Slam City Jam
| Slam City Jam | |
|---|---|
| Status | Inactive |
| Genre | Skateboarding competition |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Venue | Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver) Stampede Corral (Calgary) |
| Locations | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (1994–2005) Calgary, Alberta, Canada (2006) |
| Years active | 1994–2006 |
Slam City Jam, the North American Skateboard Championships, was the longest-running skateboarding event in North America, debuting in Vancouver, Canada, in 1994. The three-day event captured the music and lifestyle of skate culture and featured athletes and musicians. Cash prizes were awarded to both men and women, although the total cash purse for men was significantly larger.[1] The event has appeared as a playable level in the video games Tony Hawk's Underground and Grind Session.
In 2006, Slam City Jam took place in Calgary instead of Vancouver, as the Pacific Coliseum was being renovated for the 2010 Winter Olympics. In Calgary, the event was held in the Stampede Corral. It has not been held since, and there has been no word on reviving it.
Notable winners
- Bob Burnquist (2001)[2]
References
- ^ "Slam City Jam draws top riders". Daily Press. Timmins, Ontario. August 24, 2005. ProQuest 349562109. Retrieved March 14, 2026 – via ProQuest.
- ^ Ventre, Michael (2002). "World alternative sportsperson of the year 2002: Out of bounds". Variety. ProQuest 236127275. Retrieved March 14, 2026 – via ProQuest.
External links
- Official website (archived)