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New Zealand Junior Surfing Team

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 250+ athletes from over 30 countries to compete for individual and team honours. The top eight nations also earn the right to compete in a thrilling tag team event.


ISA World Junior Surfing Championships – Overview

  • Sanctioning Body: International Surfing Association (ISA)

  • IOC Recognised: Yes

  • Participants: ~250 junior surfers

  • Countries: 30+

  • Divisions: U16 & U18, Boys and Girls

  • 2025 Venue: TBC

  • Dates: TBC


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.


🇳🇿 2025 New Zealand Junior Surfing Team

Under 18 Boys

Under 18 Girls

Under 16 Boys

Under 16 Girls


Recent Team Placings – ISA World Junior Championships

Year Location Team Ranking
2024 El Salvador TBC
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.


📸 Team Photos

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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

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