Utah Wave Pool to Become USA Surfing Training Site

Surfing is coming to the mountains.

As part of a sponsorship between USA Surfing and Kamaka Responsible Development that had the company serve as the title sponsor of the 2026 USA Surfing Championships, a wave pool under development in Utah will become a training center for the USA Surfing national team when the venue opens in late 2027.

The wave pool, powered by Endless Surf’s surf park technology, will have the ability to replicate similar wave conditions to Lower Trestles, the venue for the surfing competition at the LA28 Olympic Summer Games.

The training center is expected to create opportunities for athletes and coaches to refine technique, test strategy and maximize performance before competition.

Alongside Kamaka, USA Surfing foundational partner Resin Services will support USA Surfing’s programs, teams and athletes as they bid to compete and progress on the world stage.

“Kamaka’s commitment gives the next generation of U.S. surfers the ability to train on demand against conditions they’ll face in competition,” said USA Surfing Coach Brett Simpson. “That’s the kind of investment that changes the trajectory of the sport, making it an exciting tool for American surfers preparing to take on the world’s best.”

A Landmark Milestone for USA Surfing

The championships recently concluded in Oceanside, California, before moving to Lower Tressles.

The 2026 Championship events mark a first for USA Surfing since it was officially certified as the national governing body for surfing in the United States. The events will also showcase the nation’s top under-18 surf athletes at a defining moment for the sport, two years ahead of the Olympic Games.

“This is more than a sponsorship; it’s a long-term commitment to the future of American surfing,” said Jackson Sheppard, president and co-founder of Kamaka. “This is a transformational moment for U.S. surfing.

“We’re proud to invest in the 2026 USA Surfing Championships, the athlete pipeline, and a state-of-the-art National Training Center that will shape the next generation of our country’s top surfers, building on our gold medal success.”

The training center is being developed with wave pool technology company Endless Surf, whose technology dials up wave shapes and speeds that mimic real-life ocean conditions, creating a high-performance environment. In addition, Resin Services is building on its existing partnership with USA Surfing to further accelerate athlete development.

“Together, these partners are part of a strong and growing coalition of sponsors who make American surfing possible, and who share a belief in what American surfing can become,” said USA Surfing CEO Greg Hulsizer. “Their commitment creates a compounding effect: every investment in the athlete pipeline, every national championship, and every opportunity for young surfers to compete at the highest-level builds on the last.”

“Supporting USA Surfing at this pivotal moment is an investment in the athletes, families, and future of the sport,” said Todd Kline, surf athlete commissioner of USA Surfing. “The support Kamaka and Resin Services have provided over the past two years has already made a tangible difference for our athletes.

“This title sponsorship deepens that commitment, elevating the championships and strengthening the pipeline that will carry American surfing into its most important moment.”