Skateboard England To Host Virtual National Championships

Skateboard England has announced that it will host a virtual National Championships after its initial event was called off due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Manchester’s Graystone Action Sports Academy was set to host the country’s National Championships, which was also set to serve as the Olympic qualifying skateboard event. That will now be replaced with a virtual edition of the competition, though no Olympic qualification spots will be handed out.

Skateboard England says a virtual championships will see skateboarders invited to film themselves performing a trick from their home before submitting it online.

James Hope-Gill, CEO, Skateboard England and Skateboard GB said: “During the current circumstances we want to celebrate the amazing skateboard talent we have here in the UK and give them an opportunity to compete, as well as helping us to deliver key messages about staying at home and being active during this difficult time. Although the skateboarders won’t actually receive Olympic qualifying points in the competition, there will be a bit of prize money, it will inspire others to stay active at home and will be a bit of fun.”

Unlike the standard judging format, the winner will be crowned after receiving the highest number of votes from the skateboarding public via social media channels using the hashtag #VirtualNationalChamps.