Charleston County Parks will host The Boardr Series, a national skateboarding competition, in October at SK8 Charleston skate park. This fun and friendly two-day contest is for all ages and skill levels. Formerly known as the Grind for Life series, a portion of the entry fees benefit the Grind For Life non-profit organization.
On Friday, October 10, the competition will feature bowl and street trick contests starting at 6 p.m.
The main jam and contests will take place on Saturday, October 11. The park will open at 8 a.m. for practice and contests will begin at 10 a.m. with Women’s Street, Men’s Street ages 8 & under, Men’s Street 9 – 12, Men’s Street 13 & up, and Street Open. Bowl contests begin at 1:30 p.m., including Women’s Bowl, Men’s Bowl 12 & under, Men’s Bowl 13 & up, and Bowl Open.
Cash prizes ranging from $100 - $250 will be awarded both days for select contests.
Schedule and Format
- Street Jams format events: 3 skaters per jam, 3 minutes per jam. Judged on overall impression.
- Bowl Jams format events: 8 skaters per jam, 3 runs at 30 seconds each, skate in order until you fall. Judged on overall impression.
- The schedule will be run as close to on time as possible. Please arrive on time to not miss your division.
Registration Details
- Online registration is required and is $50 per division.
- Register through theboardr.com at https://theboardr.com/events/
4248/The_Boardr_Series_at_ Charleston,_South_Carolina. - Registration fee is waived for first-time participants through the Boardr website, theboardr.com.
- Stop by The Boardr tent on site to check in, verify your spot, and get a headshot taken.
- Spectators are welcome to come out and watch and are given free entry.
For more information on The Boardr series or SK8 Charleston, visit https://ccprc.com/3601/