Beat
the
Heat
CANADA'S LARGEST AMATEUR SKATEBOARD COMPETITION
Sanctioned by Canada Skate as an official points ranking competition and held annually on June 30th & July 1st at the Kinsmen Skate Plaza in Medicine Hat, Alberta.
Beat the heat 2026
Coming soon
Beat the Heat 2026 will be our 20th anniversary of showcasing the best amateur skateboarding Canada has to offer. This one's going to be major.
Beat the Heat 2026
We have over $25,000 in cash and prizes to give away and the overall winner gets a qualifying entry into Tampa Am with flight and hotel included!
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Game of SKATE $300
registration opens at 9 am july 1st
July 1st 9:00am - 6:30 pm
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Keg Jump $400
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Men’s open $5000
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Women’s open $5000
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Best Trick $1000
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'Spectacle' event $1000
June 30th 6:00-9:00 pm
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12 and under Comp
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13-16 Comp
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Kids Bowl Jam
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Bowl Jam $2000
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Box Jump $300
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Product Comp
It gets
bigger
and
better.
We've done a ring of fire, hill bomb, wall of death, creek gap... what's next?
Nationally Known, Locally Grown
We have proudly hosted Beat the Heat since 2007, welcoming skaters from across Canada each year. The event is affiliated with Canada Skateboard and serves as a points-earning competition for their official national rankings.
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One of the nation’s largest skateboard competitions and an Olympic-sanctioned event, Beat the Heat attracts more than 150 competitors each year, as well as countless spectators.
— Medicine Hat News
“The beauty of Beat the Heat is it’s special for the skateboarders but it’s also special for the community.”
Beat the Heat has been a cornerstone
of skateboarding in Medicine Hat since 2007.
We’re proud to keep the tradition alive—building community, supporting skate culture, and showcasing some of the best skateboarding in the country. Whether you're a community member, a competitor, or a sponsor, thanks for being part of it.