Surfing New Zealand

21/10/2024 From: Surfing New ZealandSport: International ISA  Surfing ChampionshipsEvent: 2024 World Masters Surfing ChampionshipsDivisions: (Kahunas 60+ Men, Women), (Grand Masters 50+ Men, Women), (Masters 40+ Men, Women)Dates: October 18-24,  2024Location: El Sunzal – El SalvadorEvent Info:  ISA Kiwis kick off Day 1 at the ISA World Masters Surfing Championships Master surfing has returned to the international stage with Surf … Read more

For immediate release The Auckland Surfing Team surfed to an emphatic victory today at the 2024 National Scholastic Surfing Championships presented by Pub Charity which were completed at St Clair Beach, Dunedin. The team were led by captain Leia Millar (Piha) who won the Under 18 Girls Division and they also secured wins in the … Read more

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

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

Surfing New Zealand is seeking expressions of interest for members to join the newly established Stakeholder Working Group.  The aim of the Group is to support Surfing New Zealand in achieving its purpose and succeeding in the five areas of focus in the strategic plan: 1. Participation and community2. Events3. High performance4. Partnerships and funding5. … Read more

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

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

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

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

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