since 2006
Beat
the
Heat
CANADA'S LARGEST AMATEUR SKATEBOARD COMPETITION
Sanctioned by Canada Skateboard 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 2027
Coming soon
Beat the Heat 2027 will be our 21st anniversary of showcasing the best amateur skateboarding Canada has to offer.
Beat the Heat 2027
$16,000 cash. $10,000 in prizes. Equal prize purse for men and women. Kids and adult categories.
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Game of SKATE $300
Register at the skatepark day-of
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 and $1000 for the 'Ultimate Best Trick'
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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, car jump... what's next?
Nationally Known, Locally Grown
We have proudly hosted Beat the Heat since 2006, welcoming skaters from across Canada each year. Our 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, thank you for being a part of it.