The ESA offers 22 local districts within 3 regions, which extend along 2,000 miles of coastline stretching from Maine to the Gulf Coast of Florida, America, and the Great Lakes. Competition starts on the districts level, and each region has an annual regional championship event. The ESA champions are crowned at The Easterns, which is an invitation-only event each September at Jennette's Pier in Nags Head, NC.
The ESA has 22 districts, all of which have their own schedule of competition events. Visit the District Page to find your local district’s competition schedule.
*The ESA reserves the right to adjust schedule as needed, which means adult and youth divisions may surf anytime during the holding period.
The ESA has partnered with the World Surf League WSL to create a direct pathway for East Coast surfers to get to the next level as they begin surfing in the pro surfing ranks while continuing to excel at the amateur level.
The ESA will offer ESA-sponsored slots into WSL QS events designated by the ESA based on location and level of competition. Strong ESA competitors from the U18 and possibly U16 divisions who show a strong dedication to the ESA may be offered the ESA-sponsored slots.
Please note that the WSL has its own ranking system and ESA-sponsored slots are not guaranteed. Reimbursement is provided for WSL entry fees as long the ESA competitor is a confirmed athlete in specific event, participates and represents the ESA while at the event.
Reimbursement will be made following that year’s ESA Easterns event. Each ESA-sponsored athlete must compete in that current year’s local ESA district events, their respective ESA Regional event and Easterns in order to qualify for reimbursement.
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