Surfing An Olympic Sport

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee recognized USA Surfing as the official national governing body for the sport in America on Wednesday, ending a multiyear saga that included the corporation's ...

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee certified USA Lacrosse and USA Surfing as the national governing bodies for those sports. USA Surfing had faced a challenge from U.S. Ski and Snowboard for ...

The dreams of Duke Kahanamoku have finally become a reality. As surfing’s earliest ambassador, the Hawaiian icon advocated for the sport’s inclusion in the pinnacle of competition, the Olympic Games.

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Surfing 101 Some sports are more accommodating to the beginner than others. Surfing is NOT one of them. People are ellusive when telling you where to find surf. Even some surf shops are reluctant to give up much information. And no matter how hard you try, you're going to be called a kook. Don't despair. We were ALL kooks once. It is a rite of passage you just have to bear. But trust us when ...

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Associated Press News on MSN: USA Surfing regains status as national governing body in time for leadup to LA Olympics

USA Surfing regains status as national governing body in time for leadup to LA Olympics

Yahoo Sports: LA28 Olympic Surf Tickets Vanish as Fans Fume Over ‘Overpriced’ Games

Tickets for the LA28 Olympics have officially gone on sale, but some have experienced difficulty in purchasing. Here’s how to get surfing tickets.

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San Diego’s Lower Trestles, widely known as one of the world’s most legendary surf breaks, will stage the surfing competition at the LA28 Olympics. This decision was announced by LA28 in April. On ...