We have a skatepark and want to organize a local amateur contest. Do you have any information on setting one up or judging criteria?
Skateboarding contests can be fun and instrumental in bringing a community of skaters together. Often, skaters will travel hundreds of miles to attend and compete in a contest if the event shows promise of a good time or god exposure for talented skaters hoping to find a sponsor. In most contests, skaters ride through the park or course individually while a panel of judges (5 – 7 experienced skaters) rates each competitor’s routine (45 seconds to one minute). Scores are based on skill displayed, consistency (not falling of the board), style (general aesthetic appeal of the skating), and use of course (the more sections used the better). Scores are based on a 0 – 100 scale, much like a school test (70 is mediocre, 80 is good, 90 is great, and 91 – 99 is virtually flawless). You almost never see 100. We don’t require THF grant recipients to adhere to any particular rules regarding pads, we encourage them to allow skaters maximum freedom and flexibility within the limitations of establish
