| The protest SurfGirl Experience - Phase Two Coaching Course
September 29-30 2007
WHAT TO EXPECT
The weekend is aimed at girls from 8 - 80 who have surfed before and are at a level where paddling, catching waves and getting to their feet is no longer a problem. The course is being held early in autumn to limit crowds and increase the chance of scoring reasonable waves. Surfing lessons will be held in smaller groups than usual to allow more individual focus, pin point areas that need improving and work on specific manoeuvres from bottom turning to floaters as necessary. You’ll be taught by top surf instructors from the English Surf Federation Centre of Excellence plus Protest team riders.
Video analysis will be used to identify problems and troubleshoot technique faults. There will also be specific manoeuvre training/fitness tips by British Junior surf team coach and sports scientist Glenn Eldridge. But don’t worry, it’s not boot camp and there will be plenty of laughs along the way, as well as a chill out yoga session to end the weekend.
WHAT YOU NEED
We would expect most girls to bring their own equipment but can help out if you need some - contact Rob for help. Other than your board and wetsuit we recommend some warm, loose clothing that you can easily change to and from. Thin layers and a warm, waterproof jacket are essential. If you have your own yoga mat please bring it along, otherwise a beach towel is fine.
LOCATION
The English Surfing Federation Surf School is on the site of The Cribber Green Rooms Surf Lodge, 30 Headland Road, Newquay, TR7 1HN. For directions check out www.englishsurfschool.com.
FITNESS
The fitter that you are, the more you will get out of the course, but as before — it isn’t boot camp! If you’re tired you can rest and re-join the group when suits you. It’s a matter of everybody improving at their own pace with a laid back feel to the course.
ACCOMMODATION
Newquay has a very varied selection of accommodation from surf lodges to four star hotels. Please contact us with your requirements and we will suggest some suitable options. Alternatively you can contact Newquay tourist information on 01637 854040.
EATING
Food is available at the Cribber Green Rooms Surf Lodge, alternatively you can bring a packed lunch or town is only a five minute walk away.
GOODIE BAGS
The goodie bags are been supplied by Protest and will contain clothing and accessories to a value of over £30! There will also prizes for the most improved girl, best wipeout and so on.
TRANSPORT
If you are arriving in Newquay by rail or air and you need a surfer-friendly taxi service call Spike’s cabs on 07837445091.
ITINERARY (subject to change due to conditions)
Saturday:
9.30am Check in/enrolment at the ESF Surf School
9.45am Goal setting forms filled in
10am Get changed
10.15am Split in to groups
10.30am Beach coaching
12.15pm Lesson ends
12.25pm Get changed, break for lunch and catch your breath back!
2pm Get kitted up, return to the beach
2.15pm Video surf session
4.20pm Get changed at surf school, then meet for video analysis
5.15pm Fitness analysis from Glenn Eldridge British Junior Surf Team Fitness Coach.
6pm Finish.
Sunday:
10am Get kitted up
10.20am Re-evaluate goals and technique changes suggested from video analysis
10.50am Beach coaching
12.50pm Lunch
2.30pm Get kitted up, short beach coaching session before specific moves are practised for the final time
4.30pm Lesson ends, return to the surf school
4.50pm Goodie bags given out and fun awards ceremony held
5.10pm Chill out yoga session
6pm Weekend ends.
BOOKING AND PAYMENT
The course costs £99 for the weekend. To book, answer the questions on the form below and email the information back to rob@orcasurf.co.uk. Then call our bookings manager Aidan on 01637 879571 or 07748906771 to pay with your debit or credit card. If you prefer you can send a cheque made payable to ‘Rob Barber Business Account’ to Rob Barber, Orca Publications, Berry Road Studios, Berry Road, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1AT.
PRICE INCLUDES
Four in-water coaching sessions, video analysis session, fitness analysis and training tips session, yoga session, goodie bag.
If you can’t make the whole weekend we can divide the course into £25 segments for each morning or afternoon; you can attend whichever parts you want. All participants receive a goodie bag regardless.
TO BE RETURNED TO ROB@ORCASURF.CO.UK:
Phase 2 Weekend September 29-30
Name
Address
Mobile number
I will/will not be bringing my own surfboard
I will/will not be bringing my own wetsuit
As I am not bringing my own wetsuit, I’d like to use one of the surf schools in Ladies dress size:
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