Presidents
Report November 2011
2011 and 2012 Kneeboard contest
updates.
The 2011 Kneeboard Surf Australia inc (KSA) kneeboard surfing circuit has been a great success with increases in participants, especially amongst our Women’s and under 10’s age groups.
Our 2011 circuit included the Wollongong Kneeboard Contest, Encounter Coast Classic Victor harbour South Australia and Plantation Hotel Coffs Harbour with regional media and councils showing great in their support of our contests.
Big congratulations to KSA Victoria executive Jim Brown and his organising team, along with Surfing Victoria, for the excellent work and success of the 2011 World Kneeboard Surfing Championships at Phillip Island Victoria.
Many thanks to all our sponsors throughout 2011 and fantastic support our pro contests.
Kneeboard Surf Australia inc. also recognises the fantastic support of Surfing Australia state branches throughout the year. Their professionalism and support has been instrumental in promoting our sport to the community. KSA aims to expand our co-operation with Surfing Australia in 2012.
KSA continues to expand and attract a new generation of kneeboarders with each contest. Kneeboard clubs play a vital role and we encourage all participants to be part of the kneeboard community.
Our 2012 goal is to continue the growth of our clubs and contests, plus create a greater awareness of our sport within the community.
KSA committee thank all our competitors and their families for their support of our circuit and look forward to an even bigger 2012 with our first contest- Phillip Island Classic 10th & 11th March 2012.
John Clingan
President
Surfing
Australia membership and why!
Just a reminder to everyone entering any KSA or World Title event, you must
be a current financial member of your states Surfing Australia inc.
Why?
Surfing Australia is the national governing body for the sport of Surfing
in Australia. Recognised by the Australian Sports Commission and a member
of the International Surfing Association [World Governing Body representing
Australia and a recognised federation of the Australian Olympic Committee.
Surfing Australia works to further the interests of surfers in the area of organisation, education, competition and environment in Australia.
Membership includes personal accident insurance whenever you surf and gives our sport a voice to government and organising authorities. The more kneeboarders that join, the more influence we can have in deciding our sports direction & future. They also provide, free of charge, any available equipment plus admin support to KSA. Surfing Australia also provide coaching & judging courses to members.
Our affiliation with Surfing Australia is vital when approaching councils for permission to hold our events. We require a $20 million accident insurance coverage through a recognised insurance company before any contest is considered by councils. Without our affiliation and membership with Surfing Australia, the insurance premium would be over 4 times what it is currently, which means entry fee's would dramatically increase for every competitor.
As we have the authority to state our affiliation with Surfing Aust., councils
are welcoming in our efforts to conduct surfing contests in their area.
From this year, Surfing Australia are providing greater support through trophies, publication of KSA contest.dates, reports and competitors on their website and promotional material.
THIS IS WHY IT IS MANDATORY ALL KSA ENTRANTS MUST BE CURRENT FINANCIAL MEMBERS OF SURFING AUSTRALIA.
For the cost of around $50, KSA is able to hold surfing events, at a reasonable cost, and have the assurance that if anyone is injured, or if they injure any bystander, they are fully insured.
You are free
to join ANY state branch of Surfing Australia at
any time prior to entering a contest.
From Bendy 2009, Surfing Australia will provide KSA with a list of financial
kneeboard members.
KSA does not charge any membership fee.
I hope this clears things up and explains why it is vital all of us are members. A link is provided on our KSA website for membership forms, just scroll down our home page.
Hope to see you all at Bendy. Don’t forget to support our sponsor, Remax, when booking your accommodation. And don’t' forget to mention the contest !
John Clingan
President