The innovative format
We thought of a way to make the show even better because we want to see riders push their limits, break records and take risks. If the format of high level competitions sometimes pushes athletes to be strategic, with the Jackalope competition format the only strategy to win will be to give it your all! Without going into too much detail, here is what we propose: The competition will take place in small groups of two or three in jam format. Riders will have more than one opportunity to stand out according to the usual criteria: difficulty, originality, style, consistency and use of the skatepark. There will be no “run” and we are not looking for perfection. However, we know winners will stand out.
$20,000 in prize money
You know that we are proud to offer equal prize money to men and women categories so our champions will be able to leave with $5,000 each. The first 10 in each category will make money in addition to $2000 to be distributed in $20 bill during the big best trick moment for Friday night. Everyone who is registered for the competition and only them will be paid for every quality trick.
Notable addition for this edition: for the first time, there will also be a best trick (cash for tricks) in the vert for those who have purchased the shredder pass.
QUALIFS
50 spots available (OPEN)
Jam format
3 pers/heat
3 mins/heat
16 Heats max *(2x 4pers/heat)
The top rider from each heat will advance to the next step, and there will be 6 wildcards. A total
of 22 riders will pass to the semi-finals.
SEMI-FINALS
Jam format
3 pers/heat
3 mins/heat
10 Heats max
Top 12 goes to final
FINALE
12 finalists
Top 3 Best Trick Jam
3 pers/heat
10 mins/heat
4 Heats max.
Judging sheet: Style / Difficulty / Creativity / Use of the course / Variety
Judges will only count the top 3 best tricks of each riders
Bails will not be counted in the judging.
Top 10 gets paid
You are the special guests
You are all special and important, it’s obvious and we know that the party is even more special when there are legendary riders. Yes, Tony Hawk and other pros will be there but we want to see the local legends. It is a competition open to all. There are 50 places for men and just as many for women and anyone can register. This is an opportunity to skate with some of the best skaters in the world but also and above all to share a moment between die hard skaters. There are also 24 places for boys and 24 places for girls in the groms competition. This is a unique opportunity to experience the atmosphere of a professional event.
Come on down!
This is an event designed for participants so come and be a part of it. The winners are those who have a good time. Jackalope is a festival so you are invited to come celebrate skateboarding with us. It’s accessible, inclusive and it’s an opportunity to meet other enthusiast skaters. Don’t miss the opportunity to register for the competition or to try out the skatepark and the vert ramp with the shredder pass. And if you just want to come watch and support then you’ll get three days of pure fun and action.
And if you decide not to participate, get a VIP pass to have access to the Meet & Greet with Tony Hawk & friends and a super view of the skate course (with drinks and snacks to make it even more interesting)!
