Kiteboarding Australia Student Member Program
- Information for schools and instructors -
It is now a requirement for Kiteboarding Australia schools to ask students to become 'Student Members' of Kiteboarding Australia in order to maintain accreditation and insurance.
The program is completely free for students, and our aims are to:
- create more engaged participants in the sport
- learn more about students' experiences and how we can retain more participants in the sport
- assist students' learning through the online learning course
- streamline the KA affiliate program to return more affiliate payments to schools and help KA grow membership.
There are two ways your students can access the program:
- Schools are invited to include this hyperlink ( https://bit.ly/3TmbigY ) in the booking confirmation your school sends when a student books a lesson. This may be via text or email; either is an appropriate way to ask students to complete the registration form.
Example text could include
"Thanks for booking your lessons with (insert school name). We're excited to get you up and riding! Before your lesson, please take a minute to become a Student Member of Kiteboarding Australia. Registration is 100% free and provides public liability insurance cover during your lesson, access to online learning resources, and a subscription to KA's regular newsletter — and you'll become part of the kiting community. KA is a not-for-profit, member-based organisation that promotes safe participation." Sign up here"
2. When the student arrives for their lesson, an instructor can ask them to scan the QR code on the attached poster.
From experience with schools that have trialled the program, the hyperlink in the booking confirmation is the most streamlined option, requiring almost no ongoing input from schools.
If your school needs any support implementing the Student Member Program, email: gm@kiteboardingaus.com