Atlantic Park Surf to Host Inaugural “Dream Team Challenge”

15 teams from surf shops around the region will compete for a $2,000 grand prize 

Press release from Atlantic Park Surf:

Atlantic Park Surf, North America’s first Wavegarden Cove surf lagoon, has announced its inaugural Dream Team Challenge on April 18; tickets are now available. Presented by Wiseguy Pizza, the community-driven team challenge will see 15 teams compete for a $2,000 grand prize and bragging rights as the ultimate dream team

Each team, comprised of representatives from local and regional surf shops, will consist of four surfers in the following categories: The Grom (ages 8-15), The Gal (a lady shredder), The Geezer (ages 45+) and The G (a wildcard slot). Each surfer will compete within their respective division to accumulate points for their team. The four divisional winners will then surf in the finals for the opportunity to win the prize purse.

Participants include 17th Street, Heritage, Quiet Storm, Real Watersports, WRV, Pungo Board House, Atlantic Park Surf Club, Wiseguy Pizza and more. Several surf shops will also be on-site during the event to provide unique retail experiences. The event is made possible by Wiseguy Pizza, with support from Pungo Realty and Atlantic Park Surf sponsors: Xtratuf, Rip Curl, YETI, Sun Bum® and Dryrobe®.

Tickets can be purchased at atlanticparksurf.com. Doors open at 2 p.m., and the contest begins at 3 p.m. The finals take place at 7 p.m., followed by an awards presentation and an after-party, with live music by Kill Devil Disco.

“Atlantic Park Surf is incredibly excited to invite regional surf shops and community teams to compete and celebrate the best of East Coast surf culture,” said Nate Stevens, General Manager at Atlantic Park Surf. “Our team takes immense pride in creating events and contests like the Dream Team Challenge to build lasting connections throughout our community.”

The Dream Team Challenge is the latest in an exciting roster of original programming at Atlantic Park, including the inaugural Chlorine Clash Invitational and Logtoberfest, as well as recurring monthly events, including Surf Cinema, Surf Wellness and Surf Essentials.

Since opening in August 2025, Atlantic Park Surf has welcomed thousands of surfers from around the world–representing all 50 U.S. states and more than 30 countries, including Australia, China, France, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Spain and the UAE. 

This week, Atlantic Park Surf launched its 2026 Surf Packs, which allow guests to progress through the lagoon’s various wave types and take their surfing to the next level. The shareable packs are available in bundles of five, 10 and 20 sessions and can be purchased at atlanticparksurf.com. 

Last month, Atlantic Park welcomed a 20-room boutique hotel overlooking the lagoon–an experience unlike any other in the country. A limited Surf & Stay Package is available to guests booking their stay now through April 30. The package includes: a nightly rate of $325 (taxes and fees not included), one surf session at Atlantic Park Surf and two daily Atlantic Park Surf beach passes. Use code SURFnSTAY to book at thesitiovb.com. Blackout dates and other terms and conditions may apply.

For more information, visit AtlanticParkSurf.com.