Surfing South Africa
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Surfing South Africa (SSA) is the governing body for the sport of surfing in South Africa, and a recognised member of the world governing body, the International Surfing Association (ISA).[1] SSA is also an affiliate of the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC),[2] which, alongside Sport and Recreation South Africa (SRSA) supervises all organised sport in South Africa.
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Sport | Surfing |
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Jurisdiction | South Africa |
Abbreviation | SSA |
Founded | 1965 (1965) |
Affiliation | ISF |
Headquarters | Cape Town |
President | Isaac February |
Vice president(s) | Ann Wright, Bongani Xulu |
Director | Johnny Bakker, Bruce Anderson, Lonwabo Alvin Mtatshi, Greg Emslie, Petronel Posthumus |
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SSA is responsible for the control of all aspects of Surfing in South Africa, from entry-level participation to the management of the elite level Pro Surf Tour (PST).[3] Provincial bodies, along with the SA Longboarding Association, the SA Bodyboarding Association and the SA Students Surfing Association are all affiliated to Surfing South Africa.