BEST OF THE BEST OF THE SURF NATION
What is Surf Select?
Welcome to Surf Select! Surf Select is a national identification program that brings together the most talented pool of players and coaches across the Surf Nation Community. Through a series of regional and national events, players will be identified to represent Surf Select at some of the top domestic and international events across world football.
The Surf Select Program By Numbers
The Surf Select Process
STEP 1:
DOC Recommends
Player recommendation from Club DOC by September of each season.
STEP 2:
Regional Programs
Player attends Surf Select Regional ID Programs – September-December. We have 7 regional ID events across the country.
STEP 3:
National Selection Events
Player gets identified and selected from Regional ID events to attend Surf Select National Selection Events in February.
STEP 4:
Roster Selection
Players get rostered to play on the Surf Select teams that will compete domestically or internationally in the summer.
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NATIONAL
Surf Select National
Through the Surf Select Regional Program, the National pathway will see the best players selected based on their performance, current stage of development, and character within a Team environment.
The Surf Select Program
After several local, regional, and national ID events, the Surf Select Program has been in full swing, with 36 teams traveling worldwide for some of the best youth soccer events.
Teams formed by players across 42 Surf Nation clubs have traveled to: Man City Cup (San Diego, CA), Copa Reyes- SuperCopa (Las Vegas, NV), Surf Cup Northwest (Seattle, WA), SuperCup NI (Northern Ireland), Foyle Cup (Ireland), Surf Cup (San Diego, CA), USA Cup (Blaine, MN), EDP Summer Sizzler (Hammdon, NJ), Premier Super Copa (Dallas, Texas), Surf Cup International Morocco (Tangier, Morocco), BH Cup (Belo Horizonte, Brazil), Valencia Cup (Valencia, Spain), Royal Pre Season Cup (Reading, England) and coming November 2024 Surf Cup International (Barcelona, Spain)
The Surf Select Program is powered by our partner, Global Sports Experiences.
GSE offers a better way to experience international cultures, while competing in the sports you love. We offer experiences tailored to your level and interests while ensuring that each member of your traveling party has unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime. From our first-hand knowledge of the destinations we serve, our world-class customer service, and our dedicated concierge team, the GSE difference is in the details.