National Scholastic Surfing Association

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The National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) is a surfing association in the United States. It is a member organization of Surfing America, the National Governing Body of Surfing in the United States. Founded in 1978 by Tom Gibbons, John Rothrock, Chuck Allen, Laird Hayes, Holly Allen, and Rob Hill.

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Many well-known surfers have competed in the NSSA before turning professional. These include Kelly Slater, Andy Irons, Carissa Moore, Kalani Robb, Cheyne Magnusson, Bethany Hamilton and Bobby Martinez. Carissa Moore currently holds the most NSSA Nationals titles with 11 overall while Kolohe Andino holds the most titles won by a male competitor (9).

National Championship Titles

National Scholastic Surfing Association (1978 - 2019)

National Open Champions

YearMenWomenJuniorsBoysMinigromsLongboardGirls
2024 [1] Dane LibbyEden WallaMakai CastleFinn CastleShuto IidaKydon LarrabeeBailey Turner
2023 [2] Lucas SenkbeilSara FreyreEeli TimperiMakai CastleFinn CastleAlana JohnsonZoie Zietz
2022 [3] David O'KeefeSara FreyreLuke TemaLucas SenkbeilTanner SandvigGavin IdoneBella Kenworthy
2019 [4] Taj Lindblad Luana Silva Robert Grilho IIIJak ZietsQuaid FahrionMack LandryVahiti Inso
2018 [5] Robert Grilho IIIGabriela BryanKade MatsonHayden RodgersTiger AbuboMack Landry Luana Silva
2017 Barron Mamiya Summer MacedoWyatt McHaleRyan HuckabeeRylan BeaversIan Appling Caroline Marks
2016Jake Marshall Brisa Hennessy Cole HoushmandLevi SlawsonTenshi IwamiSpenser Bridges Caroline Marks
2015Seth Moniz Caroline Marks Eithan OsborneBrodi SaleMakuna FranzmannParker Sawyer Caroline Marks
2014Josh Moniz Caroline Marks Griffin Colapinto Wyatt McHaleJett SchillingNick Anderberg Brisa Hennessy
2013Taylor ClarkDax McGillSeth MonizFinn McGillTommy ColemanFisher GrantMoana Jones
2012Ezekiel LauDax McGillKalani DavidFinn McGillNick MarshallSteve McLeanFrankie Harrer
2011Cam RichardsLeila HurstParker CoffinJake MarshallTyler GunterSteve McLeanDax McGill
2010Kaimana Jaquias Lakey Peterson Keala Nalhe Kanoa Igarashi John MelShaun Thompson
2009 Kolohe Andino Lakey Peterson Ezekiel LauIan GentilKei KobayashiScott Brandenburg
2008Nat Young Courtney Conlogue Andrew DohenyKoa SmithKalani DavidCole Robbins
2007Tonino Benson Carissa Moore Andrew DohenyKeala NaiheBenji BrandTroy Mothershead
2006Kekoa Cazimero Carissa Moore Dillon Perillo Conner Coffin Koa SmithChristian Wach
2005 Clay Marzo Carissa Moore Kai Barger John John Florence Kolohe Andino Christian Clark
2004Dane Gudauskas Carissa Moore Clay Marzo John John Florence Evan Geiselman Tony Silvagni
2003 Patrick Gudauskas Erica HosseiniKilian GarlandGranger Larsen John John Florence
2002Dustin CuizonKarina PetroniJeremy JohnstonKai BargerDane Zaun
2001 Greg Long Holly Beck Patrick Gudauskas Lance GruverGranger Larsen
2000Anthony PetrusoKristin QuizonTravis MellemKilian GarlandThomas Clarke
1999 Fredrick Patacchia Jr. Sena SeramurDustin CuizonTJ BarronAdam Wickwire
1998Michael LosnessSena Seramur Bobby Martinez Dustin CuizonKilian Garland
1997 Bruce Irons Jessica EarlMichael LosnessKekoa BacalsoHank Gaskell
1996 Andy Irons Melanie BartelsShaun BurrellSean MoodyMichael Taras
1995Eric McHenry Megan Abubo C.J. Hobgood Bobby Martinez
1994Kalani Robb Megan Abubo Chris Ward Nainoa Suratt
1993Kalani RobbJayme LeeKalani RobbEric Diaz
1992Bryan DoonanFalina SpiresKalani RobbJosh Wilson
1991Barry DeffenbaughHoey CappsJeremy Sommerville Chris Ward
1990Mark AustinNea PostShea LopezCory Lopez
1989Joey ZintelNea Post Rob Machado Craig Etchegoyen
1988 Taylor Knox Rochell Gordines Donavan Frankenreiter Mike Hoisington
1987Todd MillerJanel AnelloKaipo JaquiasMike Hoisington
1986Jim PinkertonChristine GillardKirk TiceShane Stoneman
1985Dino AndinoChristine GillardJeff Booth Kelly Slater
1984Scott FarnsworthJolene SmithJeff Booth Strider Wasilewski
1983Chris FrohoffDebbie RooneyNoah Budroe
1982Kelly GibsonChristel RoeverBrad Gerlach
1981Chris FrohoffDebbie RooneyChris Frohoff
1980Doug McKenzieKim Mearig
1980Todd MartinDebbie Rooney
1979Bud LlamasAlisa Schwarzstein
1979Jeff JohnsonKathy Wilson
1978Mark McDandelAlisa Schwarzstein
1978Bud LlamasFrancine Hill

National Explorer Champions

YearMenWomenJuniorsBoysMenehueneSupergromsLongboardGirls
2024 [1] Braeden KopecIsla HardyBraeden KopecKahlil SchooleyFinn CastleBrett GregoriousKydon LarrabeeTeagan Meza
2023 [2] Luke TemaHaylee BovermanOliver ZietzKahlil SchooleyFinn CastleKeali’i LambethKaimana DomenMaddie Stanton
2022 [3] Blayr BartonPua DeSotoOliver ZietzDylan SloanKai NelsonFinn CastleChase LiederAvery McDonald
2019 [4] Robert Grilho IIIPua DesotoDimitri PoulosLucas OwstonJak ZietsTiger AbuboNicholas LeeZoe Benedetto
2018 [5] David EconomosGabriela BryanSage TutterowRobert Grilho IIIHayden RodgersLegend ChandlerAbigail RemkeSavanna Stone
2017Nick Marshall Caroline Marks Cole AlvesBrodi SaleRyan HuckabeeJak ZietzTrip Chandler Caroline Marks
2016Gabriel MorvilGabriela BryanCody YoungTommy ColemanJackson BunchKai MartinTrip ChandlerAlyssa Spencer
2015Elijah GatesMoana JonesSeth MonizBo RaynorDimitri PoulosLevi YoungParker Sawyer Caroline Marks
2014Cobie Gittner Brisa Hennessy Jake MarshallStevie PittmanDagan StaggJackson BunchNick Anderberg Brisa Hennessy
2013Kalani DavidMoana JonesJake Marshall Griffin Colapinto Barron Mamiya Tommy ColemanFisher GrantMoana Jones
2012 Ezekiel Lau Tatiana Weston-Webb Kaito KinoTakumi YasuiJohn MellNoah HillSteve McLeanDax McGill
2011Chris TuckerLeila HurstMatty CostaKalani DavidJake MarshallFinn McGillShaun Thompson Tatiana Weston-Webb
2010 Ezekiel Lau Leila Hurst Parker Coffin Taylor ClarkKalani DavidDane Peterson Mahina Maeda
2009Kiron Jabour Malia Manuel Kiron Jabour Kolohe Andino Ian GentilMike Gillard Alessa Quizon
2008Granger LarsenLeila HurstGranger Larsen Keanu Asing Koa SmithCole RobbinsLeila Hurst
2007 Cory Arrambide Carissa Moore Kai Barger Evan Geiselman Kolohe Andino Troy Mothershead Alessa Quizon
2006Dusty Payne Paige Alms Granger Larsen Kolohe Andino Kolohe Andino Troy Mothershead Carissa Moore
2005 Dusty Payne Bethany Hamilton Casey Brown Granger Larsen John John Florence Justin Quintal
2004Jeremy Johnston Carissa Moore Dylan Graves Clay Marzo Kiron JabourFelipe Becerra
2003Andrew Gahan Anastasia Ashley Dustin Cuizon Tanner Gudauskas Tyler NewtonFelipe Becerra
2002Nathaniel CurranLeilani GrydeDustin CuizonKilian GarlandTonino BensonTaylor Jensen
2001Robbie SchofieldSena SeramurJoel CenteioTJ BarronKai BargerKeegan Edwards
2000Matt KeenanMelanie BartlesSean MoodyNathan CarrollAdam WickwireTaylor Jensen
1999Jeremy RyanSena Seramur Frederick Patacchia Jr. Dustin CuizonHank GaskellKahekili Kaaa
1998Maikai MakenaSena Seramur Bobby Martinez Sean MoodyTommy O'BrienJason Acuna
1997Adam VirsMelanie Bartles Damien Hobgood Bobby Martinez Nathaniel CurranIan Pancer
1996Iain McPhillips Melanie Bartles Andy Irons Micah ByrneJoel CenteioBrendan White
1995Morgan Wright Megan Abubo Andy Irons Bobby Martinez Bobby Martinez Brendan White
1994Brett Strother Megan Abubo Cory Lopez Damien Hobgood Bobby Martinez Ryan Rocca
1993Christian EnnsConnie ClarkShawn SuttonJason BennettEric DiazColin McPhilips
1992Ryan SimmonsMaili RohnerRandy NolanMike Reilly Mikala Jones Colin McPhilips
1991Justin BurnsFelina SpiresJulian SekonDavid Dixon C.J. Hobgood Jamey Liddell
1990Joshua RyanNea PostBanning CappsOmar EtcheverryJohn Sales
1989 Evan Slater Rochelle Ballard Joshua RyanJeremy SommervilleEd Enriquez
1988Steve PughRobyn Kropp Donavan Frankenreiter Craig EtchegoyenEd Enriquez
1987Bobby LockhartNea PostEvan SlaterMatt Keenan
1986Jim PinkertonJanice AragonArrow YoungShane Stoneman
1985 Dino Andino Diana HemsleyColby Outlaw
1984Mike SchillmoellerAmber ScottLloyd Tice
1983Jack BaselyJanel AnelloDavid Giddings
1982Mark Reeder

College Team Champions

YearCollege Team Champion [6] Runner-up
2024 [1] Point Loma Nazarene University Westcliff University
2023 [2] Point Loma Nazarene University Saddleback College
2022 [3] Saddleback College Point Loma Nazarene University
2019 [4] Cal State San Marcos North Florida
2018 [5] Point Loma Nazarene University MiraCosta College
2017 [7] Point Loma Nazarene University North Florida & Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
2016 [8] Point Loma Nazarene University North Florida
2015 [9] Point Loma Nazarene University North Florida
2014 [10] Saddleback College San Diego State
2013 [11] San Diego State UC San Diego & MiraCosta College
2012 [12] MiraCosta College San Diego State University
2011 [13] MiraCosta College UC Santa Barbara
2010 [14] UC Santa Barbara Cal State San Marcos & Point Loma Nazarene University
2009 [15] Cal State San Marcos UNC Wilmington
2008 [16] UC Santa Barbara San Diego State
2007 [17] San Diego State MiraCosta College
2006 [18] Saddleback College UC San Diego
2005 [19] UC Santa Barbara Point Loma Nazarene University
2004 [20] MiraCosta College San Diego State
2003 [21] UC San Diego Long Beach State
2002 [22] UC Santa Barbara MiraCosta College
2001 [23] Long Beach State [24] MiraCosta College
2000 [25] MiraCosta College [26] UC Santa Barbara
1999 Point Loma Nazarene University [27]
1998 UC Santa Barbara
1997 [28] UC San Diego Point Loma Nazarene University
1996 UC Santa Barbara
1995 UC San Diego
1994 UC Santa Barbara
1993 UC San Diego
1992 UC Santa Barbara
1991 UC Santa Barbara [29]
1990 UC San Diego [30]
1989 Point Loma Nazarene University [31]
1988 UC Santa Barbara
1987 San Diego State
1986 UC Santa Barbara
1985 UC Santa Barbara [32]
1984 UC Santa Barbara [33] [34]
1983 UC San Diego
1982 Orange Coast College [35]
1981 Orange Coast College [36]
1980 Summer Orange Coast College [37]
1979 SummerNo team award
1978 Summer Orange Coast College

College Individual

YearCollege MenCollege WomenCollege Longboard
2024 [1] Tanner VodraskaCSUSMTaylor StacySaddlebackAidan SautnerUCLA
2023 [2] Noah KawaguchiPNLULilie KulberUCLAJonathan WallhauserUCF
2022 [3] Blake SpeirNorth FloridaMakena BurkeUCSDChase AdelsohnPNLU
2019 [4] Andrew NiemannPLNUCayla MoorePepperdineKevin SkvarnaSaddleback
2018 [5] Jacob SzekelyMiraCostaCayla MoorePepperdineKevin SkvarnaSaddleback
2017Corey HowellUNFEmily RuppertUNF
2016Corey HowellUNFDarsha PigfordPLNU
2015Jordan KudlaPLNUMarissa ShawSDSU
2014Shaw KobayashiSaddlebackEmily RuppertUNF
2013Nick RuppUNCWKaleigh GilchristUSC
2012Dayton SilvaMiraCostaAmy NichollUCF
2011Brent ReillyMiraCostaLipoa KahaleuahiUCSB
2010Mike PowellUNCWLipoa KahaleuahiUCSB
2009Marty WeinsteinUCSDAmy NichollUCF
2008Nick OlsenMiraCostaLauren SweeneyUCSD
2007Jon FlickSan Diego StateLauren SweeneyUCSD
2006Roger EalesPLNULauren SweeneyUCSD
2005Adam InstoneUSDLauren SweeneyMiraCosta
2004Dylan SlaterUSDKristin WilsonUCF
2003Sam BaughUSDLoryn WilsonUCSD
2002Sam BaughUSDLiz ClarkUCSB
1994Aimee MindesUCSB

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