AmpSurf NY, Learn to Surf Clinic, Oct. 4th (was 8/23), Rockaway, New York

This Event was originally scheduled for Aug. 23rd, but was postponed due to hurrican Erin. We will be hosting a Learn to Surf Clinics for people living with disabilities, Veterans and First Responders. All people living with a disability / lifelong condition are invited to participate. Volunteers are needed to make it all possible, so we hope community members can help as well. More detailed information for both participants and volunteers can be found below. We will need Instructors, Water assist, Beach support, Booth help and more. AmpSurf’s mission is to Promote, Inspire, Educate, and Rehabilitate (PIER™) all people with disabilities and their families through adaptive surfing and other outdoor activities to keep them focused on their abilities, not their disabilities.

Huge thanks to the Gray Beards and all the locals who provided the funding to make the event possible!!!

We are stoked about your interest in participating in the healing power of the ocean and adaptive surfing. Participating in these events can be a very rewarding experience. Before signing up, please take a moment and read the information below.

Participant schedule:

8:00 a.m. – Participants arrive – Meet, greet and suit up (Please do not be late).

8:30-9:00 a.m. – Dry land instruction.

9:00-11:00 a.m. – In-water surf instruction.

11:30-12:00 p.m. – Lunch/Tear Down.

Participants are encouraged to contact AmpSurf in advance to make sure all efforts can be made to accommodate your disability. Please email [email protected]

Participants should bring the following items:

• Swimsuit Towel
• Sunscreen
• Picture ID
• Snacks and Water

AmpSurf will provide:

• a surfboard
• wetsuit
• rash guard
• beach wheelchair is available if needed

Fees:

All clinics have a $25 registration fee to reserve a spot at the clinic. If you are a Veteran or First Responder and cannot afford this registration fee please email us at [email protected] and we will send you an application for a grant to attend.

We need a minimum of at least 5 participants to hold any clinic.

Thank you for your interest in helping us share the healing power of the ocean and adaptive surfing with our participants. Volunteering can be a very rewarding experience and these clinics are not possible without your help in order to be adequately staffed.

As we get closer to the date of the clinic you signed up for, we will send updates. Please be sure to arrive on time and expect to have one of the greatest experiences of your life. Please note AmpSurf does NOT provide wetsuits for Volunteers. Please read our Beach Policy Manual found on our homepage at www.ampsurf.org. Below is information on the 'day of schedule' at the clinic.

Volunteer Daily Schedule (Instructors, Safety, Beach, Booth, and Water Assists):

7:00 - All volunteers: Arrive/Set up.

7:30 - All volunteer: Briefing.

8:00 - Participants arrive and are fitted for wetsuits (if desired).

8:30 - Welcome brief, dryland training, and safety briefing, and group photo.

9:00 - 11:00 In-Water surf instruction.

11:30 - Final comments, Participants depart / Volunteers tear down and pack up

Again, please make sure you can commit to the whole time you have signed up for. The participants and your fellow volunteers are counting on you! It is very important that all who sign up to volunteer make it to the event. We understand that circumstances may change so please email us at [email protected] if you cannot meet your commitment.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Beach 67 Rockaways (Look for the AmpSurf Van & Trailer and Pop-ups on the beach, 144 Beach 67th Street, Queens, United States