Flowgrind International Skateboarding Contest
June 7 – 10, 2018, Nova Gorica
Flowgrind 2018 was six different events during four days of skateboarding; Best Line, Best Bowl, Women Street, Men Street, AM Street and Double Set Best Trick contests. Best Line happened in the center plaza of Nova Gorica; Switzerland’s Simon Stricker hit it the hardest, with flip-in and flip-out of every trick. Canada’s Andy Anderson and Argentina’s Sandro Moral both destroyed the bowl, winning the cash. Poland’s Agata Halikowska killed it in the skatepark and won the Women’s Street category. Sweden’s Kristoffer Kroon got 1st in AM Street contest. Argentina’s Matias Dell Olio was on fire the whole weekend and got 1st in the Men Street contest and also won the Double Set Best Trick with a Switch Kickflip BS Lipslide. Good times everyone, thank you for coming through and see you next year!
Results:
Flowgrind 2018 Pro/Sponsored Men Street:
1. Matias Dell Olio, Argentina
2. Sandro Moral, Argentina
3. Mauro Iglesias, Argentina
4. Simon Stricker, Switzerland
5. Chris Khan, Slovenia
6. Timotej Lampe Ignjic, Slovenia
7. Santino Exenberger, Austria
8. Andy Anderson, Canada
9. Adam Keats, UK
10. Alex Decunha, UK
11. Zander Gabriel, USA
12. Douwe Macare, Netherlands
13. Carlos Padilla, Mexico
14. David Bachl, Austria
15. Aaron Jago, UK
Flowgrind 2018 Women Street:
1. Agata Katarzyna, Poland
2. Hristina Vitkovic, Serbia
3. Luna Celeghin, Italy
Flowgrind 2018 Double Set Best Trick:
Matias Dell Olio, Argentina
Flowgrind 2018 Best Bowl:
Andy Anderson, Canada
Sandro Moral, Argentina
Flowgrind 2018 Best Line In The Streets:
Simon Stricker, Switzerland
Flowgrind 2018 Am/16 And Under Street Finals:
1. Kristoffer Kroon, Sweden
2. Luka Božič, Slovenia
3. Marti Atanasov, Bulgaria
4. Niko Feratovic, Switzerland
5. Marko Gojkovic, Serbia
6. Teodor Angelov, Bulgaria
7. Stefano Gigli, Italy
8. Matija Sedmak, Slovenia
9. Robert Perko, Slovenia
10. Filip Krebs, Slovenia
Flowgrind Lab is organizing for the 5th year in a row, one of the biggest skateboarding contests in this part of Europe – Flowgrind International Skateboarding Contest. The idea of Flowgrind started in 2013, when a new skatepark was built. Nova Gorica is located near Italy, Austria and Croatia are close by. Adriatic Ocean is 30 minutes away. Closest airport is Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia, which is a 30-minute drive. Venice Marco Polo Airport is 1 hour away. Concept of this event is to promote the culture of skateboarding, art, music, cinematography and friendship through skateboarding. Judging app and rider database is though The Boardr Live. #flowgrindcontest
2018 Best Line & Best Bowl Official Video:
2018 Street Finals & Double Set Best Trick Official Video:
2018 Sponsors:
Monster Energy, DC Shoes, Telekom Slovenije, Jessup Griptape, Obsešen, 19.91 Denim, Shoe Goo, Sugar Skate Co., Graw Jump Ramps, Wicked Audio, Hotshot Handle, Embisi Skateboarding, Kult Eyewear, Rolka Skateshop, Relax Crew Skate Co., Keitre Skateboards, Fingerbear Fingerboards, Nox Clothing, SGB Tatuaggi, Reservoir Dogs Brewery, The Boardr, Ride Channel, Perla, Casinò & Hotel, Triglav Group, E3 Energy Ecology Economy doo, T-NET doo, AGM, A-media, Arctur doo, Leone Ice Cream and Concrete Skate Parks.
2018 Program:
Thursday, June 7th
13:00 – 14:00 Open Ceremony
14:00 – 22:00 Skatepark Practice
Friday, June 8th
11:00 – 22:00 Skatepark Practice / Registration
16:00 – 18:00 Best In The Streets (Nova Gorica Center)
19:00 – 21:00 Best Bowl
22:00 – 01:00 Music Event
Saturday, June 9th
11:00 – 14:00 Skatepark Practice / Registration
15:00 – 16:00 Women Street Qualifications
16:00 – 18:00 16 And Under Street Qualifications
18:00 – 20:00 Pro / Sponsored Street Qualifications
23:00 – 03:00 Concert
Sunday, June 10th
11:00 – 14:00 Practice
15:00 – 16:00 Women Street Finals
16:00 – 18:00 16 And Under Street Finals
18:00 – 19:30 Pro / Sponsored Street Finals
19:30 Skatepark Double Set Best Trick
20:30 Award Ceremony