Send Costa Rica to the 2026 World Para-Surfing Championship

Help Us Reach the World Stage

For Costa Rica, surfing is more than a sport. It is part of our identity.
For our para-surfers, it is also a space for competition, independence, achievement, and belonging.

From November 19–22, 2026, 5 Costa Rican athletes and 4 staff members will represent our country at the ISA World Para Surfing Championship at DSRT Surf in Palm Desert, California, USA.

Getting the entire delegation of 9 people to California requires $18,735usd to cover airfare, accommodations, transportation, meals, competition registration, insurance, and the technical staff required to support our athletes throughout the championship.

You can help us get there! 🤙🏽

🇨🇷 Meet Team Costa Rica 🇨🇷
Five athletes. Four staff members. One national team.
Roy Calderón Para Surf Vision Impairment 2
Dariel Meléndez Para Surf Kneel
Matthew Vandehooth Para Surf Prone 2
Juan Manuel Camacho Para Surf Sit
Edwin Ocampo Para Surf Prone 1
Ariel Gutierrez Head Coach
Rodolfo Li Team Manager
Gustavo Corrales Coach
Alejandro Chinchilla Coach

Competing at a World Championship is about medals, but its impact goes much further. Every time a Costa Rican para surfer enters the water wearing our national colors, they help make disability visible through ability, performance, competition, and excellence.

This November, we want to see Costa Rica on the starting list in California. Help us get there! 💪🏽
❤️🇨🇷 Be part of Team Costa Rica 🇨🇷❤️


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