Thursday, January 03, 2008
SLIGO SURF TRIP
Stressed after you exams! Coursework getting you down! Or just bored!
UUsurfclub has the answer get away from it all on our trip to Sligo, Strandhill at the end of January..Interested email uucsurf@hotmail.com for details
UUsurfclub has the answer get away from it all on our trip to Sligo, Strandhill at the end of January..Interested email uucsurf@hotmail.com for details
Saturday, September 29, 2007
A NEW YEAR A NEW CHALLENGE
Interested in surfing!! Join UUCsurf club
Members must be part of the sports union to surf with us, join at the GYM entrance.
Swim test dates and sessions will be announced through the uucsurf@hotmail.com account.
Surf lessons and sessions are only available to members for insurance reasons.
Volunteers are required to help run the club contact the e-mail address above if interested
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Woohoo!!
Congratulations to ex-president Lisa, one of the winners of the Wildstyle competition at Pollan Strand at the weekend. Well done guy! However, this is the closest thing we could get to a Lisa action shot, since in every other picture she is holding a drink.
Sunday, March 04, 2007
UU surf team at the intervarsities
Well done to everyone! Here's to coming first next year!!
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
It's a long way to T-Bay!!
It's that time of year again when all colleges battle it out on the waves to become the over all winner of the ISA Intervarsity Surfing Championships and try to reign victory over NUI Galway who hold the title for the over all winner in Portrush in 2005
Every year the event attracts students from up to twenty different third level colleges and universities in Ireland. The event this year will be hosted by the Waterford Institute of Technology in conjunction with T-Bay Surf Club, in Tramore, Co. Waterford. Due to the lack of waves the event was unfortunately cancelled in Salthill last year and because of unforeseen events was not rescheduled.
The main question on everyone's lips is who will take the title of Irish Surf Intervarsity Champions this year, the only way to find out is to be there on the 24 th and 25th of February.
Teams will consist of 2 Open Surfers, 1 woman surfer, 1 Bodyboard and Longboard
Titles will be awarded for five events team, with prizes for 1st to 3rd in each.
Team
Bodyboard Open
Open Surf
Women's Surf
Longboard Open
On Saturday an Expression Session will be held to enable up and coming surfers to display their techniques and for the not so good to show their stylish wipeouts. Also their will be prizes awarded for various categories such as craziest surf outfit in the water and more to be announced…
Entry Fee
For the main event is €10 and €25 for ISA membership and collection for this will be on the Friday night
For the Expression session €10
Thanks to our sponsors:
Tramore Surf ShopTubes Surf ShopLahinch Surf ShopGreenroom Surf ShopG Town Surf ShopTurf and Surf LodgeBondoran Surf CoDonegal Adventure Centre Escape SurfboardsAlderTikiZealopticsSurf RepublicSaltrockBrandfinesseaShortwalkPortwestRonellRed BullMusgraves
Every year the event attracts students from up to twenty different third level colleges and universities in Ireland. The event this year will be hosted by the Waterford Institute of Technology in conjunction with T-Bay Surf Club, in Tramore, Co. Waterford. Due to the lack of waves the event was unfortunately cancelled in Salthill last year and because of unforeseen events was not rescheduled.
The main question on everyone's lips is who will take the title of Irish Surf Intervarsity Champions this year, the only way to find out is to be there on the 24 th and 25th of February.
Teams will consist of 2 Open Surfers, 1 woman surfer, 1 Bodyboard and Longboard
Titles will be awarded for five events team, with prizes for 1st to 3rd in each.
Team
Bodyboard Open
Open Surf
Women's Surf
Longboard Open
On Saturday an Expression Session will be held to enable up and coming surfers to display their techniques and for the not so good to show their stylish wipeouts. Also their will be prizes awarded for various categories such as craziest surf outfit in the water and more to be announced…
Entry Fee
For the main event is €10 and €25 for ISA membership and collection for this will be on the Friday night
For the Expression session €10
Thanks to our sponsors:
Tramore Surf ShopTubes Surf ShopLahinch Surf ShopGreenroom Surf ShopG Town Surf ShopTurf and Surf LodgeBondoran Surf CoDonegal Adventure Centre Escape SurfboardsAlderTikiZealopticsSurf RepublicSaltrockBrandfinesseaShortwalkPortwestRonellRed BullMusgraves
Labels: intervarsity, surf
Friday, December 15, 2006
Surf Safety
With winter upon us once again the Irish Surfing Association would like to take this opportunity to reinforce our “Safe Surfing” guidelines. Surfing is an adventure sport with an inherent element of risk. The risk is increased during winter months as conditions become more extreme but it can be reduced if surfers adhere to basic safety.
Search and Rescue services are being called out to surfers more often than ever before. The Irish Surfing Association would request every surfer to unconditionally respect our rescue services. Even the most experienced surfer may at some time require the assistance of the Irish Coast Guard. Should you see a surfer in difficulty in the water DON’T DELAY phone 112 or 999 and ask for the Coast Guard.
Safe Surfing Guidelines
Never surf alone.
Only surf if you can swim.
Do not go surfing as dusk is approaching.
Check the weather and tides before you paddle out.
Learn to observe condition so you can identify hazards.
Surf waves suitable to your ability. If you are a novice take some surfing lessons and stick to beaches until you are experienced.
If a break is unfamiliar to you get advice from local surfers before getting in.
Check that your equipment, particularly your leash, is in good order. Remember it is easier to spot a brightly coloured surfboard or wetsuit at sea.
When you wipe out do not come to the surface to quickly, allow your board time to land and come to the surface with your hands over your head.
When paddling out always check behind you before abandoning your board.
Never “drop in” on another surfer. The surfer nearest to peak has priority.
If you do find yourself in difficulty stay calm and stay with your board.
If you get caught in a rip do not try to paddle against the flow, paddle across it.
If you see another surfer in difficulty do not delay, phone 112 or 999 and ask for the Coast Guard. Always respect the Coast Guard.
Merry Christmas and Happy Surfing
Courtesy of the ISA
Search and Rescue services are being called out to surfers more often than ever before. The Irish Surfing Association would request every surfer to unconditionally respect our rescue services. Even the most experienced surfer may at some time require the assistance of the Irish Coast Guard. Should you see a surfer in difficulty in the water DON’T DELAY phone 112 or 999 and ask for the Coast Guard.
Safe Surfing Guidelines
Never surf alone.
Only surf if you can swim.
Do not go surfing as dusk is approaching.
Check the weather and tides before you paddle out.
Learn to observe condition so you can identify hazards.
Surf waves suitable to your ability. If you are a novice take some surfing lessons and stick to beaches until you are experienced.
If a break is unfamiliar to you get advice from local surfers before getting in.
Check that your equipment, particularly your leash, is in good order. Remember it is easier to spot a brightly coloured surfboard or wetsuit at sea.
When you wipe out do not come to the surface to quickly, allow your board time to land and come to the surface with your hands over your head.
When paddling out always check behind you before abandoning your board.
Never “drop in” on another surfer. The surfer nearest to peak has priority.
If you do find yourself in difficulty stay calm and stay with your board.
If you get caught in a rip do not try to paddle against the flow, paddle across it.
If you see another surfer in difficulty do not delay, phone 112 or 999 and ask for the Coast Guard. Always respect the Coast Guard.
Merry Christmas and Happy Surfing
Courtesy of the ISA
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
UU girls rip!!
Well done to Easkey and Shauna, finishing 1st and 3rd respectively on the BPSA tour! Great to see UU girls rip!
