by Chris Couve | Jul 20, 2016 | ISA, Stand Up Paddle, SUP Events, SUP Surfing, Surfing South Africa
It is that time of the year, The Xpression on the Beach Wave Classic, Cape Town’s premier SUP Wave riding championship. As the winter swells start rolling in, South Africas’s best stand up paddleboarders gather to compete against eachother in the Xpression Wave Classic, a SUPSA and SSA sanctioned event. This events results count towards the selection of the 2017 South African team. This year is going to be one for everyone with a variety of divisions. Open men & woman, Legends, Wahine’s( Social woman), Kahuna’s (social men), Juniors and Kids(12&under).
Join XOTB for a weekend full of fun and competition. The venue will be roaming with conditions depending, and a call will be made during the week running up to the event.
See The Xpression on the Beach Wave Classic facebook event page here for more info
Download below entry form and submit back with proof of payment
by Chris Couve | Jun 29, 2016 | ISA
The International Surfing Association (ISA) is continuing to spur the global development of StandUp Paddle (SUP) with the certification of over 150 ISA SUP instructors across 12 countries since April 2016.
ISA course presenter, Nik Zanella, hosted an ISA SUP Flat Water Course in Saikung Bay, Hong Kong in May, certifying sixteen new instructors. Photo: HKSUPBA
Instructors were certified in countries including Brazil, Switzerland, Finland, Canada, Belgium and Hong Kong, highlighting the universal appeal and access that has fueled the growth of the sport in recent years.
SUP Courses are part of the ISA Coaching and Instructing Program, which is designed to establish an industry standard of safety, quality and efficacy for SUP and surf instructors around the world. With a special emphasis on safety, the ISA Coaching and Instructing Program teaches risk management, duty of care and water safety, along with the practical skills and knowledge to properly instruct others.
From May 27-29, British ISA Course Presenter Andy Joyce held an ISA Flat Water SUP Course in Switzerland on Lake Leman, the same shores that host the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee. Photo: Swiss Stand Up Paddle Association
The courses exemplify the ISA’s strategy to grow the sport of SUP in non-traditional markets. As countries that have little to no access to quality waves, the rivers, lakes and oceans of these countries provide their people with the opportunity to practice the sport on flat water as an alternative to SUP Surfing.
Finland, which joined the ISA in 2015, has taken advantage of the ISA Coaching and Instructing Program to further grow the sport of SUP in the country.
Jari Laakso, Vice President of the Finnish SUP and Surf Federation, said:
“The ISA Flat Water SUP Course held in May was a great success certifying 26 new instructors. We are planning another course for fall. ISA Membership has helped the sport gain huge popularity in Finland and it is by far the fastest growing watersport in the country.”
Fernando Aguerre, ISA President, said:
“ISA SUP courses are a key part to the global growth of the sport in both traditional and non-traditional SUP and Surfing nations. It is important that the ISA establishes the industry standard to ensure that instructors have the proper skills and knowledge.
“As the governing body of Surfing and SUP, the ISA continues to lead the charge for the growth of this young sport with the ultimate goal of inclusion in the Olympic Games. Thanks to the ISA’s efforts, SUP Racing has been included on the Sports Program of the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru. SUP was part of the ISA’s proposal to Tokyo 2020 and we will continue to promote the sport in the hope that it can be included on the Program for the 2024 Games.”
Original article published in ISASurf.org
by Chris Couve | May 5, 2016 | Fiji World Champs, ISA, Stand Up Paddle, SUP Events, SUP Racing, SUP Surfing, Surfing South Africa
SUPSA invites applications for the positions of Team Coach and Team Manager to accompany the South African Team to the 5th ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championships to be held in Fiji from 12 -20 November 2016.
Successful candidates will be awarded their South African Colours and will enjoy an exceptional opportunity to participate in a unique World Championship event that this year will be held in the most exciting venue since its inception.
The positions are as follows:
Team Coach
The Team Coach is required to assume overall responsibility for Team training, conditioning, performance and motivation both prior to, and during, the event.
In selecting the Team Coach, preference is to be given to candidates who can demonstrate experience working;
- with elite athletes, preferably with competition and/or coaching experience at national or international surfing events.
- within a team dynamic in an intensely competitive team event environment
Team Manager
The Team Manager will assume overall responsibility for managing the team including the responsibility for budgeting, expenditure and fundraising, as well as liaison and reporting to SUPSA
In selecting the Team Manager, preference is to be given to candidates who can demonstrate experience in:
- successfully managing a large team of athletes and support staff in a major event environment over a 2 week period.
- planning and implementing all team logistics prior to departure and during the event.
- successfully liaising with the local and international media and giving accurate information for daily press releases and website requirements.
- relating to athletes and team coaches while playing a pivotal role in team harmonics and discipline
Applicants must be:
South African Residents or Citizens in possession of either an SA ID or Passport
Able to fund their own costs in participating in the ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championships;
Applicants must please forward a short email indicating their interest and motivating their selection to vicepresident@supsa.org before 15 May 2016.
Regards,
Dave Maxwell | SUPSA Vice-President
Casper Steinfath and Slater Trout lead the field during the 2015 Worlds in Sayulita, Mexico (photo: Ben Reed/ISA)
The International Surfing Association (ISA) has today confirmed that the 2016 ISA World StandUp Paddle (SUP) and Paddleboard Championship will be hosted in Fiji – the first time that an ISA event will be held in the Pacific island chain, further highlighting the global growth and expansion of SUP Surfing and Racing.
Read the official ISA Press Release here…
by Chris Couve | Dec 2, 2015 | ISA, Surfing South Africa
Big Bay Bloubergstrand will host the 5th Surfing South Africa Adapted Surfing Day this Sunday. A number of individuals with wide ranging disabilities will takes to the waves under the watchful eyes of ISA accredited coaches, volunteers, lifeguards and members of the NSRI.
The 5th Adapted Surfing Day is a joint initiative between Surfing South Africa and Extreme Abilities who, with the support of the Department of Sport and Recreation South Africa, hope to create a unique surfing experience for individuals who live with disabilities to explore their own capabilities and experience the freedom of riding a wave.
Surfboards, wetsuits and other necessary surfing equipment will be provided by Surfing South Africa, Extreme Abilities and Big Bay based Cape Town Surf School while IOL Property will supply rash guards to the participants and add their support to the Adapted Surfing Roadshow in 2016. Every participant will receive lunch, Powerade and a commemorative tee shirt.
The project will get under way with registration at the Big Bay Lifesavers Clubhouse from 7am and will end at approximately 2pm.
Application forms for participants and volunteers are available on www.extremeabilities.co.za
To play a role at the event or support it in any way please contact Robin de Kock at Surfing South Africa at surfingsouthafrica@gmail.com or Dries Millard of Extreme Abilities at dries@extremeabilities.co.za
Please complete and return the applicable forms (command/right click and save links below) if you are going to come and be part of our Adapted Surfing Day at Big Bay this Sunday. We need volunteers and coaches!
ADAPTED SURFING DAY Volunteer Application 2015
ADAPTED SURFING DAY Participant Application 2015
ADAPTED SURFING DAY Volunteer Program and Stations 2015
ADAPTED SURFING DAY Indemnity 2015
by Chris Couve | Nov 18, 2015 | ISA, Stand Up Paddle, SUP Racing, SUP Surfing
Invitation for applications for the Management Team (manager and coach) for the 2016 National Paddleboarding Team for the World Championships.
If you’d like SUPSA to consider you for a position as a Team Manager or Coach then please submit your CV and application to Dave Maxwell who is heading up the National Selection Committee at vicepresident@supsa.org.za. Please see the list of the requirements for the respective positions below.
*The closing date for applications is the 18th December 2015.
**The date and venue of the 2016 WSUPPC have not yet been announced by the ISA
Team Coach:
Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate experience working;
– with elite athletes, preferably with competition and/or coaching experience at national or international surfing events.
– within a team dynamic in an intensely competitive team event environment
The Coach will assume overall responsibility for Team training, conditioning, performance and motivation both prior to, and during, the event.
Team Manager:
Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate ability to:
successfully manage a large team of athletes and support staff in a major event environment over a 2 week period.
plan and implement all team logistics prior to departure and during the event.
successfully liaise with the local and international media and to give accurate information for daily press releases and website requirements.
to relate to athletes and team coaches while playing a pivotal role in team harmonics and discipline.
In addition to the above requirements, the Manager will assume overall responsibility for managing the team including the responsibility for budgeting, expenditure and fundraising, as well as liaison and reporting to SUPSA
***Candidates for both positions:
Will be awarded full Protea colours and are therefore required to be South African citizens
Are required to fund the costs of their own trip to the extent that team fundraising does not cover the costs of travel and accommodation.
by Chris Couve | Oct 21, 2015 | ISA
Japan’s Shun Murakami pulls into a barrel en route to taking the Copper Medal in the Boys U-18 Division at the 2015 VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship. Photo: ISA/Sean Evans
The International Surfing Association (ISA) today welcomed the news that Tokyo 2020 has recommended to the IOC that Surfing take place on natural ocean waves if it is included on the Sports Programme for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Speaking about the recommendation, ISA President, Fernando Aguerre, said:
“We are delighted that Surfing will take place on natural waves if it is admitted to the Tokyo 2020 Sports Programme. Surfing is hugely popular in Japan and the country has hosted many national and international competitions in a number of beautiful ocean locations. There are some great and thriving beach-based Surfing hotspots to choose from which would be ideal for Olympic Surfing.
Tokyo 2020 recommendation for surfing to the International Olympic Committee that Surfing take place in natural waves as opposed to artificial waves. Photo: ISA/Sean Evans
“We hope to bring the unique style and culture of Surfing to the Games and work with Tokyo 2020 and the IOC to create an amazing ‘beach party’ atmosphere providing unforgettable memories for athletes, spectators, broadcasters and fans around the world.
“The new wave pool technology remains very much on the Surfing agenda and the next generation of wave parks are on their way. It is great to know that Surfing is developing and growing on so many different fronts. These are exciting times for our sport.”
Original article from ISASurf.org | Photo Credits: ISA/ Sean Evens
