[Spring is the Season for Improvement] 'play-ah! Hiraisoura' Held April 18-19. Transform Your Bodyboarding Level Over Two Fun Days
A bodyboarding event called 'play-ah!' will be held on April 18-19 at Hiraisoura Beach, Chiba, offering a perfect opportunity to improve skills in the spring season. The event features professional rider schools, video coaching, and participant interaction, aiming to help attendees improve through understanding and enjoyment.
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While thinking, "I want to get better," have you been missing the right opportunity?
Spring is the perfect season to start or restart bodyboarding as the water and air temperatures gradually rise. With relatively stable wave conditions, this period, when you can enter the sea without strain, is actually the easiest time to improve.
The "play-ah!" event, held on April 18th (Saturday) and 19th (Sunday) at Chiba's Hiraisoura Beach, is for those who want to improve. In addition to schools by pro riders, video coaching will be provided to help you objectively learn from your own riding. Furthermore, the connections made with other participants sharing the same time are a big draw of this event.
Enjoy and improve. Two days where you can feel that progress are here.
Apply here:
https://forms.gle/RFgAweYHK4Za8KPC7
■ What is play-ah!
"play-ah!" is an experiential event to improve your bodyboarding skills while having fun. Through schools and video coaching by QCD Bodyboards riders, you can experience your own challenges and growth. It's characterized by participation suitable for all levels, from beginners to experienced riders.
■ "Understand" Through School + Video
In the morning, a practical school by pro riders will be held. You can receive advice tailored to your level, from basics to advanced techniques. Furthermore, in the video school, exclusively for overnight participants, you can objectively review your own riding and clarify areas for improvement. You can improve by "understanding," not just by feeling.
■ Introduction of Participating Pro Riders
Soichiro Kume
A professional bodyboarder with top-level domestic skill. He demonstrates stable performance in a wide range of conditions, armed with powerful and speedy riding. His schools are known for precise and practical advice, with instruction tailored to participants' levels.
Mayumi Tone
A female pro rider who has supported the scene for many years. She is a popular figure with stable riding and thorough instruction. She excels at creating an atmosphere where beginners can participate with ease and confidence.
Mayumi Kondo
A pro rider who combines style and technique. Her instruction goes beyond practical advice, offering a higher-level perspective on "how to present" your ride and line selection. She provides significant insights for intermediate and advanced riders.
■ Event Overview
Dates: April 18 (Saturday), 19 (Sunday), 2026
Location: Hiraisoura Beach
Meeting Place: Parking lot behind Pension Mermaid (1207 Nunuma, Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture)
Reception Start: 8:30 AM
School: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Video School: Saturday night (overnight guests only)
■ Participation Fees
・Overnight: ¥23,000 (includes school, video school, insurance)
・One-day participation: ¥6,000 (includes insurance)
※Parking fee ¥500 for those not staying overnight, hot shower use is an additional ¥500
※Payment is requested in cash on the day
■ Capacity
15 people per day
■ Inquiries
Phone: 090-6519-0476
Email: tomoda@likesdowell.co.jp
Contact: Tomoda
※Please contact us for sudden cancellations.