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Surfing NSW aims to strengthen female participation and engagement at grassroots levels with your input.
 
Fill out this survey so we can explore strategies to attract, retain and further empower females in Boardrider Clubs.
 
By completing a Her Way | Her Say Survey, you will go in the draw to WIN a Wombat Softboard, one of two Wombat Softboard Apparel Packs, one of five ROXY Surf Travel Packs, one of three Maksha Balance Boards, or one of twenty $50 SDS online vouchers.
 
*Only one survey per person is eligible for competition - see campaign and competition terms and conditions.

Her Wave Strategy Here.

All information provided is for Surfing NSW research, information will be anonymised but shared for reporting purposes only with funding bodies to show change over time in grassroots Clubs.

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* 1. Your details

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* 2. What role do/have you played in your Club? Choose as many as applicable.

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* 3. Are you a current or former Club member?

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* 4. If you are a former member, what are the reasons why you are no longer part of a boardrider Club? (or type N/A)

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* 5. How long have/were you a member there?

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* 6. Did any of the following influence you joining the Club

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* 7. What is the main driver for joining your Club?

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* 8. What level of surfer would you consider yourself?

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* 9. What are the benefits of being a part of a Boardrider Club? (1 being of greatest importance, 5 being the least of importance)

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To meet other women to surf with
To socialise
To improve my surfing with like-minded women
To surf without the pressure or influence of men
To get free coaching from the Club
Inclusiveness ( Non- competitiveness)
To compete, train for elite competition

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* 10. What/who prompted you to reach out and join a Boardrider Club?

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* 11. Thinking about the first time you came to your Club, what would have improved your experience?

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* 12. Has competing in your Club taught you other valuable life skills e.g. perseverance, resilience and confidence? Can you tell us how it has helped you specifically?

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* 13. Is your Club dedicated to diversity and inclusiveness?

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* 14. What are the benefits of males in your surfing life?

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* 15. How does your Club make you feel welcome in a mostly male dominated environment?

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* 16. How are you treated by the males in your Club?

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* 17. Do you think your Club caters to females of all levels of surfing?

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* 18. What are your instant thoughts when it comes to females and your Club culture?

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* 19. What do you believe is the primary barrier/ issue recruiting new female Club members?

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* 20. What do you believe is the primary barrier/ issue in retaining existing Club members?

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* 21. What do you see the challenges in nurturing female surfing at grassroots levels?

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* 22. What could be done to nurture or grow female surfing in your Club?

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* 23. Have you seen an increase or decrease in female surfing participation in your Club?

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* 24. What ways do you think your Club could better cater to different female age or level segments?

Officiating Questions 

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* 25. Are you a current Surfing NSW accredited Judge?

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* 26. If you are a judge would you like an official accreditation and/or consider advancing within the officiating pathways?

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* 27. As a female Club member, Please rank your preferred opportunities from the list below: ( 1 being most preferred, 5 being least)

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Surf program opportunities for social members
Progression training opportunities
Up-skill and training for judges or Club committee
Social surfing activities
Surfing NSW Pathways

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* 28. Have you ever competed within the Surfing NSW amateur competitive pathway? (NSW Regional, NSW State or Aussie Titles)

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* 29. Would you like to join our Her Wave Community? We will give you monthly updates with all female surfing opportunities and experiences.

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