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Home My WebLink AboutSupport for the Recertification of US SURFING as the Nationa �UN11NeT 2000 Main Street, of c Huntington Beach,CA Cityof Huntington Beach 92648 9 Wig' = g APPROVED 7-0 '3�9UNTV�✓'• File#: 25-753 MEETING DATE: 9/16/2025 Subject: Item Submitted by Councilman Don Kennedy, Mayor Pat Burns, and Councilman Butch Twining -Support for the Recertification of US SURFING as the National Governing Body of US Olympic Surfing Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to issue a letter of support to the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee for recertification of US Surfing as the National Governing Body for the sport of surfing in the United States. Attachment(s): 1.Kennedy, Burns, and Twining - Memo 2.Letter of Support of US Surfing City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 1 Printed on 9/10/2025 powered by LegistarTM 607 `, o, m ; CITY OF t• rQfi HUNTINGT.ON BEACH '--�.•�rWNIVSYC 01 City Council Meeting — Council Member Items Report To: City Council From: Don Kennedy, Councilman Pat Burns, Mayor Butch Twining, Councilman Date: September 16, 2025 Subject: SUPPORT FOR THE RECERTIFICATION OF US SURFING AS THE NATIONAL GOVERNING BODY OF US OLYMPIC SURFING ISSUE STATEMENT USA Surfing, the International Surfing Association (ISA)-recognized national federation for the sport of surfing in the United States, has formally submitted its application to regain certification as the National Governing Body (NGB) of Olympic Surfing under the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC). As Surf City USA, we should fully support the application of USA Surfing to be recertified as the National Governing Body. After the 2020 Tokyo Games, Surfing America — now USA Surfing — voluntarily decertified as the sport's national governing body due to auditing issues under previous management. The organization worked with the USOPC to correct those issues with the understanding it would be eligible for recertification before the 2024 Paris Games. In the meantime, USA Surfing continued to run its Prime Series, develop athletes and oversee longboarding, adaptive surfing, and other programs. Earlier this year, it submitted its application for recertification. While Orange County based USA Surfing was working toward recertification, U.S. Ski & Snowboard, based in Park City, Utah, submitted its own bid to oversee Olympic surfing. Many Olympic and professional surfers call California home, and having a Governing Body that recognizes and understands the importance of surfing in California and is familiar with the community is crucial. As Surf City USA, we should fully support the application of USA Surfing to be recertified as the National Governing Body. RECOMMENDED ACTION Authorize the Mayor to issue a letter of support to the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee for recertification of US Surfing as the National Governing Body for the sport of surfing in the United States. ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS This action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 2000 Main Street,Huntington Beach,CA 92648 l www.huntingtonbeachca.gov 608 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL Non Applicable-Administrative Item 2000 Main Street,Huntington Beach,CA 92648 I www.huntingtonbeachca.gov 609 1 °-/' 1tNGT�.cr9 CITY OF tz HUNTINGTON BEACH �41� -4-00U ";ol�� Pat Burns J Mayor September 16, 2025 U.S. Olympic and Paral m is Committee Y p 1 Olympic Plaza Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Dear Chairman Sykes and USOPC Board Members: The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach expresses its strong support for the recertification of USA Surfing as the National Governing Body for the sport of surfing in the United States. Stretching across 10 miles of uninterrupted coastline, Huntington Beach is a cornerstone of American surf culture and one of the premier surfing destinations in the nation. Our community proudly hosts the International Surfing Museum, the Surfing Hall of Fame, the Surfing Walk of Fame, and the U.S. Open of Surfing. USA Surfing represents the interests of U.S. Olympic Surfing and has consistently demonstrated the leadership and vision necessary for the sport's success. A Governing Body that both understands the significance of surfing in communities like Huntington Beach and is deeply connected to the culture of the sport is essential. USA Surfing has established trusted relationships with athletes, community leaders, and the surf industry, ensuring a strong foundation for the sport's continued growth and recognition. As Surf City USA, Huntington Beach proudly urges that USA Surfing be designated as the official Governing Body for surfing in the United States. Sincerely, Pat Burns Mayor Office: (714) 536—5553 I 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 l www.huntingtonbeachca.gov �rU YID <<� •°ti CITY OF. HUNTINGTON BEACH Pat Burns i Mayor September 16, 2025 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee 1 Olympic Plaza Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Dear Chairman Sykes and USOPC Board Members: %/ The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach/expresses its strong support for the recertification of USA Surfingas the National Governing' for the sport of surfingin 9 y p the United States. Stretching across 10 miles of uninterrupted coastline, Huntington`Beach is a cornerstone of American surf culture and one of the premier, surfing'destinations in,the nation. Our community proudly hosts the International Surfing Museum, the Surfing Hall of Fame, the Surfing Walk of Fame, and the U.S.Open of Surfing. / USA Surfing represents the interests Of„U.S. Olympic Surfing and has consistently demonstrated the leadership and vision necessary for the sport's success. A Governing Body that both understands the significance of surfing in communities like Huntington Beach and is deeply connected to the culture of the'sport is essential. USA Surfing has established trusted relationships with athletes, community leaders, and the surf industry, ensuring a strong foundation for the sport's'continued growth and recognition. N As Surf.City::USA, Huntington Beach proudly urges that USA Surfing be designated as the official/Governing Body for surfing in the United States. Sincerely, \ , � . Pat Burns ` �� Mayor \, Office: (714)536—5553 I 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 I www.huntingtonbeachca.gov 610 From: chris macdonald To: suoolementalcommCa>surfcity-hb.orq Subject: In support of Items 24 and 25 Date: Tuesday,September 16,2025 5:01:00 AM Hello Huntington Beach City Council Members, I'm in support of Items 24 to terminate Sympony of Flowers and Item 25 on US Surfing. I live near Central Park and applaud Councilman Gruel for doing that. I'm a 2008 former Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum Board Member. Thank You Very Much, Chris MacDonald Huntington Beach Native Resident Virus-free.www.avg.coni