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SPoT’s 2023 Old Man Bowl Jam Set this January

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8 months ago

January 12, 2023

Skate Newswire

Skatepark of Tampa starts the year with its annual 2023 Old Man Bowl Jam which will be held on January 28.

Now in its 13th year, the Old Man Bowl is like the Tampa Pro for retired pros, old GOATS, team industry heads, and skaters 30 years old and above.

There will be three divisions–30-39;40-49; and 50 and up. Contestants in each division skate in a 30-minute Ordered Jam. Skate until you fall with a first-wall rebate. Each skater receives individual scores based on their overall performance during the allotted time. Judges will be looking for difficulty, execution, variety, style, and speed. The final score is the average of the three individual judges’ scores. Prizes are awarded to the Top 3.

The fee is $25 for online advanced registration and $30 for in-person registration on the day of the event. You can register here.

Watch last year’s coverage of Old Man Bowl Jam below.

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FISE Xperience Series 2023 Kicks Off Friday in Le Havre

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2 days ago

August 25, 2023

Skate Newswire

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.

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Jackalope Festival 2023 Back in Montreal

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5 days ago

August 22, 2023

Skate Newswire

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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Watch the 2023 SLS Select Series

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2 weeks ago

August 10, 2023

Skate Newswire

With Street League Skateboarding Tokyo event just around the corner, six men competed fiercely for a spot at the SLS Tour stop. Witness the intense 2023 SLS Select Series Primitive Park Men’s Final below.

After the intense battle, Dominick Walker emerged victorious, earning a final score of 30.2

It’s the first time for the SLS Championship Tour to be hosted in Japan. The event is scheduled on August 12th at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo.

The tour’s third stop will be on October 7th at the Ken Rosewall Arena in Sydney, Australia.

The SLS Super Crown Championship details will be announced soon.