Grind for Life Series at Bradenton Presented by adidas
October 1, 2016
It's our third year running the Grind for Life Series of all ages and skills skateboarding contests in the southeast. This series leads to the Annual Awards at The Boardr HQ in Tampa along with a path to The Boardr Am and X Games.
UPDATED DATE IS OCTOBER 1ST!
It's our third year running the Grind for Life Series of all ages and skills skateboarding contests in the southeast. This series leads to the Annual Awards at The Boardr HQ in Tampa with winners of the Sponsored Street Division at each stop getting a spot in The Boardr Am, a top international amateur skateboarding series with the Finals at X Games in Austin.
Location
Bradenton Riverwalk Skatepark, Waterfront Drive, Bradenton, Florida 34205
Waiver Required
Sign your waiver ahead of time here, or get your parent or legal guardian to if you're under 18.
Schedule
Times are approximate, but we try to be as on schedule as possible at each stop. The number of participants can affect these start times, so arrive early for your division.
- 10am: Street 9 and Under Division: Jams
- 10:30am: Street 10 to 12 Division: Jams
- 11am: Street 13 to 15 Division: Jams
- 11:30am: Street Girls Division: Runs
- 12pm: Awards Break
- 12:15pm: Street 16 to 29 Division: Jams
- 12:45pm: Street 30 and Up Division: Runs
- 1:15pm: Street Sponsored Division: Jams
- 1:45pm: Awards Break
- 2pm: Bowl 9 and Under Division: Jams
- 2:30pm: Bowl 10 to 12 Division: Jams
- 3pm: Bowl Intermediate (13 to 39) Division: Jams
- 3:30pm: Bowl Girls Division: Jams
- 4pm: Bowl Masters (40 to 49) Division: Jams
- 4:30pm: Bowl Grand Masters (50 and Up) Division: Jams
- 5pm: Bowl Sponsored Division: Jams
- 5:30pm: Awards
- Runs format events: 2, 50 second runs, best run counts as your final score.
- 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.
Register Now
Save time at check-in and register now online. Refunds are completely okay if you can't make it. Email Rob@TheBoardr.com for a refund.
Stay Informed
Twice a month, we send out the best in skateboarding and BMX events.
More Upcoming Events
The Boardr Series Championships at Tampa, Florida
December 6 - 7, 2024
Tampa, Florida
The Boardr Series is a national, all ages and skills skateboarding contest series that is designed to provide a fun and fulfilling skateboarding experience for all participants.
Shredd Nation II at Lakota Nation Invitational
December 18 – 19, 2024
Rapid City, South Dakota
The LNI is a week-long event that includes competitions in sports, arts, and academics. The Boardr is partnering with Ground Control and Salad Days of Skateboarding to help produce the skateboarding activations.
Zumiez 100k
January 14, 2025
Keystone, Colorado
An invite only industry mixer on the slopes where our group, Platform, manages the mini-ramp build.
The Nine Club Cup
February 22 or March 1 TBD, 2025
Los Angeles, California
A loose, fun, and laid back contest featuring the best of the best, but with an open component.
Red Bull Boarding Pass at NYC
April, 2025
New York, New York
Invited regional shop teams and crews battle it out in a squad versus squad event.
Red Bull Origin
July 11 - 13, 2025
Venice Beach, California
A street contest celebrating the history of skateboarding at Venice Beach.
Red Bull Boarding Pass at Portland
August, 2025
Portland, Oregon
Invited regional shop teams and crews battle it out in a squad versus squad event.
5th Annual Skate DSM Streetstyle Open
September 18 - 20, 2025
Des Moines, Iowa
An open street contest that runs throughout the city of Des Moines.