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Tampa Am Registration Ends on Saturday

Published

8 months ago

September 30, 2022

Skate Newswire

It’s your final chance to join the Tampa Am 2022. Don’t miss the chance to register for the Last Chance Open on or before Saturday, October 1st.

One of the most anticipated amateur skateboarding contests, Tampa Am will happen on November 10-13 at the Skatepark of Tampa, Tampa, Florida.

The annual event started in 1995. Since then, it became a proving ground for amateur skaters all over the world. Many of the top pros today started out in Tampa Am.

The Friday Last Chance Open is for those who weren’t able to qualify through the Damn Am Series this year. Registration doesn’t mean automatic qualification in the contest. Those accepted will be receiving confirmation from the Skatepark of Tampa.

Here is the schedule for this year’s Tampa Am.

	Thursday, Nov. 10	Friday, Nov. 11	Saturday, Nov. 12	Sunday, Nov. 13
9:00 am	Doors Open/Practice	Doors Open/Practice	Doors Open/Practice	Doors Open/Practice
12:00 pm		Last Chance Open Select 150 skaters who have been approved based on video footage or notable results in prior Damn Am or Tampa Am contests	Tampa Am Qualifiers Who skates 2nd to 12th place Damn Am Winners 2nd to 10th place from the Last Chance Open	Semi-Finals Who skates 1st Placers in the previous Damn Ams 3rd thru 30th place in the Qualifiers 1st place in the Last Chance Open
3:00 pm				Finals Who skates Top 10 from the Semis Top 2 from the Qualifiers
5:00 pm	Riders Meeting		Independent Best Trick	Awards
Night Life	Welcome Party (6:00 pm) Indoor Bowl Jam (7:00 pm) After Party at the Bricks Restaurant (10:00 pm)	Art Show and Music Collective at the Bricks Restaurant (starts at 8:00 pm)	Spot Anniversary Party + Madness Concrete Jam (6:00 pm) After Party at the Bricks Restaurant (11:00 pm)	After Party at the Bricks Restaurant (9:00 pm)

Tickets are available on this page. Read the Tampa Am Ticket Guide for more information.

Watch the Tampa Am 2022 teaser below.

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Watch the Highlights of Far’n High 2023

Published

1 day ago

May 18, 2023

Skate Newswire

The SPoT crew returned to Far’n High and brought a media crew along for the ride. Here’s what they captured in their trip leading to Far’n High 2023 Finals in Paris.

Maurio McCoy, Ivan Monteiro, and Remco Erkeland took the podium in this year’s event.

The 2023 Far’n High was in partnership with Skatepark of Tampa. The highest placing am at the contest will get a straight shot to the 2023 Tampa Am Semi-Finals, which will be held in October.

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Elliot Sloan Wins X Games Chiba 2023 Vert Best Trick

Published

4 days ago

May 15, 2023

Skate Newswire

Elliot Sloan claimed victory in the recently held X Games Chiba 2023 Vert Best Trick competition.

During the 20-minute controlled jam session, Sloan made multiple attempts without success. He seemed already resigned to losing, but everyone was given another run after the 20-minute mark.

He finally came through on his last try with his fast-spinning Cab heelflip Indy 720. The trick brought the house down and earned him the gold medal. Sloan now has a total of 16 X Games medals!

Tony Hawk’s X Games comeback is another highlight of the event. The legendary Birdman put down technical tricks, including Madonna switch crooked grind and Half Cab body varial to backside blunt.

Meanwhile, Moto Shibata successfully landed his kickflip McTwist early in the competition and earned him a silver medal.

The youngest participant, Gui Khury, executed a nollie indie 900 in his second attempt earning him a bronze medal.

Edouard Damestoy and Clay Kreiner also successfully landed a trick during the jam.

Skateboard Vert

Edouard Damestoy landed first place in Men’s Skateboard Vert with a score of 90. Tom Schaar and Jimmy Wilkins joined him at the podium for second and third place, respectively.

Watch how the X Games Chiba 2023 Skateboard Best Trick went down in the video below.

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Rayssa Leal Gets her Second X Games Gold

Published

5 days ago

May 14, 2023

Skate Newswire

Brazilian teen skateboarder Rayssa Leal grabbed her second X Games gold in last Friday’s X Games Chiba Women’s Street competition.

Leal skillfully executed stylish moves while conquering the most challenging obstacle on the course, a 14-step handrail in her first run.

Momiji Nishiya and Rizu Akama joined her at the podium for second and third place, respectively.

Leal is also the 2022 SLS Super Crown champion and is gunning to defend her title this year. She just won the first 2023 SLS stop in Chicago two weeks ago.

Watch the full coverage of the competition below.