Application For Joint ISA & SSA Surf School, Surf Camp Affiliation for 2024 for Only £200

 

OBLIGATIONS OF A REGISTERED SURF SCHOOL © Copyright International Surfing Association &SSA  (Surf School Alliance)

As the Owner / Principal legally responsible person of this Surf school, I undertake that the following requirements will be met / followed, as my obligation for receiving Registration of my Surf school from the SSA & ISA: 

My Surf school will follow the “Instruction and Controlled Activity protocol “set out in Attachment 3, below. 

My Surf school agrees to complete an approved emergency plan relevant to each of its coaching / teaching location(s) within 14 days of executing this Agreement [attachment 1 below] and provide to the SSA & ISA if requested. 

My Surf school will ensure all associated coaches sign the Coaching Code of Conduct Form at Attachment 4, which will be kept on file and provide to the ISA if requested. 

My Surf school undertakes to ensure that its staff update and qualify under the coaching join accreditation programme as recommended by ISA over a provisional period of one [1] years. 

My Surf school will not allow smoking during coaching or teaching periods. 

My Surf school will ensure that beginner / intermediate lesson content includes at a minimum; information included in Attachment 5 below. 

My Surf school undertakes to provide sufficient equipment for the conduct of each surfing lesson, and the Licensee will at least provide the following: 

1. 1.7.1  surfboards; (soft cored with soft fins at the beginner level); 
2. 1.7.2  wetsuits; 

1. Wet suit boots in the cool months;
2. 1.7.4.  water resistant sunscreen; 

1. 1.7.5  comprehensive first aid kit; 
2. 1.7.6  uniformly coloured rash vests for participants; 
3. 1.7.7  areas indicator flags or markers (unless prohibited to do by local government regulations); 

1.7.7. whistle;
1.7.8 rescue board

1.7.9 mobile phone. 

1. 1.8  My Surf school will use its best endeavours to secure and maintain both public liability and professional indemnity insurance, noting the interest of the Licensor [SSA ] and agrees to provide the ISA with a copy of such insurance cover if requested. 
2. 1.9  Annual registration fee is £200 per surf school. 
   1. 1.9.1  Registration fee is due by May 1st annually. 
   2. 1.9.2  If annual registration fee is not received by the SSA  31/01, my surf school will be suspended from the SSA & ISA surf school register, which will be noted on the ISA website. 
   3. 1.9.3  If annual registration fee is not received by 31/01, but I end up paying later on that same year, I must pay the full £300 annual registration fee to become a current school. 
   4. 1.9.4  If annual registration fee is not received for an entire year, I must pay £200 a year for each unpaid year(s) to become re-instated as an SSA & ISA Register current school. 
3. 1.10  SSA & ISA Registered Surf school logo. 
   1. 1.10.1  The SSA & ISA Registered Surf school 2019 logo may only be used by SSA & ISA approved and current surf schools. 
   2. 1.10.2  The SSA & ISA Registered Surf school 2019 logo may not be distorted in any way. 
   3. 1.10.3  The SSA ISA Registered Surf school 2019 logo should never be manipulated or its original design altered in any way. 
   4. 1.10.4  The SSA & ISA Registered Surf school logo can only be used in the year of registration. 
   5. 1.10.5  The use of the “SSA & ISA Registered Surf school 2019” logo does not entitle my surf school the use of any other ISA logos unless otherwise approved by the ISA. 
   6. 1.10.6  Any breach of these rules constitutes just cause for contract termination with no refund. 

Approved Use 

 

YES
*refer to 1.10.4 

NO 

NO 

 

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Undersigned has carefully read this agreement and fully understands its contents and signs it with full knowledge of its significance. 

Signature: __________________________ Name [Print]:_________________________ Position: ___________________________ Date: _______________________________ Business Name: _____________________________________________________________ Contact Details: ________________________________________ county: ________________ ____________________________ 

Email: ______________________________ Tel: ________________________________ Fax: _______________________________ Mb: ________________________________ 

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Attachment 1: 

1. Where is the nearest telephone? _________________________________________ 
2. The emergency phone numbers that you require for that venue are? _____________ 
3. The location of the nearest medical assistance? _____________________________ 
4. Where is the first aid box? ______________________________________________ 
5. What is your emergency signal? _________________________________________ 

Do your participants know what is means? _________________________________ 

1. On sounding the emergency signal: 

The coach instructing that group evacuates their group from the water.
All other coaches to sound warning and evacuate their groups from the water. The nearest coach will then execute the rescue.
Other coaches should assemble all participants and mark the roll.
Remove the patient from further damage.
Resuscitation should be commenced as soon as possible (if required).
Send a mature participant or spare coach to summon medical help.
In extreme cases, shift the remainder of the group away from the rescue area. 

1. Parents should be notified as soon as possible of accident. 
2. Care of the injured person should be maintained until medical assistance is available. 
3. Debrief each coach for their version of what happened to enable a more detailed account. 
4. Give a written report to the Regional Coaching Director as soon as possible. 
5. Follow up on patient’s recovery to finalise your involvement. 

 

EMERGENCY PLAN FOR SURF SCHOOLS 

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Attachment 2: 

 

ACCIDENT REPORT SSA / SSA & ISA SURF SCHOOLS 

Name of participant: _________________________________________________________ Beach Venue: ______________________________________________________________ Coaches Names: ____________________________________________________________ Time: _________________ Date: __________________ 

In the water / on the beach (Circle one) Location of injury on the body: 

Head
Face
Arm L or R Foot L or R 

Chest
Neck
Hand L or R Spine 

Ears L or R
Hip
Leg L or R
Other: ___________ 

Shoulder L or R Jaw
Eyes L or R 

Nature of accident: ___________________________________________________________ Cause of accident: ___________________________________________________________ 

Action taken by coaches: __________________________________________________________________________ 

__________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ Who saw the accident? _______________________________________________________ Doctor / Medical Centre used? _________________________________________________ The parents were informed YES / NO by: ________________________________________ Send Copy to: SSA & ISA VP & Surf schools Co-Coordinator, alanatkins@surfingaustralia.com 

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Attachment 3: 

1. OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS. 

All International Surfing Association Surf school surf coaches MUST follow the list of procedures and actions set out below:
Coach: student ratio is 1 : 8 [maximum] 

• Arrive early enough to check conditions and liaise with the lifeguard. 
• The role / list of names, disclaimers and contact phone numbers 

must be recorded at the start of the lesson. 

• Allocate appropriate surfboard to each participant and reinforce the 

correct way to carry the board and leg rope. 

• Each participant will be given one rash shirt to wear during the 

lesson. The rash shirts should all be the same colour and assist in 

signifying the group. 

• Ensure there is a first aid kit, a whistle, a mobile and a rescue device 

on the beach in close proximity. 

• Each lesson should include a surf safety talk that covers the day’s 

conditions and possible hazards. 

• Aims and objectives of the lesson need to be clearly stated before 

starting actual lesson. 

• Ensure enough distance to eliminate the chance of group mixing in 

the water with other groups. 

• Structure group so as there is constant vision of every participant 

100% of the time. 

• In cases of side drift, structure lesson so participants drift towards the 

coach, not away. 

• Instruct participants to follow the philosophy of one person per wave. 
• Direct participants to allow a safe distance between each other to 

avoid collisions. 

• Ensure the recall / danger signal is reinforced and correctly 

responded too. 

• Each skill needs to be demonstrated on the beach and in the water, 

by the coach or by an experienced assistant. Participants need to be 

positioned to enable them to view the demonstration. 

• Teaching methodology must be; demonstrate, participate, feedback, 

demonstrate, participate, feedback and so on. 

• Regularly reinforce the need to follow the said recall signal. 
• Participants must be first competent at negotiating the surf, catching 

waves in prone position with correct hand placement and able to 

traverse before being shown the prone to feet technique. 

• Regular beach practice reinforces correct techniques and gives a 

recovery period for participants. 

• Never leave a group in the water unattended for any reason. Recall 

group to shore then do what is pressing. 

• Avoid standing next to other coaches as this will result in the two 

groups coming together and increasing the chance of accidents. 

 

INSTRUCTION
AND CONTROLLED ACTIVITY 

 

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• At the completion of the lesson regroup all groups together, check numbers, discuss positive outcomes and then dismiss as one large group. 
• Any accidents even minor ones must be reported immediately to the head coach. 

2) EQUIPMENT GUIDELINES 

A) SOFT SURFBOARDS 

At the entry level surfing lesson all participants should be using a “soft core” surfboard with soft fins. A “soft core” surfboard is a board that is soft through to the core. 

Some surf boards that claim to be soft actually have only a thin rubber jacket over a solid core and are not recognised as a true soft surfboard. These semi soft surfboards are better suited to surfers who have reached a slightly higher level and can demonstrate the safe control of their equipment. 

A true soft surfboard ensures that the entry level surfer has minimum chance of injury from their equipment. A coach must still reinforce all the safety issues surrounding the control of equipment to further minimise the chance of injury. 

All surfboards must have a leg rope attached and be in good repair. 

It is the responsibility of the coach to review the risk management situation of the class and within this, decide on the type of equipment is appropriate. 

B) BODYBOARDS 

All bodyboards also need to be “soft core” at the entry level and have an arm leash; both board and leash should be in good repair. 

Fins should not be given to entry level bodyboarders as it encourages them to venture out further than is safe for this level. 

NB; In the case of either types of board proper instruction must be given about the parts of the board, inherent risks of these parts, the recoil of leg ropes /leashes and on the control of their equipment. 

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Attachment 4: 

 

COACHES CODE OF CODUCT & ETHICS 

Coaches should... 

• be treated with respect and openness 
• have access to self-improvement opportunitiesbe matched with a level of coaching 
•                                                                                                                                                           9. Refrain from any form of •personal abuse towards your •athletes* 

Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every human being 

Ensure the athlete's time spent with you is a positive experience 

•Within the context of the activity, treat everyone equally regardless of sex, disability, ethnic origin or religion 

•All athletes are deserving of equal attention and opportunities 

 

Treat each athlete as an individual •

Respect the talent, developmental stage and goals of each athlete Help each athlete reach their full potential 

•

Be fair, considerate and honest with athletes 

Be professional and accept responsibility for your actions 

Make a commitment to providing a quality service to your athletes 

Operate within the rules and of your sport 

•Display high standards in your language, manner, punctuality, preparation and presentation 

•Display control, respect, dignity and professionalism to all involved with the sport - this includes opponents, coaches, officials, administrators, the media, parents and spectators 

•Encourage your athletes to demonstrate the same qualities
•Maintain or improve your current coach accreditation
•Seek continual improvement through performance appraisal and 

ongoing coach education
•Provide a training program which is planned and sequential
•Maintain appropriate records
•The guidelines of national and international bodies governing your 

sport should be followed. Please contact your sport for a copy of its rule book, constitution, by-laws, relevant policies, eg. anti- doping policy, selection procedures, etc.

•Coaches should educate their athletes on drugs in sport issues in consultation with the National Sports Drug Agency. 

 

Any physical contact with athletes should be appropriate to the situation and necessary for the athlete's skill development* 

 

This includes verbal, physical and emotional abuse
Be alert to any forms of abuse directed toward your athletes from other sources while they are in your care 

 

10. Refrain from any form of harassment towards your •athletes* 

harassment on the grounds of disability
You should not only refrain from initiating a relationship with an athlete, but should also discourage any attempt by an athlete to initiate a sexual relationship with you, explaining the ethical basis of your refusal 

•This includes sexual and racial harassment, racial vilification and 

 

11. Provide a safe environment for training and competition 

• Ensure equipment and facilities meet safety standards 
• Ensure equipment, rules, training and the environment are 

appropriate for the age and ability of the athletes 

 

 

12.  

Show concern and caution toward sick and injured athletes 

• Provide a modified training program where appropriate 
• Allow further participation in training and competition only when 

appropriate

• Encourage athletes to seek medical advice when required 
• Maintain the same interest and support toward sick and injured 

athletes
Be a positive role model for your sport and athletes 

I hereby agree to follow the above principles in my coaching duties.
Name: ______________________________________ Date: _________________________ 

Attachment 5: 

 

COACHES – PRACTICAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT SURFSCHOOL CLASSES SURFSCHOOL CONTENT 

© Copyright International SSA / Surfing Association / Surfing Australia Inc. 

5.a. LEVEL 1 COACHES – PRACTICAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT. 

Generally we consider that surfing technique can be divided into a number of primary and secondary skills. 

The basic techniques (primary skills) are as follows: 

1. A)  PADDLING – Through the break and onto waves 
2. B)  TAKE OFF - Board breaking away and standing action 
3. C)  TRIMMING – Sliding, traversing (cut across face), tube-riding and nose riding 
4. D)  TURNING – Forehand, backhand and cut-back 

The instructor should attempt to develop these skills through progressive classes by content of the lessons and by choosing various locations that require/allow additional work in specific areas. 

The secondary skills are an extension of basic technique leading to more dynamic surfing maneuvers and more skilful use of the forces within the wave. 

These maneuvers include tube riding, re-entries of all types, side slipping, stalling moves, air moves and a variety of turns customized to fit the fluid dynamics of the given wave. Refined feel for the wave is exhibited by the surfer’s body leverage skills, timing, judgment and positioning, all brought into focus by his /her selection of maneuvers in the flow of the wave. 

The instructor should stress the “feeling” for the board and wave, and continually bring these new skills to the attention of the student. 

Wave knowledge is necessary for increased performance, so a discussion of wave characteristics should be an essential part of every class. 

Alan Atkins
ISA Vice President & Surf schools Co-Coordinator 

5.b. ISA SURFSCHOOL CLASSES: Skill Indicator Skill requirements for class levels: 

 

Class 1: Class 2: Class 3: Class 4: Class 5: Class 6: Class 7: 

Never seen board before
Able to paddle board in flat water
Paddle on to broken waves
Ability to ride white water (broken wave) standing
Catch unbroken wave and turn in either direction
Ability to perform carving cut-back
Ability to produce carving turns, and cope with re-entries 

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Experience has shown that six (6 - 8) students per coaching group provides maximum safety and coaching possibilities. 

Most students will over estimate their ability. This ready reckoner attempts to classify them into ability levels by maneuver. A large ability range in any group should be avoided. “Ask the question – Can you paddle on to broken waves? If yes, then admit at class 5” etc. 

The location of the class must be chosen with class ability level and the lesson content as parameters. 

Eg. Beginner 1 / 2 preferable half meter beach break waves, breaking in a spilling pattern with a gutter to allow ease of paddling. 

5.c. ISA SURFSCHOOL CLASS CONTENT: RECOMMENDED STANDARDS:
CLASS 1
REQUIREMENTS: 

 

FORMAT: 

COMPLETE BEGINNERS FLAT WATER
ABILITY TO SWIM 25 METRES 

INTRODUCTION TO EQUIPMENT EXPLANATION OF BASIC SKILLS OF CONTROL AND MOVEMENT
ALTERNATE PADDLING TECHNIQUE ENTERING WATER
TURNING BOARD PADDLING AND SITTING RECOVERY OF BOARD
BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 

(LEGROPES ARE NOT USED AND PRACTICAL WORK CAN BE DONE IN PAIRS) 

CLASS 2 

Requirements: Competent paddling in flat water Maximum wave size half meter 

 

Format: 

CLASS 3 

Ability to swim 25 meters 

Paddling through white water
Methods used – press up- sit with back to wave Broken wave riding (riding prone)
Traversing wave (riding prone) 

 

Requirements: Ability to paddle on to a broken wave Maximum wave size half meter 

Format: 

Ability to swim 25 meters 

Revise riding prone onto broken waves
Develop riding standing (correct feet positioning, one movement from prone to standing)
Develop traversing left and right. 

CLASS 4
Requirements: Ability to ride white water standing 

 

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Format: 

CLASS 5 Requirements: 

Format: 

Wave size half to one meter Ability to swim 100 meters 

Catching unbroken waves
Standing with control (accentuate importance of trim)
Develop feeling for the board “breaking away” and “sliding down” the wave face 

Develop basic forehand and backhand turns individual and lined sequence (climb and drop and “S” turns) 

Introduce exit from the wave – kickout – turn into white water 

Ability to paddle onto unbroken waves with competent traversing in either direction. 

Wave size 1 meter.
Ability to swim 200 meters 

Develop current forehand and backhand turns into top and bottom turns (emphasizing timing and positioning on the wave face together with body leverage). 

Highlight and develop the cutback (emphasis on edge control And recovery) short and long arcs. 

Revise exit from wave, introduce “island pullout” and “eskimo roll” Refine trimming – on wave face and in white water. 

Develop climb and drop across fast breaking sections and the “pumping” action of continuous small turns. 

Capable forehand and backhand top and bottom turns. Wave size: 1 to 1⁄2 meters. 

Work on carving and body leverage by varying turning acres and increasing control in all turns. 

Work on secondary skills to aid positioning (stall, fade, zig-zag and late take-off). 

Further refine trimming and control wave riding from a forward position and as preparation for tube riding. 

Extend turns into forehand and backhand re-entries. 

 

CLASS 6 Requirement: 

Format: 

 

N.B. The instructor must direct students to the correct take-off position for the maneuvers contemplated otherwise they will tend to take-off too far out on the shoulder. 

CLASS 7
Requirement: Tight controlled turns in either direction 

 

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Format: 

The ability to use trim and turns to hold the board in the critical part of the wave 

Wave size – 1 1⁄2 meters (varying 1⁄2 - 2 meters) Ability to swim 200 meters 

Develop radical turning (emphasis on timing and positioning to prepare for the maneuver) 

Refine secondary skills: 

• Reliable re-entries 
• Richottes 
• Side-slips 
• (Advanced) Cutbacks 
• Pull-outs 
• Late take-offs
  Extend maneuvers into varying wave sizes and conditions. 

Develop trimming in critical sections of the wave face into tube riding technique. 

Refine the secondary skills of trimming at speed and body leverage through turns. 

Ride big waves, 1 1⁄2 - 2 meters, where possible. 

Introduction to competition: (Adult model) 

• Short trial heats conducted amongst student 
• Explanation of contest rules and administration 

The above information is presented to aid the Registered Surf school manage the “progressive development” of skills throughout their classes. 

Extensive workshops and materials are available in other SSA ISA Coaching Accreditation Courses and materials, principally the Level 1 course, to fully manage this area of commercial surf school activity. 

 

 

 

Please complete this form and return with payment to SSA,

Unit 4, Bishops Park House Upper Lamphey Road, Pembrokeshire SA71 5JJ

2. Your accreditation demonstrates compliance with our Surf Schools or Club

full details.

3. Please complete coach list and ensure all coaches are registered & current members of the ISA.

4. For details of your membership and its benefits call 07769 903 653

5. For online access to documents including: Policies, NOPs, EAPs, Risk Assessments etc call 07769 903 653

6. Each School & Club membership includes 20% off a ISA instructor course & 20% off a SLSGB lifeguard  course.

Please tick appropriate box to nominate the staff members & Email to:

office@surf-school-alliance.org

Applicant Details:

 

Surf School or Club Name:

 

Registered Owner:

 

Head Coach:

 

Address:

 

Postcode:

 

Telephone:

 

Mobile no:

 

Website:                                                                

 

Email:

 

Name of Free membership recipient

 

Date of Birth

 

JOINT ISA SSA Application:

Number of members

Total

Junior (u-18) 

Senior (18 +)    

ISA & SSA Surf School Accreditation

£300.00

TOTAL PAYABLE

£

*NB Membership runs from May 1st 2019 to the 1st of May 2020

 

New applicants please enclose the following:

• Application fee of £300, cheque made payable to:  Surf Centre

• A current Public Liability Insurance Certificate for customer “outdoor activity/adventure sports‟ specifically surfing participation insurance up to the value of £5 m (but recommend £10m) 

NB: A Sports-coach‟ insurance is only acceptable for coaches working alone as a ”sole trader‟ and also delivering the actual teaching-coaching)

• List of all surf coaches being employed at the school or club in current year of operation including application forms for any not currently registered with ISA

• The written Normal Operation Procedures (NOP‟s) which detail the daily routines aims & objectives of the surf schools services.

• The written Emergency Action Plan (EAP), which all instructors must be familiar with and know how to operate should an incident occur. Including a copy of your Incident report form.

• Your written generic Health and Safety at work Risk Assessment (RA’s) for surfing beach locations to be used including sea and customers‟ reception and clothing/wetsuit/surfboards changing areas. These areas designated as: off-beach / on-beach / in-water areas. Including a copy of your daily log book.

• Your “flat-water‟ and “big-seas‟ policy & practices statement.

• Evidence of lesson plans for beginners, improvers, intermediate, and advanced level surfers, to whichever standard you are coaching. If you fail to provide lesson plans you will be assigned a standard Recreational approval status.

• Evidence to back up the status of the school level applied for i.e. Advertisements for specialist coaching days, website reference, education contracts, and promotional materials such as brochures/flyers.

• Ensure you email your surf school logo to DEAN GOUGH PRESIDENT & SURF SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER 

Please forward all this documentation to:

( Surf Schools Application)

SSA unit 4, Bishop park house, Pembroke Pembrokeshire SA71 5JJ

Please tick to confirm

• ____  The above Surf School/Activity Centre wishes to be approved by the SSA to give surfing lessons.

• ____  We have read and will adhere to the SSA Surf School Scheme requirements.

• ____  We agree to abide by these conditions and the surf coaching regulations implicit and explicit in them.

• ____  We agree to abide by the SSA Terms of Use of the SSA Trademarked Logo 

 

Personal Data:

• ____  Tick if you DO NOT wish to receive information from SSA relating to news, events, opportunities, products and services

• ____  Tick if you DO NOT wish to receive information from SSA sponsors and subsidiaries, relating to news, events, opportunities, products and services

 

 

I confirm that I have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions of Welsh SSA Accreditation and authorise payment.

 

Signed:                             Date 

 

Please make cheques payable to: Surf Centre & post to: 

SSA unit 4, Bishop Park House , Pembroke Pembrokeshire SA71 5JJ