Surfing was born in Hawai'i, yet it is still not a funded sport in high schools statewide. Surfing is offered as a club sport in only a handful of schools, preventing students from experiencing the pride of representing their schools and the joy of building lifelong memories with teammates.

Besides holding immense cultural significance in Hawai’i, surfing provides a much needed study break for students’ mental health, disconnecting us from stressors, releasing mood-improving endorphins, and connecting us to Mother Nature. Surfing is also a wonder for physical health, as it’s a full body workout that incorporates cardio, strength training, and muscle building all at once.

**We are asking the Hawai’i State Legislature to allocate funds so that every high school student statewide has the opportunity to represent their school with pride and reap the numerous benefits of surfing.**

Please sign this petition and bring surfing to Hawai’i high schools statewide. (Please do not donate any money when signing this online petition.)

Mahalo!