Overview

Date: Friday, September 19, Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21, 2025
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 in the professional longboard tour.
We want to give opportunities to children who aim to make it in the world of surfing.
It takes a lot of money to hold an event like this but SHUTAKU has supported this event with open arms.

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 so much."
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

We would like to express our deepest gratitude to Shutaku, our local ohana,
and the entire community for their incredible support in making this year’s U-SURF CUP possible.
Without your warmth, trust, and passion, this long-held dream could not have become a reality.
Our goal is for the U-SURF CUP to be more than just a contest.
We hope it will continue to be a place where the next generation of longboard surfers,
announcers, judges, and event organizers can learn, grow, and build a bright future.
We will keep striving to improve the quality of the event
and to contribute to the growth and future of the children in our community.
Every year, the event fills up faster and faster,
showing how much awareness and excitement have grown.
Hearing so many kids say, “This is my favorite contest!”
truly makes us feel that all the effort is worthwhile.
Seeing them look forward to this event throughout the year
brings us so much happiness and motivation to keep it going.
Another special feature of this contest is that,
unlike most youth events, it follows the same rules
and priority system used in professional competitions.
For many young surfers, it’s their first opportunity
to experience a real pro-style format.
By teaching the kids how to use priority
and giving them the chance to learn in this environment,
we are reminded once again of the true meaning and purpose of this event.
Looking ahead to next year, we plan to change the team division
to a Noseriding format with five surfers per team.
Noseriding is one of the most beautiful
and challenging elements of longboarding,
and we hope to create a stage where incredible talents
from Hawaii and around the world can shine.
We wish for the event to be even more inspiring
and unforgettable for all the competitors.
Once again, thank you all so much for your continued support this year.
We look forward to seeing you again next year!
YA-U!!!