The Boardr Am Series at Tampa Bay
May 28, 2016
Tampa Bay, Florida
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The Boardr Am is a top international amateur skateboarding series. Winners at each stop are flown to the Finals at X Games Austin in June to meet other specially invited ams. A one hour show on ESPN's World of X produced by The Boardr will document the skaters' stories of the road to Austin, Texas.
Location
The New Bro Bowl, 1200 North Orange Avenue, Tampa, Florida
Registration
We're limited to 100 entrants per stop. Register online now to save your spot. Refunds are completely ok if you end up not skating. However, if the contest is full and you haven't registered, you're out of luck.
Schedule
The schedule at every stop for The Boardr Am is the same. We run things on time and publish the Jams on @TheBoardr Insta and Twitter the night before. Get live scoring updates as the contest unfolds on The Boardr Live ™, our live and instant scoring app.
- FRIDAY
- 12pm - 6pm: Registration, Practice, Check-In
- 5pm: Qualifiers Heats Posted (on website, Insta @TheBoardr, Twitter @TheBoardr)
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SATURDAY
- 9am - 11am: Registration, Practice, Check-In
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11am: Qualifiers in Jam Format
- Three skater jams, three minutes each
- Top 18 make the cut to the Semi-Finals
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3pm: Semi-Finals in Jam Format
- Three skater jams, three minutes each
- Top six make the cut to the Finals
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4pm: Finals in Runs Format
- Three, one minute runs, best counts
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5pm: Awards
- Winner gets all expenses paid to compete in The Boardr Am Series Finals at X Games Austin
- 5:30pm: Best Trick open to everyone - $250 cash
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SUNDAY
- Rain Day
Questions about format? Click here to see details on Jams vs Runs format.
Hash It Out
Use the hashtag #TheBoardrAm and follow @theboardr for updates and coverage on Instagram and Twitter.
Insta That
Help us spread the word about The Boardr Am on Insta and Twitter, thanks!
It Was Austyn Gillette's Idea
We had a good time making this video announcing The Boardr Am last year with Austyn Gillette. Thanks for watching. Austyn, thanks for the great advice!
Meet the Event Staff
The Boardr Staff has decades of experience in executing top quality large and small events in our industry. Introduce yourself and hit us up with any questions or help you need.
Dylan Perry, Tech, Registration, Scoring
Chaz Miley, Photography
Casey Wayne, Logistics
Joe Pelham aka HiDefJoe, Video
Jorge Angel aka Porpe, Head Judge
Anthony Furlong, Judge
Abdias Rivera, Judge
Alex Bowers, DJ
Ryan Clements, Event Coordinator
Coverage of The Boardr Am Series at Tampa Bay
The Boardr Events List
This is a list of events that The Boardr is associated with. To see our full industry events list, click here.
With headquarters in Tampa, Florida, The Boardr hosts worldwide, top quality skateboarding competitions and events. From coordinating top international contest series like the Vans Pro Skate Park Series, fun and ripping pro contests like Copenhagen Open, to plenty of local events like the Grind for Life Series in Florida (which recently expanded to national), you'll find us in your backyard soon no matter where on the globe you push your wood and wheels.
Recurring Events- Weekends (Friday through Sunday) noon to 6pm at The Boardr HQ Tampa: Free skating in our private indoor warehouse.
- Last Tuesday of Every Month 5pm to 9pm at The Boardr HQ Tampa: Frontside Grind Tuesdays, free skating for ages 30 and up.
Event Types
All Ages and Skills (57), Amateur (135), Art Shows (10), Autograph Signings (4), BMX (7), Born and Raised (5), Copenhagen (8), Demos (20), Dew Tour (4), Events for Kids and Children (26), Girls and Womens (57), Grind for Life Series (38), Hart Lines (3), Hot Wheels Junior Series (10), Innoskate (3), Invite Only (57), Kimberley Diamond Cup (3), Major Events (18), Marinela Demos (6), Open (119), Parties (28), Professional (68), Skate Copa (17), Southbound and Down (4), The Boardr Am Series (23), The Boardr Gainesville (14), The Boardr HQ Tampa (35), Trade Shows (1), Van Doren Invitational (4), Vans Park Series (28), Video Premieres (16), X Games (4)Upcoming Events
Join our mailing list and we'll keep you posted.
| Upcoming Event | Date | Description | |
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Vans Park Series Oceania Continental ChampionshipsSydney, Australia |
April 25 - 29, 2018It's on! |
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Hot Wheels™ Junior Series at Zephyrhills, Florida Built by WoodwardZephyrhills, Florida |
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Grind for Life Series at Fort Lauderdale Presented by MarinelaFort Lauderdale, Florida |
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Marinela Demos at Fort Lauderdale, FloridaFort Lauderdale, Florida |
May 17 - 20, 20183 Weeks Away |
At select locations, we're setting up our mobile street course in the parking lot to demo some skateboarding and sample some Marinela snacks and other products. You're welcome to come roll with us. Full Details |
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Vans Park Series Europa Continental ChampionshipsMalmo, Sweden |
May 25 - 26, 20184 Weeks Away |
The Vans Park Series leads to the World Championships of park terrain skateboarding. Full Details |
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Hot Wheels™ Junior Series at Rye, New Hampshire Built by WoodwardRye, New Hampshire |
May 26 - 27, 20184 Weeks Away |
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Vans Park Series Global Qualifiers at Sao PauloSao Paulo, Brazil |
May 30 - June 2, 20185 Weeks Away |
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The Boardr Am at New York CityNew York City, New York |
June 2, 20185 Weeks Away |
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Harold Hunter DayNew York City, New York |
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Grind for Life Series at Orange Presented by MarinelaOrange, California |
June 16, 20187 Weeks Away |
The GFL Series is a national, all ages and skills series in both street and bowl benefiting the Grind for Life Organization, a 501(c)(3) non-profit that assists cancer patients with travel expenses. Full Details |
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Marinela Demos at Orange, CaliforniaOrange, California |
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At select locations, we're setting up our mobile street course in the parking lot to demo some skateboarding and sample some Marinela snacks and other products. You're welcome to come roll with us. Full Details |
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Grind for Life Series at Ann Arbor Presented by Marinela in Association with the Dave Tuck Skate JamAnn Arbor, Michigan |
July 7, 20183 Months Away |
The GFL Series is a national, all ages and skills series in both street and bowl benefiting the Grind for Life Organization, a 501(c)(3) non-profit that assists cancer patients with travel expenses. Full Details |
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Vans Park Series Global Qualifiers at VancouverVancouver, Canada |
July 13 - 14, 20183 Months Away |
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Hot Wheels™ Junior Series at Minneapolis, Minnesota Built by WoodwardMinneapolis, Minnesota |
July 14 - 15, 20183 Months Away |
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The Boardr Am at Huntington BeachHuntington Beach, California |
July 28th, 20183 Months Away |
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Marinela Demos at Huntington Beach, CaliforniaHuntington Beach, California |
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At select locations, we're setting up our mobile street course in the parking lot to demo some skateboarding and sample some Marinela snacks and other products. You're welcome to come roll with us. Full Details |
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Vans Park Series Americas Continental ChampionshipsHuntington Beach, California |
July 28 - 29, 20183 Months Away |
It's the third year of the Vans Park Series that leads to the World Championships. Full Details |
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Lisboa Stone CrushersLisbon, Portugal |
July 26 - 29, 20183 Months Away |
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Vans Park Series Global Qualifiers at Huntington BeachHuntington Beach, California |
August 3 - 4, 20184 Months Away |
It's the third year of the Vans Park Series that leads to the World Championships. The Boardr is the Sport Organizer for this event series. Full Details |
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Copenhagen Open at BerlinBerlin, Germany |
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Hot Wheels™ Junior Series at Brooklyn, New York Built by WoodwardBrooklyn, New York |
August 12, 20184 Months Away |
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Hot Wheels™ Junior Series at Tahoe, California Built by WoodwardTahoe, California |
August 24 - 26, 20184 Months Away |
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Hot Wheels™ Junior Series at Woodward, Pennsylvania Built by WoodwardWoodward, Pennsylvania |
August 31 - September 2, 20184 Months Away |
An open skateboarding and BMX contest for kids 16 and under of all skill levels. Full Details |
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Vans Park Series Global Qualifiers at EuropeEurope TBD |
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The Boardr Am at San DiegoSan Diego, California |
September 8, 20185 Months Away |
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Empire Am Getting Paid - The Boardr Am FinalsMontreal, Canada |
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Hot Wheels™ Junior Open: Final Stop at Tehachapi, California Built by WoodwardTehachapi, California |
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Marinela Demos at San Antonio, TexasSan Antonio, Texas |
October 11 - 12, 20186 Months Away |
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Marinela Demos at Austin, TexasAustin, Texas |
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Vans Park Series World Championships at ShanghaiShanghai, China |
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Marinela Demos at Tampa, FloridaTampa, Florida |
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Exposure SkateEncinitas, California |
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Grind for Life Annual Awards Presented by MarinelaTampa, Florida |
November 8, 20187 Months Away |
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Best Trick at The Boardr HQTampa, Florida |
November 8, 20187 Months Away |
A best trick open to anyone, including all our friends in town for Tampa Am. We'll have full details and the schedule soon. Full Details |
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Coffee and Donuts at The Boardr HQTampa, Florida |
November 12, 20187 Months Away |
Got a late flight out on Monday? Join us in the morning here at HQ where we'll be recovering from the weekend, skating, and talking about all the madness that went down at Tampa Am. Full Details |