DIGITAL Grind for Life Presented by Marinela at Des Moines in Association with Skate DSM and Subsect Skate Shop

Tentative November 23 - December 7

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.

IMPORTANT: The park isn't finished with construction yet. Check back for updates. You cannot film your run prior to the opening of the park. Email Help@TheBoardr.com with any questions.

Location

Lauridsen Skatepark, Des Moines, Iowa

Waiver Required

Sign your waiver ahead of time here, or get your parent or legal guardian to if you're under 18.

How It Works

A DIGITAL version of a standard Grind For Life contest
Film a one-minute continuous line at Lauridsen Skatepark
Submit your entry for your division (street, bowl, or both - photos below)
Judges score your runs like a regular GFL contest
Season Rankings points awarded like a regular GFL contest

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Format

Must be filmed between now and November 16
Your entry is one continuous run
It must be unedited, continuous footage, up to one-minute long
Film your entry, then register at GFLSeries.com

Registration

After you get your run filmed, go to GFLSeries.com to register
Your submitted entry is your final

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Schedule

Sunday, October 18th
- Registration opens for entries
- Watch for highlights from contest entries posted on The Boardr social
Monday, November 16th
- Deadline to submit your entry at GFLSeries.com
Wednesday, November 18th
- Judging takes place at The Boardr HQ
Thursday, November 19th
- Winners announced and results published on Instagram
- 9am: Street
- 12pm: Bowl
- Prize packs mailed
Friday, November 20th
- GoPro Clip of the ~~Day~~ Event!
- 12pm: We’re pulling the 10 best tricks from all the entries and doing a “round of applause” Insta vote to narrow it down to the top two
Saturday, November 21st
- 12pm: Voting for top two GoPro Clip of the ~~Day~~ Event! begins on our Insta Story
Sunday, November 22nd
- 12pm: GoPro Clip of the ~~Day~~ Event! posted

Judging Criteria

Three qualified judges determine run scores based on a combination of difficulty, style, use of course, and trick selection. Their scores are averaged for your final score.

Points and Prizing

This “stop” will award points towards the Season Rankings just like a regular GFL
1st - 3rd in each Division receives a prize pack and trophy
GoPro Clip of the ~~Day~~ Event! receives a GoPro

Social

We're using the hashtag #GFLSeries.

The Course

Note: Bowl for the Bowl Divisions is the one circled in red. Entire Street course applies for the Street Division.

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