approximately 5 days and will take place at our kitesurf school in SurfPoint Sri Lanka. The price is 599 USD% with a
certificate, IKO membership fees, and manual included.
Duration of the course:
The course lasts 5 days, 8 hours per day, from 8 a.m. to approximately 5 p.m.
The study material provided by the school:
-Assistant instructor manual
-IKO ID number and login as a member of IKO
Place and price:
The course is organized at SurfPoint Sri Lanka. The price is 599 USD.
What is included:
ATC Module 1 eLearning materials and manual.
ATC Module 2 In-Person-Training at an IKO Center (5 days).
The Assistant certification when you demonstrate the required level.
IKO Plus Membership with professional and recreational liability insurance
(insurance coverage starts on the first
day of the course and lasts for one year)
What you must provide:
Personal kiteboarding equipment or organize rental with the Organizer before the beginning of the course.
Instructor course
The ITC is a professional course created and developed by IKO to train candidates as kitesurfing instructors. The IKO
Kitesurf monitor ITC course is the last stage of your training course as a kitesurf instructor. After completing this course,
you will obtain your Level 1 diploma and be able to work as a certified kiteboarding instructor in many countries around
the world or open your own school. The ITC course lasts 5 days and will take place at our kitesurf school in Sri Lanka. This
training course costs 1029 USD with a certificate, IKO membership fees, and manual included.
You must meet the following criteria
Be at least 18 years old.
Be a certified IKO Kiteboarder Level 4 or equivalent level (jump and grab, ride toe-side, ride upwind,
recover the board in deep water, complete a rider recovery while body dragging, make a self-rescue
in deep water, and self-launch, which are all evaluated during the ITC). To make sure their riding skills
can be evaluated during the ITC, and candidates can bring a video demonstrating the requested skills.
This is in case there is not enough wind during the course to perform the riding test.
Have a valid IKO Assistant Instructor certification.
Have a valid First Aid and CPR certification.
Pass the Assistant exam online with a minimum score of 70%.
Must be able to read, write and speak fluently in the language of the course.
Consent to the IKO Waiver Form.
Benefits
Access to the professional zone of the website
Buy products with special prices.
Access to job offers.
Publish your professional profile.
Place and price:
The course is organized at SurfPoint Sri Lanka. The price is 1029 USD.
Duration of the course:
The course lasts 5 days, 8 hours per day, from 8 a.m. to approximately 5 p.m.
What is included:
5-day course with an Examiner.
The Instructor certification when you demonstrate the required level.
IKO Plus Membership with professional and recreational liability insurance
(insurance coverage starts on the first
day of the course and lasts for one year)
What you must provide:
Personal kiteboarding equipment or organize rental with the Organizer before the beginning of the course.
First Aid course
The first aid course is one of the requirements for the ITC kitesurf instructor course. If you have already completed a
first aid course, you must bring the certificate. For the course to be valid, you had to have completed it less than 2
years ago, otherwise, you must redo it. In this case or if you haven't done the course at all, it is available in our school
1 day before the ITC course is scheduled. The first aid course is approximately 6 hours and has a price of 100 euros
with a certificate and manual included.
IKO (International Kiteboarding Organization) is a renowned governing body that sets standards for kitesurfing instruction and safety around the world. They provide training programs and certification for kiteboarding instructors, ensuring that every student receives a high-quality and safe learning experience.
IKO kitesurfing offers an excellent way to enjoy the ocean and explore new horizons. It’s a sport that requires both physical strength and mental agility, but with the right instruction and practice, anyone can learn to kitesurf.
Riders can perform a range of tricks and maneuvers, such as jumps, spins, and loops, while flying through the air. It’s a thrilling experience that combines adrenaline-pumping excitement with the beauty of the natural surroundings.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced rider, IKO kitesurfing offers a fun and challenging way to stay active and enjoy the outdoors.
