Overview
Surfing New Zealand selects a New Zealand Open Surfing Team. The team competes at the International Surfing Association (ISA) World Surfing Games held annually around the world.
The World Surfing Games is an IOC recognised event which attracts approximately 250 surfers from over 50 countries.
Surfers compete for both individual and team medals in both divisions. The event includes a tag team event for the top eight nations from the previous event held.
Team Composition
3x Open Men
3x Open Women
Selection Criteria
Teams are selected using the Surfing New Zealand Selection Criteria.
Time Frame
The 2024 ISA World Surfing Games will be held in Puerto Rico . Dates are 23rd February – 3rd March 2024
2024 New Zealand Surfing Team
Men
Billy Stairmand (Rag) 37th
Kehu Butler (Mnt) 16th
Elliot Paerata-Reid (Piha)
Women
Paige Hareb (Tara)
Pia Rogers (WGM)
Saffi Vette (Gis)
Team Coach: Matt Scorringe
Team Manager: Michelle Rellis
Most Recent Results (Puerto Rico 2024)
Overall Team Ranking: 18th
Past New Zealand Results
New Zealand has been represented at world championship events since the 60’s. The most recent results of the New Zealand Surfing Team are as follows:
2024-18th
2023- 13th
2022 -22nd
2021 – 33nd
2020 – Cancelled
2019 – 7th
2018 – 9th
2017 – 14th
2016 – 8th
2015 – 8th
2014 – 11th
2013 – 12th
2011 – 9th
2010 – 7th
2009 – 11th
2008 – 10th
2006 – 12th
2004 – 13th
2002 – 7th
2000 – 9th
1998 – 8th
Further Information
Further information on this event can be viewed by visiting the ISA website.
