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USA Skateboarding Launches Amateur Series in 2025
USA Skateboarding is thrilled to announce the launch of the USA Skateboarding Amateur Series in 2025. Together with The Berrics, amateur skateboarding’s spotlight will be bigger, better, and more inclusive than ever—with more regions, more divisions, more visibility, and the largest amateur prize money ever offered.
"When I was coming up as an amateur, the quickest way of grabbing people’s attention was through these highly organized, very important amateur competitions. They opened my eyes to the way other people across the country skated, built character, and created lifelong friendships. They didn’t only give me the tools to turn pro, they gave my sponsors the confidence in me to turn me pro. My life changed drastically over the course of one summer break. I am hoping to see these events do the same for the next generation of skateboarders." — Eric Koston
This newly reimagined national series will feature sanctioned regional contests across four key zones—East, Midwest, West, and Online—culminating in the highly anticipated USA Skateboarding Amateur National Championships in 2025.
"Amateur skateboarding is the heart and the future of our culture,” said Johnny Schillereff, CEO of USA Skateboarding. "We’re committed to building a clear and inspiring path for skaters across the country. The USA Skateboarding Amateur Series builds community and provides a vital and positive platform for all skateboarders to be recognized, compete, and ultimately shine on the world stage."
All events in the USA Skateboarding Amateur Series are officially sanctioned by USA Skateboarding, ensuring standardized judging, eligibility, safety, and competition guidelines across the country. Skaters will compete to earn points at each stop, with top scorers advancing to the Amateur National Championships. Stay tuned for the official schedule—dates coming soon!
"There is no doubt skateboarding is on the precipice of big change. A new, sanctioned body of competition for skateboarding’s next golden era is both exciting and undoubtedly worthy of our full support."
— Steve Berra
Divisions Include:
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Street • Park • Vert
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Men’s • Women’s • Adaptive
- Ages: 7 & Under • 8–12 • 13–16 • Open Class
Whether you're a rising star or a seasoned skater looking to make your mark, this is your shot to shine in front of sponsors, professional skateboarders, and major media outlets. Top performers will compete for the largest amateur prize purse ever offered—more exciting details to be revealed soon.
"When I was coming up, there wasn’t a clear roadmap to the top," said Jagger Eaton, Tokyo 2020 Olympic Bronze Medalist and Paris 2024 Olympic Silver Medalist. "What USA Skateboarding is doing with the Amateur Series is exactly what the next generation needs. It creates real opportunities for young skaters to develop, compete, and dream big. I wish I had something like this growing up."
To Compete: Membership & Registration will be dropping soon! Be the first to know by joining our email list and we’ll ping you the moment sign-ups go live. Get ready to claim your spot on the nation’s premier sanctioned amateur skateboarding stage, the launchpad for the next generation of skaters.
About USA Skateboarding
USA Skateboarding represents the sport and culture of skateboarding, providing opportunities for all to participate, from enthusiasts to professionals, while ensuring that skateboarding retains the unique characteristics that are important to all its participants. USAS is dedicated to maintaining the integrity and authenticity of skateboarding as a sport, passion, and a lifestyle.
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