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New Zealand SUP and Paddle Team

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.

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