Grind for Life Series Presented by Marinela at Fort Lauderdale
October 24, 2020
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.
Location
Ramp 48 Skatepark, 6290 North West 27th Way, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
Special Arrangements at This Stop
Note: All social distancing guidelines apply at all times. Each skater is allowed in the building with just one other person which can be a parent, friend, or sibling.
Additional important details are below on how this one is different from a regular GFL stop, including changes to the Schedule.Waiver Required
Sign your waiver ahead of time here, or get your parent or legal guardian to if you're under 18.
Pre-Registration Online is Required
To maximize social distancing, there is no in-person registration offered for this stop. All registration must be done online at GFLSeries.com.
Each division has a maximum of 15 skaters. Register ASAP before spots fill up.
Participant Policies & Guidelines
- Please practice all social distancing guidelines at all times
- Driving separately is recommended
- Face masks are recommended
- There will be no wristbands issued, no check-in required, and no on-site registration
- Skaters and guests will be kindly requested to remain outside gates until it is time for their Division
- Entry and exit details
- Skaters and guests will be permitted entry only after building is clear from prior Division
- Facilities will be available for only skaters and guests during the time of their Division
Staff Policies & Guidelines
- All social distancing guidelines apply at all times
- Masks will be worn by The Boardr Staff during appropriate times
Schedule
We will be running this schedule as close to on time as possible. Please arrive on time to not miss your Practice or Division. Unfortunately, adjustments cannot be made.
- 10am:
- Street 9 and Under Division
- Bowl 9 and Under Division
- Awards and all skaters/guests exit building
- 11am:
- Street 10 to 12 Division
- Bowl 10 to 12 Division
- Awards and all skaters/guests exit building
- 12pm:
- Street Women's Division
- Bowl Women's Division
- Awards and all skaters/guests exit building
- 1pm:
- Street Advanced Division
- Bowl Advanced Division
- Awards and all skaters/guests exit building
- 2pm:
- Street 30 and Up Division
- Bowl 13 to 39 Division
- Awards and all skaters/guests exit building
- 3pm:
- Street 13 to 15 Division
- Street 16 to 29 Division
- Awards and all skaters/guests exit building
- 4pm:
- Bowl 40 to 49 Masters Division
- Bowl 50 and Up Grand Masters Division
- Awards and all skaters/guests exit building
Format
- Street
- Jams format: 3 skaters per jam, 3 minutes per jam. Judged on overall impression.
- Bowl
- Jams format: 8 skaters per jam, 3 runs at 30 seconds each, skate in order until you fall. Judged on overall impression.
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The Course: Street

The Course: Bowl

Judging Criteria
Three qualified judges note the tricks and runs done to determine their scores after the jam is over based on a combination of difficulty, style, use of course, and trick selection. Their scores are averaged for your final score.
About
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.
This series leads to the Annual Awards and final stop at The Boardr HQ in Tampa where top skaters in each category are recognized. That stop is worth double points in the Season Rankings.
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