ASCI and LAUNCH Darwin are teaming up to present the Street Heat Web Competition, an action sports event out of Darwin that invites shredders from across the Territory to enter!
Due to COVID-19 skate events across the country have been cancelled until further notice, including our annual Youth Week Street Heat event. This doesn’t stop skaters though. The Australian Skateboarding Community Initiative (ASCI) has been working with the team at liveheats to develop a professional online competition that allows us to stay home, win prizes, progress and have fun.
How it works …
- All action sports disciplines are encouraged to enter – Scooter + BMX + Quads + Skateboarding + Inline
- There are three divisions – Under 12, Under 16 and Open
- To keep things as accessible as possible this is a FLAT GROUND only comp
- Competing is free and prizes are awarded for the top videos in each division
- Winners will receive vouchers from Skate Connection and local stores
- To enter you will need to sign up for an account with Clippero and upload your video/s of up to five tricks (see FAQ below for more info)
- All skill levels are encouraged to enter, as well as the three age divisions there are two categories that aren’t about being the BEST at your discipline:
- MAVERICK celebrates creativity and people doing things a bit differently.
- FRESH LOCAL celebrates people who are fresh on the scene, everyone’s got to start somewhere!
CLICK YOUR DIVISION TO ENTER
Entries close midnight May 31
The Australian Web Championships is a national web based competition where:
- Competitors upload their 5 best FLAT GROUND tricks.
- Anyone can view entries via a feed on the website.
- Competitors nationwide will be judged by Professional Skateboarders: Tommy Fynn + Aimee Massie + Beau Hinge
Skateboarders who win their regional comp will also qualify for a national competition later in the year.
Street Heat Rules
- Competitors must live in the Northern Territory. If there is also a web competition hosted in your part of the NT we recommend that you enter that as well.
- Entries can be uploaded any time before Sunday May 31st.
- Entrants can enter up to 5 tricks. They can be uploaded in the same video or different videos. But you will only be judged for 5 tricks.
- There is 1 winner per division and one winner for each of the special prize categories.
- Tricks are scored on difficulty and style (how hard they are and how clean landed).
- Points awarded for creativity and doing something fun or different.
- Do not skate on the road, or near moving vehicles. Use spaces that are safe, and on your own property as much as possible.
- Follow physical distancing recommendations and COVID-19 restrictions.
- U12 and U16 Divisions are required to wear helmets.
FAQ
Who can enter?
People living in the Northern territory can enter the Street heat Web Competition. LAUNCH Darwin provides programming to young people aged 12-25 however the Street Heat Web Competition is open to all ages to assure a connected community.
Is this competition just for skateboarders?
No! Street Heat is for all disciplines including freestyle bmx, scooter, quad and inline skates. No matter your skill level this is your chance to join in with the online NT wide jam.
Can I enter the U12 or U16 division if I’m older?
No you cannot. If you are not feeling overly confident in your skill level don’t worry. We will be awarding creativity, effort and fresh energy with the FRESH LOCAL and MAVERICK divisions. All clips entered have the opportunity to wins prizes from these titles.
Who can enter the OPEN division?
Anyone of any age can enter the Open division. This is a space where more experienced shredders can enter clips so if you feel confident to be in this space then go ahead. Please keep in mind that you can only enter one division so chose wisely.
Who can enter the MAVERICK and FRESH LOCAL categories?
You are entering the MAVERICK and FRESH LOCAL categories every time that you enter a clip into your age division. These are extra categories where prizes can be awarded to those who are fresh on the scene or to those trying something different. Every clip entered has the potential to win prizes in these categories.
Can I enter if I don’t live in Darwin?
You sure can! Territorian residents are invited to enter. If your locality runs a competition then your entry will be passed onto their leader board and you will still be involved.
How do I enter?
- Create a free clippero account: https://www.clippero.com
- Go to the right portal for your division.
- U12 | click here
- U16 | click here
- Opens | click here
- Upload up to 5 trick videos
- Winners will be notified in June 2020
How much does it cost?
To enter, enjoy and compete is free.
What do you win?
Winners will receive vouchers for Skate Connection as well as local stores.
What does it mean if I get into Nationals?
If you are the top skateboarder in your age division you will be invited to enter a National Competition by uploading trick videos online. This will occur later in the year and you will know by receiving an invite. Unfortunately only skateboarders will be eligible for National’s. This doesn’t mean that other disciplines can’t win the divisions at a Territory level.