The International Surfing Association (ISA) is the umbrella organization of all national surfing organizations worldwide. It is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, and administers all aspects of surfing sport globally. 157 countries are affiliated with the ISA after seven national federations were added at the 2008 ISA Congress in Rome.
In light of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the ISA suspended athletes from Russia and Belarus from competing at any International Surfing Association events, and suspended all officials from these countries from officiating at any event sanctioned by the ISA, as well as from attending or participating in any ISA meetings, committees, and forums. In March 2023, the Russian Surfing Federation sent a letter addressing the ISA and urging them to reverse the decision and allow Russian athletes to compete in ISA events. The RSF's statement included claims that the war was actually started by Ukraine and that 'Russia defends peace'. In May 2023, the International Surfing Association reinstated Russian and Belarusian athletes, shortly after a Russian missile attack forced the cancellation of a surfing event in Ukraine.
Shortboard
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StandUp Paddle (SUP) and Paddleboard
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Adaptive Surfing
Open Water
There are five continental associations affiliated with the ISA. These associations are responsible for organizing continental championships, providing support for their member federations, and communicating their interests at the ISA Board meetings.
International Surfing Association: Overview and history of the International Surfing Association, its headquarters, and its global administration of surfing sport. https://www.isasurf.org
International Surfing Association: Measures taken by ISA during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent reinstatement of Russian and Belarusian athletes. https://www.isasurf.org/isa-statement-on-ukraine
Continental Associations of ISA: Information about the five continental associations affiliated with the ISA. https://www.isasurf.org/development/continental-associations
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