Mano A Mano: A Woodward Mini-Ramp Game of SKATE
April 24 - 27, 2023
This private session is a mini-ramp game of SKATE with some of your favorite skaters.
About
Mano A Mano brings 32 of the world’s best men and women transition skaters together to compete head-to-head in games of S.K.A.T.E on the iconic mini-ramp at Woodward West. It’s been relayered with the new non-slip Skatelite Traxion surfacing.
Mano A Mano is a private, spectator-free event with a low-pressure atmosphere that focuses on allowing skaters to have fun and be creative.
Videos will be released on the Woodward YouTube channel following the event.
Location
Woodward West, 28400 Stallion Springs Drive, Tehachapi, California
Schedule
- Monday, April 24th: Arrive at Woodward (not mandatory)
- We can accommodate if you prefer to arrive on Monday
- Tuesday, April 25th: Arrive at Woodward
- 12pm: Arrival
- Open session at Woodward
- Check-in, register for the Contest, and get your room key at the front gate
- Skater interviews
- 2pm: Mini-contests with cash purse ($$$ TBD)
- Head to head Death Races
- Best Trick on obstacles TBD
- 6pm: Riders' Meeting at Mini-Ramp at the Hangar
- Pizza and a fun practice session
- Practice Games of SKATE
- Full rehearsal
- More Mini-contests
- 12pm: Arrival
- Wednesday, April 26th: Games of SKATE
- 8am: Breakfast at the Cafeteria
- 9am: Check-in and Practice at the Hangar
- Portraits for all contestants
- 10am: Women’s Bracket
- Seeding and Round 1 (8 games)
- 12:30pm: Lunch served at the Hangar
- 1:30pm: Men’s Bracket
- Seeding and Round 1 (8 games)
- More Mini-contests
- Thursday, April 27th: Games of SKATE
- 8am: Breakfast at the Cafeteria
- 9am: Check-in and Practice at the Hangar, drop off room keys
- Finish portraits for all contestants
- 10am: Women’s Bracket
- Round 2 (4 games)
- Round 3 (2 games)
- Round 4 (Final game)
- 12:30pm: Lunch served at the Hangar
- 1:30pm: Men’s Bracket
- Round 2 (4 games)
- Round 3 (2 games)
- Round 4 (Final game)
Rules
- Roshambo to determine who goes first
- Names drawn from a hat will create initial match-ups
- Offense will alternate regardless of make or bail
- Make, bail, or re-do is at the discretion of the head judge
- Last letter gets two attempts
$42,500 Purse
$2,500 cash for tricks.
$20,000 each for Men and Women.
- First Round, 8 spots, $1,000 each.
- Second Round, 4 spots, $1,200 each.
- Third Round, 2 spots, $1,200 each.
- Fourth Round (2nd Place), 1 spot, $1,800.
- Winner, 1 spot, $3,000.
Course
Photos coming soon. The ramp has been relayered with the new non-slip Skatelite Traxion surfacing.
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