Have you ever wondered what it takes to qualify for the Olympics? The Olympic Channel documented surfing’s aspiring Olympians at the 2019 ISA World Surfing Games in Miyazaki, Japan — a qualifier for the Tokyo 2020 Games. With a behind-the-scenes perspective of the world’s best surfers… Read More »
The International Surfing Association (ISA) is proud to announce that 11 National Federations (NFs) have been selected to receive financial support via the ISA’s solidarity fund. More than USD $35,000 will be distributed to fund projects that will aid communities that have been severely affected… Read More »
The International Surfing Association (ISA) Executive Committee (EC) met remotely October 15 via video conference and reviewed a number of strategic matters for the organization. Considering the circumstances of the global pandemic, the EC approved the postponement of the 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM) originally… Read More »
Since its inception in 1896, the Olympic Games have never been postponed. Until now. 2020 was to be surfing’s debut on the world’s biggest stage in sport, but due to Covid-19, the games were postponed one year. We’re taking you inside the lives… Read More »
Zoee Jones didn’t discover surfing until her early adulthood, but once she felt the power of riding a wave she never looked back. Learning to surf completely transformed Zoee’s life and now she’s giving back, spreading surfing to others through her own surf school in… Read More »
The International Surfing Association (ISA) has continued to provide virtual educational opportunities during the Covid-19 pandemic, recently running two successful Judging and Officiating Courses online. The courses, which included an English and a Spanish language offering, included 75 participants from 21 countries, highlighting the global… Read More »
The ISA President Fernando Aguerre was recently interviewed by the Portuguese Surfing Federation (FPS) on the implications of the decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on the governance of StandUp Paddle (SUP). We are sharing the interview in English for our stakeholders… Read More »
The International Surfing Association (ISA) is proud to announce the continuation of its annual scholarship program aimed at supporting underserved surfers 18 years of age and under. A total of USD $20,000 will be awarded to surfers based on their financial need and dedication to… Read More »
The International Surfing Association (ISA) is pleased to announce today it has joined the Global Esports Federation (GEF) to further develop its esports strategy and create future opportunities for the sport within the digital, gaming and broader technological space. This latest collaboration comes during… Read More »
The International Surfing Association (ISA) is pleased to announce the creation of a solidarity fund to support member National Federations that have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The ISA’s 108 National Federations have been encouraged to apply for financial support to fund projects… Read More »
CAS award further inspires ISA’s continued commitment to invest, develop and promote SUP globally to serve the best interests of athletes, federations, events and fans The ISA today welcomed the landmark decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to award the governance of… Read More »
ISA Course Presenter Shannon Ainslie has traversed the globe to leave his mark on surf students Two decades ago Shannon Ainslie’s life took a dramatic turn that could have cost him everything, but has blossomed into a blessing in disguise. While Surfing his home break… Read More »
4 years ago today Surfing was voted for inclusion in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games The International Surfing Association (ISA) today celebrates the four year anniversary since Surfing was voted for inclusion in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The vote took place on August 3,… Read More »
2021 World Surfing Games remains an Olympic qualifier with 12 remaining available slots for Tokyo 2020 The International Surfing Association (ISA) has today announced its decision to postpone the World Surfing Games until 2021. The decision was made in collaboration with the government in El… Read More »
ISA and World Surf League collaborate on judging panel selection Inclusion of Tory Gilkerson (USA) opens development pathway for more women judges, underlines ISA long-term commitment to gender equality The International Surfing Association (ISA) today marked the 1-year-to-go moment when Surfing is scheduled to take… Read More »
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