What ages and program levels does Valley Surf Soccer Club offer?Competitive pathways run from young academy bands through U19, including ECNL, ECNL Regional League, Pre-ECNL, and NorCal Premier NPL teams. Surf Junior Academy serves boys and girls born roughly 2018 through 2020 with small-sided technical training. Recreational families can use MLS GO for grassroots play without tryouts, and Surf Select offers a national identification track for top performers across the club.

Where does Valley Surf train and play in the Lathrop area?Junior Academy practices and in-house games are centered at River Islands Sports Park, 1051 River Islands Parkway, Lathrop, CA 95330. Most competitive team practices for the broader club are scheduled in Lathrop and surrounding Central Valley cities once seasonal field assignments are set. League games are typically on weekends at home and away venues across Northern California.

When are 2026–27 tryouts and how do families register?Tryouts for the 2026–2027 season begin May 2 and May 3 in Lathrop, Stockton, and Modesto, with final schedules shared after families submit the tryout interest form. Age groups for 2026–27 follow the school-year window (August 1 through July 31). Returning and new players register annually through Byga, usually in April and May, with a $200 deposit credited toward summer registration after rosters are finalized.

What do registration and club fees look like?Families pay a $200 non-refundable deposit in April or May that secures a club spot and credits toward summer registration invoices once team placement is confirmed after tryouts. Club fees cover coaching, league play, fields, player passes, and related operations, with amounts varying by team level and age. Need-based financial aid for registration fees is available through an application process; contact gary@valleysurf.org for aid questions, including adjusted deposits for returning aid families.

What is Valley Surf’s development philosophy?The club builds players through Play, Create, Explore—maximizing athletic potential while developing the whole person for life on and off the field. Valley Surf competes in top Northern California and national league platforms as a Surf Nation member, connecting athletes to Surf Select, college recruiting exposure, and professional trial opportunities documented across hundreds of alumni placements since 2021.

How can families contact Valley Surf Soccer Club?Email admin@valleysurf.org for registration, billing, and Byga support. Use the online contact form and select Stockton River Islands (Lathrop) or another licensee to route local questions. Junior Academy families can email juan@nidoaguila.org for boys or danny@valleysurf.org for girls; financial aid inquiries go to gary@valleysurf.org.