
VIANA DO CASTELO
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
The training programs developed in Viana do Castelo reinforce the city's position as a leading destination in surf development, professional training, and international collaboration, consolidating its identity as a World Surf City .

MAIN INITIATIVES
1st Seminar: “Surfing and High Performance” – a space for reflection and sharing about the practice of surfing in a performance context.
1st Round Table: “Surfing in the School Environment” – an initiative that promotes the integration of surfing into the education system.
Introductory Surf and Bodyboard Lessons for all ages – programs accessible to the community, from children to adults.
Coach Training Courses – training for instructors to teach surfing with recognized certification.
Advanced Training in Competitive Surfing – programs designed for athletes seeking to improve their performance.
Surfing Performance Training Camps – intensive training camps focused on high-performance surfing.
National Team Training and Competition Center – hosting national teams for training and competitions.
Curriculum Programs – sports development initiatives with formal academic recognition.


