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The Skate Park League (SPL) series is the largest and most established series of skateboarding competitions in Australia, and it is now National. Each competition is free and any amateur skateboarder can enter. From its start in Victoria in 2005 as the North Western title, the SPL series was officially launched in 2007 in partnership with the Victorian Skateboarding Association as a series of 7 interconnected events throughout the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. The series is now conducted as three series Western Regional, Eastern Regional and Metropolitan, covering areas throughout the state. The League has been interstate since 2015 and in 2018 covered all states and territories throughout Australia besides ACT. There are currently over 50 events throughout Victoria and over 100 Nation wide.
Vic League: Melbourne Metro Series – MMS (formally known as North Western and South Eastern metro series) Eastern Regional Series – ERS (formally known as Loddon Mallee Hume & Gippsland series) Western Regional Series – WRS (formally known as Barwon South Western & Loddon Mallee Hume)
As of 2019 the season dates have changed to be consistent across all seasons, and from 2020 will run within the calendar year.
Season dates: 2019 season (for this year) – 1st Mar 2019 until 31st Dec 2019 2020 season will run between – 1st Jan until 31st Dec 2020 This will apply for the league ladders in every state and territory. These changes will mean the league ladders will be reset for all riders on 31st December. For each competition riders will get a set amount of points for each place (see ranking table below) added to the ladder, which accumulate throughout the season.
1st Place – 40 Points
2rd Place – 30 Points
3rd Place – 25 Points
4th Place – 20 Points
5th Place – 19 Points
6th Place – 18 Points ect.
See ladders here.Top 3 skaters from each seires will get an invite to the Australian Skateboarding League National Final in March 2020. The VSA aims to work with Local Governments, YMCA, Skate industry and other stakeholders to showcase and celebrate amateur skateboarders’ skills and talent. The series concept encourages a commitment through ongoing participation to build up points and qualify for the Grand Final. Skaters have a choice of how many and which events they will attend. From 2015, in order to establish the Skate Park League Series as the first step on a competition pathway to the pinnacle of the sport, the points awarded are now based the international World Championship ranking system points table. The percentage allocation of World Championship points increases as the competition moves from grass-roots, to national championship levels, and higher performance earns higher rewards. (see the points above). As a youth orientated event, youth participation is integral to the success of the program. Skaters may choose to participate in different ways, either by directly competing in the events, supporting friends and family, or simply to enjoy the atmosphere. Skaters are:
- Encouraged to participate regardless of their skill level or ability
- Encouraged through the emphasis on building up points opposed to winning
- Sent Newsletters and updates via email so they are able to track their progress
- Rewarded for good sportsmanship (Most Improved and Best and Fairest Awards)
- Verbally supported and encouragement from event staff and MC
HOW TO GET INVOLVED:
- If you are a skateboarder, scooter or BMX rider and over 18, enrol in your series here. If you are under 18 get your parent or guardian to enrol you in a series here. You only need to enrol in each series once as you will then be on the database. There is no cost to enter (helmets compulsory, YMCA can provide).
If you are a Local Government and would like to get a heat happening in your municipality, you will need to have a quality Skate Park and show a commitment to celebrating the skill and talents of skateboarders and young people. Please send us an email and we will work with you to make your area the next stop in this exciting and well established competition series.