Skatepark of Tampa (SPoT)

Vans Clash of the Crews 2019 - Death Race

Once again, shops from all over the country come to SPoT to battle it out for $2,000 and street cred at Vans Clash of the Crews. The night before, we welcome everyone to town with an epic Death Race around the Pro Course. This year we added a kids' race and an actual "Athletic Race" where people just run it...because, why not? Big thanks to Salt Life for hooking us up with some free beer for 21+.

Video: Tristan Mershon

2019 Tampa Pro Is Right Around The Corner

Here's some highlights from previous years' winners. Who will take it this year?

25th Annual Tampa Pro
March 1-3, 2019
Skatepark of Tampa

Tickets available now at SPoTTampa.com/Tickets

Video: Frank Branca

Tampa Am 2018: Converse Concrete Jam – SPoT Life

Think of doing all of your hardest tricks possible with other skaters in your way at all times. Welcome to the Converse Concrete Jam, seems like it’s gotta be more fun to watch than skate.

Video: Christian Hunsberger & Frank Branca

Tampa Am 2018: Independent Best Trick – SPoT Life

You already know what to expect each year from Independent Best Trick at Tampa Am. Or do you!? This time Schaefer and the crew literally upped the ante with a mega launcher that was enough to turn an ollie into a hard trick. Bruno Senra’s ghetto bird over the 16 foot gap clinched it, but that’s only part of the story. Here’s the rest.

Tampa Am 2018: Tampa Am Qualifier – SPoT Life

With 100 of the best amateur skaters from around the world trying to out shred each other in the Tampa Am Qualifier, you know Giovanni Vianna had to bring some serious fire to snag the top spot. But there's way more to Tampa Am than where people place, and here’s a ripping taste of it.

Video: Frank Branca & Alan Rosenquist

Tampa Am 2018: Open Qualifier – SPoT Life

If the Friday Open Qualifier at Tampa Am was a kitchen appliance, it would be a meat grinder. 161 skaters from around the globe took their best shot at making a 10 cut to the next round, and yeah that’s pretty much as harsh as it can get.

Video: Frank Branca & Alan Rosenquist

Tampa Am 2018: Practice – SPoT Life

Skateboarding doesn’t have too many “traditions,” but after 25 years Tampa Am is probably its most famous one. And so it begins. Happy Anniversary Tampa Am!

Video: Frank Branca & Alan Rosenquist

Harvest Jam All Ages Contest 2018

The last All Ages contest of the year is always the biggest, as we pay tribute to all you guys and girls that come out and help us kill it for the year. Jake Yanko is going bigger, Nash Barfield is skating like a boss, Jonny Rips is ripping harder than ever, we had one of the best Girls Division turnouts ever, and our second 30+ division left everyone wanting more. Check out some highlights from the day. Video: Tristan Mershon Thanks to: Primitive Skateboarding, Boards for Bros, Ultra Slappy Wax, The Bricks and Avari Cups for keeping the courtyard lit with food, drinks and other cool stuff.

The 25th Annual Tampa Am Is Coming...

25th Annual Tampa Am
Presented by Monster Energy
November 8-11, 2018
Skatepark of Tampa

Deathwish Skateboards Invades SPoT

On Wednesday, September 26 Jamie Foy, Lizard King, Christian Henry, Pedro Delfino, Taylor Kirby, Neen, Jake Hayes, Jon Dickson, Beagle, Eric Valdez and Jeff Lenoce tore through SPoT in true Deathwish style. When the smoke cleared, they were nice enough to sign autographs and give out free stuff to the fans. Thanks to those dudes for making us a stop on your 2018 tour...check out the highlights.

Video: Tristan Mershon