Royal Moroccan Surfing Federation
MasterClasses
The mindset in surfing competitions
DATE:
Thursday, October 24, 11:30am to 1pm
Venue:
FRMS Space
The mind is crucial in surf competition, enabling surfers to stay focused and calm in the face of unpredictable ocean challenges. Stress management, resilience and perseverance are essential for making quick decisions and getting back up after falls, maximizing their potential and performance.
Hosted by Hanan Haddouch
Over the past decade, Hanan Haddouch has distinguished herself as an organizational psychologist. Hanan specializes in coaching executives, top athletes and business leaders. Based in Amsterdam, she works with multinationals such as BP, Meta and Cathay Pacific.
Hanan is not only a leading specialist in the prevention of burnout, she also works on promoting high levels of engagement at work. By combining her scientific knowledge with practical advice, she helps organizations and individuals to reduce stress, build resilience and create a healthy work environment. She has just organized her first retreat in Taghazout Bay, with a program that combines surfing lessons (coached by Maryam el Gardoum) and her own psychology classes.
Hanan was born in the Netherlands, but her family is originally from Nador.
physical preparation for surfing competitions
DATE:
Thursday, October 24, 2pm to 3pm
VENUE:
FRMS Space
This Master Class is designed to help surfers prepare physically for competition, focusing on key aspects of fitness, strength, endurance, flexibility and injury prevention.
Hosted by Adil Chaoui
Owner of MY GYM since 2000, Adil Chaoui is a certified coach in several sports disciplines.
Passionate about sport, he has over 20 years’ experience in the field. As a fitness trainer, he accompanies top athletes, celebrities and individuals alike, helping them to achieve their fitness and health goals over the long term.
the science of surfing
DATE:
Friday, October 25, 12pm to 1:30pm
VENUE:
FRMS Space
This master class aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the natural elements that influence surfing. It focuses on two key areas: meteorology and oceanography.
Presented by Aziz Bouchga
Aziz Bouchga is a national surf coach and selector in Morocco, as well as a trainer of technical staff for the French Ministry of Sports.
He also coaches private riders on the WSL tour. Passionate about the sport, he will be sharing his experience and skills with the TSE audience.
Pilates & Surfing: boosting performance in competition
DATE:
Friday, October 25, 2pm to 3pm
VENUE:
FRMS Space
Exploring the benefits of Pilates to improve fitness, flexibility and concentration, aiming for optimal performance in surf competitions.
Hosted by Ricardo Gorjao With the participation of Vasco Ribeiro.
Ricardo Gorjão is a classical Pilates instructor certified by the Uno Pilates School for Teachers, as part of the Principles of Guidance program. As defined by Joseph Pilates, the method’s creator, Pilates or Contrology is a system of physical and mental exercises, so that the human body functions as it was designed to, becoming elegant, flexible and strong.
After 5 years dedicated to learning Contrology, studying the human body, practicing and teaching his clients, Ricardo has also trained athletes in various disciplines, including surfing, as more and more athletes begin to see Contrology as an effective method for improving performance and preventing injury.
Scoring criteria in surfing competitions
DATE:
Saturday, October 25, 1pm to 2:30pm
VENUE:
FRMS Space
description
To succeed in competition, it’s crucial to understand how performance is evaluated. Today, we’ll explore the details of the scoring criteria used by judges to evaluate waves and determine scores.
Understanding these criteria allows you to better prepare your performances and optimize your chances of success in competition.
Led by the technical team of the Royal Moroccan Surfing Federation
Surfboard shaper workshop
DATE:
Sunday, October 25, 2pm to 3:30pm
VENUE:
FRMS Space
This workshop will give a clear idea of how to restore and maintain boards, ensuring optimum performance and longevity for the equipment.
Hosted by Tarik Zrhilida
A surfing enthusiast since the age of 15, Tarik Zrhilida started repairing his own boards at the age of 18. With time and experience, he began to offer professional repair services. In 2011, faced with the high prices of imported boards, he decided to shape his own boards, thus becoming a shaper.
In 2017, he moved to Tamraght, and 2 years later launched his brand Tarik Surfboards.
Today, he builds boards for surfers of all levels, combining expertise and passion.
