| Surfing in the United States | |
|---|---|
 A surfer at the Cayucos Pier, Cayucos, California | |
| Country | United States |
| Governing body | USA Surfing |
| National team(s) | United States Olympics team |
National competitions | |
International competitions | |
Surfing in the United States is a popular hobby in coastal areas, and more recently due to the invention of wave pools, inland regions of the country.[1][2][3] It contributes to a lifestyle and culture in which millions participate and which millions more have an interest.[4] USA surfing is the governing body for the sport of surfing in the United States, with surf leagues such as the World Surf League available in the country.[5] Surfing can be traced back to 17th Century Hawaii and has evolved over time into the professional sport it is today, with surfing being included for the first time in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.[2][6][7]
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- ^ Warshaw, Matt (2010). The History of Surfing. San Francisco: Chronicle. ISBN 9780811856003.
- ^ Gaille, Brandon (August 24, 2018). "22 Surfing Industry Statistics and Trends". Brandon Gaille. Retrieved May 24, 2020.
- ^ USA Surfing (May 24, 2020). "About USA Surfing". USA Surfing. Retrieved May 24, 2020.
- ^ Walker, Isaiah Helekunihi (2011). Waves of Resistance: Surfing and History in Twentieth-Century Hawaiʻi. Hawaii: University of Hawaiʻi Press.
- ^ International Olympic Committee (February 18, 2019). "IOC approves five new sports for Olympic Games Tokyo 2020". Olympics. Retrieved May 24, 2020.