Surf Coaches/ Instructors training program launched in Arugambay

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The Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, his excellency Bryce Hutchesson, launched the surf instructor training program at Arugambay. This launch was organised by the Skills for Inclusive Growth program which is an initiative of the Australian Government.

This project is designed to strengthen the tourism value chain by providing adequate supply of skills and international recognition to the surf coaches/instructors at Arugambay in the Ampara district. The objective of the project is to increase the income of 28 informal surf coaches/instructors in the district through improving the skills in surf instruction, beach life-saving, aquatic first aid and emergency response, strengthening surf clubs to manage service standards and visitor expectations. Further, will develop the partnership with the Tourism Association, hoteliers, training providers, tourism related stakeholders and International Surfing Association.The successful participants will be awarded with an international standard certification.

While, Chamber of Commerce will be the implementing partner to establish this project the Tourism Association and the Sri Lanka Federation of Surfing Association will be supporting to ensure success implementation.The chairman of the Pottuvil Pradeshiya Saba, representatives from the Divisional Authority, Arugambay Surf Clubs, United Surf Club and many other stakeholders were present at the event.

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