SURF
Qualified to Train
Instructor Courses:
ASI Level 1 Surfing Instructor
Skills Courses:
ASI Surf Water Safety Rescue Award
About Kristy
Kristy is an accomplished surfer and has competed in both short and longboard surfing competitions and represented Queensland in the Australian titles.
Kristy has been a surfing instructor for over 15 years. She created “Surf Dancing” which is a form of surfing that includes dance steps. Kristy is also a qualified dance instructor and has been coaching dance for over 20 years. She is actively in involved in the surfing community and is an experienced snow and outdoors activity guide.
Surfing Experience
Competes in short board and long competitions, to Australian Titles level
Australian Surf Life Saving titles short board & longboard competitor. 2015 received 2 Bronze and a Silver.
Coaching and Training Experience
Trains ASI instructors in Australia
Surfing instructor, since 2002 coaching beginner to intermediate level
Owner of surf school, Surf Dancer Surf School, at Noosa Queensland. Established 2005
Delivers surf education programs for the Noosa Heads Surf Life Saving Club
Snow and Outdoors activity guide
Qualifications
ASI Surfing Training
ASI Level 3 Surfing Coach
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (Trainer)
Level 1 Surf Judge & Official
ASI Level 1 Stand Up Paddle instructor (Enclosed Flat Water)
Surf Life Saving Australia Level 1 Surf Coach
Beach Management, SLSA Silver Medallion,
Bronze Medallion SLSA 1995 to current
Defibrillator Certificate, 2010 to current
First Aid Certificate (Senior) 2008 to current
Ocean Safety Surf Coach Award, Australian APOLA
Public Safety Aquatic Rescue, Cert II, SLSA 2008 to current
Radio Operators Certificate, SLSA,
Resuscitation Certificate (Advanced),
Advanced Open Water Diver Certificate, PADI
Small Craft Safety Course Certificate
National Powerboat Handling Certificate (Open Boat License),
Jet ski operator
Communication and Conflict Resolution Effectiveness Training Certificate
Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety
A.D.A.P. Teachers Certificate of Ballet (Hon), Australian Dance Assessment Programmed, Australia, 1993
Queensland Blue Card Working with Children Check
Other
Music and Ballet: Most Outstanding Modern Soloist and 1st place Novelty Soloist, Australia, 1991-1993
Choreographed Coolum High School first ever Rock Eisteddfod winning Best New School
Danced in LA, New York, San Diego, Washington, DC and in the Rock Tour of America, 1992
Accomplished in all aspects of stage production and event management
Thai Boxing, 1st Amateur Division and 2nd Professional Division, Australian I.S.K.A Muai Thai Championships, Australia, 1998
Active Reserve Lifesaver, Noosa Heads Surf Life Saving Club, 2011
Volunteer Lifesaver, Byron Bay Surf Life Saving Club
Assistant Guide in Bush Walking, Rock Climbing / canyoning - Blue Mountains & Noosa
Location
Noosa, Sunshine Coast, Queensland Australia.
