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The Surfing England coaching platform

Coach membership.
Learning and development.

Your home for Surfing England coach membership, recognised qualifications, ongoing learning and practical progression—from Trainee Surf Coach to experienced coach.

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CHOOSE YOUR NEXT STEP

Your coaching pathway

Whether you are joining as a qualified coach, starting your first qualification or progressing your practice, begin with the pathway that describes you.

I AM A QUALIFIED COACH

Choose coach membership

Compare Standard and Enhanced Surf Coach membership, or access your existing coaching membership.

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I AM NEW TO COACHING

Start the Level 1 course

Gain the Surf Instructor Recreation Award through online learning or a fully face-to-face course.

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I HOLD LEVEL 1

Take the Progression Award

Develop your coaching practice through a practical assessment with an approved Trainer Assessor.

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SURFING ENGLAND MEMBERSHIP

Which coaching membership
is right for you?

This platform is for Surf Coach membership and development. Choose the option that matches where you are in your coaching journey.

Choose a Surf Coach membership

Looking for adult, junior, family, SUP or club membership? Visit the main Surfing England membership website.

TRAINEE SURF COACHIncluded with your Level 1 courseStart your qualification → STANDARD SURF COACH£35 per yearCore qualified-coach membership → ENHANCED SURF COACH£70 per yearInsurance, visibility and added benefits →

BECOME A SURF COACH

Surf Instructor
Recreation Award

Your recognised entry route into surf coaching. Choose online learning with a final practical assessment, or complete the qualification fully face-to-face.

  • Two clear delivery routes leading to the same qualification
  • Surf School and Trainer Assessor chosen during checkout
  • First 12 months of Trainee Surf Coach membership included
  • Final sign-off by your assigned Trainer Assessor
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PROGRESS YOUR COACHING

Surf Coach
Progression Award

A practical next step for qualified and compliant Surf Coaches who are ready to deepen their coaching and demonstrate progression-focused practice.

  • Eligibility and compliance checked before purchase
  • Choose an approved Surf School and available session
  • Practical assessment with an assigned Trainer Assessor
  • Secure digital certificate after a successful sign-off
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ALREADY LEARNING?

Continue where you left off.

Access your courses, bookings, compliance information and certificates from your account.

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