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Tickle Park Sessions: Intermediate Women‑Only Surf Lessons on Coolum Beach
Structured, coach‑led group lessons for women aged 17 and up that build paddling, wave‑catching and basic manoeuvre skills in a friendly, supportive setting.
Tickle Park Sessions: Intermediate Women‑Only Surf Lessons on Coolum Beach.
At Tickle Park on Coolum Beach, Coolum Surfing School runs hour‑long, women‑only group lessons aimed at surfers aged 17 and over. These intermediate sessions move beyond the basics—covering surf safety, warm‑ups, paddling, catching unbroken waves and standing—delivered in a professional, relaxed atmosphere designed to teach skills and foster connections.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Focused, supportive instruction
Lessons are run by experienced surf coaches with a stated coach‑to‑student ratio of 1:8, which keeps sessions organised while preserving a friendly group dynamic.
Progressive, practical curriculum
The sessions emphasise surf safety, warm‑ups, paddling technique, catching unbroken waves, standing and basic manoeuvres—designed to move participants to the next level.
Tickle Park, Coolum Beach
Hosted at Tickle Park on Coolum Beach, the lessons offer a relaxed, well‑organised environment intended to be fun and sociable for participants.
What the day feels like
What a session feels like
A typical hour begins with surf‑specific warm‑ups and a review of safety; the group then practices paddling and positioning before moving into the surf to catch unbroken waves and practise standing and basic manoeuvres. The pace is coached and supportive, with an emphasis on progression and enjoyment within a mixed‑ability, women‑only group.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who these lessons suit—and who they don't.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Each lesson runs for one hour.
The operator provides surfboard, wetsuit, rash shirt and sunscreen; participants should arrive ready to enter the water.
Lessons are hosted at Tickle Park, Coolum Beach; if conditions are unsafe the operator will move lessons to Mooloolaba or Maroochydore Main Beach.
Single lessons and multi‑lesson packages are offered; when booking a 3‑ or 5‑lesson package select the first date only—the operator will secure remaining lesson dates with you.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is each lesson?
Each lesson is one hour long.
What age do I need to be to join?
These women‑only lessons are for participants aged 17 and over.
What equipment is provided?
The school supplies surfboards, wetsuits, rash shirts and sunscreen; professional instruction is included.
What happens if conditions are unsafe?
If conditions are deemed unsafe lessons will be moved to Mooloolaba or Maroochydore Main Beach.
Will the class run if only one person is booked?
No. If you are the only person booked the class will not run; the operator will offer to reschedule you for another time or day.
Do you offer lesson packages?
Yes. There are single lessons and multi‑lesson packages; when booking 3 or 5 lesson packages select only the first date and the operator will secure the remaining dates with you.
What is the coach‑to‑student ratio?
The coach ratio is 1:8.