About Eric Koston's éS Game of SKATE

Invented in the '70s by vertical skateboarding legends Lance Mountain, Neil Blender and John Lucero, and then adopted by street skaters in the 1980s, the Game of SKATE has been championed into the mainstream by today's leading street skater, Eric Koston, and top skateboarding brand éS Footwear. Today, Eric Koston's éS Game of SKATE is the ORIGINAL street skateboarding competition.

In its third year of tournament competition, the Game of SKATE's popularity among the skateboarding community has exploded. It is now the top contest format, being played by professional skaters such as Paul Rodriquez, Tom Penny, Mike Carroll, Bastien Salabanzi, Arto Saari, Geoff Rowley, Mark Appleyard, Jamie Thomas, Andrew Reynolds, Javier Sarmiento and many more.

View results from last years Eric Koston's éS Game of SKATE.

Here are some Frequently Asked Questions about the Game of SKATE

When is the éS Game of SKATE?

See the schedule.

 

What are the prizes?

The top eight contestants will win éS T-shirts or caps, and the winner of each Game will win a Boost Mobile pre-paid camera phone and a $50 ReBoost card. The 1st place winner will receive several pairs of éS shoes (of their choice), and a free trip to California to compete in the Amateur World Championships at ASR. They will also meet and skate with Eric Koston, the éS Team, and all the other pros in the pro éS Game of SKATE. If the winner is under 18, éS and Boost Mobile will also pay for one of their parents to fly to California. In addition, the Grand Prize winner of the Main Event will receive unlimited Boost Mobile service for an entire year!

Will you be giving away free stuff?

Yes, a little bit.

 

Will Eric Koston be there?

We don’t know, maybe. He will be showing up at some of the Games of SKATE.

 

Why is it called Eric Koston’s éS Game of SKATE if he’s not there?

Because he will be playing against the winner, that one lucky person who makes it all the way to the finals.

 

How can I sign up?

You can sign up early at the shop, but everyone who is at the spot at the start time will get in the Game of SKATE. If you want to make sure you get in, then get there early.

 

What if I’m coming from far away?

You can’t skate in the Game of SKATE if you’re not there, right? So be here by the start time, and you’re in!

 

Who will I skate against?

Everyone is seeded at random. We don’t know who you will be skating against until we fill out the brackets. We fill out the brackets at start time. No, you cannot choose who you skate against.

 

How does it work?

Everyone skates against one person. If they win the Game of SKATE, they skate again in the next round; if they lose, they’re out.

 

What are the rules?

No hands or feet on the board or ground, no rail tricks. You must land the trick cleanly and roll away cleanly. That’s it, really simple. Each game starts with a coin toss.

What if I don’t understand the rules?

Then read the detailed rules.

How much does it cost to enter?

It is free to enter for everyone who is present at start time.

 

Will there be pros in the Game of SKATE?

The Game of SKATE is open to everyone except professional skateboarders.

 

For more information, contact Game of SKATE.