Welsh Junior Squad 2013
We are pleased to announce that after a fantastic 2012 Junior Europeans and numerous top results in UK contests by Welsh juniors the Welsh Surfing Federation will be launching a Junior Squad Training program for 2013.
The aim of this program is to support Welsh juniors throughout 2013 with professional coaching and provide them with training plans to aid their future development.
Current Welsh & British Junior head coach Lloyd Cole will be heading up the program and had this to say about the future –
“Being part of Welsh junior surfing for the last 4 years has been a pleasure. I have seen young surfers mature as competitors and get well-deserved results in U.K and European contests. The depth of talent we have in Wales is amazing! From the under 12/16/18 boy’s, girls and longboarders, Welsh surfing is on its way back to the top. I’m looking forward to continuing my work with the WSF, being part of such a exciting program for junior surfers in Wales is fantastic.”
The squad will be announced by Jan 1st 2013, to be selected by a W.S.F selection panel.
More information will follow shortly..
Welsh Surfing Federation
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8th November 2012
The Wilkinson Sword Welsh Interclubs is ON this weekend. Check in 8am Sunday, Nov 11th at Llantwit Major.
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10th September 2012
The Welsh Junior Surf Team has arrived safe & sound at Lacanau for the 'Melty' Junior European Surfing Championships. The team comprises of 12 of our best
junior surfers who will be competing against the top junior surfers from around Europe. The event showcases Europe’s finest under 18 surfers in a variety of age
categories and disciplines which look set to be held in great waves at one of France's premier surfing locations. The French will be strong favourites on home turf,
along with traditional surfing powerhouses Spain and Portugal with the Welsh Team hoping to upset the form book, bettering their seventh place position
at the previous Junior Eurosurf in Portugal two years ago.
The team has been selected and funded by the National Governing Body of surfing in Wales, the Welsh Surfing Federation and generously sponsored by Welsh
The team has been selected and funded by the National Governing Body of surfing in Wales, the Welsh Surfing Federation and generously sponsored by Welsh
based companies MiPost, Broadcast Traffic Systems, Store-it Wales and McLays Print.
The highly experienced managers, Huw John and Linda Sharp are supported by a number of very enthusiastic team assistants namely;
Andy & Liz Williams and Amanda Payne, who will be taking care of all the team's needs and requirements while in Lacanau. Our head coach is the
The highly experienced managers, Huw John and Linda Sharp are supported by a number of very enthusiastic team assistants namely;
Andy & Liz Williams and Amanda Payne, who will be taking care of all the team's needs and requirements while in Lacanau. Our head coach is the
illustrious, 4 x Welsh Champion Lloyd Cole while our representative judge is Craig Burrows.
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3rd September 2012
Following on from the recent squad training sessions our juniors will soon be putting what they've learnt into practice. The
Eurosurf Junior 2012 will be taking place in Lacanau, France. Sept 8th - 16th. Good luck to all the Groms. Go Wales !
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22nd August 2012
The Welsh Junior squad enjoyed 2 days of training recently, under the watchful eye of Welsh Champ Lloyd Cole.
Herbie and Linda were also on hand to pass on their years of experience. A few snapshots of the day .....
All pictures can be found here, &
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11th July 2012
Our Groms went off the richter at the Mini Bugs annual event held at Sennen Cove July 7th.
Read the full report and check the photos in the Contest Results section.
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8th June 2012
The QUIKSILVER Welsh Nationals, in association with City Surf ran last weekend at Freshwater West. Fresh served up a decent swell all weekend, with some bigger than expected lumps coming through Sunday morning. Despite a stiff onshore breeze contestants went at it with the usual tank full of Welsh enthusiasm ...... read the full report here
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22nd June 2012
The QUIKSILVER Welsh Nationals is ON this weekend. 7.00am check in for a 7.30am start at Freshwater West. Starting with Open Round 1 !
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21st June 2012
The European Tour of Longboard Schedule is now available online.
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24th May 2012
QUIKSILVER Welsh Nationals
The QUIKSILVER Welsh Nationals has been postponed again due to the lack of surf. New propsed date June 23rd & 24th.
The entry will be re-opened to all with a closing date for entries Wednesday June 20th.
Venue will be Freshwater West
Confirmation that the event will run will be made by midday Thusday 21st June.
BBC Welsh Showdown
The British Bodyboard Welsh Showdown scheduled at Rest Bay, Porthcawl is also postponed. New date to be confirmed.
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10th May 2012
QUIKSILVER Welsh Nationals
The QUIKSILVER Welsh Nationals has again been postponed due to lack of surf. New propsed date May 26th & 27th.
The entry will be re-opened to all with a closing date for entries Wednesday 23rd May.
Venue will be Freshwater West
Confirmation that the event will run will be made by Thursday 24th May (midday) if not before.
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9th May 2012
WSF Membership
There have been some important changes to the WSF Membership that you need to be aware of. Check the Membership Form and you will notice the cost of membership has risen. Long story short we have now secured our own individual 3rd party insurance cover, in the past we have always done this through the BSA. Since that organisation is no more our committee has put in some long hours negotiating insurance exclusive to the WSF.
Not only will this insurance cover you for WSF events it will also cover you to free surf anywhere in the world (except USA and Canada). WSF membership is compulsary for those of you entering the Welsh Nationals this year but for those of you with no contest aspirations you can now get this insurance at a minimal cost through the WSF. If you accidentally park your 7'10" in someone's rear end next time your surfing a crowded peak the insurance will cover you for any costs that may head your way.
WSF Hoodies and T's
WSF Hoodies (£30) and T-shirts (£15) are now available for you to order, black and grey colours available at the moment.
Please email with your order and he will sort it.
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12th April 2012
Welsh Team Selection
The WSF committee would like to highlight that this year the Elusive Welsh Open, the QUIKSILVER Welsh Nationals and the RIPCURL Grom Search events will be all deemed 
Welsh Team selection ranking events. Our Welsh Team Selection Criteria highlights the technicals of qualifying for the Welsh team but we will be paying particular attention to the events held in Wales.
Welsh Team selection ranking events. Our Welsh Team Selection Criteria highlights the technicals of qualifying for the Welsh team but we will be paying particular attention to the events held in Wales.
First up, the Elusive Welsh Open at Rest Bay 14th & 15th April; followed by the QUIKSILVER Welsh Nationals at Freshwater West May 5th, 6th & 7th. Both these event's results will count towards the senior and / or junior squad selection. The RIP CURL Grom Search 2012 (date TBA) will count towards the junior squad selection only.
For the Longboarders the ranking events will be the QUIKSILVER Welsh Nationals and the B.L.U. events.
