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SWISS SURFING CHAMPIONSHIP
The Swiss Surfing Championship (SSC) is the official national competition in surfing. It is also a get-together of the Swiss Surfing scene and all its members who follow the passion for surfing in and outside of Switzerland. It is held annually by the sea where surfers from all levels can compete.
Edelweiss Surf Tour
Five tour stops, three disciplines, one Swiss champion in each discipline and one overall winner – this is the new Edelweiss Surf Tour 2022 !
This new tour is one of kind: it combines the uniqueness and variety of Swiss Surfing with the goal to connect surfers of all kinds and regions.
UPCOMING EVENTS
ALOHA FROM THE ALPS – SINCE 1992
ABOUT SWISS SURFING
The Swiss Surfing Association (SSA), founded in 1992, represents the sport of surfing in Switzerland on a national and international level.
Every year, the best surfers compete at the Swiss Surfing Championships held in Spain. This event is not only intended for competitive surfers but also brings together the Swiss surfing community. The Swiss Surfing Champions (male, female) and some of the best Swiss surfers form the Swiss Surfing Team which represents Switzerland at international surfing competitions such as the ISA World Surfing Games and the ISA World Junior Surfing Games.
Become a part of it. Surf for Switzerland!
SUPPORT
Become a Member and support the swiss surf sport.
INFORM
The Swiss Surfing Association (SSA), founded in 1992, represents and promotes the sport of surfing in Switzerland on a national and international level.
Further questions?
- see FAQ below
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PROMOTE
The SSA represents and promotes the sport in Switzerland and we see ourselves as an information platform and a pool of expertise for surfers and surfing in Switzerland!
Furthermore we cooperate with all the other stakeholders in the sport and representate the interests of our members and the Swiss Surfing community.
FAQs
Fequently Asked Questions.
Here are some common questions about Swiss Surfing Association
I am operating a surf camp - how do I collaborate with the SSA (offer SSA-members a discount, get a link on the SSA homepage...)?
Where can I go surfing in Switzerland?
There are actually several possibilities to go Surfing in Switzerland. One time a year, the SSA is hosting the Swiss Wavepool Championship on an artificial wave. Furthermore, you can go Surfing on many river waves in Switzerland. Last but not least there are several ongoing projects with the aim to build standing riverwaves and/or wavegardens in Switzerland within the next years. Here you can find the Swiss Surfing Spots. We will be happy to answer all your questions if you want to have more information about these events and surfing possibilities in Switzerland.
Does the SSA host events in Switzerland? When's the next one?
How can I join the SSA? What will I get as an active member?
Possibilities to join the SSA
- Join the SSA directly as an active member with the right to participate at all our events
- Join one of the local associations (such as: WaveUp, Flusswelle Luzern, Flusswelle Bern, Surfers Solothurn, Association Romande de Surf, etc.) and upgrade your local membership on a national basis so you will automatically be an active member of the SSA for a discounted fee.
- IMPORTANT: As a member of a local (Swiss/Surf related) association you will automatically be registered as Basic Member of Swiss Surfing*
Active membership
Rights
- You can participate actively in the Association with your vote at the annual general assembly.
- You can participate at the Swiss Surfing Championship or/and at the Swiss Wavepool Championship (subject to rules of competition) and other special events of the SSA
Benefits
- Receive a cool and exclusive member goody! (Login with your swisssurfing account and order it for free)
- As a member of Swiss Surfing, you can now save up to 45% on your mobile subscription. With Sunrise subscriptions, association members can benefit from exclusive special conditions with immediate effect. Simply register at xadoo.ch/swisssurfing_en. The cancellation of your existing subscription and all other formalities will be taken care of for you. More information in the factsheet.
- Receive 10% discount by visitor store Zürich.
- Get all direct bookings with suddenrush.ch without a booking fee!
- Get personal invitations to our events!
- Receive our newsletter with info about the Swiss surfing happenings!
- You will be supporting the sport of surfing in Switzerland and helping to strengthen our interests!
Basic membership
Rights
- You can participate actively in the Association with your vote at the annual general assembly.
Benefits
- Receive our newsletter with info about the Swiss surfing happenings!
- Get personal invitations to our events!
- You will be supporting the sport of surfing in Switzerland and helping to strengthen our interests!
Corporate membership
If you have a business that is interested in or related to the surf industry you can apply as a corporate member. Please contact us directly for information about corporate membership. Contact: info@waveriding.ch
Association membership
If you are an association interested in or related to surfing you can apply as an association member. Please contact us directly for information about association membership. Contact: info@waveriding.ch
I am not a good surfer. Should I still compete at the Swiss Surfing Championship?
I want to help the SSA at events or even become part of the organisation. What do I have to do?
There are currently 7 active members in the executive board and arround 15 members in the head office. We are always looking for motivated and talented people so if you want to join the SSA and help the organisation, let us know! (info@waveriding.ch)
I want to go surfing in October somewhere in Europe. Can you recommend a particular location and surfcamp?
I want to write an article about Swiss Surfing. Whom do I have to contact?
I am writing a thesis (Matura, Bachelor, Master) about Swiss Surfing. Can you help me out with providing information?
I would like to donate or settle an invoice. Where can I find the bank account information?
- Account # (Post-Konto): 85-651427-0
- IBAN: CH08 0900 0000 8565 1427 0
- SWIFT code: POFICHBE
- BIC: POFICHBEXXX
- Account name (Kontobezeichnung): Swiss Surfing Association (SSA), Burgstrasse 18, 8706 Meilen
- Clearing number (Switzerland only!!): 9000
- Address of Bank: Swiss Post – PostFinance, Nordring 8, CH-3030 Bern