ISA Surf Instructor and Judging Courses

28 May – 2 June, 2023

Mamaka by Ovolo Hotel, Jalan Pantai Kuta, Kuta Beach, Bali

28th-29th May 2023 : ISA Surf Instructor Level 1

30th-31st May 2023 : Ocean Rescue

1st-2nd June : ISA Judging & Officiating Course

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ISA Surf Level 1 Instructor Course: Designed for surf instructors that will be teaching learn-to-surf lessons for beginners and early intermediate level surfers. The ISA Surf Level 1 Certification is the industry standard for surf Instructors at quality surf schools around the world.  Participants will be given instruction on Roles, Safety, Equipment, Coaching Methods, Skill Development, Lesson Planning and more during the 2 Day course.

In addition, participants must complete the following requirements within 18 months of the course date to receive their official ISA Level 1 Certification:

• Practical requirements: Venue Analysis, Lesson Plan, Lesson Delivery and Surf Skills Test.
• Have or take a Water Safety Course (endorsed by ILS Member)
• Complete 20 yours of practical surf coaching under the supervision of a designated ISA Supervising Coach
•  Signed Coach’s Code of Ethics

International Life Saving Ocean Rescue Course:  This 2 - day course is taught by the Bali Lifesaving Department (Balawista) and is for surf instructors who need to fulfil their requirement for Level 1 Certification.  They must pass surf fitness, rescue and CPR tests, and the course includes both theory and practical components along with group discussions and activities such as completing rescues using a surfboard, performing first aid, CPR, and emergency care techniques.

ISA Judging E-Learning Course (Introduction to Judging: The ISA Judging E-Learning Course, is a prerequisite for participation in a judging certification course. This course is available to anyone with an interest in competitive surfing and covers the basics of judging, scoring criteria, and rules. Participants receive a certification of completion which is suitable knowledge to shadow judge or judge local/club events.

ISA Judging and Officiating Course:  This course is delivered by an ISA Course Presenter who is an expert in surf judging. The course is designed to dive deeper into judging principles and theory. You will practice comparing waves and throwing scores to prepare you to sit on a judging panel. After participating this course, you will receive ISA Level 1 Judging certification.

Judging Levels and Requirements Information

Level 1 Judging Certification: Shadow judge and/or judge club/regional events

Level 2 Judging Certification: Level 1 Judging Certification + submit 50 hours of judging experience signed off by a qualified Head Judge = Judge regional/national events

Level 3 Judging Certification: Level 2 Judging Certification + submit 100 additional hours of judging experience signed off by Head Judge= Judge national/international events

Level 4 Judging Certification:  Level 3 Judging Certification + submit 400 additional hours of judging experience at national/international events and signed off by head judge + receive a letter of recommendation from National Federation = Judge + Head Judge national/international events

Level 5 Judging Certification: Reserved for judges currently sitting on ISA World Championship and WSL Championship Tour panels