Street Surfing is an alternative sport suitable for schools. It owes its name and origins to the surfers of Laguna Beach, California where riders were quick to pick up on the similarities between the techniques needed to generate speed and execute turns on the Wave Board to those required for surfing and snowboarding.
Riding the Wave Board is like “mind” surfing, although nothing replaces the adrenalin of dropping down the face of a real wave, the schemes of work inspire young people with an inkling of the true feel for surfing or snowboarding and the very real possibility of getting into these sports.
Participants will overcome initial confidence issues, learn about safety and work together to acquire the skills to master the basics.
The fluid transition through turns, freedom to express and rhythmic movement lends itself to exploring the link between physical activity and music. Choreography, synchronised routines and performance to peers are areas to discover through the course.
Once riders are proficient opportunities exist for team games, either follow defined games or allow participants to develop their own. Participants can compete against each other or set challenges against an unconditional opponent such as gravity.
Through replicating actions, tricks can be performed, testing the skills of the individual. The origins of many tricks lie with skateboarding and skaters can lead the way in adapting tricks to a new medium whilst analysing the differences and informing others about their lifestyle.
Students are encouraged to utilise digital media to assess their development, record high quality performances and to creatively edit film / pictures into a sequence that represents the rider’s style and allows them to reflect on what they have achieved.
