Surfing New Zealand selects a New Zealand Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) and Prone Paddleboard Team annually to compete at the ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship—an IOC-recognised event attracting over 250 paddlers from more than 30 countries.
Athletes compete across multiple disciplines for individual and team medals. The event includes sprint, technical, and distance races in both SUP and prone divisions, along with a team relay.
Team Composition
- SUP Surfing: 2x Men, 2x Women
- SUP Technical Race: 2x Men, 2x Women
- SUP Distance Race: 2x Men, 2x Women
- SUP Sprint Race: 1x Man, 1x Woman
- Prone Technical Race: 1x Man, 1x Woman
- Prone Distance Race: 1x Man, 1x Woman
- ISA Team Paddle Relay: 1x Man + 1x Woman (SUP + Prone)
Historical Results
| Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Puerto Rico | 8th |
| 2021 | — | Cancelled |
| 2020 | — | Cancelled |
| 2019 | El Sunzal, El Salvador | 18th |
| 2018 | Hainan Island, China | 5th |
| 2017 | Copenhagen, Denmark | 3rd |
| 2016 | Fiji | 3rd |
| 2015 | Sayulita, Mexico | 4th |
| 2014 | Granada, Nicaragua | 10th |
| 2013 | Lima, Peru | 17th |
| 2012 | Peru | 15th |
Selection Criteria
Teams are selected using the Surfing New Zealand Selection Policy.
Further Information
To learn more, visit the ISA official website.