What
is it?
The sport of riding waves (both natural waves in the ocean and artificial
waves), using equipment that does not require (and is not designed for) paddles,
sails, a motor or other means of propulsion other than the riders arms or
legs. Disciplines within the sport: surfing (standing up), bodyboarding (lying
down or 'drop knee' surfing on soft and flexible boards).
Safety
Message
Surfing is a potentially dangerous activity.
• Participants must be physically fit and
be able to swim at least 50 metres in open water.
• When surfing in the UK it is strongly recommended
that all participants wear a suitable wetsuit.
• All first time surfers should be instructed
by a BSA Accredited Surf Coach.
• All surfers should be aware of, and adhere
to, the BSA's Code of Conduct for Surfers.
Ideas/Aims
Surfing is not only an excellent and enjoyable way of keeping fit and forgetting
the stress of modern day life, to millions of people worldwide surfing is
a way of life.
The British Surfing Association's Surf Awards are structures to provide surfers
of all abilities with the opportunity to demonstrate the development of their
skills and for their progress to be assessed. The Surf Awards are structured
in order to allow for each individual student's current surfing experience/ability
level.
In addition to surfing you should also:
• Know how to care for and to maintain your
board and any other equipment.
• Learn and demonstrate different boarding
techniques.
• Learn how to 'read the waves' and gain
an understanding of how the weather can affect the surf.
• Aim for an award or standard as set by
a governing body listed below.
Review/Assessment
The assessor should review the participant's progression over the required
period, discussing skills gained, targets set, awards achieved and general
knowledge of the sport.
Governing
Body/Organisation
The British Surfing Association (formed in 1966) is the National Governing
Body for the sport.
The
British Surfing Association, Champions Yard, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2TA
Tel: 01736 360250, Fax: 01736 331077,
E-mail: colin@britsurf.demon.co.uk
web site: www.britsurf.co.uk
A number of Coaching Awards are available for those who wish to pursue a career in Surf Coaching
