Programs and player pathway

Surf Juniors introduces players to proper technique, game intelligence, and character on and off the field. Recreational Juniors for ages U4 through U8 run a fall and spring season with coach-led practices one or two days per week and a combined schedule of eight fall games and six spring games. Developmental and premier Juniors options for U8 through U10 serve families who want more challenge than a traditional rec league without the full travel commitment; those teams may compete in the SPVJSA Rapids League or the Washington Inland Soccer League with a focus on raising competition and technical growth.

Competitive teams from U11 through U19 form through tryouts and compete in elite platforms that include the Girls Academy Pacific Northwest Conference, Elite Academy League pathways tied to MLS NEXT, and other Surf-affiliated competition. Team academy training is built into club programming and delivered through structured station-based sessions focused on technical footwork, skill moves, and juggling progressions. Supplemental offerings include goalkeeper training, futsal, camps and clinics, hosted tournaments, and a College Prep track that guides high school-age players and parents through recruiting, exposure, and academic planning.

Spokane Valley training and seasons

Spokane-area Surf Juniors recreational seasons typically run from mid-to-late August through October and again from April through May. Games and training for many Juniors groups use Trent Elementary School at 3303 N. Pines Rd. in Spokane Valley. Standard Juniors registration is $75 and includes a team jersey. Academy schedules for competitive rosters are set by the academy director and integrated with each team’s seasonal plan.

Tryouts, registration, and season fees

Tryout registration is split by age band: players U11 through U19 use one registration flow, while U8 through U10 use a separate Juniors tryout link. For the 2026–2027 cycle, open tryouts have concluded; families seeking a late evaluation or placement can contact the club directly—U11 through U19 through j.spitz@wesurfsc.com and U5 through U10 through k.green@wesurfsc.com. Starting with the 2026–2027 season, U.S. Soccer age groups shift from a calendar-year model to a school-year alignment (August 1 through July 31), affecting roster placement across sanctioned competition.

Annual registration fees for the 2026–2027 Spokane competitive season include MLS NEXT, Girls Academy, and Aspire programming at $2,995, covering mandatory regional events, both Empire Cups, and TeamSnap and SnapSpend user fees bundled into the season cost. U11 and U12 pre-academy placements in Girls Academy, MLS NEXT, or Aspire are $2,495 with the same included events and platform fees.

Surf Select and national exposure

Surf Select brings together identified players from across Surf Nation for regional and national events. Washington East Surf sits in the Northwest Surf Select region alongside Glacier Surf, Idaho Surf, Missoula Surf, Montana Surf, Oregon Surf, and Western Washington Surf. Club directors recommend players based on technical ability, attitude, and potential; invited athletes attend Northwest regional identification camps, and top performers advance toward Surf Select National Blue and White teams that have competed in Spain, England, Northern Ireland, California, and other high-level events.

Philosophy, access, and contact

WE Surf operates as a nonprofit organization grounded in integrity, respect, honesty, and sportsmanship, with a mission to develop confident, skilled, and resilient players through positive, competitive environments and long-term coaching investment. A financial assistance program accepts applications by June 15, 2026, with awards based on documented need including a 2025 tax return; the club also welcomes donor support toward scholarships. For Juniors questions contact surfjuniors@ewsurfsc.com; for academy training reach academydirector@ewsurfsc.com; for financial assistance or donations contact operationsdirector@ewsurfsc.com.