The Ambush 2025

Please arrive early between 9:00 – 11:00 am to complete your registration. Please have your online waiver completed prior to registration and then you will receive your wristband and a brief orientation. Skaters will receive their event t-shirt and swag bag at the registration table. Please note: Only registered participants with a wrist band will be permitted to skate the park. Please feel free to warm up and skate once you have been registered!

Please join us for a welcome to the day, skate etiquette reminders, hellos to special guests and an important acknowledgement of the land we skate upon!

Skate with friends, fine tune your skills or dream up your line for the jam session during the Open Skate. Tigers Skate Mentors will also be available to help you with skill development during this time; whether you want to learn how to skate, push and carve, drop-in, find lines around the bowl(s), or assist with tricks you are working on. During the Open Skate you will also get a chance to connect with members of the local, provincial and national skate community, along with local skateboarding crews and shops. Skate mentors will facilitate skate games that are inclusive for all ages and abilities. This session will be held in the street section by the pyramid and you don’t need to be a pro. Participants will be eligible for fun prizes, so don’t be shy and make sure you participate!

Prepared/Served by The Source. Lunch is provided free of charge for all skaters. We are offering: A hot dog (veggie and meat options available; gluten free buns available), chips, and a pop or water. NOTE: Concession Stand *** Cash Only*** Prices on site Take some time to enjoy the meal with your new skater friends! There are lots of places around the park to eat (picnic benches, tables or your own lawn chair).

Have you wondered what it’s like working in the skate and/or snow industry? Well here’s your chance to ask our special guests some of your burning questions! More details to follow.

Are you planning to take part in the skate jam? Want to gain some experience with friendly competition? Never thought about it before, but want to give it a try? You’re nervous, but the idea is kind of exciting since it’s a safe environment? Then the Jam Session is for you! We are offering 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizing in four different categories. Do not miss out!!! (See the next category description for more details…)

Skaters of all abilities and skill levels are welcome to participate in this optional session, so whether you are learning to push and turn, can kick-turn, ollie or drop-in on transition, know that you are welcome to take part! (See next section for more details…) All registered skaters will be divided into heats and will skate in any section of the park that they feel comfortable using (flow bowl, street section and big bowl). Skaters will be judged on the difficulty and variety of performed tricks (obstacle selection, trick selection and creativity; Execution (quality of trick execution, style); Use of course and featured obstacles and flow and consistency. Above all we want to see you showing your creativity, skate progression at your own level and having fun on your board!

Jam session prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place winners in each category. Raffle prizes from local businesses and organizations will be awarded. Prize bags will be awarded to all participants. You won’t want to miss out on receiving skate related prizes that have been donated by local and national shops, including a $20 gift certificate provided by The Source. Participants must be on site in order to receive their prize bags. No exceptions will be made.

Our take on a Masters Division and is for those who are wise enough to know not to mess with the cubs!! You know who you are 🙂

Stick around so you don’t miss out on celebrating others and this amazing day! Plus, we have some amazing raffle prizes and silent auction items to give away!!

Yes. Only registered participants will be allowed on the park course throughout the day and will receive prizes and giveaways, free lunch, mentor-led skate games and coaching, and more. Don’t miss out!

Register via our Eventbrite link AND complete the online waiver for the skater participating. Pro tips: Register sooner than later because tickets sell fast and day-of registrations will not be accepted, but a waitlist has been enabled via the Eventbrite link.

For the nominal fee of $25 + service fees you will receive: Free t-shirt and swag bag for all participants Chances to win themed prize giveaways throughout the day Optional entry into a skate jam with a chance to win first, second or third place prize packs Mentor-led skate games and coaching

Grip tape art sessions Open skate time at a destination skatepark with a rad crew A chance to connect with members of your local, provincial and national skate community A chance to connect with local skateboarding crews and shops

It is mandatory for all participants to wear a properly fitting non-damaged helmet during all skateboarding activities throughout the day.

Yes. For any non-participants, there will be a CASH ONLY hot dog and concession snack stand with proceeds going to Tigers Skate Club.

Only registered participants with wristbands can skate the park during the event. All other guests and family members can support their skater(s) from the sidelines and cheer them on. Bring lawn chairs, hats, sunscreen and extra water for your viewing comfort.

For entertainment, there will be booths from local skate vendors and community groups to explore! For lunch, there are a variety of options as described below. Bring extra cash to enter the raffle draws and to purchase Tigers merchandise on a first come first served basis!

We welcome all abilities for this event! Tigers Skate Club believes that even if you are stepping on your board for the first time you are already amazing! We want to encourage girls, women and the 2SLGBTQI+ community to participate in skateboarding regardless of your skill level!

Participants should bring: Helmet and safety gear (Wrist guards, elbow pads and knee pads. Helmets are mandatory.) Water bottle Lawn chair Hat and sunscreen $20 (or more) cash to purchase tickets to enter prize draws Weather appropriate outerwear A positive attitude to try new things & meet people!