TMs and Damn Am Finalists please email Eric@skateparkoftampa.com directly
The first Tampa Am to attract skaters from all around the country was held in 1996, three years after SPoT opened its doors. Donny Barley set the tone for the future of the contest by winning it and going on to a legendary pro career. The contest’s success was not only due to the high level of skating, but the good times that Ybor City still provides today. The event continues to grow and is now the de facto Amateur World Championships, attracting 200+ skaters each year from around the world. Besides the interest from throngs of amateur skaters, the contest is followed by the entire industry. Tampa Am has been a launch pad to the pros for skaters like Luan Olivera, Felipe Gustavo, and Nyjah Huston. The event is webcast live on StreetLeague.com, offering everyone a taste of the Tampa Am experience.
Details
23rd Annual Tampa Am 2016 & SPoT 24-Year Anniversary
November 10-13, 2016
Partnership Opportunities: paul@skateparkoftampa.com
Please note below that we’ve instituted a new two tiered Qualification system
Friday Open Qualifier: Open to select skaters without a top ten finish in a 2016 Damn Am
Saturday Tampa Am Qualifier: Open to premier amateurs and skaters with a top 10 finish in a 2016 Damn Am
The winner of Tampa Am will automatically Qualify into the 2017 SLS Nike SB Pro Open
LOCATION
Skatepark of Tampa
4215 E. Columbus Dr. / Tampa, FL 33605
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9
10:00AM - Doors Open
Registration and Open Practice
Skating open to public
10:00PM - Park Closes
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10
9:00AM - Doors Open
Registration and Open Practice
5:00PM - Riders Meeting
6:00PM - Open bar courtesy of PBR & Monster
10:00PM - Park closes
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11
9:00AM - Doors Open / Open Practice
12:00PM - Open Qualifiers
Three skaters per jam, three minutes each
Top 10 skaters advance
1st place advances to Semi-Finals
2nd thru 10th place advance to Tampa Am Qualifiers
4:00PM - Open bar courtesy of PBR & Monster
10:00PM - Park closes
Friday Nightlife
Old Man Bowl Jam
6:00PM - Bowl Jam starts
Old goats, retired Pros, washed up Team Managers, Industry only, 35 years of age minimum, must have access to event prior to contest
Selected works from one of the most recognizable skateboard artists to date. Todd also did all the artwork for Tampa Am this year and is on board for Tampa Pro!
Alex Midler, Jereme Knibbs, Lucas Alves, Yoshi Tanenbaum
2015 Tampa Am winner
Aurelien Giraud
Two one-minute runs, best run counts
Top 10 advance to Finals
2:00PM - Open bar courtesy of PBR & Monster
3:00PM - Street Finals
12 Skaters
10 from Semi-Finals
Damn Am of the Year winner
Zach Saraceno
1st place from Tampa Am Qualifier
Three one-minute runs, best run counts
5:00PM - Awards & Product Toss
8:00PM - Shop Closes
SUNDAY NIGHTLIFE
Contest After Party
Located at The Bricks - 1327 E. 7th Ave. / Tampa, FL
7:00pm
Celebration of the Tampa Am 2016 winner
All ages
Previous Tampa Am Winners
1996 - Donny Barley
1997 - Judd Hertzler
1998 - Nathan Smith
1999 - Mike Peterson
2000 - Kyle Berard
2001 - Colt Cannon
2002 - Caswell Berry
2003 - Kevin "Spanky" Long
2004 - Sierra Fellers
2005 - Nyjah Huston
2006 - Cody McEntire
2007 - Felipe Gustavo
2008 - Ryan Decenzo
2008* - Luan Oliveira
2009 - Luan Oliveira
2010 - Elijah Berle
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The first Tampa Am to attract skaters from all around the country was held in 1996, three years after SPoT opened its doors. Donny Barley set the tone for the future of the contest by winning it and going on to a legendary pro career. The contest’s success was not only due to the high level of skating, but the good times that Ybor City still provides today. The event continues to grow and is now the de facto Amateur World Championships, attracting 200+ skaters each year from around the world. Besides the interest from throngs of amateur skaters, the contest is followed by the entire industry. Tampa Am has been a launch pad to the pros for skaters like Luan Olivera, Felipe Gustavo, and Nyjah Huston. The event is webcast live on StreetLeague.com, offering everyone a taste of the Tampa Am experience.
