School Surfing kicks off in Dunedin

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For immediate release 7th October 2024 From: Surfing New ZealandSport: Junior SurfingEvents: 2024 National Scholastic Surfing ChampionshipsDates: 7-11 OctoberLocation: St Clair, DunedinEvent Info: Surfing New Zealand School Surfing kicks off in DunedinJust under 100 secondary school students have made their way to St Clair beach in Dunedin  for the 2024 National Scholastic Secondary School Surfing Championships. … Read more

Owens Sibling dominate and Bay Boardriders take 5th top club title in a row at Sticky Johnson Primary School Champs presented by Skullcandy

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For immediate release 29th  September 2024 From: Surfing New ZealandSport: Junior SurfingEvents: 2024 Sticky Johnson Primary School Championships presented by Skullcandy and National Scholastic Surfing ChampionshipsDates: 28-29 SeptemberLocation: Gisborne, Midway Beach GisborneEvent Info: Surfing New Zealand Owens Sibling dominate and Bay Boardriders take 5th top club title in a row at Sticky Johnson Primary School Champs presented … Read more

“Solly” – A surf film by Finlay Patalano

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A love letter to hand shaped & glassed surfboards. “Solly” is a short film about the art of surfing, board design & doing things differently. Produced by Finlay Patalano, featuring the Solly family & friends. Music in order: Harvest Moon – Nicole Moran A La Playa – Gustavv Where I go – By Lotus Highway … Read more

Changing Tempo | A surfing journey with Mikey February

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Shot on location in Skeleton Bay, Mozambique and South Africa, CHANGING TEMPO traces Michael February’s journey from pro competitor to one of the most versatile surfers on Earth, as he rides a collection of twin-fins, longboards, mid-lengths and all manner of craft in-between. This 15-minute vignette is part of a bigger story about Mikey’s lineage … Read more

Sticky Johnson Primary School Champs presented by Skullcandy returns to Gisborne

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For immediate release 23rd September 2024 From: Surfing New ZealandSport: Junior SurfingEvents: 2024 Sticky Johnson Primary School Championships presented by Skullcandy and National Scholastic Surfing ChampionshipsDates: 28-29 SeptemberLocation: Gisborne, Midway Beach GisborneEvent Info: Surfing New Zealand Sticky Johnson Primary School Champs presented by Skullcandy returns to Gisborne Over 80 frothing groms are to descend on Gisborne this … Read more

Coach Development Course Delivered in Mount Maunganui

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Last Weekend we held a High Performance, National Coaching Workshop in Mount Maunganui , the objectives were• To Inspire• To Learn/Upskill• To Grow as Coaches• To Collaborate• To Plan for the Future of our Sport. “One key takeaway from this weekend is the importance of collaborating with our regional coaches and sharing what I’m doing” … Read more

Board Appointments Process Commences for 2024

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Surfing New Zealand has commenced the board appointments process for 2024.  There are two positions open for appointment. Full details are below. Location of applicants: NationalDuration of appointment: 3 yearsTime commitment: Approx 4-6 hours per monthRemuneration: Travel & accommodation expensesIncumbents Restanding: One position vacant, one position the incumbent is restandingGender: One position must be filled … Read more

Kiwi Surfers Olympic Campaign comes to an end

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Date: 30/07/2024 Kiwi Surfers Olympic Campaign comes to an end Surfing’s second appearance in the Olympic Games officially kicked off this week in Tahiti, French Polynesia. Representing New Zealand were Billy Stairmand and Saffi Vette, the duo securing their Olympic spots with strong performances at the 2023 International Surfing Association World Games in El Salvador. … Read more

10 Things to Know About Surfing in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

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1. Why Tahiti? When the Paris 2024 Olympic organizers first considered the options for surfing, they looked at all possibilities, including their overseas territories. For the ISA, from a surfing performance point of view, there was no question about which location would provide the most exciting, most dramatic and most challenging playing field for the world’s … Read more