Australian Surf Industry Association
Retail Membership
ASI exists to drive vibrancy, growth and business opportunity for our members and the wider surf industry. Membership supports the long-term strength of the industry and the sport and lifestyle we all share.
Retail membership is open to brick-and-mortar surf and boardsport retailers that stock recognised endemic brands. Vertical retailers and vertical brands are not eligible.
Renewing for 2026?
Find your tier based on the number of stores you operate.
Choose Base or Premium. Premium adds NRA membership, the Leaders Summit and an Advisory Board invitation.
Get in touch to renew. Let us know your tier and we'll send your invoice.
New to ASI? Start at Become a Member.
2026 Retail Membership: Fees & Benefits
Effective from 1 July 2026
2026 Retail Membership Fees
Retail membership fees are based on the number of physical stores you operate. All fees are ex GST.
| Number of stores | Base | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 stores | $100 | $500 |
| 3–6 stores | $200 | $750 |
| 7+ stores | $400 | $1,000 |
What's Included
All retail members receive the core ASI benefits. Premium members also receive complimentary National Retail Association membership and access to ASI's leadership forums.
| Benefit | Base | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Industry newsletter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Awards participation (free entry) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Industry summits | ✓ | ✓ |
| Research (industry and third party) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Member pricing for events | ✓ | ✓ |
| Member logo | ✓ | ✓ |
| Voting rights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Zip Pay exclusive merchant fee rate | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shop for Shops: up to 55% off shop fittings | ✓ | ✓ |
| Complimentary National Retail Association (NRA) membership | – | ✓ |
| Leaders Summit | – | ✓ |
| Advisory Board invitation | – | ✓ |
Who can join
- Physical, brick-and-mortar stores with a surf or boardsport lifestyle focus
- Retailers that stock recognised endemic surf brands
- Not open to vertical retailers or vertical brands
How to Renew or Join
To renew, or to ask which tier suits your business, contact Lyndall Browning, Executive Officer. Let us know how many stores you operate and whether you'd like Base or Premium membership, and we'll send your 2026 invoice.
Lyndall Browning, Executive Officer
Brand members with a retail component may be eligible for complimentary retail membership. Contact Lyndall to check.