County Sligo Surf Club

Queen Maeve’s Surf Open

Just in time for the September Swells, we are delighted to announce the Queen Maeve Surf Open Competition on Strandhill Beach from 28-29 September.

The concept of the competition is to reflect the strong recent growth and development of the club and to give local families and surfers the chance to get involved.

2019 Categories

There will be junior events for U10, U12 & U14 including a system to allow for assisted and un-assisted events. This means that kids who are not so advanced to paddle into their own waves can be helped into waves during a heat. Junior surfers from Grange, Cliffony and Bundoran have also been invited to be involved.

Also new for 2019 will be the Women’s Log Jam. This is to reflect the huge growth in women hitting the waves

Finally, to add some fun on the day, there will be a “Great Foamie Battle” under the gaze of Queen Maeve. There will be different event heats for different skill-levels but the general idea is to have a family-friendly event and encourage participation.

How To Enter

Anybody keen to enter for the competition needs to have an adult membership with the ISA to be insured to participate in the event. All entrants then need to register for the competition on IrishSurfing.ie.

Registration will include access to use a foamie for the competition.

Register on IrishSurfing.ie Here

Special thank you for the poster design from Linda Fahrlin Supertrooper Studio & support from Dunnes Stores, Call of The Wild & Shells Sea Side Bakery Cafe

Don’t miss the post-event celebrations: on Sunday, 29 September at The Dunes Bar in Strandhill there will be winner presentations and food for all entrants.

County Sligo Open 2019

The County Sligo Open, proudly presented by Quiksilver and Roxy, will take place in Strandhill this coming August Bank Holiday weekend (03-05 August).

This year’s event sees the inclusion of a Junior Category to pave the way for our rising talent.

We hope to run this event over a single day in Strandhill to ensure the best possible surf conditions on the August Bank Holiday.

Entries are open now in the following categories:
Open Surf (+prize for best-placed junior)
Ladies Surf (+prize for best-placed junior)
Longboard (+prize for best-placed junior)
Bodyboard (+prize for best-placed junior)
U-16 Boys (+prize for best-placed U-14 boy)
U16 Girls (+prize for best-placed U-14 girl)

Online entry only, closing at 5pm Wednesday 31st July.

Irish Surfing Membership required.

Shells Parent Sessions has started

Wow!

Kicked off the Shells Parent Surf Sessions this evening. That was too much fun😎

Thanks to Eddie Moran Abdel-ghani Sahal and Studyclix Luke Saunders for helping with instruction. Thank You for making the sessions possible Shells Sea Side Bakery Cafe.

Co SLigo Surf Club Parent sessions 7th june 2018 — Strandhill, small and friendly waves into the sunset, we couldn’t have asked for nicer conditions for our new starters. Thanks, Mike Scott for the photo.

This is Us.

Our new logo by club member Linda Fahrlin at Atlantic Art Studios.

A Volunteer Surf Club in the North West coast of Ireland.

A Volunteer Surf Club. County Sligo Surf Club is a Volunteer Surf Club run by the Community. We work together, and in the centre of everything we do is our Children’s wellbeing. This is the direct result of a survey sent out to our Club members.

Our Heritage and Environment. Our Surf Club is located in a heritage rich area. We recognise and celebrate this, and are proud of our heritage. We look after our heritage sites, nature and oceans.

The Wave and The Atlantic Ocean. County Sligo Surf Club is located in the North West Coast of Ireland near an abundance of waves. Our members share the love and respect for the Atlantic Ocean.

Parent Sessions 2018 – Starting soon!

Once again it is time for the second SEAson of the Co Sligo Surf Club Parent Sessions. We Welcome all level surfers for this social session. The aim is to have good fun, develop both surfing and friendships.
Get in contact with Brian if you are a member and interested in participating!

We’re also very grateful that the awesome Shells Cafe is sponsoring the second season, Thank You Shells!

CSSC-Parent-sessions-Flyer-1-Anna-Valente-Photography — Co Sligo Surf Club, Parent Sessions, Sponsored by Shells Cafe.

CSSC-Parent-sessions-Flyer 2 — Are you ready? Co Sligo Surf Club, Parent Sessions, Sponsored by Shells Cafe is starting soon, and we’re looking forward to seeing You down Strandhill Beach.

Hour of Power 2018

Thank You DUNNES Stores for sponsoring Hour of Power this season.
We are waiting for the water to warm up a little, but get your gear ready 🙂

CSSC-Hour-of-Power-illustration-linda-fahrlin-2018-Dunnes-Stores FB Flyer — Get ready for the Co Sligo Surf Club Hour of Power Sessions!

Hour of Power starting again soon!

Co Sligo Surf Club Hour of Power Group Photo 2017 Carl Brennan Photography — Co Sligo Surf Club, Hour of Power, 2017. Photo: Carl Brennan

A Call to Arms – Strong paddling arms!

Hi everyone,

First, a huge Thank You to the massive effort by Derek and the team to get our newest, hard-charging surf instructor posse over the line. This was a massive effort and a large chunk of their time taken to complete the course, so an enormous thank you to Saoirse, Michael, Johnny, Cliodhna, Darren and Mary on a superb effort.

As we all understand, all clubs at their core are made up of great people who can afford to give some time here and there to contribute to the community. We have already had quite a few people who have gotten in contact to offer volunteer time and sponsorship.

We would also like to have a social catchup with all potential volunteers shortly.

So, with a full appreciation of how busy all of our lives can be, we are going to take the following approach to find out who can jump in where to help out.

Please respond to the category or categories that suit you or your partner.

1. I can be available to help with the Hour of Power, on Sundays over the summer period.

2. I can be available to help with either of the two competitions, the National Junior Competition 30th June/1st July and/or the County Sligo Open 4/5th August. This could be set up, beach wardens, heading out singlets, judging, etc.

3. I can be available to help with social events, such as the Annual Kid’s Disco, Camping and other potential events such as beach cleanups or functions.

4. I have a pretty hectic schedule but am keen to help out if given a day’s notice and am available.

5. I have some time I could give with organising sponsorship and have some experience with fundraising. (We already have a plan, existing sponsors, and a strategy. We just need more people to be able to jump in a help out. This will need some help with organising presentations and contacting potential new sponsors.)

6. I have some available time during weeknights so am happy to help out with the Shells Parent Sessions.

7. I am interested in becoming an Associate Sponsor of the County Sligo Surf Club. The annual charge is 200 euros and the Associate Sponsor will have a presence on the new County Sligo Surf Club Website and a Certificate of Association which can be showcased at your place of work.

Thanks,
Brian
Secretary Dude

Surf Instructors 2018 – Congrats!

A massive congratulations to the County Sligo Surf Club volunteers who passed their surf instructor qualification today. Saoirse, Michael, Johnny, Cliodhna, Darren, and Mary have spent their whole week in all weathers of water to get this course covered. It takes a huge commitment, well done! Our thanks also go out to Irish surfing and Irish Water Safety for running these brilliant courses.