BSUPA INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
Course Dates // 2024
BSUPA Level 1 ITC
Price: £250
Location: Surf Sanctuary
4th-5th May, 2024, 1000 - 1700​
20th-21st July, 2024, 1100 - 1900
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BSUPA Level 2 ITC
Price: £250
Location: Surf Sanctuary
6th-7th April, 2024, 1000 - 1800​
15th - 16th June, 2024, 0800 - 1600
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BSUPA Surf Coach ITC
13th - 14th April, 2024, 0900 - 1700
PADDLE SKILL PREREQUISITES
The following skills are pass or defer components of the courses. Test yourself in advance of attending a course using a tracking app and a phone in a dry case. If you are unable to make the required time, contact us.
BSUPA Level 1
Paddle 400m in 3 minutes 45 seconds.
Demonstrate efficient paddle stroke.
Perform nose and tail sweep turns.
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BSUPA Level 2
Paddle 400m in 3 minutes.
Prone paddle 200m in moderate conditions.
Demonstrate catch, power, and recovery phases of paddle stroke.
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BSUPA SUP Surf Coach
Paddle out in shoulder high surf.
Take off left and right.
Perform basic turn.
Exit wave under control.
Further info //
NEXT STEPS: Register your interest on a course by calling or emailing us today. We will issue you a course overview and paddle skills requirement list.
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Candidates usually bring their own SUP kit and wetsuit though these can be rented from Surf Sanctuary.
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WHAT CAN I TEACH?:
Successful completion of Level 1 qualifies you to work as an instructor in a BSUPA accredited school.
REMIT: Wind < 15mph / Current < 2 mph / Chop < ankle height / Ratio 6:1 / 30-50m from shore
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Level 2 qualifies you to work as a senior instructor in a BSUPA accredited school or to apply for BSUPA accreditation to run your own school.
REMIT: Wind < 15mph / Current < 2 mph / Chop < ankle height / Ratio 6:1 or 10:2 with suitable assisstant / 30-50m from shore or further with rescue boat cover / Distance - 6km from base
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Surf Coach qualification allows you to teach one-to-one, or up to four people in a clinic / surf camp setting.
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Level 1 candidates will need a valid first aid qualification, BSUPA memership and to complete shadow hours to gain certification.
Level 2 and Surf Coach candidates will need a valid first aid qualification and suitable rescue qualification, and BSUPA membership to gain certifiation.
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The minimum age to attend a course is 16. Instructors must be 18 and over to lead groups on their own.
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