VetSurf - Operation San Diego, La Jolla CA, Aug 25-29th

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We will be doing a multiple day VetSurf® program Learn to Surf Clinic in partnership with One More Wave, and several others. We will have surfing on three of the days for all the Veterans that are participating and other water sports in the afternoons, like Kayaking, Boating and SUP. This event is for disabled Veterans from around the country to participate in and for volunteers who want to give back to them. Veterans wanting to participate and volunteers are invited to sign up as soon as possible. We have a limited number of shared rooms available at extremely discounted rates for those coming in from around the country and limited transportation to shuttle Veterans to and from venues and the hotel. Local Veterans participating or those getting separate accommodations will be responsible for getting to event venues on time via their own transportation. All Veterans who register must participate in all activities.

Volunteer sign-ups are crucial to make this event a success. Each morning of surfing (Aug. 26-28 7am-12:30pm) at La Jolla Shores will require at least 8 surf instructors, 20-25 water assists, 8-12 Beach assists, 2 safety people, and 4 booth support. Everyone volunteering as asked to help with set-up and tear down each day.
Rooms for Instructors from out of town will be provided for the entire event at the host hotel.
Afternoon activities will require minimal volunteers and will be selected each day from the morning surf team of volunteers who can help.

EVENT SCHEDULE

AUG. 25th - 3PM -6PM Check-In at Beast Western Pacifica/Mission Beach, 7PM -9PM Meet & Greet at Location TBD

AUG 26th - 7AM -12:30PM Surfing at La Jolla Shores (Participants 8am-11:30) Lunch at the Beach. 2:30PM - 5PM -Afternoon water activity TBD. 7pm Dinner Location TBD

AUG 27th - 7AM -12:30PM Surfing at La Jolla Shores (Participants 8am-11:30) Lunch at the Beach. 2:30PM - 5PM -Afternoon water activity TBD. 7pm Dinner Location TBD

AUG 28th - 7AM -12:30PM Surfing at La Jolla Shores (Participants 8am-11:30) Lunch at the Beach. 2:30PM - 5PM -Afternoon water activity TBD. 7pm Dinner Location TBD

AUG 29th - 8AM -10:00AM Free Surf at La Jolla Shores 12 - 5pm Belmont Park Fun All Participants will receive an unlimited rides wrist band, No Lunch provided. 7pm Farewell Dinner, Location TBD.

This programming furthers our mission to Promote, Inspire, Educate, and Rehabilitate (PIER™) all people with disabilities and their families through adaptive surfing and competition to keep them focused on their abilities, not their disabilities.

VOLUNTEERS

Thank you for your interest in helping us share the healing power of the ocean and adaptive surfing with our participants. Volunteering can be a very rewarding experience, and these clinics are not possible without your help in order to be adequately staffed.

Volunteers are crucial to making this event a success. Each morning of surfing (Aug. 26-28 7am-12:30pm) at La Jolla Shores will require at least 8 surf instructors, 20-25 water assists, 8-12 Beach assists, 2 safety people, and 4 booth support. Everyone volunteering as asked to help with set-up and tear down each day. We will also need a limited number of volunteers on the afternoon on Aug. 25th to do Check in and help at the Meet & Greet.

Afternoon activities will require minimal volunteers and will be selected each day from the morning surf team of volunteers who can help.

**Rooms for Instructors from out of town will be provided for the entire event at the host hotel. **

As we get closer to the date of the clinic you signed up for, we will send updates. Please be sure to arrive on time and expect to have one of the greatest experiences of your life. Please note AmpSurf does NOT provide wetsuits for volunteers, and all volunteers must find and pay for their own travel and lodging expenses. Please read our Beach Policy Manual found on our homepage at www.ampsurf.org. Below is information on the 'day of schedule' at the clinic.

Volunteer Daily SURF Venue Schedule (Aug. 26-28) (Instructors, Safety, Beach, Booth, and Water Assists, Booth):

7:00 - All volunteers: Arrive/Set up.

7:30 - All volunteer: Briefing.

8:00 - Participants arrive and are fitted with wetsuits (if desired).

8:30 - Welcome brief, dryland training, safety briefing, and group photo.

9:00 - 11:00 In-Water surf instruction.

11:30 - 12:30pm Lunch, Final comments, Participants depart / Volunteers tear down and pack up

Again, please make sure you can commit to the whole time you have signed up for. The participants and your fellow volunteers are counting on you! It is very important that all who sign up to volunteer make it to the event. We understand that circumstances may change so please email us at [email protected] if you cannot meet your commitment.