Charleston County Parks will host the The Boardr Series, a national skateboarding competition, in April at the SK8 Charleston skate park. This fun and friendly two-day event is for all ages and skill levels. A portion of the event’s entry fees benefit Grind For Life, a non-profit organization that provides financial assistance to cancer patients and their families when traveling long distances to doctors and hospitals.
On Friday, April 24, skaters of all skill levels are invited to come skate with the Boardr crew and their special guest at SK8 Charleston, starting at 5 p.m.
The skate contest will take place on Saturday, April 25. The park will open at 9 a.m. for practice and contests will begin at 10 a.m. Street Jams will host three skaters per jam, with three minutes per jam, and will be judged on overall impression. Bowl Jams will host eight skaters per jam, with three runs at 30 seconds each, and will be judged on overall impression. All ages and skill levels are welcome to compete.
To register for the competition, skaters will purchase a $99 membership fee through The Boardr website. Spectators are free and encouraged to attend.
Owned and operated by the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission, SK8 Charleston is a concrete skate park that spans over 32,000 square feet. The park, which opened in 2017, is located on the neck area of the Charleston peninsula at 1549 Oceanic Street. SK8 Charleston features an intermediate bowl, a pro bowl, a 200-foot-long snake run, and a 300-foot-long street course. The site features a small skate shop, restrooms, concessions and seating areas. SK8 Charleston is open each Wednesday through Monday for skating, and on Tuesdays for BMX bikers.
For more information on The Boardr series or SK8 Charleston, visit Boardr Series, theboardr.com, or call the skate park at (843) 406-6971. This event is hosted by Charleston County Parks and Parrot Surf Shop.