Your SLSC should develop and regularly advertise a weekly program of various fun surf sport activities that include flexible options in the event of poor weather or surf conditions and cater to members of all skill levels. Activities programmed may include surf sport disciplines noted earlier in this Club Guide and follow the competition rules outlined in the latest SLSA Surf Sports Manual.
An SLSC can adapt surf sport events to suit the SLSC’s needs and ensure every individual can participate. For example, surf Sport activities can be conducted in groups and on a handicapped basis with a time and/or distance allocated based on successful results.
Your SLSC activities program should also include opportunities to recognise those who participate in the surf sport activities with participation certificates, prizes or top core board displayed within your SLSC. Your SLSC may wish to present these at weekly social SLSC events, such as weekly or bi-weekly club social BBQ’s.
Before conducting any surf sports activities (and special events) there are number of factors that need to be taken into consideration to ensure the safety of yourself, SLSC members and members of the public. Refer to the latest SLSA Guidelines for Safer Surf SLSCs and online Safer Surf SLSC course (part 4) for more detailed information on special event considerations. Also refer to the SLS Safeguarding website for more information in relation to creating a safe environment for junior surf sports.