Well... Yes, and no.
Indeed, students in Hawaii could soon have a opportunity to try their hand at the sort, as the island state - considered by many to be the birthplace of the modern day incarnation of the sport - announces plans to introduce a scheme in which the sport is offered as an official athletic competition in the high schools of the state.
The island is currently home to 46 public high schools, and the 50,000 students they encompass could soon be eligible to ride the surf of Hawaii's world famous waves.
Alex Da Silva, a spokesman for the Education Department, said: "There have been surf clubs in schools for about four years, and surfing is a prominent sport in Hawaii, so it was a natural transition to offer school-sanctioned surf clubs.
"It also offers something motivational for those who don't participate in other sports, like football and volleyball," he added, wiping seaweed from his eyes (maybe).
Governor Neil Abercrombie said: "Hawaii is the birthplace of surfing. From Duke Kahanamoku to the thousands of residents and visitors who surf...the sport is rooted in our culture and way of life."
Dude...
Although, students in the rest of the US may have to wait a while before an equally exciting opportunity to come along, to commemorate this amazing development in Hawaii, and to have a bit of a titter, we've included a video showcases some of the 'dangers' of the sport. Enjoy!
Indeed, students in Hawaii could soon have a opportunity to try their hand at the sort, as the island state - considered by many to be the birthplace of the modern day incarnation of the sport - announces plans to introduce a scheme in which the sport is offered as an official athletic competition in the high schools of the state.
The island is currently home to 46 public high schools, and the 50,000 students they encompass could soon be eligible to ride the surf of Hawaii's world famous waves.
Alex Da Silva, a spokesman for the Education Department, said: "There have been surf clubs in schools for about four years, and surfing is a prominent sport in Hawaii, so it was a natural transition to offer school-sanctioned surf clubs.
"It also offers something motivational for those who don't participate in other sports, like football and volleyball," he added, wiping seaweed from his eyes (maybe).
Governor Neil Abercrombie said: "Hawaii is the birthplace of surfing. From Duke Kahanamoku to the thousands of residents and visitors who surf...the sport is rooted in our culture and way of life."
Dude...
Although, students in the rest of the US may have to wait a while before an equally exciting opportunity to come along, to commemorate this amazing development in Hawaii, and to have a bit of a titter, we've included a video showcases some of the 'dangers' of the sport. Enjoy!
