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The National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to encourage and assist its members in their interest to learn and develop the fundamentals and skills of surfing competition while competing in structured and quality events. The NSSA promotes the qualities of discipline and competitive excellence while supporting the merits of academic achievement to young surfers. The NSSA strives to provide a fun surfing experience for all of its members.

The NSSA is one of the few national youth sports organizations that require its participants to maintain academic standards in order to compete. Since 1978, the NSSA program philosophy has been that athletics and scholastics go hand in hand. More than 80 NSSA events are run nationwide that culminate with the annual National Championships which is regarded as the highest profile youth surfing event in America.

Surfer of the Week - 11/19/2018

TENSHI IWAMI

Age:	13
Hometown:	Misaki, Japan
School:	Misaki Junior High School; 7th grade. Favorite subjects: Math and PE.
Sponsors:	Hurley, Oakley, FCS, Stance, Navigator Surf Boards
Equipment:	5'3" Luke Short design, GT model
Claim to Fame:	Tenshi put on an outstanding surfing performance at the Southwest Open event 4 at Church winning double divisions in the Mens and Juniors. The 13-year-old from Misaki, Japan has been traveling to California for four years to compete in NSSA events and sharpen his competitive skills. Along with his rising talent and determination to improve, Tenshi has worked with coach Toma to further develop better surfing technique and contest savvy. And together they have enjoyed success. In 2016, he claimed his first National title winning the Open Mini Grom 10 & under division. Young Tenshi will continue to push his level this season as seen with his impressive Mens and Juniors win and will undoubtedly be one of the top contenders for 2019 championship titles! Favorite thing about Church: I like the long right walls. Nickname: Ten or Tenpe. Age you started surfing: I started surfing when I was 5 years old. Local spot: Shida Sita beach. Surf crew: I surf a lot by myself. Favorite surfer: Julian Wilson because I like his big airs and big maneuvers! Fantasy Superpower: I would like to be an invisible man. Something people don’t know about you: I love fishing. Dream wave: A wave that barrels! Who has pushed your surfing? Hiroto Ohhara. Goals for the season: I want to win the Nationals. Thank yous: My parents, sponsors and coach Toma!

 

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