Vans Park Series African Continental Championships
September 14 - 15, 2018
It's the third year of the Vans Park Series that leads to the Finals in China. The Boardr is the Sport Organizer for this event series.
Divisions
Men's and Women's
Location
The Shred Skate Park, 68 Auckland Street, Paarden Eiland, Cape Town, 7420
Registration
Registration is $25USD and is done online. Save your spot before the event fills up. This one is open to anyone from Africa.
Schedule
- Friday, September 14
- 12pm - 5pm: Registration and Practice
- 12pm - 2pm: Women's Practice
- 2pm - 4pm: Men's Practice
- 4pm - 5pm: Open Practice
- 4pm: Rider Meeting
- 5pm: Prelims Jams Posted
- Saturday, September 15
- 10am - 1pm: Registration and Practice
- 10am - 12pm: Men's Practice
- 12pm - 1pm: Women's Practice
- 1pm - 2pm: Women's Prelims, Semis, and Finals
- 2pm - 3pm: Men's Practice
- 3pm - 4pm: Men's Prelims
- 4pm - 5pm: Men's Semi-Finals and Finals
- 5pm: Awards
- The winner in both Men's and Women's for each Continental Championships gets a spot in the Finals in Shanghai along with airfare and lodging for the trip.
Format
- Organized Jams format
- 5 skater Jams, skate in order
- 4 runs each
- Max 30 seconds or skate until you fall
- Judged on overall impression
- Top 8 advance to Finals in one Jam
Men's and Women's Prize Purse
- 1st - R10 000
- 2nd - R5 000
- 3rd - R3 000
Social
Follow @TheBoardr, @VansParkSeries, and #VansParkSeries for the coverage and the latest information on the series.
Course
About
The Boardr is the Sport Organizer for the Vans Park Series, an annual park terrain tour for men and women. Get the full details on the open path to the Finals at TheBoardr.com/Vans.
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