North American Surf & Skateboard Association (N.A.S.S.A.)

Mission statement
NASSA - North American Surf & Skateboard Association was formed to allow amateur grass roots surfing and skateboarding programs to organize and grow in Canada and the USA. We are a membership based organization formed under SPAI, SkatePark Association International, a 5013c charity and we are sponsored by SPAUSA. NASSA has membership programs that cover leagues / chapters, school programs, youth ministry, outreach and instructor certification. All NASSA members carry $2 million liability insurance with $1 million per occurrence while participating in any NASSA event or program.

This is a shared liability program. By sharing the program we are able to keep our insurance costs lower. Carrying insurance is NOT a license to sue. We are blessed to have this coverage which allows us to hold events and have programs. It is up to every NASSA member to protect NASSA from lawsuits and claims. These are Hazardous Recreational Activities and anyone participating is doing so at their own risk and must be willing to assume the risk if they are going to join or participate in NASSA activities.

• We will actively work to promote these sports and excellence among the participants.
• We will make every attempt to provide mentoring and counseling for individuals in need and
• We will partner with other organizations to accomplish this goal.
• We will provide safety programs & demos.
• We will assist organizations and persons concerned with sports in the development of amateur athletic programs for amateur athletes.
• We will promote the growth of the sport and the participants in a positive manner.
• We will provide positive role models for skateboarders and surfers.
• We will support and help fund amateur competitions.
• We will actively work to promote these sports to at risk youth and inner city youth.
• We will provide additional services whenever possible for skateboarders and surfers that will include art, music and educational opportunities.
• We will provide sponsorship to under privileged youth for competitions, camps and equipment.
• We teach tolerance.
• We believe in cultural diversity.
• We will promote and encourage physical fitness and public participation in amateur athletic activities
• We will foster the development of amateur athletic facilities for use by amateur athletes and assist in making existing amateur athletic facilities available for use by amateur athletes
• We will encourage and support research, development, and dissemination of information in the areas of sports medicine and sports safety
• We will encourage and provide assistance to amateur athletic activities for women and minorities.