NSSA Reunites With Surfing America

San Juan Capistrano, Calif. – November 25, 2008 – Surfing America, the National Governing Body for Surfing in the United States, and the National Scholastic Surfing Association ("NSSA") announced today that NSSA has rejoined Surfing America as a Member Organization.

"This is a tremendous and historic day for Surfing America and the sport of surfing," said Mike Gerard, Surfing America's executive director. "NSSA is an extremely important piece to the American surfing landscape. And, as Surfing America operates under a philosophy of inclusion, to have such a large and prestigious organization outside of the system was troubling."

NSSA executive director, Janice Aragon, mirrored the sentiment. "I believe we are making a very positive statement to the sport,” she stated. "The NSSA is committed to promoting Surfing America and its mission in a highly visible way—and we’re more determined than ever to help and encourage the USA Surf Team to achieve gold!"

NSSA has agreed to join forces with other Surfing America Member Organizations to promote open communications, unify the national structure, and to help achieve greater international results for American athletes. As a result, all members of NSSA will also become members of Surfing America and will be entitled free basic member benefits. "The NSSA truly believes a united approach with Surfing America will benefit everyone involved,” added Aragon. “And we look forward to feeding our best athletes into the Surfing America system. We're all here for the same reason--and that's to serve the sport we love and to contribute to the lifelong success of its aspiring athletes.”

Other Member Organizations include the Eastern Surfing Association (ESA), the Western Surfing Association (WSA), the Texas Gulf Surfing Association (TGSA), and the Hawaii Surfing Association (HSA).

Additionally, as a result of NSSA’s reengagement, dozens of qualified NSSA athletes will be invited to participate in the 2009 SIMA Surfing America USA Championships. NSSA, like all Member Organizations, will have sole discretion with regard to determining which of its athletes receive invitations. Other paths to the USA Championships include the new WSA Prime Series as well as through WSA, ESA, TGSA, and HSA.

The 2009 SIMA Surfing America USA Championships are scheduled for August 25-30, 2009 at the Huntington Beach Pier, CA.

About Surfing America, Inc.
Surfing America is the ISA-recognized National Governing Body for Surfing in the United States. The International Surfing Association (ISA) is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the World Governing Authority for Surfing, Bodyboarding, and Surfriding www.SurfingAmerica.org

About NSSA
The National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to encourage and assist its members in their interest to learn and develop the fundamentals and skills of surfing competition while competing in structured and quality events. The NSSA promotes the qualities of discipline and competitive excellence while supporting the merits of academic achievement to young surfers. The NSSA strives to provide a fun surfing experience for all of its members. www.NSSA.org

Reader Comments 

Posted Tue Nov25, 2008, 6:50 PM — By ME

It was about time for Janice to realize No Fear wasn't going to be the only thing keeping the NSSA up and running. We all need different pieces of the puzzle to make the best impact. I think this will help keep the NSSA in biz.

Posted Tue Nov25, 2008, 9:36 PM — By Harbinger of Death

Who cares about either of these muppets? The ASP Pro Junior Series is the only proven pathway to competitive greatness. Kids are just wasting their time (and their parents' money) on these things. They don't get you anywhere.

Posted Tue Nov25, 2008, 10:42 PM — By Rickoray

The ASP Pro Junior series does not apply for a 13 year olds AM. The WSA Prime series put serious pressure on the NSSA. Glad to see the NSSA wised up and took the olive branch from Surfing America.

Posted Wed Nov26, 2008, 9:56 AM — By Brutus

Have you been to an NSSA lately? They are a shadow of their former selves. I would guess they are down by 50% and the vibe is hostel and depressing. All the cool kids are surfing WSA and WSA Prime. NSSA knows there is a real chance they won't get their lowers permit. That would be the final nail in their coffin. That is the only reason they came to the table. They will continue their downward spiral unlesss they make drastic changes to their program.

Posted Wed Nov26, 2008, 3:41 PM — By JoeT

The NSSA is a joke. Now that they are back with Surfing America are Janice and Galeen going continue to push their favorites through. Will those 2 loosers still be telling the judges to change their scores so the favorites will win? What is this teaching the kids?

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