WHAT HAPPENS WHEN 5 ORGANISATIONS COME TOGETHER WITH AN IDEA… ADAPTIVE SURFING IN TYNE AND WEAR GOES FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH
Imagine a hospice, orthotics manufacturer, construction innovation company, fiberglass manufacturer and a surf school all came together in a joint effort to make the ocean a place for everyone. Sounds like a movie, right? Read a story about a surfing community up north that knows no obstacle is too big to overcome. St Oswalds hospice […]
Huge achievement for Tom Butler and Coastal Crusaders as two surfers with disabilities/mental health conditions gain Surf Coach qualifications
At Surfing England, we love to hear news and stories from our community. We were so stoked to find out Tom Butler of Coastal Crusaders, with the support of Barrie Hall of Surf Coach Academy, were starting the journey of teaching Louis and Aiden the ISA Level 1 Surf Coach course. In what may be […]
“Don’t be a kook, just get a lesson” – Emily Grimes, Surfing England Coach Member
We recently caught up with Emily Grimes, a surfer, Surfing England Coach member and maths teacher based up in Northumberland. We asked her about how she got into surfing herself… “I did the thing I now try to educate others not to do. With no knowledge of the ocean I bought myself a board and a wetsuit, […]
Surf Coaching: A return to 1:8 Ratios for lessons
Surf Lessons given the green light to resume 1:8 – Coach:Participant ratios Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic Surfing England have been regularly updating its Accredited Surf Schools and Member’s with guidance. This has led to the industry reopening in a coordinated way, and most importantly one that is safe and has encouraged Surf Schools to take […]
Coronavirus Update for Surf Schools and Coaches 4/7/20
Covid19 Update: Easing of restrictions and implications for Surf Schools and Coaching From the 4th July, the Government has eased the lock down restrictions and new guidelines have been produced to support businesses in multiple sectors to re-open. There is new guidance available for different industrial sectors and a set of practical actions for all business […]
Covid 19 Update: Small Group Lessons 01/06/2020
Covid 19 Update: Small Group Lessons 01/06/2020 The government has confirmed that groups of up to 6 can meet outside from Monday 1st June 2020, provided people from different households observe social distancing by keeping two metres apart. This is good news for surf schools as coaches can now work with groups of up to […]
Mental Health Training Free for Surf Coaches
Essential mental health training now free for the nation’s coaches No cost opportunity for 3 million coaches to upskill their mental health literacy during COVID-19 UK Coaching has announced – in collaboration with its awarding organisation 1st4sport, and partners Mind, the mental health charity, and Sport England – that the nation’s coaches can access the […]
Coronavirus communications summary 20-05-20
Context This is a summary of the communications we have provided to our Accredited Surf Schools, Affiliated Surf Clubs and Surf Coach Members (provided within 24 hours of the government’s phased return to sport being published). If you want to support the growth and development of English Surfing and to receive the latest surf specific […]
Coronavirus Statement
Coronavirus Statement 18th March 2020 We are in unprecedented times and the surf industry is already feeling the impact with events postponed around the world. Our schools, clubs and coaches will undoubtably be impacted as well, the extent of which will only become apparent as the season progresses. Surfing England is following the latest government […]
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