Overview

Date: Friday, September 20, Saturday, September 21 and Sunday,
September 22, 2024
Place: Waikiki Beach Queens

SHUTAKU's Commitment to Empowering Children through
U-Surf Cup

U-Surf Cup organizer Mr. Daniel Uchimura, who coaches local kids surfers,
gives kids who love surfing the knowledge
and confidence to pursue a professional career similar to competing in the professional world.
We want to give opportunities to children who aim to make it in the world.
It takes a lot of money to aim for the world, and SHUTAKU has supported this activity.

Daniel says, "This competition I'm running is for the next generation.
I've always wanted to give back to the sport and the birthplace of surfing that taught me somuch."
And then, Daniel held this tournament in the hope that it would serve as a stepping stone for kids surfers to take on the challenge of reaching even higher stages.
We have kept the entry fee low to make it easy for all children to participate,
and increased the number of prizes such as custom surfboards to help improve their surfing skills.

Message

Daniel Uchimura

To all of the volunteers, staff, families, sponsors and contestants.
I would like to say thank you from the bottom of my heart
and I can't believe that we were able to have another successful,
wonderful and amazing contest!!!!!
I really would like to thank Mr. Yonehara and my beautiful wife!!!!
Without them, we would not have been able to have such a successful event.
This year, we increased the number of contestants in each division,
but the spots filled up quickly, making us realize that this is a popular contest.
We would also like to thank the wonderful Waikiki community for requesting more volunteer help
and gift donations than last year.
Also this year, we held the Kokua Division for the first time.
Kokua is a category for smaller surfers (athletes) who still have difficulty catching waves on their own.
Seeing the smiling faces of the small athletes participating in the surfing contest for the first time
and many beach families warmed my heart and made me feel very precious and fulfilled!
The interviews were full of praise from people I respect, and grew up with their speeches were wonderful, and I felt the same way and could feel their hearts.
A special thank you to all the shapers who created the boards for the finalists in this competition.
I can't wait for next year.
A huge thank you to everyone who made the U-Surf Cup possible.
Sincerely,
Daniel Uchimura YA U!!!!!!!!