CELEBRATING 5 YEARS OF THE AMBUSH!
The Tigers Skate Club presents The Ambush, an inclusive skateboarding event and community day celebrating girls, women, and gender expansive skateboarders. Bringing together participants from across Canada, The Ambush creates a welcoming space to build community, connect with fellow skaters, develop skills, and celebrate creativity and individuality.
Registered participants can take part in activities, including learn-to-skate workshops, skateboard art, and events ranging from fun, informal sessions to a skate jam where skaters can showcase their skills, style, and creativity in a supportive environment.
Invited guests include members of women-focused and 2SLGBTQI+ skateboarding clubs from around Canada as well as athletes in the women’s skateboarding scene.
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: Starts at 9:00 AM
Location: Woodlands Skatepark, 165 Sturgeon Rd, St. Albert, Alberta
REGISTER TODAY
Registration for The Ambush 2026
$25 per rider
Your registration includes:
- A limited edition event t-shirt (must register with payment received by July 29)
- Complimentary lunch
- Ability to skate the park during open skate
- Access to skateboard games and activities throughout the day
- Chances to win prizes
- Participation in the Jam to showcase your skills and creativity
Ambush registration is open to girls, women, and gender expansive skateboarders of all ages and levels of ability. Helmets are mandatory, safety gear is strongly recommended.
Due to park capacity, only 80 spots are available, and we've sold out for the past five years, so don't sleep! Register now!
Registration Instructions
Please note that ALL THREE STEPS MUST be completed to be considered officially registered to participate in The Ambush 2026. Spots will be secured based on the timestamp of e-transfer receipt.
The Jam
Did you know that registration for The Ambush includes an *optional* skate jam that riders can choose to be a part of?
JAM CATEGORIES
Beginner: You’re just getting comfortable on your board and in skateparks. Trick knowledge is limited (which is all good because your stoke is high)!
Intermediate: You're able to do several tricks.
Advanced: You can ride quickly and confidently across many areas or elements. You can do many different and more advanced tricks.
Wise Tigers: Our take on a masters division for anyone wise enough not to mess with the Tiger cubs 
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AWARDS
We are stoked to give out the following awards within each category because we know that skateboarding isn't about our skillset alone!
The Grit Award: This award goes to the tenacious skater that is showing great feats of heart and determination. They get back up when they fall, they keep trying that trick, they just keep going.
The Creativity Award: This award goes to the skater that dares to be different. They are using parts of the park that others haven't, they throw in fun and exciting tricks, or maybe they make their run theatrical! Show us what it means to be yourself and find the joy in skateboarding.
The Skill Award: This award highlights the technical excellence of a run. This skater is showcasing different tricks and abilities with precision.
Tentative Schedule
This is the tentative schedule for The Ambush and is subject to change, but it will give you an idea if you're looking to plan your day at The Ambush.
In honour of years past, you can still count on some classics staying the same, such as:
- Our annual fundraising silent auction and raffle
- Tigers merch table
- Grab-and-go concession
- Vendor tents
Sponsor Opportunities
We’re looking for sponsors to help us celebrate 5 years of The Ambush!
Last year, The Ambush welcomed 80+ participants and hundreds of supporters and spectators from across Canada for a day of community and celebrating our love of skateboarding.
This event wouldn’t be possible without the support of our amazing sponsors; generous skateshops, local businesses and organizations who believe in creating more space for everyone in skateboarding.
We’re currently looking for sponsors and prize donations to support our:
- Event prizing
- Fundraising raffle
- Silent auction
Interested in getting involved? Send us a DM on Instagram (@tigersskateclub) or reach out at tigersskateclub@gmail.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
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