Phillip Island 2025 Event - Disabled Surfers Association

Let's go Surfing and Make Someone's Summer!

Come along to PHILLIP ISLAND for a free and fun-filled day with the Disabled Surfers Association Bass Coast!

As we aim to put "smiles on dials" - our events with the help of volunteers provide a safe and enjoyable surfing experience for people with any disability.

We recommend all those wanting to get involved to PRE-REGISTER for an easy check in on the day!
If you are a Surfer Participant and will have a Carer/Guardian with you, please organise these in the same booking.

ON THE DAY RUNDOWN:

8:30am - Volunteer registration opens
10:00am - Surfer registration opens
10:30am - Water volunteer briefing
11:00am - First surf
3:00pm - Event ends
Hang and chill out after for all those keen! Everyone is welcome!

SURFER PARTICIPANTS INFO:

• No experience necessary
• Surfer Registration opens from 10:00am (pre-register before arrival please)
• First surfer session in the water at 11am. Surfers finished by 3pm.
• Wetsuits available (limited sizes) if you don't have your own
• Change area and disabled toilet facilities available
• Beach access via the boardwalk ramp, noting we do have limited beach wheelchairs accessible
• A Carer/Guardian must be present with you

CARER/GUARDIAN INFO:

• At least one carer is required per surfer (100% responsible for their surfer outside of their surf time)
• Pre-registration required at the same time of processing the Surfer/Participant
• If you are a Carer/Guardian of a group of Surfers, please include all details of the Surfers who will be with you on the day within the 1 booking.

VOLUNTEERS INFO:

• No experience necessary
• Check-in and registration opens at 8:30am (pre-register before arrival please!)
• Water & land based roles available (you can choose when you pre-register)
• Role briefings and instructions will be provided. Role briefings starting from 10am (Red Shirt volunteers 10am, Blue Shirt water volunteers, 10:30am, photographer briefing at 9:45am. All other roles TBA at check-in).
• Upon registering, you'll be asked if you have a Working With Childrens Check(WWCC). Don't stress if you DO NOT have one! You can still help volunteer on the day, and if you are interested in getting on, you can easily sign up for a Volunteer card online via: https://service.vic.gov.au/ser... It only takes about 15mins and is FREE!
• First surfer session in the water at 11am. Surfers finished by 3pm.

OTHER NOTES/INFO:

• Bring your own sunscreen, towel, water bottle, hat, swimsuit and/or wetsuit if you have one!
• Beach wheelchairs available
• Beach access via the boardwalk ramp/wheelchair matting
• Sunscreen will be available if you forget!
• Free sausage sizzle and fresh fruit provided, but feel free to bring your own snacks too! (GF and VEG options available!)
• Water available for refills

If you are unwell at the time of event, please stay home for the safety of all attending this event.

Can't wait to see you there!

This public event is covered by Public Liability through the Disabled Surfers Association.