Sports
Surfing skills assessment
Assess paddling, wave selection, manoeuvres and ocean awareness for surfers in learn-to-surf and competitive programs. Coaches can track technical and safety progress across seasons.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 6 starting levels
The 12 Surfing skills you can score
These are the default Surfing skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every player, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Paddling and Positioning
Paddles efficiently and positions correctly in the lineup to catch waves.
Wave Selection
Reads swell, tide and wind to choose waves that suit ability and conditions.
Take-Off
Pops up in one fluid motion with balance and speed to make steep drops.
Bottom Turn
Draws a controlled bottom turn to set up the next section.
Turns and Carves
Executes top turns, cutbacks and carves with speed and flow.
Trimming and Speed Generation
Pumps and trims to maintain speed through flat sections.
Duck Diving and Paddle Out
Passes breaking waves efficiently with duck dives or turtle rolls.
Ocean Safety
Recognises rips, hazards and conditions and knows what to do in emergencies.
Surf Etiquette
Follows priority rules and respects others in the lineup.
Board Selection and Care
Chooses appropriate equipment and looks after fins, leashes and boards.
Fitness and Breath Control
Builds paddle strength, shoulder endurance and breath-hold ability.
Heat Strategy
Selects waves, manages priority and scores effectively in competitive heats.
Levels included with Surfing
Surfing starts with 6 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Age Group” for sports, so players can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Boys Junior
- Girls Junior
- Men's Amateur
- Women's Amateur
- Men's Senior
- Women's Senior
How Surfing works in SkillScorer
Score
Each player in a team is scored on the Surfing skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank players, compare two side by side, or compare your teams against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Surfing skills need attention. Reports also follow each coach's team.
Surfing scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Surfing scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Surfing scorecard covers 12 skills: Paddling and Positioning, Wave Selection, Take-Off, Bottom Turn, Turns and Carves, Trimming and Speed Generation, Duck Diving and Paddle Out, Ocean Safety, Surf Etiquette, Board Selection and Care, Fitness and Breath Control and Heat Strategy. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are players scored in Surfing?
Every player is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one team and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Surfing?
Surfing starts with these levels (called “Age Group” in the app): Boys Junior, Girls Junior, Men's Amateur, Women's Amateur, Men's Senior and Women's Senior. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Surfing skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In sports the app talks about players, teams and coachs, and you can change any of those words too.
Score Surfing with SkillScorer
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