Surfing Queensland

Coaching

Whether you're thinking of learning to surf or becoming a surf coach, this is the page for you! Check out the courses to the left click around for more information. 

Are you interested in being a qualified surfing instructor? Your qualification could pave the way to a fullfilling career in the sport of surfing. 

Surfing Queensland presents the Surfing Australia Level 1 and 2 Surf riding Coach Accreditation Course as part of the Australian Sports Commission’s National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS). These courses cover the necessary theory components of the NCAS and the sports specific practical requirements of Surfing Australia.

Participants are invited to attend the course and then be required to complete the necessary theory and practical elements before becoming accredited. NCAS approved courses are recognized nationally and by some international affiliates of Surfing Australia’s Licensed Surf school Network.

Level 1 Surf riding Coach Accreditation Course Pre-requisites: Competence in Surfing Skills and Surf Zone Survival Skills. (NB: Beginner Surfers cannot be accredited) Level 1 Surf riding Coach Accreditation Course requisites: Attend 14 hours of lectures, Complete 20 hours coaching practice with Mentor Coaches approved by Surfing Queensland, State Branch membership, Surf Life Saving Australia Bronze Medallion or approved equivalent. Complete and return a Practical / Assessment Workbook (supplied during the course).

Judging

Surfing Queensland regularly conducts the Surfing Australia International Judging and Officiating Course at a variety of venues around the State.  The Judging development course is recognised as the only endorsed Judging Accreditation course by the Australian Sports Commission and the International Surfing Association.

The “International Judging and Officiating Course” is the first step in becoming a professional surfing Judge and Official.  Course participants are accredited on the day of the course as a "Level 1 Judge".  A higher level accreditation requires participants to complete 20 hours of judging experience, 10 hours at a club level and 10 hours at a regional/state level.

The education of our sport's Officials is paramount to the direct success of the competition system.  The role of a Judge in a surfing contest is to decide which surfer performs closest to the Judging criteria in a particular heat.  It is therefore essential that the Judge's have the knowledge, confidence and finally the experience to obtain the correct results.

The accreditation provides the individual Judge access to the ISA Judging exchange program and the ability to Judge at all ISA sanctioned events.  There are currently 18 countries that are partners in our global development program.

Clubs, schools and community groups wishing to register for a group of participants are encouraged to contact the Surfing Queensland Head Office directly on (07) 5520 1165.