Programs and player pathway

The club’s pyramid begins with Surf Junior Academy for players born 2017–2021 (U5–U10), a technical skills program that emphasizes ball comfort, Rhode Island Surf fundamental skills, and small-sided games. Fall and spring Junior Academy sessions are free; winter and summer blocks are paid add-ons, including summer camps ($150 per player for the core morning block, with an optional extended session for an additional $50) and short summer clinics ($20 for a two-week clinic block).

Surf Futures (Junior Academy Select) bridges Junior Academy and full travel teams for U7–U8 players with twice-weekly training in fall, winter, and spring, NECSL league play, tournaments, and dedicated team coaches. Regional teams carry U9–U19 players in the New England Club Soccer League (NECSL), where weekly league play can lead to Championship Weekend at the end of spring.

Elite teams split by gender and level. Boys Elite Blue competes in MLS NEXT’s Academy Division—the club joined MLS NEXT’s expanded New England tier for fall 2025 through the National Academy League—while Boys Elite White plays in the Regional Academy League for U13–U19. Girls Elite Blue competes in the Girls Academy League on the national pathway; Girls Elite White plays in the Development Player League for U12–U19 with strong collegiate exposure just below GA level.

Training, locations, and year-round play

Training and events are spread across Rhode Island. Published summer programming includes sessions at Wide World of Indoor Sports in North Kingstown (1610 Davisville Rd), Richmond Elementary School in Richmond, the Chafee Complex in Cranston, and other regional sites. The club also runs Ball Mastery and 1v1 Attacking clinics during the 2025–2026 season and hosts identification clinics tied to MLS NEXT and Girls Academy pathways.

Beyond league schedules, Rhode Island Surf emphasizes year-round play, college placement support, sports psychology resources, and access to the broader Surf Soccer Nation network for events, coaching education, and national exposure.

Club identity and values

Rhode Island Surf aligns with Surf Soccer’s mission to create best-of-the-best experiences for youth players through clubs, events, and facilities. The club highlights sportsmanship, respect, integrity, and success as core values. Leadership includes dedicated boys and girls coaching directors and a Junior Academy director with deep New England club experience.

How families can get started

Open tryouts for the 2026–2027 season are underway for elite teams (U11–U19) and pathway programs. Families can register for tryouts by age group, sign up for Surf Futures evaluations, or enroll in Junior Academy when registration opens. Player evaluations are also available throughout the season for athletes seeking a mid-cycle fit. General questions go to info@rhodeislandsurfsoccer.com.