Aim

Demonstrate ability to control the bodyboard and link intermediate level bodyboarding manoeuvres, in the top half of the wave, below the lip.

Conditions

Peeling (unbroken) waves of 3 feet (1 metre).

Prerequisite

Have the skills and knowledge at the beginner level

Topics

• Predict and assess bodyboarding conditions
• Select a suitable location for bodyboarding at the intermediate level
•  Identify suitable bodyboard, accessories and clothing
•  Identify safe places to enter and exit the surf
•  Demonstrate methods to negotiate waves (including duck dive)
•  Identify correct bodyboarding safety and etiquette
•  Identify correct exiting of waves and wipe-out techniques
• Catch and ride waves demonstrating linking of intermediate bodyboarding manoeuvres

 Bodyboarding Manoeuvres

• Turns (right-hand, left-hand turn)
• Bottom turn
• Top turn
• Cut-back
• Spin (forward, reverse spins)
• Roll

Qualification

ASI Intermediate Bodyboarder Achievement Certificate

OR

Australian Nationally Recognised Training (NRT)  Statement of Attainment