Surfing America President on Strengthening the Sport of Surfing 0
Earlier this year, Surfing America and ESA announced they had rejoined forces, after functioning as separate entities for the past several years. The decision hinged on several key factors within the organization and came over a period of time as new executive leadership took the helm at both Surfing America and ESA, explains Surfing America President Greg Cruse.
“I think ESA thought that Surfing America was overreaching on our attempts to get all the member organizations to standardize on divisions, judging criteria and online registration,” says Cruse. “There was also some hesitation in having all ESA members pay Surfing America membership. Also, some viewed the Surfing America Prime series going East as an incursion.”
Despite issues that had stacked up between the two associations over the years, Surfing America and ESA have started on new terms to work together in building upon the USA Surf Team and fostering the talented amateur athletes as they move up the ranks and continue to push the limits of surfing,
TransWorld Business talked with Cruse to find out the details behind the reunion, what it means for the future of amateur surfing, his stance on surfing in the Olympics, and how the groups hope to work together to strengthen the future of the sport.
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