Membership
Become a Member of CTBA
Joining the Cape Town Bodyboarding Association means becoming part of a passionate, fast-growing surf community built around progression, opportunity and pure stoke. Whether you’re entering your first contest or pushing for podium finishes, CTBA gives you the platform to grow.
How CTBA Membership Works
Joining CTBA is a simple, step-by-step process—from signing up to getting in the water
1. Apply for Membership
Start by completing the online membership form so we can get to know you.
Once submitted, you’ll receive an email from us with payment details to secure your place in the club.
2. Complete Payment
Membership to CTBA costs R250 per year.
Make your EFT using the details provided in the email. Please reply to that email with your proof of payment, or send it to info@capetownbodyboarding.co.za
3. Get Approved & Log In
Our team will review your application and payment.
Once approved, you’ll receive a welcome email with a link to log into your account.
4. Complete Your Profile
After logging in, complete your rider profile by adding key details along with a profile photo and cover image.
This step is required before you can enter the clubhouse.
5. Access Your Profile
Once everything is set up, you’ll have full access to the club:
- Enter events and competitions
- Purchase camps and coaching
- Manage your profile and rider info
Event entries can be paid via Yoco or EFT.
Good to Know
- Your membership is only active once payment has been confirmed
- Profile completion is required before entering the CTBA club house.
Why Join CTBA?
Membership connects you to:
CTBA isn’t just a competition circuit — it’s a community.
We bring together riders of all ages and levels who share a love for the ocean and a drive to improve. From entry-level development to representing the region on bigger stages, we create real opportunities for progression.
- Structured competitions and trials
- Surf camps and training weekends
- Coaching and development pathways
- A supportive community of riders and families
Membership Benefits
Your membership fee of only R250.00 directly supports junior development, community initiatives and the growth of bodyboarding in the Western Cape.
By becoming a CTBA member, you receive:
- Eligibility to compete in all CTBA trials and events
- Access to surf camps, training sessions and development programs
- A clear pathway to provincial and national competition
- Opportunities to be selected for regional teams
- Mentorship, support and shared progression
- Inclusion in a growing and positive bodyboarding community
Competitive Opportunities
CTBA members are eligible to compete in our official trials, competitions and annual contest series.
These events provide structured competitive experience and serve as stepping stones toward provincial and national representation. From your first heat to competing on bigger stages, we create a platform for real growth.
Surf Camps & Training
Our surf camps and training weekends are designed to build skill, confidence, and ocean awareness in a fun, high-energy environment. Members gain access to structured development clinics, focused coaching sessions, technique refinement, and practical competition preparation — all aimed at helping riders improve in real conditions. It’s about steady progression, continuous learning, and keeping the vibe positive both in and out of the water.
Pathway to Provincial & National Competition
We support riders on their journey from local contests to gaining real competitive experience at provincial and national level.
From their first ever contest all the way to bigger stages, CTBA creates opportunities for riders to grow, travel and compete beyond their local breaks — representing the region with pride.