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Where it all began: A Tramore surf school story
Pictured here is Billy at his parents Beach Cottage,actually its the old out house section- transformed into a surf shed back in the 70’s where Billy started out surfing from. This is the original surf shed used by some of Tramore’s local surf crew as their base ,The new Beach House built at the same location, now offers modern facilities such as changing rooms,hot showers and a new toilet(‘Wow’, ”) this new shed ” will endavour to keep the free spirit of surfing alive.
”Transformed Freedom Surf School & Adventure 2009″
Freedom Surf Schoolis all about making your experience unique , by providing personal attention, skills and knowledge to enjoy surfing within a safe and fun environment.Irish Surfing Association Approved.
Our Purpose built surf school is just a 1 minute walk from Tramore’s famous Surf Beach and Nature Reserve. Located at The Beach House, The Gap Riverstown, Tramore, Co. Waterford.
We provide a number of outdoor activities such as Surfing, Team Building, Land Yachting – BloKarting, Nordic Walking ,Coastal Adventures and Environmental Walks & Hikes.
The Team
Manager: Billy Butler
Billy has been an advent surfer of the past 25 years. Previously on the National Irish Surfing Team and Travelling to such far off destinations as Bali and Australia, Billy’s love of surfing is infectious. The Former Manager and Director of T-Bay Surf Centre and Co-Organiser of World Oceans Festival. Billy’s keen interest in sport, pride in his local community & the environment has led to his involvement in a number of Community Projects .These combined life experiences have led to the creation of his own business : Freedom Surf School & Adventure .
- Irish Surfing Aassociation - Surf Instructor
- Land Yachting Instructor BLSA
- Beach Life Guard-Surf instructor Award. IWS
- Occupational First Aid
- Tutor WIT & Instructor FAS Waterford
- Walking Leader – IHF
- Nordic Walking Instructor – CYQ
Team Building Co-Ordinator
Pam Butler
Originally from Canada, Pam has travelled extensively throughout Europe and Australia, A keen interest in physical activity, particularly swimming. She is former Assistant Manager of the T-Bay Surf Centre, Pam is currently studying Youth Counselling with the National Counselling Institute of Ireland, she adds a person centred approach to the activities provided.
- Degree Youth Counselling – NCII – current
- BA Degree (Sociology) - University of Guelph, Canada
- Beach Life Guard – RLSS
- Sports for All Leader – Waterford Sports Partnership
- Nordic Walking Instructor -CYQ
Freedom Surf School.com
Freedom Surf School is all about getting back to basics and staying true to the origins of surfing. It is a person centred approach where only small groups are catered to. The basics of surfing are taught not only with enthusiasm but with each individuals capabilities taken into account. Freedom to discover one’s own potential in a fun and safe learning environment.
Freedom Adventure
Freedom Adventure is all about experiencing the local environment through a number of activities such as, Land Yachting – Blokarting, Team Building, Coastal Adventures such as Nordic Walking, Environmental Walks and Hikes. We cater to small and medium size groups to ensure attention to detail and enhance the Individual Experience.
Break Free with FREEDOM, enjoy a new experience
