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You can be the 2021 USA Skateboarding Fingerboarding National Champion!

You might have missed out on the Street and Park contests, but you still have a chance to be an American National Champion. There is one easy step to enter the contest and only one requirement – you must be a United States citizen to win.

To Enter – post up to a :45 second unedited fingerboarding video on Instagram and hashtag #usafbnc #usaskateboarding #techdeck by 11:59pm PST on May 4th

Our experts will determine the 8 finalists and the winners will be decided by a panel of professional skateboarders and announced during the broadcast of the 2021 USA Skateboarding National Championships presented by Toyota on Monday, May 10th – on theberrics.com and usaskateboarding.com

The top three finishers will also win a bunch of great USA Skateboarding and Tech Deck gear.

Get those fingers warmed up an enter now for your chance to be crowned the first ever United States Fingerboarding National Champion presented by Tech Deck!

Full semifinals results here.

Full quarterfinals results here.

Congrats to all Women's Park, Men's Park, and Women's Street entrants, you have advanced to the quarterfinals round! We will email you submission info later today for your next video due by 11:59 pm PST this Thursday, April 22nd.

Open Qualifiers Results here.

The Top-12 American Skaters in each discipline and gender are pre-seeded in the Quarterfinals round of the National Championships, but you'll still need to enter the event - begin your entry process by becoming a member of USA Skateboarding here.

As long as you're entered by today, April 19th, and submit a run by the April 22 deadline you'll be good to go. USA Skateboarding National Team members please confirm your entry with your team manager by today, April 19th.

Men’s Park Top 12
1. Heimana REYNOLDS
2. Cory JUNEAU
3. Thomas SCHAAR
4. Jagger EATON
5. Alex SORGENTE
6. Ben HATCHELL
7. Tate CAREW
8. Tristan RENNIE
9. Liam PACE
10. Gavin BOTTGER
11. Shaun WHITE
12. Josh DIRKSEN

Women’s Park Top 12
1. Bryce WETTSTEIN
2. Brighton ZEUNER
3. Jordyn BARRATT
4. Jordan SANTANA
5. Arianna CARMONA
6. Minna STESS
7. Alana SMITH
8. Kody TAMANAHA
9. Nicole HAUSE
10. Bella KENWORTHY
11. Hunter LONG
12. Grace MARHOEFER

Men's Street Top 12
1. Nyjah HUSTON
2. Jake ILARDI
3. Maurio MCCOY
4. Dashawn JORDAN
5. Jamie FOY
6. Jagger EATON
7. Louie LOPEZ
8. Alex MIDLER
9. Chris JOSLIN
10. Sean MALTO
11. Mark SUCIU
12. David BACHINSKY

Women’s Street Top 12
1. Mariah DURAN
2. Alexis SABLONE
3. Alana SMITH
4. Leo BAKER
5. Samarria BREVARD
6. Kendra LONG
7. Meagan GUY
8. Jenn SOTO
9. Paige HEYN
10. Poe PINSON
11. Kiana PARRA
12. Samantha NARVAEZ

Apr 9 – Apr 15: Open Qualifying Video Submissions

Apr 16 – Apr 18: Open Qualifying Judging

Apr 19 – Apr 22: 36 Quarterfinalists Announced, Quarterfinals VIdeo Submissions

Apr 23: Quarterfinals Judging

Apr 24 – April 26: 20 Semifinalists Announced, Semifinals Video Submissions

Apr 27: Semifinals Judging

Apr 28: 8 Finalists Announced, 8 days prior to Finals events

May 6 – May 7: Street Finals, In-person, The Berrics – Los Angeles, California

May 8 – May 9: Park Finals, In-person, CA | TF – Vista, California

All street entries under 18 must be wearing a helmet.

All park entries must be wearing a helmet.

If you've already watched the video, check out the "How to Enter" info below.

Eric Koston and Josh Friedberg give you the details on the 2021 USA Skateboarding National Championships presented by Toyota (pssst… the Finals will be held at The Berrics beginning May 6-7 and at CA | TF May 8-9). These National Championships will be the first opportunity since November of 2019 for American Olympic hopefuls to compete prior to the Tokyo Olympics this summer, so watch this video to find out how you can enter!

Open Qualifying entries are now closed.

The national championships are free to enter this year, however you have to be a member of USA Skateboarding to participate. Memberships are $49 for minors and $79 for adults. You can begin your registration process by purchasing your membership here.

All USA Skateboarding athlete memberships purchased before April 15th, 2021 include:

Free entry into one discipline of the 2021 USA Skateboarding National Championships presented by Toyota, a $49 value

A $25 gift card to the USA Skateboarding online shop

A background check (required for membership if you're 18 or over), a $30 pass-through expense

After you complete your purchase you'll be sent an email with instructions on how to complete the registration process and claim your National Championships entry.

After you've completed your registration then:

Post your run to social media and tag #usaskateboarding #usasbnc – must be publicly viewable, non-private profile

Complete your registration by submitting the link to your run – form will be provided by USA Skateboarding once your membership information is verified

Stay tuned for the judging of the open qualifying rounds beginning April 16 – good luck!

Men's Park (Olympic Qualifier)
Women's Park (Olympic Qualifier)
Men's Street (Olympic Qualifier)
Women's Street (Olympic Qualifier)

Men's and Women's, Street and Park disciplines will receive Olympic Qualifying points only for the in-person portion of the event as outlined in this PDF. These points may count towards your overall point total in Olympic Qualifying for the Tokyo Olympic Games as long as the event is completed prior to May 17, 2021. The virtual rounds of the event will not earn Olympic Qualifying points, but will count towards your national ranking.

The National Championships must be open to all athletes who meet the eligibility requirements of USA Skateboarding — you must be a member of USA Skateboarding to participate in the national championships events.

The top 12 Nationally-ranked Men and Women, Park and Street skateboarders will be seeded into the quarterfinals of their respective events. In the case where a pre-seeded skater doesn’t compete, they will be replaced with the next highest finishing skater from the open qualifying round.

Judges will evaluate all entries, both video and in-person, on the judging criteria in this PDF.

Judges must be World Skate-certified for national competition.

At least one member of the judging panel must be World Skate-certified for international competition.

There must be at least three judges on the judging panel.

Judges must use their expertise in skateboarding to account for differences in course design during the virtual portions of this event.

Park and Street Open Qualifying – Unlimited entrants
- :45 second video submission
- Unedited run — single camera shot
- Submissions don’t have to be in a skatepark, but should include traditional skatepark elements
- Competitor must submit link to publicly viewable, socially posted video or other publicly accessible link
- Minimum of 24 competitors advance to the semifinals to meet the top 12 ranked skateboarders

Park and Street Quarterfinals – 36 Competitors
- :45 second video submission
- Unedited run — single camera shot
- Competitor must submit link to publicly viewable, socially posted video or other publicly accessible link
- 20 competitors advance to the semifinals

Park and Street Semifinals – 20 Competitors
- :45 second video submission
- Unedited run — single camera shot
- Competitor must submit link to publicly viewable, socially posted video or upload original video as determined by national federation
- 8 competitors advance to the finals

Street Finals – 8 Competitors
- In-person event, following Covid-19 mitigation safety measures.
- Olympic Format — 2-5-4 (two :45 runs, 5 trick attempts, best 4 scores count)
- Location — The Berrics, Los Angeles, California

Park Finals – 8 Competitors
- In-person event, following USOPC recommended Covid-19 mitigation safety measures.
- Olympic Format — Three :45 runs, best run counts
- Location — CA | TF, Vista, California

Video submissions must be new for each round of the competition, not have been used for any other competition, and must have been filmed on or after April 5, 2021.

Video submissions from CA | TF will be accepted, however video submissions from The Berrics will not be accepted as it is a private facility not open to the public.

Covid-19 Mitigation Plan Background
Along with the health and safety of our participants, there are additional concerns driving our strict Covid-19 Mitigation Plan for this event.

It is possible to test positive for Covid-19 up to 90 days after your initial diagnosis as your body sheds the dead virus cells.

If you test positive within 72 hours of departure July 14th, even if you are qualified, you will not be allowed to get on the plane to Japan to compete in the Olympic Games.

As you can imagine, the above scenario would be devastating for all involved, so we’re doing everything within our control to keep all American Olympic hopefuls as safe as possible during the coming months, including mandatory vaccinations for all USA Skateboarding staff who work in close proximity to our team. We implore you to take all precautions to avoid contracting Covid-19 during the next three months as you travel and compete.

Covid-19 Mitigation Plan Q&A
GENERAL
Q: What is the purpose of the USA Skateboarding National Championships Participant Rules COVID-19 Mitigation Measures?
To protect the health and safety of all participants and larger population as a whole.

Be aligned with US public health, International Sports Federations, Tokyo2020, and professional sports COVID-19 mitigation guidelines

Q: How were USA Skateboarding National Championships COVID Rules developed?
The rules were based on the USOPC’s Olympic and Paralympic Trials Participants rules, which were developed in collaboration with NGB and athlete representatives along with medical expertise and are in line with local, state and public health guidelines as well as recommendations issued by the CDC, International Sports Federations, Tokyo2020, and professional sports COVID-19 mitigation guidelines.

Q: What is USA Skateboarding’s COVID-19 Mitigation Plan?
Per the policy, NGBs must create a COVID-19 Mitigation Plan when hosting a U.S. Olympic or Paralympic Trials event that covers all necessary mitigation measures for the event. This plan will address sport, venue and other specific measures and must adhere to the requirements listed in these rules.

Q: To whom does USA Skateboarding’s National Championships COVID Rules apply?
Any athlete, staff, support personnel, or other individual who has access to athletes or athlete areas during the event must comply with the rules.

Q: What must I do to be able to participate in the Trials event?
All participants must have proof of a negative COVID-19 test, be asymptomatic, and not have been in close sustained contact with someone who has tested positive with COVID-19 (unless they are vaccinated and/or have had a COVID-19 infection in the last 90 days) as a condition of participation at the event.

Q: What safety precautions will be in place at the Trials event to mitigate the spread of COVID-19?
All participants will undergo COVID-19 testing, signs and symptoms will be monitored, guidelines will be established for activities outside of the event, and the following standard COVID-19 mitigation measures will be in place:

• Physical distancing

• Athlete participants must wear a face mask at all times except while practicing or competing on the field of play – (1) a medical mask; (2) a KN95 mask; or (3) a fabric mask that is washable at high temperatures regularly, with at least two – but ideally three – layers, including an inner layer of absorbent material (such as cotton), a middle layer of non-woven material (such as polypropylene), and an outer layer of non-absorbent material (such as polyester or a polyester blend).

• Non-Athlete participants must wear a face mask at all times – masks as described above.

• Hand washing or use of hand sanitizer

• Avoiding face touching

ARRIVAL

Q: When do I need to arrive at my event location?
In order to facilitate adequate testing and opportunity for confirmatory tests, participants must arrive at least 1 hour prior to their first scheduled practice or competition.

TESTING
Q: What testing documentation is required when I arrive at the event venue?
Participants must provide documentation upon arrival at the venue of a negative COVID-19 PCR Test (Test 1) result obtained with 72 hours of arrival at the venue. This requirement is true for individuals who are either traveling to the event venue from out of state, or for those who are already based in or around the city where the event is being held.

Q: Who will pay for testing and/or quarantine/isolation?
Athletes and Non-Athlete Participants (USA Skateboarding Staff or Event Contractors) will be responsible for the cost of obtaining the initial PCR Test (Test 1) in the 72 hours prior to arrival at the venue.

USA Skateboarding will cover the costs of an Antigen Rapid Test on site (Daily Test) for both the practice and competition days for athletes and non-athlete participants.

In the case of a positive Daily Test, USA Skateboarding will be responsible for the cost of one Rapid PCR Test (Confirmatory Test) to validate the results of the Daily Test.

If an athlete or non-athlete participant has a positive Confirmatory Test, they will be asked to leave the venue premises and quarantine / isolate at their own expense.

Q: How do I find a testing location?
Visit testfortravel.com to find a testing location.

Q: Will I be allowed to access the event venue without documentation of a negative COVID-19 test result?
No, all participants must provide documentation of a negative COVID-19 PCR test result in order to gain access to the venue.

Q: What happens if my Test 1 result is not negative?
If the test you take prior to arriving at the event venue is positive and the participant is asymptomatic and has no known exposure to an individual with COVID-19, the participant may obtain another COVID-19 PCR test for verification. If the result of the second COVID-19 PCR test is also positive, the participant is determined to be infected with COVID-19, should immediately begin isolation, and comply with all applicable public health requirements and guidance regarding COVID-19 infection. If the second test is negative, they may travel to the event. If the original test or the follow-up test is equivocal or indeterminate, the participant must repeat the COVID-19 PCR test to obtain a clear positive or negative test result and determine if they can participate in the event.

Q: What testing is required once I arrive at the event?
Participants must complete an on-site COVID-19 Antigen test (Daily Test) upon arrival at the event venue each day, and must return a negative test result in order to enter the venue and participate in the event.

Q: Will I be allowed to access the venue while I wait for the Daily Test result?
There will be no access to the event venue until a negative test result has been received.

Q: What happens if my Daily Test is not negative?
Any participant who has a positive test will be isolated outside the venue. If they are asymptomatic and have not had known close sustained contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19, they will be given the opportunity to obtain a confirmatory test (see next question). If the test is equivocal or indeterminant, they will need to repeat the test to get a clear negative result before being allowed to enter the venue. If an athlete has a positive result that is confirmed with repeat testing, they must isolate and follow all relevant CDC guidelines for COVID-19 infection.

Q: What review opportunities do athletes have prior to being removed from the competition due to a positive COVID-19 Daily Test result?
Athletes who produce a positive test and are asymptomatic and have no known close sustained contact to an individual diagnosed with COVID-19 will be given the opportunity to take a confirmatory test to rule out the possibility of a false positive, time permitting. If the confirmatory test returns positive, regardless of whether the athlete is asymptomatic, the athlete must isolate and follow all relevant CDC guidelines for COVID-19 infection. Confirmatory testing for non-athlete participants is at the discretion of USA Skateboarding.

Q: What happens if my test results are not returned in time for my event activity?
Athlete and Non-athlete Participants must have all testing completed prior to entering the venue. If testing is not completed by the start of their competition (athlete participants), they will not be allowed to participate.

Q: If I have been vaccinated, do I still need to be tested?
Yes, vaccinated individuals must still complete all testing protocols (i.e. Test 1, Daily Test and confirmatory testing, if necessary).

Q: If I have been previously infected with COVID, do I need to be tested?
A participant who can provide clear documentation of COVID-19 infection within 90 days of the event (i.e., a doctor’s note and evidence of a positive COVID-19 test result) and who is currently asymptomatic is not required to complete testing. If, however, you have signs or symptoms of COVID-19, you will need to participate in the COVID-19 testing protocol.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Q: What symptom monitoring will be conducted?
NGBs will implement COVID-19 signs and symptoms monitoring per CDC guidelines, including temperature checks, for all participants upon arrival at the event venue.

Q: What happens if I have signs or symptoms of COVID-19?
Any participant who is experiencing signs or symptoms of COVID-19, should not go to the event venue and should contact the designated NGB COVID-19 officer and/or medical director. Any athlete participant who arrives at the venue displaying signs or symptoms of COVID-19 will be immediately taken to a designated isolation area to be tested by a physician per the NGB Mitigation Plan. If it is determined that they do not have COVID-19, they will be allowed to enter the venue. Medical observation and evaluation for non-athlete participants is at the discretion of the NGB.

Q: What happens during a medical evaluation for signs or symptoms of COVID-19?
During a medical evaluation, the physician will monitor the athlete participant for a reasonable amount of time to make a medical determination regarding their participation. In the case of a fever, a second temperature check will be taken with a different thermometer. In the case of other symptoms, medical documentation, such as a doctor’s note, may be presented by the athlete to explain conditions that may be similar in appearance to the symptoms of COVID-19. If time permits, additional COVID-19 testing may be completed.

CONTACT TRACING
Q: What happens if I am told that I have been in close sustained contact with someone who is infected with COVID-19?
When an individual tests positive for COVID-19, the NGB-designated COVID officer along with public health officials will gather information to identify individuals who they have been in close sustained contact with. If you are identified as having close sustained contact, you will be notified, not be permitted to access the event venue, and required to follow CDC quarantine guidelines.

Q: What review opportunities do athletes have prior to being removed from competition due to displaying signs and symptoms of COVID-19?
Athlete participants may present evidence of their whereabouts and other relevant information to the COVID-19 officer who will determine if the athlete participant should be removed from the competition. Opportunity to present contact tracing evidence for non-athlete participants is at the discretion of the NGB.

Q: What if I have been in close sustained contact with an infected person, but I have been vaccinated or I was previously infected with COVID-19?
If you have completed a full COVID-19 vaccination series at least two weeks and no more than 90 days prior to the event, or if you had previously been infected with COVID-19 in the last 90 days, and you are asymptotic, you will not be required to quarantine if you have close sustained contact with an individual who is diagnosed with COVID-19, per the latest CDC guidelines.

Q: How can I minimize my chances of being removed from the competition due to contact tracing?
Social distancing is the best way to reduce this risk. To the extent possible, avoid being in close proximity to others for longer than 15 minutes and avoid contact with individuals who have not completed testing protocols.

CONDUCT AND GRIEVANCE PROCESS

Q: Can I file a grievance if I am removed from the competition based on a medical determination?
No, all decisions by physicians and/or designated medical directors are reviewed by the COVID-19 officer to ensure the rules were followed appropriately and are final and binding decisions.

Q: What happens if I do not follow the NGB’s COVID Mitigation Plan?
All participants must agree and adhere to the NGB COVID-19 Mitigation Plan as a condition of participation in the event. If an individual does not comply with the mitigation plan, the NGB may impose sanctions, ranging from a warning to being barred from participating at the event.

Q: What happens if I am removed from the event for failure to follow the NGB COVID Mitigation Plan?
If you are removed due to failure to follow rules, you may request a hearing with the Trials Administrative Board.

Q: What is the hearing process with the Trials Administrative Board?
As soon as the NGB is informed of a request for a hearing, they will notify the USOPC Dispute Resolution Unit. The DRU will expediently convene the TAB to hear evidence from both the NGB and the participant related to the violation. The proceeding will be held telephonically or via videoconference. The TAB will then render a decision based on a majority ruling. The TAB has the authority to impose any consequence, including the decision to uphold the bar on participation in the Trials event. The consequence will be effective immediately once a decision is made, unless stated otherwise.

Q: Who is on the TAB?
The TAB is comprised of the following individuals:

• USOPC board chair

• USOPC CEO

• National Governing Body Council chair

• Athletes’ Advisory Council chair

• 10 year+ athlete (designated position from the chef de mission)

The TAB makeup is reflective of the USOPC bylaws to ensure 33% athlete representation. Upon request, a medical advisor may serve as a consultant to the TAB.

Q: What are my rights if I request a hearing with the TAB?
Participants may have the right to have counsel present at any point during the hearing at their own expense. The Office of the Athlete Ombuds is available to provide independent and confidential advice to athletes regarding their rights under these rules and each NGB’s COVID-19 Mitigation Plan, and to assist in the resolution of athlete concerns, grievances and disputes. Athletes may contact the Athlete Ombuds at ombudsman@usathlete.org and 719-866-5000, or visit usathlete.org for more information and resources.