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2026 English Interclub Surfing Championships – Update

After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision not to proceed with the 2026 English Interclub Surfing Championships due to the lack of sponsorship support required to deliver the event. We know this news will be disappointing for the...

Crime and Policing Act 2026 – Guidance for Affiliated Clubs, Surf Schools and Coaches

Crime and Policing Act 2026 – Guidance for Affiliated Clubs, Surf Schools and Coaches The Crime and Policing Act 2026 introduces a number of important changes to safeguarding legislation that will affect organisations working with children and young people across...

2026 Caravan and Motorhome Club English National Championships

We are proud to present our 2026 Under-16 and Under-18 English National Champions, who battled it out for an unforgettable day of competition at the Caravan and Motorhome Club English National Championships. Our competition round-up As the podium ceremonies took...

English National Championships

2026 English National Surfing Championships U18 and U16 Shortboard Are ON!

It’s official — the 2026 Caravan and Motorhome Club English National Surfing Championships are ON for the U18 boys & girls and U16 divisions boys & girls. In what is shaping up to be an unmissable day of performance surfing...

Our next generation battled it out at the 2026 Rip Curl GromSearch, presented by Citroën

2026 Rip Curl GromSearch, presented by Citroën This weekend, Fistral Beach played host to one of the highlights of the junior surfing calendar — the Rip Curl GromSearch, presented by Citroën. Young surfers travelled from across the UK and beyond,...

FatFace Foundation – Team Risers

Funding secured for Bristol Para Surf Club, and our Women & Girls in Coaching Series! We’re super stoked to have secured funding from the FatFace Foundation, through their Team Risers Project Fund, for these two really amazing initiatives. Team...

2026 Junior Surf Series – Stop 2 South Shields

So that’s us wrapped up at our second stop on the Junior Surf Series. South Shields Board Riders delivered a great atmosphere for a fast-paced morning of surfing, meaning we now have our first set of qualified athletes for the...

SUP membership launched!

Something new has landed: our brand new SUP membership! Whether you're a wave-hungry surf paddleboarder, or you prefer paddling on flat days or on inland waterways, this membership is for you. We're proud to be working in partnership with the...

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2026 Para Surfing Roadshow supported by Saltrock Launches!

2026 Para Surfing Roadshow Launched, Supported by Saltrock Ever wanted to try surfing? Now is your chance, the Surfing England Para Surfing Roadshow is back for 2026. After welcoming 70 new surfers with disabilities to our sport last year we...

English Adaptive Surfing Championships

2026 Rip Curl Grom Search UK stop is announced

Surfing England is excited to spotlight the UK’s next generation of surf stars as it hosts the UK stop of the 2026 Rip Curl Grom Search. This global series features multiple qualifying events around the world and is designed to...

National Coach Register

Introduction In 2028 a National Coach Register will come into force, requiring every sports coach in the country to be publicly listed on the register. Led by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) the...

2026 English Para Surfing Open Returns to Fistral Beach

We’re excited to announce that the 2026 English Para Surfing Open is heading back to the iconic waves of Fistral Beach, Newquay on Saturday 11 July 2026. We’ll be welcoming para surfers from across the UK and beyond for a...

Event Dates Release (subject to funding) – Sponsorship Opportunities

The 2026 English National Longboard and SUP Championships and the English Interclub Surfing Championships are seeking Event sponsors. These contests are entirely sponsorship dependent. With the right partners in place, they will continue to set the benchmark for elite Longboard...

Volunteer at 2026 English Para Surfing Open

Surfing England is seeking enthusiastic and committed volunteers to help deliver the 2026 English Para Surfing Open at Fistral Beach on Saturday 11th July (with Sunday 12th July as a backup date). This event showcases outstanding Para surfers from across...

Something new has landed – our Digital Membership Card!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] HAVE YOU GOT YOURS YET? We're stoked to announce the launch of our digital membership card! Whether you’re a surf club member, a coach member or you have individual, junior or family membership, this card is for you. Your...

Get Ready for the 2026 English National Surfing Championships!

The 2026 English National surfing season gets underway at Fistral Beach, as the country’s top shortboard athletes line up for the first major national event of the year. The Caravan and Motorhome Club English National Surfing Championships play a key...

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