Tampa Am 2023: Friday Open Photos
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on Saturday, October 14, 2023
by Matt Shail
Tampa Am 2023: Last Chance Qualifier Photos by Josh Bowser
Do you have what it takes to make it to the Tampa Am Qualifiers? Here's your last chance to make it!
Photos by Josh Bowser
Photos by Josh Bowser
Sly Sullivan
It’s officially Day One of judged skating here at Tampa Am 2023 and we are ready to roll. We have all of the tents setup, people are showing up from all over the world and Last Chance Qualifiers are about to begin. While the kids are warming up, let's see what the working adults are up to.
Date:
November 01, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Skatepark Of Tampa SPoT
It’s officially Day One of judged skating here at Tampa Am 2023 and we are ready to roll. We have all of the tents setup, people are showing up from all over the world and Last Chance Qualifiers are about to begin. While the kids are warming up, let's see what the working adults are up to.
Date:
November 01, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Frank Branca
Frank Branca is already here getting some clips for our SPoT Life videos. Morning Frank!
Date:
November 01, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Auxiliary Channel
Meanwhile, Brian with the Auxiliary Channel is double checking footage for the Live Webcast that they produce for us every year.
Date:
November 01, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Auxiliary Channel
Zoom out to more of the Aux Channel team talking strategy with SPoT bossman Paul Zitzer. Get those shots on point or pay the price.
Date:
November 01, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Mike Rogers
Morning Mike Rogers! Always a pleasure to catch up before the madness of the weekend.
Date:
November 01, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Wizard Smoke
Holy smokes it's Donnie Hamilton aka Wizard Smoke! Donnie used to run our Retail Shop and the Skate Camp at SPoT.
Date:
November 01, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Shiloh Catori
This might be the last time we see Robin and Shiloh for a little while. Shiloh is headed to California to go skate with the Toy Machine crew. Hyped to see what the future has in store for you Shiloh!
Date:
November 01, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Auxiliary Channel
More of the Aux Crew hard at work setting up the cameras for tomorrow’s Live Webcast.
Date:
November 01, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Manny Santiago
Manny and Danny. These guys are two of the most calculated skaters you’ll ever meet. They can macro analyze skateboarding like true scientists. Danny’s nickname back in the day actually used to be “The Scientist”; at least that's the story I heard.
Date:
November 01, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
DJ Wade
DJ Wade is here bringing big vibes and tiny air horns.
Date:
November 01, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Marcus Caseria
Aight time to get into the Last Chance Qualifiers. The course is hot and muggy as hell, but the kids are making it happen anyway.
Date:
November 01, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Myles Booker
Myles and Cass. Tampa and St. Louis.
Date:
November 01, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Myles Booker
Myles with a Back Lip
Date:
November 01, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Kairi Matsumoto
Kairi Matsumoto follows up Myles with a kickflip back tail
Date:
November 01, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Johnny Alexander
Johnny Alexander takes it to the main obstacle for the judges with a hardflip back lip
Date:
November 01, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Wilson Chaves
Wilson Chaves - Back Smith
Date:
November 01, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Ty Stigney
I was paying a lot of attention to Ty during Qualies. Dude has some fast flicks. This is a Flick Front Nose.
Date:
November 01, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Ty Stigney
Ty again with a Fakie Flip
Date:
November 01, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
MOB Grip
Sneaking a photo of a photo of a trophy.
Date:
November 01, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Bam Margera
We have Bam in Tampa for Am. Welcome back to Tampa Bam!
Date:
November 01, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Atomic Tattoos
Hyped to have Atomic Tattoos back in the building for another year of creating permanent memories. Whatcha getting this year?!
Date:
November 01, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Atomic Tattoos
Any guesses what this guy ended up getting?
Date:
November 01, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Frank Branca
BTS look at the Media Room during Tampa Am. And yes at any given time there is usually at least one person laying down.
Date:
November 01, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Mike Frazier
You never know who’s gonna walk through that door. Mike Frazier and Andy Mac are some of tonight’s guests during our Pro Legends Vert Jam.
Date:
November 01, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Andy MacDonald
Everyone loves Frazier.
Date:
November 01, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Quinn Harbin
Back on the Course, Quinn Harbin is pinching a proper Front Crook.
Date:
November 01, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Tyler Kirshenbaum
Tyler Kirschenbaum repping the Block Skateshop from Duval County with this Flick Back Lip
Date:
November 01, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Skyler Clark
Skyler Clark rules. Noseblunt
Date:
November 01, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Skatepark Of Tampa SPoT
Ant Claravall and David Stoessel. Don’t be fooled by the iPhones in their hands. These two are master lensmen.
Date:
November 01, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Skatepark Of Tampa SPoT
RIP MF DOOM
Date:
November 01, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Christian Grenier
Switch Heel from Europe. No sleeves, no problem.
Date:
November 01, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Shane Farber
Shane Farber - Back Tail
Date:
November 01, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Sly Sullivan
Feeling nervous dude?” Nah I’m just gonna do goof tricks…
Date:
November 01, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser
Sly Sullivan
Sly actually destroyed his run. But what you can’t tell is that this actually is a goof trick. Melon Grab to Smith Grind
Date:
November 01, 2023
Photographer: Josh Bowser