The Roxy Davis Foundation’s 2025 mentorship & training programme is proudly supported by Laureus Sport for Good. The programme equips youth with skills, leadership, and ocean-based opportunities for impact.
Our Objective: To increase opportunities for children and Young Persons with relevant, positive, soft and technical skills required to access employment. Focusing on employability equips young people with the skills needed to break cycles of poverty and unemployment. Investing in youth skills development has a direct impact on long-term economic growth, benefiting individuals and their communities.
Eligibility: Participants must be between 16-30 years and registered as a surfer/participant with the Roxy Davis Foundation (registration available after signing up).
COURSE 1
Become an Ocean Ambassador: This course Integrates personal development, environmental stewardship, and technical expertise, equipping participants with the tools to become confident, impactful communicators and advocates for change.
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- Relevant Skills: Environmental advocacy, storytelling, and public speaking tailored to diverse audiences.
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- Positive Skills: Confidence building, empathy, and resilience through mindfulness and self-expression.
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- Soft Skills: Teamwork, emotional intelligence, and giving/receiving constructive feedback.
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- Technical Skills: Speech structuring, language techniques, impromptu speaking, and nature-based experiential learning.
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- Includes many additional exciting opportunities such as sailing, canal paddle and clean up, an adventure to the aquarium, boulders beach and snorkeling!
Foundation Pillars this program supports:
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- Training & Education: To improve skills and qualify individuals wanting to enhance their skills.
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- Mentorship & Leadership: Upskilling individuals to take on the world while contributing to positive societal change.
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- Environmental Awareness: Creating ambassadors for change, protecting our oceans
SDG Goals this program supports:
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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SDG 5 Gender Equality
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SDG 3 Good Health & Wellbeing
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Date: February/March 2025 Click Here
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COURSE 2
Surf Instructor Course: Trains young people for a recognized certification that can lead to employment opportunities, particularly in coastal areas where surf instruction is in demand.
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Relevant Skills: Ocean awareness, safety protocols, surf instruction techniques.
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Positive Skills: Confidence-building, motivation, and empathy towards others.
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Soft Skills: Communication, patience, and adaptability.
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- Technical Skills: Surfing proficiency, coaching methodology, group management, surfboard maintenance.
Foundation Pillars this program supports:
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Training & Education: To improve skills and qualify individuals wanting to enhance their skills.
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Mentorship & Leadership: Upskilling individuals to take on the world while contributing to positive societal change.
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Surf Therapy Surfing – A tool for physical and psychological therapy and rehabilitation
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SDG Goals this program supports:
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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SDG 5 Gender Equality
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SDG 3 Good Health & Wellbeing
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Course Date: February/March 2025 Click Here
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COURSE 3
First Aid Course: First aid skills are highly valuable in the workforce and community, improving employability and promoting safety. This is particularly crucial for surf and ocean-based work.
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Relevant Skills: Emergency response, CPR, injury assessment.
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Positive Skills: Responsibility, calmness under pressure, care for others.
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Soft Skills: Quick decision-making, teamwork, and attention to detail.
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Technical Skills: CPR certification, wound care, handling trauma, using first-aid equipment.
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Foundation Pillars this program supports:
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Training & Education: To improve skills and qualify individuals wanting to enhance their skills.
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Mentorship & Leadership: Upskilling individuals to take on the world while contributing to positive societal change.
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Research: Underpinning activities through evidence based research.
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SDG Goals this program supports:
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SDG 5 Gender Equality
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 8 Decent Work & Economic Growth
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COURSE 4
Para Surfing Course & Disability Inclusion & Universal Access:
Provides inclusivity training, creating employment pathways within adaptive sports. This is especially relevant for youth with disabilities, encouraging broader access to ocean-based employment. Equips participants with knowledge and skills to make environments more inclusive, fostering diverse hiring and engagement. Disability inclusion also builds a more compassionate, capable workforce
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Relevant Skills: Adaptive surf techniques, working with people with disabilities. Knowledge of disability rights, inclusive practices.
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Positive Skills: Compassion, inclusivity, resilience, empathy, advocacy, and social responsibility.
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Soft Skills: Patience, adaptability, sensitivity to individual needs, Interpersonal skills, cultural awareness, active listening.
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Technical Skills: Adaptive surf equipment use, modified coaching techniques, mobility and support skills. Universal design principles, accessibility adjustments, adaptive communication methods
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Foundation Pillars this program supports:
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Surf Therapy Surfing – A tool for physical and psychological therapy and rehabilitation
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Adaptive Surfing Teaching people with a disability how to surf
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Foundation Building Inclusive surfing at a grass roots level
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Training & Education: To improve skills and qualify individuals wanting to enhance their skills.
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Mentorship & Leadership: Upskilling individuals to take on the world while contributing to positive societal change.
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Research: Underpinning activities through evidence based research.
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SDG Goals this program supports:
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SDG 5 Gender Equality
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 8 Decent Work & Economic Growth
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
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COURSE 5
Surf Judging Course: Surf judging skills open up unique employment opportunities in competitive surfing, aligning with industry needs and helping young people build niche expertise.
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Relevant Skills: Knowledge of competitive surfing, scoring systems.
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Positive Skills: Integrity, fairness, and focus.
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Soft Skills: Observational skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
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Technical Skills: Scoring techniques, heat management, understanding surfing styles and maneuvers.
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Foundation Pillars this program supports:
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Surf Therapy Surfing – A tool for physical and psychological therapy and rehabilitation
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Adaptive Surfing Teaching people with a disability how to surf
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Training & Education: To improve skills and qualify individuals wanting to enhance their skills.
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Mentorship & Leadership: Upskilling individuals to take on the world while contributing to positive societal change.
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SDG Goals this program supports:
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SDG 5 Gender Equality
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 8 Decent Work & Economic Growth
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
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COURSE 6
Train the trainer mentorship course to deliver disability inclusion training to volunteers and participants of the Roxy Davis Foundation. Training trainers to deliver inclusive practices multiplies the programme’s impact. This approach ensures the longevity of inclusive practices and builds leadership skills within communities.
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- Relevant Skills: Leadership in training, inclusive coaching techniques.
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- Positive Skills: Empowerment, role modelling, fostering inclusivity.
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- Soft Skills: Mentoring, public speaking, empathy, teamwork, quick decision-making, communication under stress
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- Technical Skills: Training design and delivery, accessible curriculum development, instructional techniques.
Foundation Pillars this program supports:
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Surf Therapy Surfing – A tool for physical and psychological therapy and rehabilitation
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Adaptive Surfing Teaching people with a disability how to surf
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Training & Education: To improve skills and qualify individuals wanting to enhance their skills.
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Mentorship & Leadership: Upskilling individuals to take on the world while contributing to positive societal change.
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Environmental Awareness:Creating ambassadors for change, protecting our oceans
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SDG Goals this program supports:
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 8 Decent Work & Economic Growth
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
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Each course equips participants with a blend of skills that are not only relevant to employability but also foster personal growth and a mindset geared toward positive social impact. These skills also address current industry needs and prepare participants for meaningful careers in inclusive, supportive roles.
