Frequently Asked Questions

I run a SUP School in a non-English speaking country, can we still become a SUPKids School ?

Our training materials will always be in English, but we have translated the SUPKids workbook & various teaching & marketing resources into different languages. Currently we have them in - French, Italian, Belgian, Dutch, Greek, German, Chinese, Japanese & Burmese.

What qualifications do we need to be a SUPKids School ?

SUP teaching qualifications differ from country to country, so we’re unable to have a standard rule. However, we check that all SUPKids School applicants have the following :

SUP Coaching qualification (recognised by your national governing body)
First Aid / Lifesaving qualification (recognised by your national governing body)
Public Liability Insurance for your school

What marketing resources & support do SUPKids Schools receive ?

Within the SUPKids training manual, you’ll find marketing resources (How to run school presentations / marketing activations / event ideas etc.). You’ll also have access to all our awesome artwork & branding, as well as print ready files for leaflets, posters, stickers, certificates & t-shirts.

We send out a SUPKids newsletter to our mailing list every month, and all our SUPKids Schools are regularly featured in it. We’re super active on FB & IG and always eager to share news from our SUPKids Schools.

Plus, through our partnership with Starboard, we introduce all our SUPKids Schools to their marketing team who regularly post SUPKids School updates on their social media channels, newsletter & on their website.

How much does it cost ?

Your SUPKids subscription is $20 USD per month and includes the cost of planting a SeaTree each month on your behalf.

How long does the training take ?

The training is online and video based. You’ll get access to the training site as soon as you pay your license fee, so you can get started straight away. You’ll also receive the SUPKids training manual to work through that includes all your lesson plans, logistics & marketing.

We’ve had some schools spend a few weeks getting to know all the training, and others diving straight in, running training days for their coaches and being ready to go within a week !

We also give you a heap of recommended resources to learn more (books/podcasts/films etc) so that you can diver deeper into the content.

Do we have to use Starboard SUP boards ?

No – You can use whatever boards you like ! So long as the boards & paddles are safe for kids to use and appropriate sizes, then you’re good to go. Please note : We share content on our site, social media & newsletter from all our SUPKids Schools regardless of whether they’re using Starboard boards or not.

I need boards.. Can you help ?

Of course ! We work really closely with Starboard distributors around the world, and we’re more than happy to intro you to your local dealer and make sure you get a great rate.

I have a lot of competitors in my area. Will I be able to teach SUPKids exclusively ?

Good question ! All SUPKids Schools automatically get 5km* exclusivity radius. *Any SUPKids School that operates in a location with a population of more than 250,000 will get a 3km exclusivity radius.

How do we price our SUPKids programs ?

We have a recommended pricing strategy for our schools, however we understand that markets differ worldwide so it’s ultimately up to you to decide how to price your SUPKids programs. You’ll learn more about how best to price your programs in our training.

Can I talk to someone about SUPKids in more detail ?

For sure ! Head to our contact page and ping us a message and we’ll set up a call.