Surf Pathways 2026

Talent and competition pathways for Saudi surfing

Follow the journey from first waves to national team — each step builds on the last.

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Talent pathway

Six steps from discovery to representing Saudi Arabia

  1. Discover

    • Beginner sessions
    • School activations
    • Summer camps

  2. Learn

    • Progression courses
    • Pool training
    • Private camps

  3. Develop

    • Domestic calendar
    • Academy
    • National camps

  4. Compete

    • National rankings
    • Talent ID
    • Junior series

  5. Perform

    • Regional selection
    • World selection
    • HP support

  6. Represent

    • National team
    • World-class performance

Junior competition ladder

Climb from school events to world juniors

  1. 1

    School / club events

    OutcomeParticipation & confidence

  2. 2

    Saudi Junior Series

    OutcomeRanking & development

  3. 3

    Saudi Junior Championships

    OutcomeNational champion

  4. 4

    Junior Development Squad

    OutcomeTalent development

  5. 5

    International juniors

    OutcomeRegional benchmark

  6. 6

    World juniors

    OutcomeWorld stage

Age phases

What matters at each stage of the junior pathway

  1. 7–10 yrs

    Discover

    Fun first — enjoy surfing and build engagement.

    GoalGrow participation

  2. 10–13 yrs

    Learn

    Basics: paddle, pop-up, stance, turns, judging intro.

    GoalTechnical foundations

  3. 13–16 yrs

    Develop

    Advanced skills, fitness, heat strategy.

    GoalSpot performance potential

  4. 16–18 yrs

    Perform

    HP support + international competition exposure.

    GoalNational-level junior

  5. Junior → Senior

    Transition

    Senior calendar + sponsorship pathway.

    GoalCareer in surfing

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