Each year, Surfing New Zealand proudly selects a New Zealand Junior Surfing Team to represent the country at the prestigious International Surfing Association (ISA) World Junior Surfing Championships.
This IOC-recognised event is the pinnacle of junior surfing globally, attracting 400+ athletes from over 50 countries to compete for individual and team honours.
ISA World Junior Surfing Championships Overview
Sanctioning Body: International Surfing Association (ISA)
Participants: ~400 junior surfers
Countries: 50+
Divisions: U16 & U18, Boys and Girls
2026 Venue: El Salvador
Dates: 4-13 September 2026
Team Composition
3 x Under 18 Boys
3 x Under 16 Boys
3 x Under 18 Girls
3 x Under 16 Girls
Selections follow the Surfing New Zealand Selection Criteria.
2026 New Zealand Junior Surfing Team
Under 18 Boys – Alexis Owen, Sev Tolhurst, Van Camenzind
Under 18 Girls – Kyra Wallis, Poppy Arkle. Poppy Entwisle
Under 16 Boys – Jesse Frazerhurst, Sol Fritchley, Zeke Pragert
Under 16 Girls – Alani Morse, Lola Groube, Zara Owen
Recent Team Placings – ISA World Junior Championships
| Year | Location | Team Ranking | ||
| 2026 | El Salvador | TBC | ||
| 2025 | Peru | 10th | ||
| 2024 | El Salvador | 11th | ||
| 2023 | Brazil | 10th | ||
| 2022 | El Salvador | 13th | ||
| 2021 | Cancelled | — | ||
| 2020 | Cancelled | — | ||
| 2019 | — | — | ||
| 2018 | — | 12th | ||
| 2017 | — | 10th | ||
| 2016 | — | 10th | ||
| 2015 | — | 15th | ||
| 2014 | — | 10th | ||
| 2013 | — | 9th | ||
| 2012 | — | 10th | ||
| 2011 | — | 10th | ||
| 2010 | — | 7th | ||
| 2009 | — | 7th | ||
| 2008 | — | 6th | ||
| 2007 | — | 4th | ||
| 2006 | — | 7th | ||
| 2005 | — | 7th | ||
| 2004 | — | 5th* | ||
| 2003 | — | 3rd* |
*Ranking based on tag team points only.
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Want More Information?
Visit the official ISA website for full event coverage, livestreams, and results:
isasurf.org
Or contact:
lee.ryan@surfingnz.co.nz