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Surfing

Surfing

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Surfing teaches children to feel nature's rhythm and make split-second decisions. They can start on wide, stable boards designed for kids. A sport that calls for patience, balance and persistence, it gives self-confidence a real boost. It gained Olympic status at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Benefits
  • Balance and coordination
  • Self-confidence
  • Nature awareness
  • Core strength
  • Patience and determination
Physical Development

Front

Back

Primary
Supporting
Inactive

Primary Muscles

CoreLegsShoulders

Supporting Muscles

BackGlutesArms

Fitness Components

balancecoordinationagilityflexibility
Physical Demands
Coordination
High
Endurance
Medium
Strength
Medium
Flexibility
High
Height advantage: Doesn’t matter
Body type: Slim build
Development by Age
8

Up to age 8

Playing at the beach on a wide, stable board

12

Up to age 12

Basic maneuvers, reading the waves

16

Up to age 16

Competition category, freestyle moves

A Family Sports Background Helps
Surfing: Wave culture and reading the sea are easily passed on

Starting age

Ages 6+ (ideal: 8)

Competition age

Ages 14+

Weekly time

Beginner 2–3 hours
Intermediate 4–6 hours
Advanced 6–10 hours

Estimated monthly cost

TRY 1,500 – TRY 5,000

Equipment
Surfboard₺2,000–8,000
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Wetsuit₺1,500–4,000
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Leash₺200–500
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Where to Buy

Specialist sports shops near youFederation-approved retailers
Federation

Türkiye Sörf Federasyonu

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Ages 3+1–2 hours
Individual Sports

Surfing Videos

Technique guides and training videos

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What Is Surfing? How Do You Surf?

An introduction to surfing: reading waves, the basic stance and equipment

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