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INTERNATIONAL DISTANCE SKATEBOARD ASSOCIATION www.theidsa.org
INTRODUCTION
The International Distance Skateboard Association (IDSA) is an international sports federation founded by longboard enthusiast
and producer of many DISTANCE SKATEBOARD MARATHONS, Jonathan Strauss, to fill the need for a world governing body
to develop, manage and promote distance skateboarding by introducing standard rules and regulations on disciplines, safety,
equipment manufacturing, events and world rankings.
The IDSA’s mission is to create a global governing body to ensure the safety of event competitors by ensuring that route
inspection, age grouping and event insurance needs are met; to grow international awareness and participation by
demonstrating skateboarding's benefits toward a healthy and positive lifestyle; and to ultimately infuse new energy into
skateboarding as a viable and legal mode of transportation.
IDSA membership can be as a Country Member / National Governing Body (NGB), becoming an affiliate association of the
IDSA or as an international member with access to all associations and events worldwide. Becoming a member of your NGB
also gives you access as an international member.
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WELCOME TO IDSA
I would like to personally welcome all distance skateboarding enthusiasts, professionals, event producers, media producers,
equipment manufacturers, website operators and clothing manufacturers to The International Distance Skateboard Association
(IDSA).
The IDSA is unique as a sports federation since our discipline and the many sub-disciplines, is as much a lifestyle as it is a sport
and it is my personal goal and desire to develop this association into a global governing body that is respected and recognized.
I look forward to working with our country chapters, international members and media partners.
Join Now to Get Stoked!
Founder of The IDSA,
Jonathan Strauss
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SKATEBOARD ASSOCIATION
DEFINITION
Distance Skateboarding is a lifestyle sport where a person uses a skateboard primarily for travelling long distances and/or
transport. The skateboards are usually longer and lower than standard skateboards with softer, larger wheels, which makes
the skateboards used for distance skateboarding more stable and adhesive, in addition to being more capable of traveling
longer distances without requiring any movement from the rider. Though longboards are the most efficient, any type of
skateboard can be used for distance skateboarding.
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SKATEBOARD ASSOCIATION
A BRIEF HISTORY OF DISTANCE SKATEBOARDING
The history of distance skateboarding began in 1959 with
Longboarding/Skateboarding, which originated in Oahu, Hawaii, when surfers began
using longboarding/skateboarding to train, when there weren’t any waves. In the
beginning it was called Sidewalk Surfing and the first boards were made from skies or
wood planks with metal wheels taken from roller skates.
After a while people realized that clay wheels were more safe, but the young sport
was still too unsafe and its popularity declined until the arrival of urethane wheels in
the early 1970s, which were safer, smoother and with more grip. However with the
increase usability came an increase daringness and recklessness that drove up the
price of insurance for events and skateparks. As result the sport suffered another
decline in popularity until the early 1990s.
Fueled by the international popularity of skateboard celebrities like Tony Hawk, a
growing group of aging skateboarders and a public that was a lot more willing to try
new outdoor sports, combined with snowboarders turning to longboarding in the
summer for similar experiences, distance skateboarding started carving out its own
niche. By the turn of the century distance skateboarding was officially no longer a fad,
but a serious sport with immense international growth and serious consideration as a
viable source of transportation.
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DISCIPLINES
MARATHON
The marathon is the most popular mainstream distance today amongst participant sporting events. Distance skateboarding
events, for obvious reasons, were founded based on the concept and uniqueness of a 26.2 mile race for time. Today, it is the
most important means by which distance skateboarders are globally ranked by the IDSA. The IDSA, in an effort to grow racing
and to be considered as a future Olympic Sport, has implemented other race distances to attract a more mainstream participant
base with the belief that Longboarding/Skateboarding is the most accessible sport in the world, not only because of the ease of
learning, but the affordable nature and the physical development (aerobic and coordination) it provides to its participants. For an
event to be sanctioned as an official IDSA event the route must meet our international safety standards and insurance
requirements as provided in the welcome kit upon requesting a sanction.
Official Age Groups:
Child Group: Under 10 Youth Group: Under 14
Junior Group: Under 19 Masters Group: 35-50
Veteran Group: Over 50 Open Group: All ages
Official Distances:
The One Mile Race: 1 Mile / 1.6 Kilometers The Fifteen Mile Race: 15 Miles/ 24.1 Kilometers
The Five Mile Race: 5 Miles / 8 Kilometers The Ten Mile Race: 10 Miles / 16.1 Kilometers
Half Marathon: 13.1 Miles / 21.1 Kilometers' Marathon: 26.2 Miles / 42.2 Kilometers
UltraSkate: Furthest distance in 24 Hours Stage Racing: Multiple day racing similar to Cycling
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DISCIPLINES
Long Distance Pumping (LDP) / Skogging –
LDP is a technique used to gain speed without the riders' feet leaving the board on flatland for long distances . LDP discipline
has a separate global ranking. Skogging is a combination of Skating and Jogging developed by former World Slalom
Skateboard Champion Chris Yandall, it is also considered the use of both legs alternately in order to move the skateboard
forward. It allows for the body to fatigue less quickly
Official Age Groups:
Child Group: Under 10 Masters Group: 35-50
Youth Group: Under 14 Veteran Group: Over 50
Junior Group: Under 19 Open Group: All ages
Since LDP and Skogging are endurance sports, competitions may be distance and/or time based.
There are not any set competition distances, but they are used effectively and efficiently in shorter distance races.
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DISCIPLINES
Land Paddling –
Land Paddling is the use of a long pole or stick to propel the rider of the skateboard.
The stick is also used for direction and braking.
Official Age Groups:
Youth Group: Under 14
Junior Group: Under 19
Senior Group: Over 60
Open Group: All ages
Official Distances:
The One Mile Race: 1 Mile / 1.6 Kilometers
The 5K Race: 3.1 Miles / 5 Kilometers
The 10K Race: 6.2 Miles / 10 Kilometers
The Ten Mile Race: 10 Miles / 16.1 Kilometers
Half Marathon: 13.1 Miles / 21.1 Kilometers
Marathon: 26.2 Miles / 42.2 Kilometers
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MEMBERSHIP
Country Membership
A country member (DSA) is an association that implements and manages the goals of the IDSA in a specific country. Anyone
may apply for country membership as long as:
The country does not already have an existing DSA
The association includes at least one partner with at least 4 years verifiable history of distance skateboarding
The association includes at least one partner with the experience of producing, at least, 2 verifiable distance
skateboarding events
The association will abide and support the rules, regulations, and standards set forth by the IDSA
The association will appoint one active member to serve as an advisor to the World Board of Directors. Upon
completion of two years as advisor, has the opportunity to serve on World Board of Directors.
International Membership
International membership allows the member to participate in all IDSA sanctioned events worldwide and is open
to anyone regardless of nationality, age or gender.
As a member of The IDSA you will receive: access to global sponsors; access to global membership database; an opportunity
to be part of the world championship circuit; an opportunity to be part of the creation of an alliance to promote and benefit the
sport of distance skateboarding; an opportunity to be part of promoting a healthy and sustainable mode of transportation, and
the eligibility to serve on The IDSA’s Board of Directors (for input into the decisions to help promote distance skateboarding).
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RANKINGS, RULES & REGULATIONS
Rankings
The IDSA uses a simple yet rigid point system to calculate the top 100 distance skateboarders, per age group and discipline, in
the world. The lists shall be updated daily. The top 50 distance skateboarders of each discipline and age group shall be invited
to compete in the annual World Championships, which will be produced by the IDSA and the DSA of the host country. Only
IDSA sanctioned events apply to the calculation of the top 100 distance skateboarders. Top 10 finishes at IDSA sanctioned
races provide points towards World Rankings. Top Times will also be factored in.
Rules & Regulations
The IDSA rules and regulations pertain to event production, accepted sizes for boards and wheels for each discipline and
membership. All International Members, Country Associations and Sanctioned Events must adhere to the IDSA rules,
regulations, and Code of Conduct or risk disqualification, fines or expulsion from the Association.
INTERNATIONAL DISTANCE
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The IDSA sanctions (approves) competitions, clinics, conferences, educational initiatives, and approved equipment (gear) and
apparel. To be sanctioned means that the IDSA and the applicable sport discipline expert staff have carefully reviewed the
event, equipment or apparel and have confirmed that:
-The required standards, quality and safety requirements have been met;
-proper and necessary insurance coverage (for events) provided by the IDSA, including general liability and athlete accident
program, is in place and the event producers understand and are able to prepare all of the necessary post event reports; and
-all participants or manufacturers are either active or guest members of the IDSA or the applicable DSA.
Benefits of having your event, equipment (gear) and apparel sanctioned are:
-An affordable comprehensive insurance program to protect the event organizer, volunteers and participants.
-Participants and customers will recognize that your event, gear or apparel has been inspected and approved by distance
skateboarding experts.
-All sanctioned events and products will be listed in the IDSA event calendar, and all sanctioned products shall be featured in
our approved “Gear” page, awarding producers, manufacturers and retailers valuable exposure.
INTERNATIONAL DISTANCE
SKATEBOARD ASSOCIATIONGet Stoked WWW.GETSTOKED.COM
To get stoked is to be completely and intensely enthusiastic, exhilarated, or excited about something, to have a sense of
inexplicable euphoria and freedom. Getting stoked is guaranteed to provide the “Stay Young Feeling”
The lifestyle element of Distance Skateboarding is all about getting stoked and GetStoked.com, a fully owned project of IDSA, is
all about promoting the lifestyle of distance skateboarding.
At GetStoked.com you will find
- IDSA Approved / User Generated Content (videos, blogs, images)
- A global calendar for non-competitive distance skateboarding events
- A global calendar for events relating to the lifestyle of Distance Skateboardin (music, culture, art, travel)
- Classifieds and other interesting information
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SKATEBOARD ASSOCIATIONGet Stoked WWW.GETSTOKED.COM
MEDIA PARTNERSHIP
The IDSA is seeking media partners for online, network, cable. satellite and/or mobile broadcast, as well as distribution and
syndication of its videos, which will include various competitions, interviews, How to Videos and country tours all related to
distance skateboarding.
SPONSORS
The IDSA is also seeking sponsors for our website, video productions and events. As a sponsor of the IDSA you will be able to
choose from our standard sponsors packages or configure a package that is more aligned with your brand objectives that will
include, though not be limited to:
1.Mention in all press releases, at all events and on all websites as a sponsor of the IDSA worldwide;
2.The ability to insert consumer activation marketing campaigns at all IDSA events worldwide; and
3.To have a 15 – 30 second video advertisement played before every IDSA video
4.Provide access to a membership of targeted lifestyle sport enthusiasts
5.Product placement within all video content produced by the IDSA and its partners
6.Access to support new athletes and role models to the World’s Youth Initiatives
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IDSA
The International Distance Skateboard Association is owned and operated by
Board Up Productions LLC
EIN number 20-4373528
9800 SW 71 Avenue
Miami, FL 33156, U.S.A.
Telephone #: +1 619 537 8741
Email: info@theidsa.org
Please visit www.theidsa.org for additional information about IDSA
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