SURF TRAINING: BEGINNERS

This beginner surf course is aimed at people who:

• Have never surfed: It's perfect for those starting from scratch in this sport.
• Have very little experience in the water: If you've tried surfing before but have little experience or feel unsure, this level will help you build a solid foundation.
• Are looking for a safe and controlled environment: Classes are taught in conditions suitable for beginners, prioritizing safety and progressive learning.

In short, this course is ideal for anyone with no prior experience or very little who wants to learn to surf safely and effectively.

Here I detail what you will learn and the objectives to be achieved:

What will you learn at this level?

The course focuses on the following aspects:

• Environmental awareness and safety: You will learn to identify currents, tides and safe areas for surfing.
• You will also be taught how to safely get off the board and how to prevent possible accidents.
• Basic preparation and technique: You will learn to use the surf equipment correctly and adopt the proper position on the board. You will be taught efficient paddling techniques to move in the water.
• Standing up and balance: You will practice the step-by-step stand-up technique, from the lying position on the board to the standing position. You will be taught the proper base stance (knees bent, looking forward, weight distributed) and how to maintain balance on the board in small waves.
• Wave catching: You will learn to choose small and easy waves to start with. You will practice sliding in the foam of the waves before moving on to surfing in the break (the area where the waves break).
• Physical condition and confidence: As you progress through the course, you will improve your endurance in the water and develop confidence in the marine environment.

Objectives:

To move on to the next level, you must demonstrate the following:

• Consistent stand-up: Be able to perform the step-by-step stand-up technique consistently in foam waves.
• Stable and controlled posture: Maintain a stable and controlled posture during the wave ride.
• Effective paddling and positioning: Have an effective paddle and be able to position yourself correctly to catch waves.
• Timing: Recognize the right moment to stand up on the wave.
• Safety and priority: Understand the basic safety and priority rules in surfing (for example, who has preference to catch a wave).

Price:

• 1 time per week: €75 (initial bi-monthly payment)
• 2 times per week: €90 (initial bi-monthly payment)
• 3 times per week: €105 (initial bi-monthly payment)

Important additional information:

• The first payment is bi-monthly. This means that when you register, you will pay the fee corresponding to two months.
• The student-to-instructor ratio is a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 7.
• This ensures personalized attention and effective learning.
• Classes include all the necessary material for surfing (board, wetsuit, etc.).

Conditions:

• To carry out this activity it is essential to know how to swim correctly.
• You must inform the technicians if the student suffers from any illness, injury or other illness that could be relevant.
• By signing the REGISTRATION FORM form you authorise the technicians of our school to take the appropriate decisions in case of accident or illness.
• Due to adverse weather conditions, schedules may change.
• Payment for the activity will be made by bank transfer between the 1st and 5th of each month. In the concept must indicate the name of the student. If the transfer has not been made before the 5th of each month, the student will not be able to attend classes that month.
• If a student does not attend a class, they will not be able to postpone it for another day, unless the absence is due to illness or injury. In this case, the student must present a medical certificate. The class must be held in the same month (with another group if necessary). The student must notify the school of the desired date as soon as possible. Once the availability of places has been verified, a confirmation email will be sent.
• All official communications between parent/student and school will be made by email escuela@oceansidegrancanaria.com.
• Any communication made by other means (telephone, whatsapp...) will not be valid.
• It is obligatory for the student to have the FEDERATIVE SPORTS FORM granted by the Canarian Surfing Federation.