Upcoming Courses
Coaching and Judging
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, Surfing Australia Membership or 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 club 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.
Clubs, schools and community groups wishing to register for a group of participants are encouraged to contact the Surfing Queensland office directly on (07)55201165.