BASIC MINIMUM REQUIREMENT CHECKLIST

Who can register as a school/club/academy with the Surfing Federation of  India?

Registered Business Entity with Address. 

◦ Supporting documents for legal trade.

◦ The company should be in the business for operating surfing  or stand up paddle boarding with their own instructors & equipment (sales agents, aggregators & allied services cannot  get accredited as Surf/SUP Schools).

Qualified Instructors/Coaches 

◦ The surf/SUP school should have at least 1 experienced ISA  certified instructor with an active status.

◦ All support beach staff should be qualified lifeguards with an active ILS certification.

◦ A register of all employees shall be maintained at all times with a copy of employee identity proof, emergency contact, next of kin, insurance, qualification & other requisite details.

◦ Non-certified instructors should not teach beginners independently under any circumstances.

Communication Requirement. 

◦ Published information about the activity provided at the school/ club/academy via website/brochure or email

◦ Fair booking policy & cancelation policy should be available at the site or online prior to accepting booking

◦ Spot plan/map should be displayed on-site

◦ Safety Notice Board should be present on-site

◦ Weather forecast should be displayed on-site

◦ Emergency Contact Numbers should be displayed on-site

◦ Safety Briefing should be conducted by the instructors/coach prior to starting any session.

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOP) SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING

◦ Activity Information with site map

◦ Preparing for a session plan with equipment checklist ◦ Indemnity/Release of liability form and Feedback Form ◦ Safety Briefing

◦ Emergency Action Plan

◦ Emergency & Rescue methodology

◦ Accident/Incident Report methodology

Equipment 

◦ Training gear

◦ Safety gear

◦ Maintenance Shed

◦ Storage area

Sustainability Plan 

◦ Leave no trace pledge

◦ Support local talent/skill upgradation