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THE FFF FLY CASTING INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
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| The Casting Instructor Certification Program was begun in 1992 for the purpose of enhancing the overall level of instruction in fly casting, including instructor knowledge, casting proficiency, and teaching ability. |
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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM:
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The purpose of the FFF Casting Instructor Certification Program are to educate and enhance the growth of fly casting instructors by:
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establishing high standards for teaching
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conducting teaching workshops that are a required part of the certification
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administering a test that assesses the applicants knowledge of casting, teaching ability, and casting proficiency
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conducting clinics on how to teach flycasting at FFF shows, conclaves and at consumer fishing shows
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establishing and maintaining communication networks for certified instructors (i.e. pamphlets, newsletters)
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WHO RUNS THE PROGRAM?
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The Board of Governors for Casting Certification developed the program and administers it.
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The volunteer Board is an arm of the FFF and is made up of some the most respected names in the world of fly fishing and fly casting, include Gary Borger, Mel Krieger, Al Kyte, Steve Rajeff, Doug Swisher, Lou Tabory, Joan Wulff and other well-know experts. |
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The tests for certification is administered either by one member of the Board of Governors, or by two Certified Master Instructors. |
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WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
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As a Basic Certified Casting Instructor, you will:
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Become a more effective casting instructor, by being exposed to the state-of-the-art in casting and casting instruction.
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Become part of a network of the best casting instructors in North America, who are eager to share their knowledge of casting instruction with you and who want to learn what innovations you may have developed. |
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Have your name on an updated state-by-state computerized listing that the FFF keeps for those in search of a qualified person to teach them to flycast |
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Be listed as a Certified Casting Instructor in Black's Fly Fishing, the annual fly fishing reference and buyer's guide. |
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Be listed on the FFF website, with links to your e-mail.
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Receive the FFF's quarterly newsletter of teaching tips for Certified Casting Instructors, and receive a handsome, suitable-for-framing certificate.
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WHY IS THIS GOOD FOR OUR SPORT?
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With FFF raising the level of flycasting instruction, beginners have a smoother entry into flyfishing.
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Flyfishers who want to build on their existing casting skill will have ready access to instructors trained to help them advance to the next level. |
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The Program fosters the exchange of teaching and casting ideas among instructors across the continent. |
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