May 31Hydrating for peak performances in hot climatesSurfers compete in and prepare for a vast range of temperatures and conditions. In a sport that takes place in the water, it may be surprising to know just how much intense heat can affect performance. Fortunately, planning ahead with a few simple steps can make all the difference. With…Hydration4 min read
Mar 18Dear Parents,Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond to our parent survey, asking for feedback to improve the USA Surfing Prime Series and our Championship events. What you had to say is extremely important for an accountable, progressive organization to hear and act upon. As part of my…3 min read
Jan 25Get to know USA Surfing Interim CEO Brandon LoweryAs USA Surfing’s new interim CEO, Brandon Lowery is stoked about the opportunity to continue supporting the next generation of elite…Surfing8 min read
Aug 19, 2021USA Surfing Para Surfers Win Team Gold in 2021 ISA World ParaSurfing ChampionshipA record nine medals is Team USA’s strongest showing in the event’s history — USA Surfing’s Team Toyota Para Surf team won the team Gold Medal in the 2021 International Surfing Association’s World Para Surfing Championship event presented by AmpSurf in Pismo Beach, Calif. It was USA Surfing’s strongest showing in the event’s six-year history, with nine American surfers making the podium. The team…Paralympics28 min read
Jul 6, 2021Sleep is the new competitive edgeSurfers and other elite athletes put in many hours training their minds and bodies for peak performances. Strength training. Cardio. Exercises to improve balance, increase reaction times, sharpen strategic thinking. Hydration. Nutrition to help build muscle and store the right amount of energy for competition day.Athletes4 min read
May 12, 2021The Current State of Surf Injuries*Thank you to DonJoy Performance for supporting this coverage of the science behind surfing’s progression in the lead up to surfing’s Olympic debut. DonJoy provides elite injury protection and prevention for surf athletes. Team USA Olympic surfer John John Florence is on the road to recovery after a knee injury…Surfing8 min read
May 11, 2021SARAH AND THE BIG WAVEOn a cold, bright February day in 1999, Sarah Gerhardt became the first woman to surf Mavericks, the legendary big-wave surf break in Half Moon Bay, California. …Surfing5 min read
Jan 22, 2021Supporting Surfing’s First Olympic Games and Clean OceansSurfers have a unique connection to the ocean and its marine life. Sharing waves with dolphin and looking down on beautiful coral teeming with life is part of what keeps surfers coming back to the ocean for more. …Olympics5 min read
Jan 18, 2021Your Guide to Watching Surfing’s Olympic DebutSurfing will make its debut at the rescheduled Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, introducing an exceptionally beautiful and athletically demanding sport to new audiences. Having the sport of surfing included in the Olympics is an extraordinary opportunity for surfing and the world of sport. …Olympics5 min read
Jan 4, 2021Happy Olympic Year!Welcome to the first week of 2021 — surfing’s first Olympic year! USA Surfing board chair Doug Beal shared his resolutions for 2021, built on the lessons of 2020 and decades of experience in sports and the Olympic movement.Olympics3 min read
