Midwest Melee is our annual Fall open entry skateboard contest.  This event is for riders of all ages and abilities.

FEES:

• NON MEMBERS:  $40 FOR 1 EVENT / $50 FOR BOTH EVENTS
• MEMBERS:  $30 FOR 1 EVENT / $40 FOR BOTH EVENTS
• OTC DIVISION (AGE 30+):  FREE ENTRY

DIVISIONS:

• BEGINNER (12 & UNDER)
• GIRLS BEGINNER (15 & UNDER)
• INTERMEDIATE (17 & UNDER)
• OPEN ADVANCED (ALL AGES)
• OTC (AGE 30+)

2024 Midwest Melee SCHEDULE

Thursday Nov 7th, 2024:  Free practice 12pm - 9pm

Friday Nov 8th, 2024:  Times are our best estimate based on past events.  We will do our best to stick as close to this schedule as we can, but it is possible that we fall a little behind / get a little ahead.  Please be onsite and ready to ride a minimum of 1 hour prior to the scheduled start time of your event/division.  

**Normal Open Skate Session times/Rates for non-contest participants

• 10am: Park Opens for Practice
• 4pm:  Bowl Closes for Contest Practice  
• 5pm: Beginner (12 & under) Bowl Contest/Awards
• 5:30pm:  Girls Beginner (15 & under)
• 6:15pm: Intermediate (17 & under) Bowl Contest/Awards
• 7pm: Open/Advanced (All Ages) Bowl Qualifiers
• 7:45pm: OTC (Age 30+) Bowl Competition/Awards
• 8:30pm: Open/Advanced (All Ages) Bowl Finals/Awards

 Sat Nov 9th, 2024:  Times are our best estimate based on past events.  We will do our best to stick as close to this schedule as we can, but it is possible that we fall a little behind / get a little ahead.  Please be onsite and ready to ride a minimum of 1 hour prior to the scheduled start time of your event/division.  

**Normal Open Skate Session times/Rates for non-contest participants**

• 10am: Doors Open for contest practice.
• 11am: Beginner(12 & under) Street Qualifiers
• Noon: Girls Beginner (15 & under) Street Qualifiers
• 1pm:  Intermediate (17 & under) Street Qualifiers
• 2pm:  OTC (Age 30+) Street Qualifiers
• 3pm: Open/Advanced (All Ages) Street Qualifiers
• 9pm – Park Closes

 Sun Nov 10th, 2024:  Times are our best estimate based on past events.  We will do our best to stick as close to this schedule as we can, but it is possible that we fall a little behind / get a little ahead.  Please be onsite and ready to ride a minimum of 1 hour prior to the scheduled start time of your event/division.  

 **Normal Open Skate Session times/Rates for non-contest participants**

• 10am: Doors Open for contest practice.
• 11am: Beginner(12 & under) Street Finals / Awards
• Noon: Girls Beginner (15 & under) Street Finals / Awards
• 1pm:  Intermediate (17 & under) Street Finals / Awards
• 2pm:  OTC (Age 30+) Street Finals / Awards
• 3pm: Open/Advanced (All Ages) Street Finals
• 4pm: Best trick contest / Open Award ceremony
• 9pm – Park Closes

Midwest Meleee FORMATS 

BOWL CONTEST

• Beginner(12 & under):Two runs (45 Seconds Each) / Best Run Counts for Final Score
• Girls Beginner (15 & under): Two runs (45 Seconds Each) / Best Run Counts for Final Score
• Intermediate (17 & under): Three runs (45 Seconds Each) / Best Run Counts for Final Score
• OTC (Age 30+): Three runs (45 Seconds Each) / Best Run Counts for Final Score
• Open / Advanced (All Ages)
  • Qualifiers: Three runs (45 Seconds Each) / Best Run Counts.
    • Top 5 go to Finals.
  • Finals:  Two runs (60 sconds each) / Best run counts

STREET QUALIFIERS - ALL DIVISIONS

• Jam Format: All riders will be divided into heats of 2 – 4 riders per heat.
  • Each Jam will last 3 minutes.
  • Top ½ of Riders from each division will go to finals (Max of 20 riders per division to finals)

STREET FINALS - ALL DIVISIONS

• • Runs – Each rider will get two, 1-minute runs.
  • Best run counts for final score
  • Lower scored run will be used to break any ties.
  • We will do prizes down to 3rd place.
  • The Open/Advanced division will include a $250 cash purse.