CONTESTS
Damn Am Los Angeles at the Berrics


The first of this year’s Damn Am series will be at the Berrics on June 10-12. The top 12 skaters of the Damn Am Los Angeles will secure their spot for Tampa Am‘s Saturday qualifier on November 12.
If you want to join, register here. You can enter if you meet any ONE of the following criteria.
- Prior participation in Damn Am / Tampa Am events
- Support and backing of established industry brands
- Footage showing ability and skill that could be potentially enough to place in the top 12 based on Skatepark of Tampa’s standards
The Damn Am is a global amateur skateboarding contest series. Over 10,000 skaters, some of them now top pros, have participated in the event since its inception in 2001.
Over the years, Damn Am had stops in various cities across the globe including Shanghai, Sydney, Sao Paolo, Barcelona, Amsterdam, and more.
The 2022 Damn Am series will have four stops. The next three stops after Los Angeles will be in Barcelona (July 8-10), Japan (TBD), and New York City (September 9-10). Visit Skatepark of Tampa’s website for more information.
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CONTESTS
Joseph Garbaccio wins FISE Xperience Tour Final Leg in Le Havre
Local star Joseph Gabaccio set his city’s Bowl on fire, winning the Skateboard Bowl Pro ahead of young Spanish rider Bijueska Egoitz and Reunion’s Stellio Sakellarides during last weekend’s FISE Xperience.
Around 35,000 spectators and 200 riders took part in the four competing disciplines of the event, namely BMX Freestyle Park, Skateboard Bowl, Roller Freestyle Park and Scooter Bowl.
In Roller Freestyle Park Pro, Jérémy Domingues took the win in front of a delighted crowd. He beat Tom Lecouls from Le Havre and Zahir Hanaizi. Reigning champion Armelle Tisler claimed victory in the women’s category beating Carla Pasquinelli and Jeanne Sauvage.
Esteban Clot took the top spot at the Scooter Bowl, ahead of Mathias Villers, and Arthur Frugier in 3rd place.
Tom Clemens from Germany won BMX Freestyle Park Pro, with Pim Scheers from the Netherlands and Lilian Virazel from Montpellier in second and third place, respectively. France’s Laury Perez dominated the women’s category, ahead of Colombia’s Queen Saray Villegas Serna and France’s Julie Plousey.
In addition to the competitions, the public in Le Havre enjoyed the presence of Alex Jumelin, the emblematic figure of French BMX Flatland, who came as part of the Jules x FISE capsule collection, co-designed by the athlete. He put on a show throughout the weekend, offering numerous demos and signing sessions.
CONTESTS
FISE Xperience Series 2023 Kicks Off Friday in Le Havre


The FISE Xperience Series 2023’s fourth and last stage will begin this Friday, August 25th, in Le Havre.
The festival will run throughout the weekend, featuring a program that brings together riders from all over Europe competing in four different disciplines: BMX Freestyle Park, Skateboard Bowl, Roller Freestyle Park, and Scooter Bowl.
The FISE Xperience Series tour continues with Le Havre as its latest host, following successful events in Tignes, Reims, and Thonon-les-Bains earlier this year.
The venue features two sports areas tailored to the various disciplines in competition, including a Freestyle Park for BMX Freestyle Park and Roller Freestyle, as well as the iconic Bowl du Havre for Skateboard Bowl and Scooter Bowl.
The competition is open to both men and women and will showcase the world’s top riders as well as national competitors against the local urban talents.
Along with the four disciplines represented, there will also be shred contests and fun challenges for all categories of participants.
In addition to the title of FISE Xperience Le Havre winner for the 4 disciplines represented, the BMX Freestyle Park competition will also count as a stage in the Coupe de France FFC (French Cycling Federation).
Pro riders will thus be able to collect UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale) points for the world ranking qualification process, one year ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
This last stop on the FISE Xperience Series tour will also feature Alex Jumelin, an emblematic figure of French BMX Flatland and FISE Montpellier, as part of the Jules x FISE capsule collection, co-designed by the athlete.
Visit the Jules stand on Saturday, August 26, from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, August 27, from 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. for BMX Flatland demos by Alex Jumelin, followed by autograph sessions.
CONTESTS
Jackalope Festival 2023 Back in Montreal
After the successful Jackalope Festival in Virginia Beach, Canada’s ultimate action sports event is back to its original roots.
Jackalope Festival Montreal will be held August 25-27 at the Olympic Park Esplanade.
Now in its 11th year, the three-day event brings together the athletes and pros in skateboarding, bouldering, FMX, and base jumping.
Pedro Barros, Mitchie Brusco and Phil Dulude are expected to grace the festival. participants to perform in a cash-for-tricks best trick events in the bowl,
The festival also features pop-up shops, food trucks, and other activities. It is open to the public.
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