It will not be possible to sign up at the event. Online Registration only!
Attention: NO HELMET NO SKATE!
For Winterclash 2023 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
Pro: International Pro for a boot company, or qualified Winterclash Top 3 Amateur during the past three years (2018 / 2019 / 2020).
Am: Older than 16 years old
Women: All ages
Junior: 7 – 16 (including 16) years old, you need to bring a singned confirmation from you parents, confirming that you’re skating on your own risk and you’re allowed to be there.
Qualification
Juniors: Jam format , 5 minutes, 5 riders (no last trick)
Women: Jam format – 5 minutes, 5 riders (no last trick)
Amateur: Jam format – 5 minutes, 5 – 8 riders (no last trick)
Pro: Jam format 8 minutes, 5 riders (no last trick)
Final
Juniors: Jam – one by one – 5 minutes, 5 riders (including last trick)
Women: 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 – , 8 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.
Lines
Referring to the “Best Trick doesn’t win” criteria it is important to connect different tricks into a fluid looking line. 2-5 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.
Difficulty
Difficulty can be applied to a stunt, line or a single technical trick. Tricks on obstacles that no one else touches, technical combinations or a long line of difficult 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. 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.