Competition Rules

It will not be possible to sign up at the event. Online Registration only!

Sign up for the comp here.

Attention: NO HELMET NO SKATE!
For Winterclash 2026 there won’t be any exceptions. EVERY RIDER needs to wear a helmet to compete. You will not be allowed to compete without a helmet.

Registered riders need a valid Winterclash ticket. The registration fee does not include the entry fee for the event.

To complete your registration you need to pay your registration fee at the “registration booth” in Eindhoven. It will be located next to the bar / entrance area of the AreaFiftyOne Skatepark. You will NOT be able to compete without showing up and paying the fee until one hour before the competition starts.

REGISTRATION FEE

  • Professional: 35 €
  • Amateur: 25 €
  • Junior: 15 €

Please note: Since 2024 there are male and female groups in each of the three categories (pro, amateur and junior). To determine which category you should register in, please see the following information: 

CATEGORIES**

Male Pro: International Pro for a boot company, qualified Winterclash Top 3 Amateur during the past three years (2019 / 2020 / 2023) or in the PRO top 10 at one of the following events: Franky Morales Invitational, Blading Cup, MetroCard Classic, Bittercold Showdown, FISE main events, World Roller Series.

Female Pro:
Top 3 Women at Winterclash in the past years, Hardware Sponsor (boot, frame, wheels – no wax, no clothing etc.) or top three at one of the following events:
World Roller Games, European Championships,
FISE main events,
Blading Cup,
Franky Morales Invitational or National Championships (please send proof).



Male/Female Am: Older than 16 years old

Male/Female Junior*: 7 – 16 (including 16)  years old. You need to bring a signed confirmation from your parents, confirming that you’re skating on your own risk and you’re allowed to be there.

*Juniors over the age of 12 years can decide to compete in Amateur or Pro (if they fulfill the criteria) instead of Junior. Please add this info in the signed confirmation from your parents.
** If you identify outside the gender binary, you can register in the category that you feel suits you better.

COMPETITION FORMAT

Qualification
Juniors: Jam format , 4 minutes, 5 riders  (no last trick)
Amateur: Jam format – 4-5 minutes, 5 – 8  riders (no last trick)
Pro: Jam format 4-5 minutes, 5 riders (no last trick)

Final
Juniors: Jam – one by one – 5 minutes, 5 riders (including last trick)
Amateur – Jam – one by one – 5 minutes, 5 riders (including last trick)
Pro: Jam – one by one – , 5 minutes, 5 riders (including last trick)

JUDGING
A general message from our judges: As you prepare for your heat, please keep in mind a fundamental principle of the Winterclash: this is not a run-based event. Unlike traditional contests that reward a seamless, flowing lap from start to finish, our format celebrates something different. While connecting tricks in a smart, creative way is certainly a plus and can enhance your overall impression, we strongly advise against forcing lengthy lines.
In a heat with six to seven skaters sharing the floor at the same time, trying to execute a long, uninterrupted run often leads to unnecessary interruptions. The flow can be broken by others doing their own thing, and that’s perfectly fine.
Our advice? Focus on landing single, high-impact tricks. Instead of stressing about navigating the entire park, pick your spots (not always the same one), commit to a move, and make it count. A well-executed, standout trick will always grab the judges’ attention more than a fragmented line.

The judges are watching closely for how quickly and effectively you adapt to the ever-changing obstacle layout. We love to see skaters charging hard and going big, but don’t forget that power alone isn’t the only path to a high score. Look for ways to stand out through originality and personal style. Skate in a way that’s cool, unexpected, and uniquely you—not just in a way that’s the most dangerous. At its core, Winterclash is about progression—pushing the sport forward, trying new things, and inspiring others while doing it.

Qualification
When judging qualification rounds of the competition, a competitors potential will also be taken into consideration. A competitor that is blading conservatively, but consistently or a competitor that attempts difficult tricks and displays the potential for landing them will be considered when choosing competitors to qualify.

General advice: Watch out for each other. Starting a line on the opposite of the park from another competitor does only cause being in the way of each other.

Difficulty
Difficulty can be applied to a stunt, line or a single technical trick. Tricks on obstacles that no one else touches, technical combinations and hard tricks are the key. When comparing difficulty, the deciding factor will be the overall danger of a trick or tricks.

Style
Style refers to both individual style and overall confidence on rollerblades. The competitor must be recognized as confident and effortless when performing tricks and land the tricks clean. Confidence and individual style on difficult tricks are an unbeatable combination.

Creativity
Creativity refers to both obstacle and trick selection. Course obstacles are limited. Competitors that discover new uses or creative tricks on overlooked obstacles are rewarded. On popular obstacles, trick selection is the key. New or creative tricks that stand out from numerous other tricks performed by other competitors are rewarded.

Lines
Connect different tricks into a fluid looking line. 2-3 or so tricks combined to a line but not a whole trained contest-run (Time is limited and everybody wants to ride a couple of times). Doing only one trick after the other doesn’t help winning.