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Surf Centre for Excellence Surfecentrexc eof llence PROOF OF CONCEPT An initiative of the Committee for Geelong Leaders for Geelong Program & Surfing Victoria. Acknowledgements We would like to acknowledge the following individuals and organisations that have assisted this project through formal and informal discussions: • Max Wells, Surfing Victoria Incorporated • Adam Robertson, Surfing Victoria Incorporated • Cahill Bell-Warren, Surfing Victoria Incorporated • Liam Robertson, Surfing Victoria Incorporated • Drew Slimmon, Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre • Konrad Slavinskis, Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre • Kate Sullivan, Surf Coast Shire • Matt Taylor, Surf Coast Shire • Hugh Delahunty, Former Minister for Sport • Damian Drum, Former Minister for Sport • Darryn Lyons, City of Greater Geelong • Robin Miles, Inspireme Consulting • Luci Bryce, Victorian Major Events • Richard Milne, Regional Development Victoria • Lynne Sheehan, Sports Medicine Australia • Kieren Perrow, World Surfing League • Rob Threlfall, Geelong Football Club • Steve Teakel, AFL Victoria • Surfers in Suits CONTENTS PAGE Executive Summary ............................................................................................. 5 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 6 Scope .................................................................................................................... 7 Background .......................................................................................................... 8 Methodology ........................................................................................................ 10 KEY LEARNINGS Understanding the Surfer ..................................................................................... 11 Coaching Pathway ................................................................................................ 13 Training & Development ...................................................................................... 14 THE CONCEPT Overview – A Surf Centre of Excellence (SCE) ...................................................... 17 BENEFITS AND IMPACT Economic Benefits ............................................................................................... 18 Social and Health Benefits ................................................................................... 19 RECOMMENDATIONS Steering Committee ............................................................................................. 20 Feasibility Study .................................................................................................. 21 Stakeholder Management ................................................................................... 21 Surfer Development ............................................................................................ 21 Coaching Pathway ............................................................................................... 21 The Complete Surfing Experience ........................................................................ 22 Collaboration and Opportunities ........................................................................ 22 References ........................................................................................................... 23 Surf Centre of Excellence Proof of Concept Page 3 PROJECT TEAM Leaders for Geelong Program 2013-2015 Fleur Batties, Director of Finance, National Disability Insurance Agency Tamara Bolger, Marketing Manager, Tuckers Funeral & Bereavement Service Roger Box, Senior Manager Forensics & Corporate Services, Financial & Corporate Services, Transport Accident Commission Paul Robson, Principal - Business Advisory, Crowe Horwath Wes Self, Finance Manager, GMHBA Rebecca Smith, Manager Community Care & Retirement Living, Leading Age Services Victoria Fleur Taylor, Account Manager, Adroit Insurance Group EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The objective of this report is to explore an opportunity available to the Geelong and Surf Coast region to leverage the existing surfing industry to create a world class Surf Centre of Excellence (SCE). The report explores similar concepts implemented by other states along with different sporting industries. Focusing on the development of pathyways in Victoria the report outlines benefits to both the region and the surf industry. The non-existence of coaching pathways in surfing which develops athletes from learner through to professional level is presented as an opportunity that could be met by a SCE. The report delves into the wants and needs of the local surfing community, showing there is real demand from surfers wanting to access knowledge and infrastructure in order to enhance their surfing experience. It also identifies the potential economic benefit of such a venture to the region and proves a relationship with tourism, 20% of overnight visitors choosing to surf during their stay. The Geelong and Surf Coast region hold a unique position in the surfing arena being home to some of the world’s biggest surfing companies and Surfing Victoria; hosting major surf tournaments and having world class beaches. Organised collaboration of the existing surf related organisations along with the knowledge and infrastructure in the region enables Geelong and the Surf Coast to foster a centre of excellence that will benefit both the region and the industry. To further this concept, the report recommends that Surfing Victoria or the Surf Coast Shire commission a feasibility study to further explore the detail of establishing a Surf Centre of Excellence in the region. Surf Centre of Excellence Proof of Concept Page 5 INTRODUCTION Surfing is a major industry in Australia and a significant part of the country’s culture. Over the past 100 years, Australia has produced a significant number of world surfing champions (including Stephanie Gilmore, Mick Fanning, Mark Occhilupo, Joel Parkinson, Layne Beachley, Rabbit Bartholomew, Wendy Botha, Pam Burridge, Barton Lynch, Pauline Menczer, Mark Richards, Peter Townend, Nat Young – just to mention a few) and has led innovation in the industry. The world’s top three surf brands; Rip Curl, Quiksilver and Billabong were created in Australia. Surf industry world firsts implemented in Australia include legislation to establish a surfing reserve which protects coastlines and is accessible to all, and the creation of a surfing high performance centre in New South Wales. The Geelong and Surf Coast region represents one of the largest surfing cultures in Australia. Home to Torquay and Bells Beach, this region is fortunate to have some of the best surf in the world and attracts regular international attention. Along with an amazing coastline and a huge amount of related knowledge and expertise, this region stands out as the perfect environment to foster innovation and growth in the surf industry. In our research, we have noted that surfing is years behind other professional sports in development and implementation of coaching programs, medical programs, technical training programs, data gathering and research. All of these are essential in a robust and sustainable high performance pathway. There is a need for all surfers to access knowledge and infrastructure to enhance their surfing experience. Our research indicates that recreational surfers would ‘pay’ for knowledge that could be delivered from a Surf Centre of Excellence (SCE). The focus of this report is to demonstrate how Geelong and the Surf Coast can continue to take a leadership role in this magical pastime that defines our culture. This can be achieved by; • Establishing a SCE for our region, which will bring significant and positive impacts to the sport of surfing, the surf industry, the wider community, as well as promote Australia internationally. • Engaging and collaborating with the community, connecting knowledge with infrastructure, and moving forward programs focused on coaching and medical development. Page 6 Surf Centre of Excellence Proof of Concept SCOPE This report explores the opportunity available to bring together surf industry knowledge and experience, with the ability to provide access for all, in the form of a Surf Centre of Excellence. It will also focus on enhancing the surfing experience for Short Board, Long Board and Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) surfers. It is important to note that a SCE is not just confined to a physical building. Rather, it is the ability to bring knowledge together in a co-ordinated way and to allow sustainable programs to be delivered that assist all surfers to improve their experience in the water. While it may be co-ordinated from a physical building, the real value is intangible, being the intellectual property that demonstrates our region as a world leader in surfing. This report will not include a feasibility assessment, financial considerations or funding proposals. It does not include other surf related disciplines (such as wind surfing, body surfing, body boarding). Surf Centre of Excellence Proof of Concept Page 7 BACKGROUND Surfing Victoria (a State sporting organisation) calls Torquay home and is one of the only state sporting organisations located outside of Melbourne. It has always identified with being a leader in Australian surfing, looking for areas of innovation to further the sport, including programs for indigenous surfers and supporting female participation. Surfing Victoria offers a pathway for identified talented surfers, and have recognised there is an opportunity to grow and create a more
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