(Subvented by LCSD) Youth Summer SUP Training Program 2026

A full day of structured SUP training at Sha Ha for youth aged 8 to 18 — leading to two formal certifications issued by the Association upon successful completion.

Funded by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, this programme offers a subvented pathway into the Hong Kong, China Surf and Standup Paddle Association’s certification framework. Youth participants progress from foundational technique to intermediate skill level within a single full-day session.

Highlights

• Single-day comprehensive training (10:00 – 17:00) covering paddling efficiency, advanced turning techniques such as tail-pivot turns, handling of rough water conditions, and on-water safety and marine-traffic awareness.
• Dual digital certifications issued by the Association upon successful completion: the SUP Beginner Certificate and the SUP Intermediate Bronze Certificate.
• Cantonese instruction by instructors holding International Surfing Association (ISA) qualifications. Equipment, instructor, and public liability insurance are included.
• Programme funded by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department — subvented rate for Hong Kong youth aged 8 to 18.

Details

• Meeting Point: Sai Kung Sha Ha Road
• Age: 8 to 18 years old
• Swim Requirement: 50m unassisted
• Price: HKD $150 per participant (single subvented rate)
• Price Includes: SUP equipment (board, paddle, leash), safety gear, instructor, public liability insurance, and dual digital certificates upon successful completion.
• Available Dates: 18 selectable single-day sessions across July to September 2026. Each participant may register for one date only.
  • July 2026: 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31
  • August 2026: 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28
  • September 2026: 5, 6, 12, 13
• Time: 10:00 – 17:00. Please arrive 5 to 10 minutes before the start time. The schedule includes a lunch break of approximately one hour at midday; participants prepare or arrange their own lunch.

Day Itinerary

(Subject to change due to weather or operational factors)

• Morning Session (10:00 – 12:00): Welcome and safety briefing; land-based paddling technique walkthrough; on-water introduction covering balance and paddling in prone, kneeling, and standing positions.
• Lunch (12:00 – 13:00): Approximately one hour. Participants prepare or arrange their own lunch. The venue does not provide changing or shower facilities; nearby Sai Kung Squash Court facilities are approximately an 8-minute walk away if required.
• Afternoon Session (13:00 – 17:00): Advanced skill development covering paddling speed, stroke efficiency, advanced turning including tail-pivot manoeuvres, rough-water handling, and marine-traffic awareness. The course closes with a debrief.

Day Itinerary

Important Notes:

• Once registration is confirmed (payment successful and confirmation email received), the registration fee is non-refundable and the spot is non-transferable.
• If a participant provides incorrect information, fails to complete payment, registers twice, or does not meet the eligibility requirements, the association reserves the right to disqualify them, and the fee will not be refunded.
• After registration confirmation, if participants need to change any information, please contact the association via WhatsApp 9735 5605 or email
  info@hksurfsup.org.
• There are no changing rooms or shower facilities at the event venue. Participants may use the nearby Sai Kung Squash Stadium facilities (approximately an 8-minute walk).
• The association has purchased public liability insurance for this course, and all registered participants will be covered. Participants should note that this insurance is not the same as personal accident insurance; participants are responsible for assessing whether they should purchase personal insurance to protect themselves from risks.

Why Choose the Hong Kong, China Surf and Standup Paddle Association?

• The Hong Kong, China Surf and Standup Paddle Association issues SUP qualifications through its certification framework. Training with the Association means your certificate is issued directly by the body that operates the qualification framework.
• Skill progression follows a structured pathway: Beginner, Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Each level develops technique, water-reading, and rescue skills in sequence.
• All instructors hold International Surfing Association (ISA) qualifications. The Association operates primarily at Sai Kung.
• The Beginner certification is the entry point to the Association’s progression pathway, leading into intermediate and advanced training as well as the Association’s race programme.

What do I need to bring?

• Must bring: Water sports shoes that cover your toes, swimwear, extra clothing, hat, sunscreen, dry bag and drinking water of 750ml or more.
• You are also suggested to bring sunglasses (with a floating belt), put on sunscreen and insect repellent before the event. You’ll also need dry clothes for changing after the event.
• To start the event on time, please kindly change your clothes and settle your personal belongings in advance.