British Surfing Association
National Surfing Centre Surf School
Terms and Conditions of Business

The Booking


When booking a course, a contract is made when the booking is confirmed either in writing or email by the National Surfing Centre. In the case of late type Telephone bookings , when written confirmation is not possible in time then the agreement is a verbal contract.
Payment of 50% minimum of course fee is due at the time of booking. Balance of payment due prior to lesson commencement.
This can be with Cash, Cheque, or Credit/ Debit card
The person making the booking accepts responsibility for payment for everyone on the booking and is responsible for ensuring that all other persons on the booking read the Terms and Conditions below and that they are aware of the booking details.
All participants must complete the surf schools enrolment form / declaration before they will be allowed to take part in any surf lessons. Parents or guardians must sign for participants who are under 18 years of age.
In certain groups where applicable a group leader/ Guardian can sign. ie .Schools a teacher can sign on behalf of the group.
The National Surfing Centre Surf School does not accept any liability for any loss caused by failure to complete the declaration/ enrolment form.

Changing your booking
The National Surfing Centre will make every effort to arrange any changes requested after the booking has been confirmed.
Any changes are subject to availability of course dates, places, and or Instructor availability.
In the case where your group size drops in numbers from the original booking we must receive notification of this in due time and in writing / email.
If the changes are less than 7 days prior to the lesson you will be responsible for paying the balance on the original booking .
In exceptional and extenuating circumstances we may waiver the above. i.e bereavement, serious illness. Etc.

Cancellations
All cancellations must be sent in writing / email wherever possible and will be effective on the date which they are received by the National Surfing Centre .
Cancellation charges are payable as follows : % = overall course costs , not deposit charge.
Days prior to course taking Place;
14 days = 20% retained.
7 days = 25% retained
3 days = 30% retained
1 day = 50% retained

Course Participation
Liability and Other Important Information
The activity of surfing carries with it a degree of risk both to people and property, even if enjoyed under proper supervision by qualified instructors. It is also a strenuous activity that requires those taking part to have a reasonable standard of swimming and fitness. All course members must therefore make us aware of any medical conditions, illnesses or allergies they may have and any prescribed medication they are taking on the booking form at the time of booking. No-one should participate in any surfing lesson if they are suffering from a heart condition or if they are pregnant. All course members must be able to swim at least 50 metres and must in no circumstances be under the influence of any alcohol, drugs or medication at the time of the lesson which may adversely affect their physical / mental abilities. All course members must agree to abide by all instructions and decisions that the National Surfing Centre and its instructors make in order to secure the safety and comfort of all participants.
Course members will have the use of the National Surfing Centres equipment during their lesson times only.
The National Surfing Centre takes all reasonable measures to ensure the safety and good condition of that equipment, course members are responsible for immediately reporting any damage caused to the equipment or which becomes apparent whilst the equipment is in their possession. The National Surfing Centre does not seek to limit or exclude any liability for personal injury or loss of life which may occur as a result of its own negligence or that of its employees, officers or agents however, the National surfing Centre assumes no liability in respect of any personal injury, loss, damage, consequential loss or third party claims which occur through no fault of its own, its employees, officers or agents. All other liability or
conditions implied by law are excluded to the fullest extent possible.

Surf conditions
In the rare event that the National Surfing Centre considers sea conditions to be unsuitable for surf instruction, then we have a 3 options policy .
1. Your lesson will be re-arranged for an alternative date / time .
2. A credit voucher will be issued. Credit for any lessons owed can be used within one year from the date of the cancelled lesson. Any lessons owed must be booked in advance and are subject to availability.
3. A refund will be given if options 1& 2 are not feasible.

The BSA National Surfing Centre Surf School
The International Surf Centre
Fistral Beach, Newquay,
Cornwall,TR7 1HY
U.K.

Tel. - 01637 850737 int’l - 00 44 1637 850737
E. info@nationalsurfingcentre.com
Web. www.nationalsurfingcentre.com

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