Kids' club
The 'Childrens' surf clubs are held all over Pembrokeshire & Wales. We run these surfing lessons at Newgale, Freshwater West & Manorbier during the summer months, from May to October. It is aimed at local children from 6- 14 years old. At West Wales premier surf club the children are coached through the Outer Reef Junior Scheme' by some of the top surf coaches in Wales.
- Level 1 is perfect for you if you have never surfed before! It teaches you all of the basic skills you need in the surf, and information on how to stay safe on the beach. On completion of this level, you will be standing and riding small waves towards the beach with ease!
- Level 2 is for those of you that have already acheived your Level 1 certificate and SurfGroms wristband, and want to learn how to ride small un-broken waves in the surf. You will be introduced to different types of waves and will need to demonstrate basic self-rescue principles in the ocean.
- Level 3 This is where things start to get really exciting! Once you have received your level 2 certificate and SurfGroms wristband, you're good to start level 3. You will be taught how to turn and control a surfboard whilst riding along the face of a wave. You will also learn how to perform basic first aid procedures on the beach and how to rescue others in trouble from the ocean.
- Level 4 When you reach this level...you are becoming a REALLY good surfer! You will need to demonstrate that you can perform a number of critical manoeuvres including bottom turns, top turns and cutbacks on the open face of unbroken waves. You will be taught basic CPR procedures and how to treat various surfing injuries that could occur to you or your surfing mates.
- Level 5 This is your ultimate surfing goal...to complete this FINAL SurfGroms level you will need to be a true Ripper in the surf!! Linking manoeuvres in the surf with power and control in 3-4ft waves safely and effectively is essential, as well as being able to complete the ULTIMATE SURFGROMS CHALLENGE...only for the fearless one's amongst you!!
Once you receive the coveted Level 5 certificate, you will be the envy of everyone in the line-up!!!! Good Luck!
Remember...
As soon as your surf coach signs you off on a level in your logbook, you will receive:
- A Billabong Certificate and a loads of goodies!!!