TORSA Introduction

Taiwan Ocean Recreation Sports Association

Taiwan Surfing Culture Group Establishment

Official Documentation of Taiwan Surfing History:
1. Begin collecting and archiving historical data on the inception and development of surfing in Taiwan.
Recording Taiwan Surfing Culture and Subculture:
1. Document various aspects of surfing culture such as photography, film, music, painting, graffiti, fashion, and slang.
2. Organize exhibitions of surfing photography, films, music, and artwork during major competitions to introduce the public to the lifestyle and attitudes of surfers.

Establishment of Taiwan Surfing Competition System

Referencing International Surfing Organizations:
- Develop a coaching and judging system for Taiwan’s surfing competitions based on professional and amateur structures like the WSL (World Surf League).
Educating Competitors:
- Teach surfers how to score high in official competitions.
Creating a Local Surfing Competition Scoring and System:
- Establish a competition and scoring system in Taiwan that aligns with international standards.
Surfing Competition Volunteer Recruitment:
- Recruit volunteers for surfing competitions.
Unified Point System for Selecting Taiwan Representatives:
- Implement a point system across major competitions to select representatives for international surfing competitions.

Promotion of Basic Ocean Education in Taiwan

Collaborating on Ocean Safety and Surfing Education:
- Actively collaborate with schools, the China Youth Corps, and other organizations to promote safe ocean practices and proper surfing education.
Target Audience:
- Students from elementary schools, junior high schools, and universities across Taiwan, as well as the general public.
- The Taiwan Ocean Leisure Sports Development Association.
For more information, please email: [email protected]

Building a Positive Social Image for Surfers

Organizing Public Welfare Activities:
- The Association will host public welfare activities.
Surfing Experience Camps:
- Invite surfers to participate in teaching activities.
Target Groups:
- Underprivileged groups (such as orphanages, the visually and hearing impaired) and the general public.

Advocating for Improved Government Ocean Policies & Related Legislation

Collaborate with other ocean safety education promotion groups (such as the China Youth Corps, Red Cross, Water Sports Association, etc.) to establish communication channels with the government.

TORSA Taiwan National Surfing Championship (TNSC)

Information Page: https://torsa.tw/about/tnsc/tnsc.html

Since the inaugural Kenting Cup International Surfing Competition in 2006, the number of surfing enthusiasts in Taiwan has grown annually. After gaining experience from six international surfing competitions and closely observing the domestic surfing environment, the Association aims to align with international surfing activities. To discover top surfers nationwide and establish a surfing system in Taiwan, the Association will host the first points-based tour, the “Taiwan National Surfing Championship.” Additionally, the Association is committed to promoting surfing and facilitating exchanges among surfing clubs, ensuring that the surfing culture, related industries, and products flourish across Taiwan.