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Young Blood

YOUR FIRST STEPS INTO ACTION SPORTS

Young Blood is a project of the action sports brands ION and Duotone. The vision is to awaken the passion of kids and youth ages 8 to 18 for action sports like kiting, wing foiling, wakeboarding, or surfing and to teach them the right technique to safely enjoy the sport. 

We want to make it easier for the next generation to enter the world of action sports, by organizing special events and giving them a chance to learn from professionals. Additionally, we’re using this platform to spot talent and support it. Furthermore, we want to show kids, youth, and parents the positive effects that sports can have on their body and mind like feeling healthy, gaining confidence, and increasing mental strength & focus. 

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WHAT ARE YOUNG BLOOD CAMPS?​

  • Special camps for the next generation

  • Kids & teens from 7 to 17 years 

  • Educated coaches together with team riders

  • 1-to-3-day camps 

  • Own equipment recommended 

  • The latest gear to test from DUOTONE & ION

  • Registration run through organizers

For further details please check with the organizer as the number of participants, costs, and accommodation depend on the different locations.

Join us!
Stay tuned for the new schedule in 2024.

All news and information will be announced here.

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NEXT UP – THE ION SURF CAMP ​

You are invited to participate in the Young Blood Surf by ION, a two-day surf camp with the ION Surf Team on March 9th and 10th, 2024. To take part, all you have to do is surf at your best and share your video on Instagram. Don't forget to tag @ion_france @ion_international and use the hashtag #YBSurfChallenge.

There are no strict rules; it's up to you to decide how you want to stand out. If you have a video you're proud of after a few sessions, post it online. You'll be judged on your technical performance, creativity, and fluidity. The main objective is to have fun, so let your imagination run wild to impress coaches Clement Roseyro, Andy Criere, Lucas Aubron, and Renan Granville!

The challenge starts on January 22th & winners will be announced on February 22nd.

One last point to note: if you're over 16 by March 9th, 2024, sorry, but you can't take part. In addition, you must be over 12 on that date to be eligible. Good luck!

FLASHBACK TO 2023 YOUNG BLOOD CAMPS

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Wakeboard Camp

The first Wakeboard Young Blood camp ever. Hosted in the majestic French Alps, 14 motivated groms got taught by the pros and spent their day of their season.
The first Wakeboard Young Blood camp ever. Hosted in the majestic French Alps, 14 motivated groms got taught by the pros and spent their day of their season.
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Kite Camp

Hosted at the GKA World tour stop of Port Barcares, France. The groms had the world-class spot to themselves. ​
Hosted at the GKA World tour stop of Port Barcares, France. The groms had the world-class spot to themselves. ​

Save our Playgrounds

It’s very important to us to continue to spread the message to the next generation of athletes about how important it is to protect our “playgrounds” and the individual actions that can collectively make a big impact. As part of the new Young Bloods project, we will incorporate various sustainability initiatives like beach clean-ups and will communicate our shared goals to reduce our carbon footprint as well as limit the single use of raw materials. We invite this next generation of athletes to join us in learning how to be a friend to our environment and become the next stewards of our beloved playgrounds.

The perfect products for Kids & Youth!

A very important part of the safe usage of sports equipment is the right equipment. That’s why we’re constantly developing our youth range, offering special products that are lighter, shorter, and simply easier to use with more performance for groms.