Competition category guide
"My rider wants to compete but I don't know where they fit!"
Hopfully these Competition category guides will help determine what level you/your rider may be at.
Scooter
Little Ripper competitors are riders 8 y/o and under who:
- Just starting to ride ramps/jumps
- Want to have fun in a competitive environment, but may not be able to create their own runs
- Will be given Compulsory routines (details coming)
Novice competitors are riders ages 9-11 y/o who:
- gaining confidence on ramps/jumps
- Want to have fun in a competitive environment
- Will be given semi-Compulsory routines (details coming)
- Are given freedom to add their own style
Beginner competitors should be COMFORTABLE and CONSISTENT with:
- Almost all ramps
- Landing "Standard" Tricks (tail whips, double whips, bar spin)
- Spin tricks (180, 360)
- Grinding rails/ledges
- "Banger tricks" could include Bri-flips, kickless', combos
Intermediate competitors should be COMFORTABLE and CONSISTENT with:
- Over-head tricks (Bri, Inward, Umbrella)
- Combo tricks
- Spin Combos
- Flips, flairs
Street Intermediate competitors should be COMFORTABLE and CONSISTENT with:
- Grinding Basics on most street features
- Standard tricks on and off features
Advanced competitors should be COMFORTABLE and CONSISTENT with:
- Over-head combos
- Flip combos
- Spin combos
- starting Double over-heads
- Linking "big" tricks in comp runs (Good Park flow)
Open competitors should be:
- Best of The Best!
Street Open competitors should be:
- Best of The Best Street Riders