Aaron Loy
Hometown: Carlsbad, CA
Years para surfing: 3 years
Division: Para Surfing Kneel
Quiver: 5'10" rounded pin Jim Ellington, 5'10" rounded pin EPS gifted from Masa (adaptive surfer on team Japan, gifted via Olenicks)
Things I love: Cooking and trying new food, hockey the ocean, playing golf, and traveling
Instagram: @aaronloy4
Facebook: aaron.loy.1
Favorite quote: "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" "Attitude is everything"
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Aaron Loy is a bilateral below-the-knee amputee born and raised in Carlsbad, CA. Growing up he played all sorts of sports and activities, favorites were lacrosse, soccer, and snowboarding. He went on to play club lacrosse in college.
Aaron lost his legs after contracting bacterial meningitis during his freshmen quarter at UC Santa Barbara. Type B meningitis flourishes in close quarters (like dorm rooms) and attacks the membranes protecting the brain and the spine. He spent 10 weeks in the hospital, had a dozen surgeries to save his life and limbs, and spent many months recovering at home, in doctor's offices, and at OT/PT sessions before returning back to Santa Barbara and graduating in four years.
He has played para ice hockey (sled hockey) for the San Diego Ducks since 2015. The San Diego Sled Ducks were founded by teammate Sarah Bettencourt (x2 World Champion and Co-captain of USA Surfing). Also, he was a forward of the US Development Sled hockey team from 2017-19.
Aaron started competing in 2021 after being convinced to try it by friends (cheers to the Olenicks and Bettencourts). This is his first time qualifying for Team USA. Aaron lives in Vista with his wife, Bridget, and puppy, and works at a biotech company in La Jolla.
He loves surfing with friends, sharing waves, traveling, and playing hockey and golf.
Years para surfing: 3 years
Division: Para Surfing Kneel
Quiver: 5'10" rounded pin Jim Ellington, 5'10" rounded pin EPS gifted from Masa (adaptive surfer on team Japan, gifted via Olenicks)
Things I love: Cooking and trying new food, hockey the ocean, playing golf, and traveling
Instagram: @aaronloy4
Facebook: aaron.loy.1
Favorite quote: "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" "Attitude is everything"
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Aaron Loy is a bilateral below-the-knee amputee born and raised in Carlsbad, CA. Growing up he played all sorts of sports and activities, favorites were lacrosse, soccer, and snowboarding. He went on to play club lacrosse in college.
Aaron lost his legs after contracting bacterial meningitis during his freshmen quarter at UC Santa Barbara. Type B meningitis flourishes in close quarters (like dorm rooms) and attacks the membranes protecting the brain and the spine. He spent 10 weeks in the hospital, had a dozen surgeries to save his life and limbs, and spent many months recovering at home, in doctor's offices, and at OT/PT sessions before returning back to Santa Barbara and graduating in four years.
He has played para ice hockey (sled hockey) for the San Diego Ducks since 2015. The San Diego Sled Ducks were founded by teammate Sarah Bettencourt (x2 World Champion and Co-captain of USA Surfing). Also, he was a forward of the US Development Sled hockey team from 2017-19.
Aaron started competing in 2021 after being convinced to try it by friends (cheers to the Olenicks and Bettencourts). This is his first time qualifying for Team USA. Aaron lives in Vista with his wife, Bridget, and puppy, and works at a biotech company in La Jolla.
He loves surfing with friends, sharing waves, traveling, and playing hockey and golf.
