SurfCup.com recently chatted with Melina “Mimi” Lopez, former Surf Soccer Player and current Stanford University student about her trip to Tanzania in the summer of 2011. Mimi spent her time in the small village of Manyara where she started a girls soccer program to try and encourage good health through sport. What she discovered was how teaching girls soccer can be an empowering effort that resonates beyond the pitch. Surf Cup is proud to have assisted Mimi in her efforts there with a donation of soccer wear and soccer balls.

From lagalaxy.com: CARSON, Calif. (Wednesday, January 18, 2012) – The LA Galaxy announced today that the

Gaby Beas was in eighth grade when her family began working on the tournament and she has watched the tournament grow and evolve over her 20+ years associated with the tournament.

We sat down with Gaby on Jan. 5, 2012 to discuss her family and their history with the Cup. Gaby spent many years running the “ice crew” at the tournament. Her extroverted personality was a great fit as she worked with all of the booth vendors and the first aid tent making sure everyone not only had their ice supplies, but also a smile on their face.

SAN DIEGO, CA. – The San Diego Surf Cup XXXII presented by NIKE has finalized

Another year is coming to an end. All of us at San Diego Surf Cup,