World Surf League (WSL)

General info:

Description: Previously known as International Professional Surfers (IPS) 1976 to 1982, and the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) from 1983 to 2014.

Category: surfing

Type: International

About:

Association info: The World Surf League organizes the annual tour of professional surf competitions and broadcasts each event live at WorldSurfLeague.com where you can experience the athleticism, drama and adventure of competitive surfing -- anywhere and anytime it’s on. Travel alongside the world’s best male and female surfers to the most remote and exotic locations in the world. Fully immerse yourself in the sport of surfing with live event broadcasts, social updates, event highlights and commentary on desktop and mobile. The professional surf tour was founded in 1976 to celebrate the elite athletes, diverse fans and dedicated partners that together embody professional surfing today. It’s headquartered in Los Angeles, California with offices throughout the globe, and dedicated to: Bringing the athleticism, drama and adventure of pro surfing to fans worldwide Promoting professional surfers as world-class athletes Acting as good stewards of the environment both in and out of the water The WSL exists to celebrate and grow the history, elite athletes, diverse fans and dedicated partners that together embody professional surfing today.