The USA Skateboarding Amateur Series Online Contest takes place in June and serves as the first regional event of the season, hosted through the USA Skateboarding website and Instagram. It features all divisions—age groups, Amateur Open, and Adaptive Open—with disciplines in Street, Park, and Vert. Skaters earn up to 800 points, which count toward national rankings and qualification for the National Championship.

 

 

How It Works – USA Skateboarding Amateur Series Online Contest

• Helmets are required for all bowl riders and anyone under 18.

• Submissions must be unedited, continuous footage:

  • Runs for Park Street and Vert: up to 50 seconds (starts when both feet are on the board and all wheels hit the ground).

  • Overall Contest Best Trick: under 20 seconds.

• Videos must be new, never-before-posted footage filmed between June 13 and June 27, 2025.

• Submit videos and complete memberships by 11:59 PM EST on June 27, 2025.

 

 

 

How to Enter the USA Skateboarding Amateur Series Online Contest

STEP ONE: Log in or create an account at SportsEngine.com.
STEP TWO: Visit USASkateboarding.com/memberships and select the appropriate 2025 membership.
STEP THREE: Complete your membership registration.
STEP FOUR: Post your unedited video entry to Instagram using the hashtag #USASAmateurSeries.
STEP FIVE: Complete the official submission form below this text and paste the link to your Instagram video — this step is required for your entry to be judged.

Submit your entries below.

PLACE FORM HERE

What the Online Contest Means in the USA Skateboarding Amateur Series

The Online Contest serves as the digital entry point to the USA Skateboarding Amateur Series, making it easier for skaters across the country—and the world—to participate in a sanctioned event without traveling. As one of the five regional qualifiers in the series, the Online Contest allows athletes to earn up to 800 points toward their annual ranking, which is calculated using a skater's best regional result combined with their National Championship score. It features the same division structure as in-person events, including all age groups, Amateur Open Class, and Adaptive Open (Men’s & Women’s Street only), across the disciplines of Street, Park, and Vert.

While slightly lower in point value than the in-person regionals, the Online Contest is especially important for skaters who may not have access to travel or live events. It provides a legitimate pathway to qualify for the National Championship and a chance to appear in the national rankings database. For younger or newer competitors, it’s also a low-barrier opportunity to experience the judging criteria, competition format, and community engagement that define the series. Submissions are reviewed by official USA Skateboarding judges and must follow clear guidelines for footage and format.

Participation in the Online Contest requires a valid 2025 USA Skateboarding Membership, and all entries must be filmed and submitted within the designated contest window. By bridging digital accessibility with national competition standards, the Online Contest ensures that every skater—regardless of location—has a chance to start their journey through the USA Skateboarding Amateur pathway.

USA Skateboarding Amateur Series – Online Contest FAQ

Q: Who can enter the Online Contest?
A: Anyone with a valid 2025 USA Skateboarding Membership is eligible to compete across all divisions.

Q: What divisions and disciplines are included?
A: The contest includes Street, Park, and Vert across all age groups, plus Amateur Open and Adaptive Open Class (Men’s & Women’s – Street only).

Q: How do I enter?
A: Post your unedited video on Instagram using the hashtag #USASAmateurSeries, then complete the official submission form located below the instructions on the USA Skateboarding contest page.
Important: Your entry will not be judged without a completed form.

Q: What are the video requirements?
A:

• Run Submissions: Up to 50 seconds of continuous, unedited footage. Time starts when both feet are on the board and all wheels touch the ground.

• Best Trick Submissions: Must be under 20 seconds.

• All footage must be new and filmed between July 8 and September 28, 2025. No reposted or previously public footage is allowed.

Q: When is the deadline to submit?
A: Submissions close at 11:59 PM EST on September 28, 2025.

Q: How is the contest judged?
A: Judges score based on commitment, creativity, use of course and features, speed, flow, power, trick difficulty, distance traveled, and overall line construction.

Q: Does this contest count toward my national ranking?
A: Yes. The Online Contest awards up to 800 points toward your annual ranking. Only your best regional score (online or in-person) and your Nationals result will determine your final standing.

Q: Can I qualify for Nationals through the Online Contest?
A: Yes. Participation in the Online Contest meets the minimum requirement to qualify for the National Championship.

Q: Do I need to wear a helmet?
A: Yes. Helmets are required for all bowl riders and anyone under 18, regardless of discipline.

Q: Where is the submission form?
A: It is located directly below the “How to Enter” section on the USA Skateboarding contest page.