Check out whats happening with ASI accredited surf schools and instructors and other news worthy items.

** Australia **

Pines Surfing Academy Tourism Award Finalists
July08 |Wollongong, NSW
Pines Surfing Academy, an ASI accredited surf school is nominate as a finalist in the Category 13 - Adventure Tourism, of the South Coast Regional Tourism Awards for Business Excellence 2008.

ASI Certifies Bali's Surfing Instructors
June08 |Bali, Indonesia
ASI completed surfing instructor Level 1 classes for Bali's surfing instructors. The Jakarta Post (Indonesia's main national newspaper) reported on ASI's training in Bali. Click here to see article in the Jakarta Post newspaper

Maroubra Beach Surf School Tender now open
Jun08 |Sydney, NSW
A learn to surf school licence at Maroubra Beach, Randwick is now open to tender. 5 years plus 5 year option. Closes 14th July. Tenders briefing session on 24th June at 10 am is compulsory for all tenderers. For more information click here to view newspaper notice.

Pines Surfing Academy Inter School Surfing Contest
May08 |Wollongong, NSW
The first week in May saw the annual Inter School Surfing Contest organised by Pines Surfing Academy, an ASI accredited surf school. 10 high schools from Kiama to Batemans Bay entered teams with approximately 100 students competing. 1st place was Kiama High "A" team; 2nd place was Carroll College and 3rd place went to Kiama High "B" team. The event was a great success with some excellent surfing by students.

Disabled Surfers Association Anzac Day Event 26 April, Bondi
Apr08 |Bondi Beach, Sydney NSW
Bondi Beach will host the gala Disabled Surfers Association Event. A training course will also be provided for surfing instructors. Other helpers also wanted with administration, meet and greet and general duties. This will be a great event. Meet at the pavilion at 10 am. jimbradley@mac.com Ph: 0410612205 www.disabledsurfers.org

Congratulations Fiona Casey
Apr08 |Perth, WA
Fiona Casey wins the Gold medal, surfing short board junior division at the SLSA Australian Championships at Perth, WA. Fiona is coached by Damion Treloar from, Wedge Surf School an ASI accredited surf school. With more than 6,000 competitors and officials, the SLSA Australian Championships is the largest sporting event of its type in the world. Competitors, in age groups ranging from U15 to over 70s, contest more than 295 events.

Disabled Surfers Association Surfing Event 26 April
Mar08 |Scotts Head, NSW
A fun day experiencing surfing for any person with a disability. Helpers also wanted. Help us make this a great day for others. Meet at the surf club at 9 am. jimbradley@mac.com Ph: 0410612205 www.disabledsurfers.org

Congratulations Glen Van Droonan
Mar08 |Gold Coast, Qld
Glen Van Droonan wins over 30s division, SLSA Surfing State Titles at Currumbin. Glen is coached by Cheyne Horan from, Cheyne Horan School of Surf an ASI accredited surf school.

Disabled Surfers Association Surfing Event
Jan08 |Coffs Harbour, NSW
A fun day experiencing surfing for any person with a disability. Helpers are wanted. Help us make this a great day for others. jimbradley@mac.com Ph: 0410612205 www.disabledsurfers.org

Girls Indigenous Learn to Surf Program
Jan08 |South West Rocks, NSW
Damion Treloar from Wedge Surf School, an ASI accredited surf school, gets recognition for successful results with the learn to surf program. Click here to view Newspaper Article

South West Rocks team wins surfing events
Jan08 |South West Rocks, NSW
Congratulations to the SLS boardriding team, who ran 2nd in the country comp. Team manager and owner of Wedge Surf School, an ASI accredited surf school, said it was a great day and the largest turnout so far. Click here to view Newspaper Article

Noosa Festival of Surfing March 3-9, 2008
Jan 08 |Noosa, QLD
The Global Surfing Industries Noosa Festival of Surfing was established in 1992, by members of the Noosa Malibu Club, as an amateur surfing competition called the Noosa Malibu Classic. Now features Surf Expo with exhibitors, new surf film releases, arts and culture displays, prize giveaways and of course, great surfing! More info at: www.usmevents.com.au/noosasurf/index.html

Surf School Manly Beach Sydney - Tender
Nov 07 |Manly, NSW
The current operators surf school licence is due to expire on 30 June 2008. Manly Council will be asking for Expressions of Interests (tender) in about February 2008. Register your interest, in writing, with Manly Council. www.manly.nsw.gov.au

Surf School Maroubra and Coogee Beach Sydney - Tender
Nov 07 |Maroubra, NSW
Randwick Council are currently preparing Expression of Interest (tender) documents for a licence for a surf school at Maroubra and Coogee Beaches. Register your interest, in writing, with Randwick Council. www.randwick.nsw.gov.au

Surf School Sunshine Coast Qld - Tender
Nov 07 |Sunshine Coast, Qld
Maroochy Council are currently preparing Expression of Interest (tender) documents for surf school licences at beaches in its shire. Check Councils tender page for details when released. You can also sign up for email alert. www.maroohcy.qld.gova.u

Surf School Long Reef and Colloray Beach Sydney - Tender
Nov 07 |Warringah, NSW
The current operators surf school licence is due to expire on 31 January 2008. It appears a tender will not be held. In the past, the licence has automatically gone to the person who applied for it. However if you are interested in operating a surf school at these locations, lodge your interest in writing. If more than 2 parties are interested in a licence, then Council is obliged to not issue any permits until it considers all applications. Section 47A of the Local Government Act 1993. www.warringah.nsw.gov.au

ASI Surf Schools win Byron Bay Surf School Licences
Nov 07 |Byron Bay, NSW
Black Dog Surfing and Byron Bay Surf School ASI accredited surf schools, win 2 out of the 4 hotly contested licences to operate a surf school at Byron Bay. Congratulations to Dean at Black Dog and Jayme at Byron Bay.

Cheyne Horan Wins Bondi Single Fin Classic
Nov 07 |Bondi, NSW
Cheyne Horan, ASI Master Surfing Coach Level 4 wins the Quarter Century Bondi Single Fin Classic. Congratulations. It was a great day with lots of laughs and great surfing.

British Airways Bans Surfboards
Nov 07 |UK
British Airways will no longer take surfboards on their flights. You must organise a freight company to send your board before getting on the plane! Info at: www.britishairways.com. Send protest now by email: Click Here

Big 3 Board, Sports, Beach Expo 20-21 Feb 08
Oct 07 |Gold Coast, QLD
International Trade Expo focusing on a blend of surf, skate, swim, sport, youth culture and fashion. Gold Coast Exhibition Centre. More info at: www.big3.com.au

Pines Surfing Academy wins Illawarra Tourism Award 2007
Sept 07 |Wollongong, NSW
Pines Surfing Academy, an ASI accredited surf school,at Wollonong, have won the Peoples Choice Award at this years llawarra Tourism Awards. They were also finalists in the Tourist Attractions category. Congratulations to all the team at Pines and keep up the excellent work.

Waves of Change Conference 19-21 Oct 2007
Sept 07 | Narrabeen, Sydney NSW
Surfrider Foundation's 16th Annual conference and AGM. Great speakers: Greg Webber on surfboard design, surf forecasters , Ben Matson, Ben McCartney and Don Norris, comedien Wendy Harmer and many more. $45 non members. Lunch and dinner included. www.surfridernb.realsurf.com/wp1/

Sydney Surf Auction 2007
Sept 07 |Sydney, NSW
An interesting and exciting collection of surfing and vintage surfing items will be up for auction at this year Sydney Surf Auction. Rare magazine collections, photographs, clothing stickers, skateboarding. Free viewing Sat 22nd Sept 3-5pm & Sun 9-10 am. Auction begins 10.30 am Sunday 4th Sept. Harbord Diggers Club, Corner of Evans St and The Drive, Harbord, Sydney, Australia

Pines Surfing Academy Nomination
Sept 07 |Wollongong, NSW
Pines Surfing Academy , an ASI accredited surf school, have been nominated for the Illawarra Tourism Award, for exception work within the industry. Congratulations to the team at Pines.

2007 Malibu Muster
July 07 | Bonny Hills, NSW
Mal De Mer Mal Longrider Club Inc is hosting the annual Mal Muster at Rainbow Beach, Bonny Hills NSW on 17th, 18th and 19th August 2007. Its their 18th anniversary and this year there are 10 divisions. For more info and and entry form see www.maldemer.org.au

Pines Surfing Academy Competition Success
May 07 |Wollongong, NSW
The staff from Pines Surfing Academy , an ASI accredited surf school, have had some great results this month - Yvonne Byron 2nd in the Open Woman Werri Autumn Slash and 1st Open Woman Jesus Pro Am. Carmen Boucher: 5th Open Woman Werrir Autumn Slash & 4th Open Woman Jesus Pro Am. Congratulations ladies!.

Powerlinez Surf Shop Demo Day on 12th May 2007
May 07 | Sydney NSW
Come and try out all the latest surf boards & wetsuits from Powerlinez surf shop at our Demo Day @ Dee Why beach. Saturday the 12th of May. Plus free surfing comp for the kids. First heat 7.30 am. Call Jason on (02) 9971 0708 for more info.

Cheyne Horan inducted in Surfing Hall of Fame
Mar 07 |Gold Coast, Qld
Cheyne Horan, an ASI Master Coach (Level 4) was inducted into Australia's Hall of Fame for 2007. Previous years inductees were Layne Beachley (2006) and Mark Occhilupo (2005). Cheynes contribution to surfing has been immense and we look forward to continuing to follow his innovative and exciting career. Find out more at: www.cheynehoran.com.au

ASI Surfing College Course for Students
Jan 07 |Gold Coast, Qld
The International College on the Gold Coast is now offering ASI surfing instructor qualifications as part of their Certificate III in Sport and Recreation. Find out more at: www.internationalcollege.com

Surfdancers Receives Merit Award
Dec 06 |Noosa, Qld
Surfdancers, an ASI accredited surf school, was awarded a Certificate of Merit in recognition of nomination of Excellence in Business and Export Awards 2006.

Congratulations Caspian O'Donnell
Dec 06 |Sawtell, NSW
Caspian O'Donnell, owner of Sawtell Surf School , an ASI accredited surf school, is placed 1st in 2006 Opens for Sawtell Boardriders and 2nd in 2006 Regional Titles for over 28's.