Annual Membership

 

Member benefits

Connection

Tap into our Regional Surf Network for your local and regional happenings.

Participation

Stay up to date with events, workshops and trainings near you. Run by oceanwomen, for oceanwomen.

Advocacy & Support

Working collectively, we work to raise the profile of Aotearoa’s oceanwomen and girls, and to advocate for positive change.

Exclusive Deals

Access to exclusive deals from our brand partners as they join us towards our mission.

Member only deals

A big mihi to the businesses that see AWSA and support our cause.

Check back with us regularly, we’re working to bring you more benefits to support your journey in the water.

Do you have a business that aligns with our mission? Join as a Business Member and help support women and girls participation and profiles in oceansports.

The absolute legends at Salt Gypsy offer an exclusive discount to AWSA members. Enjoy a whopping 20% off sitewide* on orders over $50 AUD.

*Discount applies to all surfwear and accessories. Salt Gypsy surfboards not included.

Become a member of AWSA

AWSA MEMBERSHIP
$29.00
Every year

 FAQs

  • Yes! We welcome our local business community to support our mission and goals. Find our more info here.

  • Great question - we are working on this, standby!

  • We definitely will be offering this for 2024 Annual Memberships.

  • Yes! But we are a volunteer-led organisation running off the smell of an oily rag and things take time, particularly when applying for Government Grants. Until we can secure such grants and corporate sponsorships, we are 100% reliant on the goodwill and contribution of our community.

  • We are working on this and your suggestions are welcomed! Email us: info@aotearoawomenssurfingassociation.org

  • We are an incorporated National New Zealand Association advocating for all oceanwomen and girls across the nation.

    • Foster a national organisation representing oceanwomen and girls of Aotearoa

    • Raise awareness, create networks and promote the value and importance of wāhine and kōtiro surfing

    • Organise and support events and activities to build participation and profile of wāhine and kōtiro surfing

    • Dreaming big - we aim to be a funding resource for amateur and competitive wāhine and kōtiro

  • Short answer: You! By becoming a member of AWSA, you have the opportunity to nominate and vote for board members.

  • Nominations for new board members are accepted annually prior to the General AGM. Click here to nominate yourself or someone else for 2023.

“And what would happen if the current narrative for women’s surfing…changed to messages about camaraderie, sisterhood, travelling and revelling in nature?” Change the narrative.