How to Become a Member
Requirements to become a recognized ISA National Governing Body (NGB)
Initial Requirements for Becoming an Applying Member of the International Surfing Association (ISA):
In order for a surfing organization to become an NGB recognized by the ISA, it must satisfy the following requirements:
I. Complete and submit a signed Constitution. An Applying Member may submit a Constitution established for their association, or sign the Constitution Agreement (English, Spanish, French, Portuguese), as outlined by the ISA, on approved letterhead.
II. Provide the proper contact information for their surfing organization, with the minimum of three Executive members, which shall include roles similar to President, Vice President and Treasurer. This contact information shall include name, email address, phone number, and mailing address for each Executive member.
III. Submit payment of USD$50.00 in annual membership fees for initial status of non-participating member of the ISA. The option to become a participating member is available and will require the annual membership fees to be adjusted to USD$500.00. Click here to go to ISA Store for payment.
SECOND STEP – PROVISIONAL MEMBER:
Continuing Requirements for Becoming a Provisional Member of the ISA:
The following documentation is required by the ISA in order to be considered for Provisional Member status. The ISA may accept an organization as a Provisional Member without full documentation pending receipt of a written statement explaining the reasons for being unable to fulfill certain requirements.
I. Minutes of the inaugural meeting.
II. A copy of the Organization’s Rulebook, if in existence.
III. Copy of the document that authorizes the organization to operate under the laws of its own country. Copy should be notarized, certifying that it is a true copy of the original.
IV. Letter of intent or documentation from the local National Olympic Committee or highest sport authority in their country, certifying that the applying organization has applied for recognition or is recognized as the sole governing body for surfing in their country.
Final Requirements for Becoming a Full Member of the ISA:
The following documentation is required by the ISA in order to complete the membership process and be elected as a Full Member.
I. Annual Activity Reports
II. Documentation supporting the operation of National Competitions
III. Additional documentation NGB is able to provide outlining their support for the local surf community
Supplemental Information
Applying organizations will only be granted Provisional and/or Full Membership to the ISA after two and a half to four years from their initial application and at the next ISA Biannual General Meeting (BGM), or until the Executive Committee is completely satisfied with supporting documentation provided by the applying member.
