Where is it?
Etnies Skatepark 20028 Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630
When is it?
July 20th, 2024 9am - 5pm
Registration
Registration is limited to 40 skaters. You must register before May 30th in order to participate in the U.S. Open. Click HERE to register.
Format
Each rider will have two 90-second runs. The highest score will be counted. In the event of a tie, the lower scores will be used as a tie breaker.
Surface Size
The competition surface measures approx. 80' x 50'. The surface is concrete with a manhole cover in the center and a flat bar along its western edge.
Judging
The U.S. Open of Freestyle uses a judging system based on the Japan Flatland Skateboard Association (JFSA) competition judging system. This system deploys three judges. Each judge is responsible for scoring a different aspect of the skaters' routine, as outlined below.
Technicality
Composition
Aesthetics
Divisions
The First Annual U.S. Open of Freestyle has a single pro-am division.
Entry Fee
The entry fee for the U.S. Open of Freestyle is $30. This grants competitors access to the park for the day, an event T-shirt, and a goodie bag
Prizes
For the First Annual U.S. Open, prizes will include skateboard decks, wheels, trucks, stickers, bearings, and trophies
Stream
Live stream of the U.S. Open of Freestyle Skateboarding will be available on YouTube via the Waltz Skateboarding channel.
You can also watch a 24 hour static live feed of Etnies Skatepark by clicking HERE
Hotels
Hilton Garden Inn Irvine East/Lake Forest - 0.5 miles
Hampton Inn Irvine East - Lake Forest - 0.5 miles
Courtyard by Marriott Foothill Ranch Irvine East/Lake Forest - 1 mile
Extended Stay America - Orange County - Lake Forest - 1 mile
Staybridge Suites Irvine East/Lake Forest, an IHG Hotel - 2 miles
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Irvine Spectrum - 9 miles
Airports
We recommend flying in to the following airports for this event
John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 20 miles
Long Beach Airport (LGB) - 40 miles
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) - 57 miles
Questions
Please email us if you have any additional questions
info@waltzskateboarding.com