Become An Official SUP Instructor with ISA Accreditation

Become An Official SUP Instructor with ISA Accreditation

by | Oct 6, 2015 | ISA, Stand Up Paddle

 

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So what does the SUP Instructor Course entail?

Participants are assessed in the following areas and marked as “competent” or “not yet competent”. If marked as not yet competent it affords them the opportunity to be re assessed in that category.

 

  • Venue Analysis – identify appropriate Learn to SUP venue, Identifying and Listing inherent dangers in and around this location, identifying safe entry and exit points for learners, Identifying key hazards specific to the designated location and completing a venue analysis worksheet including detailed diagram. (for wave riding SUP and flat water SUP)
  • Lesson Planning Assessment Sheet- develop appropriate lesson aims, breaking sessions down into drills appropriate to session requirements, sequencing activities appropriately, including timing of activities, ensuring that the session plan is inclusive of all Stand Up Paddlers, identifying safety issues and strategies for the activities and adequately completing the lesson plan sheet.
  • Lesson Delivery – deliver a professionally run SUP lesson (both flat water and wave riding) fulfilling all the SSA and ISA Lesson requirements (done in pairs during the course).
  • Surfing Skills Assessment – Participants need to be competent in the ocean and on the flat water. Must be able to paddle, negotiate through oncoming waves, take off on unbroken waves, complete a basic bottom turn, ride forehand and backhand, exit the wave safely and return to shore in a safe manner.
  • Topic Discussion – Must have the ability to select a topic and talk for 2 minutes with confidence, knowledge and authority on the subject.
  • Self-assessment and peer assessment – Provide constructive feedback on conduct during the lesson as coach. As well as provide constructive feedback from lesson as student. (including strengths, weaknesses, self reflection etc)
  • Complete 20 logged hours coaching using the SSA or ISA technique (to be completed under an already qualified ISA or SSA SUP instructor)

 

Complete a Level 1 in First Aid.

 

As the course is weather dependent, a window period has been set aside from Monday 9th November through to Friday 13th November and it will run over the best 2 days period (approximately 16 hours total).

 

Please contact Lollo via email should you be interested – media@supsa.org.za

International Surfing Association Adds 97th Member As Drive For Global Growth Continues

International Surfing Association Adds 97th Member As Drive For Global Growth Continues

by | Sep 22, 2015 | ISA, Stand Up Paddle, SUP Surfing

The International Surfing Association (ISA) has welcomed Norway as its newest Member Federation, further driving the global expansion of the sport.

Global development is a key element of the ISA’s strategy and the consistent growth and reach amongst young people is a driving force behind the ISA’s ambitions of making Surfing an Olympic sport.

 

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Stadt Landet, one of Norway’s picturesque Surfing backdrops. Photo: Hallvard Kolltveit

 

Filled with youthful values and energy, Surfing has a unique ability to connect with young people around the world. It is hoped that providing more Surfing opportunities and better access to equipment and facilities for young people can help instill Surfing’s core values of excellence, respect, fair-play and innovation.

With a rugged coastline and spectacular Fjords, Norway has many untouched Surf and StandUp Paddle spots that are drenched in natural beauty. Led by President Tore Kramer, the Norwegian Surfing Club is aiming to continue its development under the guidance of the ISA and boost the growth of Surfing amongst young people in the country.

Norway will also send an athlete to the inaugural ISA World Adaptive Surfing Championship Presented by Challenged Athletes Foundation, Hurley, Stance and the City of San Diego, which takes place in La Jolla, California this week. Team Norway is also expected to make its debut at the 2015 VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship, October 11-18 in Oceanside, California.

 

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Luca Guichard surfing in Norway. Photo: Hallvard Kolltveit

 

Fernando Aguerre, ISA President, said:

“Surfing continues to grow worldwide and the addition of Norway as a new member is testament to the ISA’s global development strategy. There are 35 million surfers globally who participate in more than 100 countries and our aim is to spread the sport even further by providing better access to Surfing opportunities and equipment for more people around the world.

 

“With its unique culture, expressive nature and special connection with young people, Surfing is a sport that excites, thrills and captures the imagination of participants and fans from all corners of the world and backgrounds. Together, these factors are what fuel our ambition to place our wonderful sport and inspirational athletes on the greatest sporting stage at the Olympic Games.”

 

Tore Kramer, Norweigan Surfing Club President, said:

“We are delighted to join the ISA and to have access to ISA programmes and the many other benefits that come with our membership. We believe this is vital for the future growth of our organisation and the development of Surfing in Norway. We also believe that the ISA World Championships are the best stage for competitive Surfing and our athletes are looking forward to taking part in many world class events in the years ahead.”

 

Original Article and Images Supplied by ISA