MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEES

SHAPING THE FUTURE OF THE SURF PARK INDUSTRY

INDUSTRY-SHAPING INITIATIVES

Open to all INSIDERS members, join the discussions that are contributing to the development of the surf park industry

Are you ready to take your involvement in the surf park industry to the next level? Surf Park Central invites you to apply for membership in one of our exclusive committees.

Dive into the heart of the industry, collaborate with like-minded professionals, and contribute to shaping its future.

Participation allows you to take a highly visible leadership role in shaping the advancement of industry best practices on key issues that affect all who work in the surf park space!

2024 COMMITTEES & THEIR PURPOSE

SUSTAINABILITY

Promoting & implementing sustainable practices across surf park operations.

Chairpersons

Jess Ponting: Partner, Surf Park Central & Co-founder, STOKE

Kevin Whilden: Co-Founder, & Executive Director, Sustainable Surf

William Duncanson: Principal, BAR Architects & Interiors

INSURANCE & RISK

Addressing crucial issues surrounding the operations of surf parks.

Chairpersons

Peter Katkov: Founder & CEO, Apex Risk & Insurance Services

Wess Long: President, StarGuard ELITE

Shaun Hutchinson: Group Operation Manager URBNSURF

ACCESSIBILITY

Providing best practices for accessible surf park operations & programming.

Chairperson

Kris Primacio: CEO, International Surf Therapy Organization

Nick Hounsfield: Founder & Chief Vision Officer, The Wave

BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION

GROW YOUR NETWORK. SHARE YOUR EXPERTISE

Industry Leadership

Solidify industry leadership position by actively contributing to the growth of the surf park industry.

Showcase Expertise

Elevate your visibility by contributing to conversations and publications distributed across the SPC network.

Business Development

Grow your business by accessing insights and building new connections through committee participation.

Event Participation

Gain exclusive presentation opportunities through committee panels and member gatherings.

Featured Exposure

Grow company and individual awareness with spotlight placement in member & event directories.

Top Line Information

Be at the forefront of the conversations taking place amongst top industry leaders.

APPLY TO JOIN A SURF PARK MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join one of our committees and take an active role in shaping the future of surf parks.

Committee Membership is open to all active INSIDERS members.

Not a member? Enroll in INSIDERS today.

Benefits & Responsibilities

Members take an active role in helping to shape the conversations surrounding important issues facing the Surf Park community.

Therefore, regular and active Member participation is important. If accepted to participate on a committee you are agreeing to:

Participate in at least (2) scheduled annual committee meetings (digital and in-person at Summit).
Take an active role in the discussions, sharing your expertise and insight.
Lend your voice, contributing to committee blogposts or white papers released through Surf Park Central.
Be open to participating in presentations or panels at Surf Park Summit.
Help establish long-term committee goals to drive growth in the surf park industry.
Agree to a 1-year minimum commitment.
Have an active and current INSIDERS membership.

Questions? Reach out to Donald Guerrazzi [email protected]

INSIDERS EXCLUSIVE: Be the First to Know

Committee Membership is open to all active INSIDERS members.

Not a member? ENROLL TODAY!

Access to Exclusive Content: Unlock a wealth of premium content available only to members, providing insights, updates, and valuable information throughout the year.
Industry Data: Stay informed with exclusive industry data, keeping members ahead of the latest trends, developments, and market intelligence.
Past Summits On Demand: Access our easy-to-use digital platform of previous summits - loaded with videos and content from our collection of panel discussions and expert presentations.