Wanna join the SUPKids family ?
Here’s what you need to know …
Who can become a SUPKids School ?
No matter whether you’re a shop, a SUP school, an athlete or a club, you can apply to become a SUPKids School. The most important aspect for us is that our programs are run in a professional & safe manner.
How does it work ?
We’ve developed our training program with heaps of tools & resources to make becoming a SUPKids coach & SUPKids School as simple as possible. Our training program is video based & accessible online via our website. This means you’ll always have access to the content (super useful if you want to go back and watch lessons again).
Not only will we teach you how to run the program, but we’ll also equip you with everything you need to promote, teach & sell SUPKids too. SUPKids Schools receive all their own promotional materials and marketing strategy – from posters to leaflets & a practical how-to guide to help you implement it all. And remember, the whole process is powered by Starboard, so you can imagine the leverage & media attention every delivery centre will get when you launch your programs.
Your SUPKids training
You’ll be given lesson plans for all five modules, teaching resources and your training manual. Everything you need to be a SUPKids coach.
How much does it cost ?
Becoming a SUPKids School is free - We’re committed to connecting as many kids to nature as we possibly can.
More Q's ?
Check out our FAQ page here
8 EPIC REASONS TO BECOME A SUPKIDS SCHOOL
Environmental education
We’ve created a comprehensive, educational program. Most schools we speak to say they’ve wanted to do something like this for ages, but haven’t had the time or resources to make it happen. We’ve done all the hard work so you don’t have to.
Use business as a force for good
SUPKids provides you with all the tools to showcase what it means to use business as a force for good. Studies show that consumers are making purchase decisions that sway towards businesses who are committed to a triple bottom line (taking care of people, profit & planet).
Become part of a global community
A movement connecting kids to nature and empowering them to take care of our planet. Collectively we’re making an impact & creating a growing tribe of ambassadors for the planet.
PR & marketing support
As part of the SUPKids team, you’ll benefit from wider exposure & brand awareness across all media. We work in conjunction with Starboard’s marketing team. We support all our SUPKids Schools in their own marketing pursuits & help leverage their storytelling opportunities.
Grow your business
Build relationships with local schools: As part of your SUPKids training, you’ll learn how to deliver presentations to local schools, as well as one day bespoke programs for primary school groups.
Social & environmental impact
We’ll help you create free events & programs for your local community. Your SUP school will also become an integral part of our collaboration with our partners at the Thor Heyerdahl Climate Park.
Stand out from your competitors
Offer more than just SUP lessons. SUPKids combines SUP with environmental education & water safety. Teach kids more than just how to paddle.
Customer retention
We all know that learning to SUP is easy - which is a great thing. It makes the sport super accessible. But for a SUP school it can be challenging to sell more than just a basic how-to lesson. Teaching the SUPKids program gives you a comprehensive curriculum to teach from, and gives parents a reason to sign their kids up for more than one lesson.
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” - Nelson Mandela
Here’s all the rad stuff you’ll get as part of the SUPKids community …
Access to our online training program - All SUPKids lessons for the 5 core modules plus extra recommended learning resources. One login for your entire team.
SUPKids Education resources - Downloadable lesson plans, print files for workbooks, training manual (which not only teaches you how to teach the program, but the logistics & marketing too).
SUPKids Marketing resources - Access to all our artwork, branding & done-for-you marketing resources.
Support from the SUPKids team - We’re here to help, so you’ll have access to email support, check in calls & made-for-you resources.