Cowtown’s 22nd Annual PHXAM presented by Converse is back to the Valley’s most iconic concrete playground, Desert West Skatepark. From March 22nd–24th, we’ll once again welcome the world’s top amateur riders to bring out their best moves in some of hottest heats you’ve ever seen – on the course that is.
Skateboarding will not be contained by competition alone; it’s community too! So after Friday’s practice, join us for the welcoming event a Neil Blender art show & more at Legend City Studios in Downtown Phoenix. Then, absolute concrete chaos as the contestants go for that $5,000 first-place prize. Yep, we got five grand goin’ to the top guy and another for top girl. Jams are mixed together so stay tuned all weekend for this undeniable scorcher. Down the podium, there’s $3,000 for second and $1,000 goin’ to third. To top it off, everyone in those ranks is headin’ out with their grips on a brand-new, mantel-worthy Steel Saguaro trophy! Grammys are fine, but cacti are cooler. Pre-sale tickets are only $5 a day. Gates open at 9:00 AM both days and as the tradition goes, first attendees get a free prize pack with an LTD PHXAM gear.
Qualifiers begin Saturday at 10am. Two-minute jam-format heats with three riders each. The Golden Ticket winner and top six women will advance straight to the finals. Sunday starts with the semi-finals— two-minute jams with two riders each. After a quick tally, we’re headin’ straight for the finals with the top 11 and the Golden Ticket winner putting down their best solo runs with three minutes on the clock. No rest for the wicked, after finals we go straight into the Best-Trick Jam, follwed by Awards.
As you know, the PHXAM magic can’t be held in by the park alone. So be prepared for Satuday nighs PHXAM AFTER PARTY to be announced soon. That just about caps off crucial details. See you all there!
Keeping these traditions means the world to us and, as always, we’re grateful for the support from our partners at Converse, Thrasher Magazine, Real Skateboards, Pro-Tec, Bones Bearings, Bones Wheels, Skullcandy, Autumn Headwear, Yeti, Independent Trucks, Mob Grip and the City of Phoenix.
