UPSA hosts the country’s premiere professional surfing championship tournaments with multiple competitions held at different regions around the Philippines. These events are sanctioned under your local government unit (LGU) as part of the only official national competitions in a unifying and collective series of national legs around the country.
The National Governing Body for Surfing in the Philippines
The United Philippine Surfing Association (UPSA) is the sole recognized National Sports Association (NSA) for the development and promotion of surfing in the Philippines. This recognition was granted by the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) and the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) through Republic Act 6847.
UPSA is recognized by the International Olympic Committee as the National Federation for the Philippines under the International Surfing Association (ISA), the world governing authority for surfing.
As the official NSA for surfing, UPSA is responsible for developing and promoting the sport. This includes the identification and training of athletes, the creation of competition and event opportunities, and the establishment of rules and regulations for the sport.
Transitioning to a Regional Format
In the coming years, the UPSA National Tour will transition to a regional structure. Local competitions within each region will determine regional rankings, which will then be used to select participants for the national ranking competitions. Ultimately, the Philippine National Team will be chosen from the pool of top performers.
Partnerships and Sponsorships
By partnering with us, you can take part in our global initiative to help drive tourism back to the Philippines. More than providing a corporate sponsorship, you would be helping to promote a well-loved activity in our local surfing communities.
Get a chance to associate your brand with our sustainability initiatives by promoting and supporting awareness in the local economy, hotels, restaurants, and surfing associations found in the country.
With your participation, UPSA looks forward to maintaining and growing these great events each year.
For inquiries, counter-proposals, and/or confirmation of support, please contact us:
G Canlas
hello@upsa.ph
+63 918 277 0818
Jomela Lopez
hello@upsa.ph
(+63) 907 3813 400
Shoun David
shoun@upsa.ph
(+63) 916 485 2543