Automated SMS & Email for Surf Schools
Everyone knows what's happening. You send nothing manually.
When the beach changes at 7am, you need every participant and instructor to know — immediately. Not via a WhatsApp message they might not see. SurfSlot sends SMS and email notifications automatically for bookings, reminders, changes, and cancellations — with customisable templates and dynamic variables.
Highlights
- SMS and email for all lesson events
- Booking confirmations sent instantly
- Lesson reminders (customisable timing)
- One-click beach/time change notifications
- Instructor assignment and change alerts
- Custom templates with dynamic variables
No subscription, no setup fee, no lock-in. We only earn through the SurfSlot booking fee when a customer books.
What Gets Sent Automatically
| Event | Who Gets It | Channel | |-------|-----------|---------| | Booking confirmed | Customer | Email | | Waiver link | Each participant | Email | | Lesson reminder | All participants | SMS + Email | | Beach change | All participants + instructors | SMS | | Time change | All participants + instructors | SMS | | Cancellation | All participants + instructors | SMS + Email | | Instructor assigned | Instructor | SMS | | Payment reminder | Customer | Email | | Balance overdue | Customer | Email |
SMS vs Email — When Each Matters
- Email for detailed information: booking confirmations, waiver links, payment receipts
- SMS for time-critical updates: beach changes, cancellations, instructor assignments
- Both for lesson reminders: email for details, SMS for the nudge
Custom Templates
Create notification templates with dynamic variables:
{student_name}— participant's first name{lesson_date}— lesson date{lesson_time}— lesson start time{beach_name}— assigned beach{instructor_name}— assigned instructor
Example SMS: "Hi {student_name}, reminder: your surf lesson is tomorrow at {lesson_time} at {beach_name}. Meet your instructor {instructor_name} at the car park. See you there! 🏄"
Who uses SurfSlot
Surf schools first, and also surf camps selling rooms with lessons and kite, wing, windsurf and SUP schools. We are live in Portugal and Australia. No subscription, no setup fee, no lock-in: see pricing or compare alternatives.
Frequently asked
How much do SMS notifications cost?
SMS are included in your SurfSlot plan up to your tier's limit. No additional per-message fees.
Can I customise which notifications are sent?
Yes. Every notification type can be turned on/off, and templates can be customised per product or globally.