ISA surfschool register is announced

The surfschool industry like all other aspects of the sport of surfing has turned into a global frenzy of activity.  Its early roots in the major surfing nations such as Australia, now sees its influence in all parts of the surfing globe.  The surfschool industry is linked into tourism and vacationing and strongly supports local surfing communities and business, providing many opportunities of employment and travel for participants and staff alike.

Developing from a hungry demand for the “surfing experience” many operators have profited from the opportunity both with quality and non-quality services.

Over the last 20 years the International Surfing Association (ISA) and Surfing Australia have partnered many National Surfing Associations in presenting professional Development courses for their coaches and officials.  Over 15 countries have been involved.

The ISA as the world governing body for the sport of surfing, is launching its International Surfschool Register on Sept 1.  This Register will establish consistent risk management and content standards for its participating surfschools and will be a sign of a quality surfschool to potential customers.  The Register will allow potential school customers to log in and view the ISA registered schools, and compare before making his or her decision. 

Surfschools will be required to meet certain operational obligations in order to be accepted on the ISA Register.

In the longer term, various business benefits will become available to the surfschool network.

With millions of surfers passing through the ISA system so far, this International Surfschool Register project will add another level of legitimacy, business support and best practice to the sport globally.  Accreditation and surfschool operational best practice will be available to surfschools, no matter where they are situated, while prospective students will be able to contract their surfing lessons as part of their vacation or travel arrangements. 

Look for the ISA Registered Surfschool logo. Welcome to the new world of ISA Registered surfing schools.

For more information visit:  http://isasurf.org/devprograms_surfschool.php   

About International Surfing Association (ISA):
The International Surfing Association (ISA) is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the World Governing Authority for surfing, bodyboarding and surfriding. It was originally founded as the International Surfing Federation in 1964 and has been running world championships since 1964 and the Junior World Championships since 1980. 

ISA membership includes the surfing National Governing Bodies (NGBs) of over 50 countries on six continents. Its headquarters are located in San Diego, California.

It is presided by Fernando Aguerre, first elected in 1994 in Rio, and re-elected six times since.  The ISA's four Vice Presidents are Alan Atkins (Australia), Robin de Kock (South Africa), Maile Aguerre (Hawaii) and Mike Gerard (USA).

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