Grenzland Cup (GLC) 2025 Skate Contest Rules

The Grenzland Cup is a series of interconnected skate contests taking place on both sides of the Dutch-German border in the Euregio Rhine-Meuse-North. All events are independently organized and shaped by their local skate communities. At the same time, the participating partners have agreed upon a uniform contest format. Skaters are encouraged to visit as many locations as possible and participate in the contests. At each event, skaters can earn points and the winners for that location are determined and celebrated. At the final location, a stand-alone contest is held for the day’s winners, but an overall ranking is also calculated across all events. At the end of the GLC series, the three highest point totals per skater are added up, resulting in a final score that determines the GLC overall ranking – and with it, the GLC skate champions. The winners of the entire series will receive the GLC Trophy.

Each location is free to add additional elements to the event beyond these three categories, such as a contest for sponsored skaters. However, these must not interfere with the GLC contests and do not count towards the overall GLC ranking.

Age and Group Structure

GLC Contest for Unsponsored Men and Women

The GLC is strictly for non-sponsored skaters! Separate contests are held for men and women, with a maximum of 40 participants each. There are no age limits. Younger, talented skaters who feel they have outgrown the rookie category may also register for the main contest.

GLC Contest for Rookies

Before the main event, there is a playful GLC contest for rookies aged 12 and under (mixed gender). Skaters in the Kids Group do not participate in the GLC ranking. Instead, they receive a stamp book to collect stamps at each tour stop.

Participation Fee

For the men's and women's categories, organizers may charge a maximum participation fee of €10. However, each location may decide to charge a lower fee or waive it entirely, depending on local sponsorship and subsidy arrangements. Participation is always free for rookies.

Contest Format

Number of Runs, Best Tricks, and Finalists

- Unsponsored men and women: Two runs in the qualification round, and two runs + three best trick attempts in the final.

- Rookies: Two runs in the qualification, two runs in the final.

- The men’s final is limited to the top 8 skaters from the qualification.

- The women’s final includes the top half of the qualifiers With a maximum of the top 8 skaters from the qualification..

- Rookie final includes also the top half of the qualifiers With a maximum of the top 8 skaters from the qualification..

Run Duration

Each run lasts one minute, starting with the first trick. If time runs out but the trick is actively being approached, it may still be scored. Tricks performed after dismounting or heading towards a far obstacle are not counted.

Run Scoring

Each run is scored on a 0-100 scale. Only the best run counts. In the event of a tie, the skater's second run score will be considered. If still tied and it involves a prize position, a skate-off will take place with one additional run per skater.

Scoring Criteria for Runs:

• Number of landed tricks
• Difficulty of individual tricks
• Use of course/obstacles
• Consistency (all tricks landed)
• Style
• Speed
• Creativity
• Willingness to take risks

Best Trick Scoring

In the final, each skater gets three best trick attempts. Only the highest score will count.

Entertainment Value

To enhance the event experience, moderators are encouraged to ask for repeated tricks. In some cases, multiple repetitions may be requested. It's important that everyone – moderators, skaters, judges, and the audience – understands that these repetitions are for show and do not count towards the scoring.

Overall GLC Scoring System

To compete for the overall GLC title, skaters must participate in at least three contests. If a skater competes in more than three, their best three scores will count.

1.: 200 Punkte 2.: 180 Punkte 3.: 160 Punkte 4.: 145 Punkte 5.: 130 Punkte
6.: 120 Punkte 7.: 110 Punkte 8.: 105 Punkte 9.: 100 Punkte 10.: 95 Punkte
11.: 90 Punkte 12.: 85 Punkte 13.: 80 Punkte 14.: 75 Punkte 15.: 70 Punkte
16 : 65 Punkte 17.: 60 Punkte 18.: 55 Punkte 19.: 50 Punkte 20.: 45 Punkte
21.: 43 Punkte 22.: 41 Punkte 23.: 39 Punkte 24.: 37 Punkte 25.: 35 Punkte

From 26th to 40th place, points decrease by 2 per placement. From 40th place onward, all participants receive 3 points.

Jury Composition

GLC Jury Structure

Each location provides at least one experienced judge and optionally a reserve judge. Together, they form the GLC jury pool. These judges select a head judge among themselves for the entire series. The head judge, in consultation with the others, creates a jury schedule for the five locations. Judges receive a standard expense allowance per event they judge.

Number of Judges and Score Calculation

Each event will have a panel of 3 to 5 judges. Ideally, judges come from other locations. This can only be adjusted in case of a 5-member panel or force majeure.

- With 5 judges, the highest and lowest scores per run are dropped; the average of the remaining three counts.
- With 3 or 4 judges, the average of all scores is used.

Silent Judges

Newcomers interested in judging are encouraged to participate as “silent judges.” They practice scoring under the supervision of an experienced judge, but their scores do not count in the final rankings.

Award Ceremonies and Prizes

Timing of Awards

- Rookies: Immediately after their final.
- Men and Women: At the end of the event.
- Overall GLC Winners: Honored at the final stop, immediately after the local winners' ceremony.

Prize Money

Men and Women: Each location has a €1,000 prize pool, equally split between men and women.

- 1st Prize: €250
- 2nd Prize: €150
- 3rd Prize: €100

Rookies and overall GLC winners do not receive prize money but will receive goodies.

Goodies

At every location, goodies are awarded equally among 1st to 3rd place winners in all three categories.

Trophies

The overall winners of the GLC will receive a unique GLC trophy and a special in-kind prize package from the GLC sponsors.

Publication of Rules and Scores

these rules are binding for all participating contest locations.
They will be published on the official website www.grenzland-cup.com and will be available in print at the event sites.
Scores from each contest will be published on the website no later than 48 hours after the event under the supervision of the head judge.

Liability Disclaimer

All participants enter and compete in the Grenzland Cup at their own risk. By registering for and taking part in the event, each participant acknowledges and agrees that the organizers, partners, sponsors, venue owners, staff, volunteers, and affiliates of the Grenzland Cup shall not be held liable or responsible in any way for any personal injury, accident, loss, damage, or theft of personal belongings, whether occurring before, during, or after the event. Participants are solely responsible for their own safety, well-being, and equipment. It is strongly recommended that all participants wear appropriate safety gear and have adequate insurance coverage.Disputes In case of a dispute regarding the contest procedure or scoring, the head judge will make the first decision in consultation with the jury. An appeal may be submitted to the dispute committee, consisting of:

- Candy Jacobs (Venlo)
- Chris Brass (MG)
- Thomas Meyer (K-Vibez)

The committee’s decision is final.

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