Charleston County Parks will host The Boardr Series, a national skateboarding competition, in September 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, September 13th, the competition will feature bowl and street contests starting at 6 p.m.
The main jam and contests will take place on Saturday, September 14th. The park will open at 8 a.m. for practice and contests will begin 10 a.m. with Women’s Street, Men’s Street 8 & Under, Men’s Street 9 – 12, Men’s Street 12 & 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 will be awarded both days for select contests, and will range from $100 - $250.
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
- Registration fee is waived for first-time participants through the Boardr website
- 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
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 building offering 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 CharlestonCountyParks.com, Theboardr.com, GrindforLife.org, or call 843-795-4386.