Beat the Heat 2025: That's a wrap!

A Record-Breaking Weekend at the 19th Annual Beat the Heat Skateboard Competition

Jayson Guenther, Ryan Lepore, and Mikey Ray take the podium after throwing down all weekend at Beat the Heat.

Medicine Hat was buzzing with excitement as competitors and spectators came out in full force for our 19th annual Beat the Heat skateboard competition and Canada Day celebrations. The action kicked off on June 30th with the Mitch Tweten Game of SKATE and the MH Nissan BBQ Bash, followed by a stunning display in the sky that Hatters had never seen before: a spectacular drone show by Ignition Concept at Glow Up the Globe in Kin Coulee Park.

July 1st brought intense competition and scorching heat as skaters of all ages took on the challenges of the day. The Creek Gap spectacle event lived up to the hype, testing the skill and bravery of even the most seasoned riders. It was a crowd favourite and an unforgettable moment for both participants and fans... and 'Hall of Meat' enjoyers...

For the third year in a row, Jayson Guenther from Calgary, AB was crowned champion! His consistency and style continue to set the standard.

Here’s a look at the full list of finalists from each category:

Bowl Jam winners:

1. Mak Pauuwe @monstermakkie

2. Aidan Ruers @aidan.skates_

3. Nyla Fisher @fisher_in_a_bowl

Kids comp winners:

1. Cedar Etherington @sezarskate

2. Nyla Fisher @fisher_in_a_bowl

3. Mira Lewis

Bowl comp winners:

1. Anton Pedlar @anton_1051

2. Caleb Nicholls @ninja__ginga__

3. Evie Pritchard @evie.p.pritchard

Big Marble Highest Ollie winners:

1. Trevor Martin @that_trevor_guy

2. Erik Penton @erikpenton

3. Johnny Purcell @johnnypurcell

Product comp winners:

1. Charlie Smith @mister_smithy101

2. Aiden Ruurs @aidan.skates_

3. Zach Fischer @zacharyfischerr

Women’s Open winners:

1. Evie Pritchard @evie.p.pritchard

2. Léonie Marcotte @leo.m.skater

3. Makena McWilliam @makenaskates222

Winner of keg jump @couldnotfinditsorry

Open Comp winners:

1. Jayson Guenther @jayson.guenther

2. Ryan Lepore @ryan_lepore_

3. Mikey Ray @frickimsorry

One final thank you to our sponsors:

Titanium Sign

OK Tire

Trade Mark Roofing

Tourism Medicine Hat

Stay in Medicine Hat (MHAA)

Brock Canada

My96

Janzen Builders

Ephraim Farms - Josh Babe

Canada Ride Share

Babe Builders - Garison Babe

Legend Water Co.

Nissan

Newrock

Servus Credit Union

Doreen and Rob Tweten

Red Bull

Rail Pro

Powers and Jans

Big Marble Farms

Medicine Hat Brewing Co.

Kruse Glass and Aluminum

Swirls

Grand Rental Station

Prestige Windows and Doors

Hiebert Cabinets

Jasper Homes

Cycle Path

Sunrise Rotary

Streats

Capstone

Local

Elizabeth McNally

Chaotic Exotics

PTW

Davis Dealership

Antonio’s Pizza

Wedding Star

Brost Development

Reality Bytes

Speech Language Works Inc

Flint Corp (Clearwater Energy)

Nicole Keeler and Jeff Paulson

Deluxe Central Taxi

TikiPress

Lucky Squid

Bounce of Fun

Superstore

Premium Sausage

Bored Customs - Liam

Your Preference Kombucha

DJ Jake Bones

King Bagel

Farros

Lori Braun

Tom Nelner - judge - Ninetimes

Tim Nelson - judge - Industry

Sam Stuart - judge - Shredz

Dave Jonsson - judge

Levi Switzer - judging and announcing

Stu Young - announcer

Ben Loates - announcer

Kameron Roberts - tech scoring

Lance Watson - tech scoring

Logan Stach - tech scoring

Kane Olsen - tech scoring

Beat the Heat 2025

Get Ready for Canada’s Largest Amateur Skateboard Competition

June 30th - July 1st 2025

We are thrilled to announce that "Beat the Heat 2025" is just around the corner! Mark your calendars for July 1st, as Medicine Hat, Alberta, will once again host this exciting event."Beat the Heat" is not just any skateboard competition; it is one of only two events in the country this year that contribute towards ranking points for amateur skateboarders. It is Canada's largest amateur skateboard competition.

What to Expect

• Date: June 30th - July 1st, 2025

• Location: Kinsmen Skate Plaza, Medicine Hat, AB

• Highlights:

  • $25,000 in cash and prizes

  • Qualifier entry to Tampa Am with flights and hotel covered

  • Equal prize purse for men and women

  • Opportunities to earn ranking points

  • Canada Day festivities

  • Local vendors and businesses showcasing their products

  • Community engagement and support

  
  

Join Us!

We invite our community to join us for "Beat the Heat 2025." Whether you are a participant, a fan, or a supporter, your presence will contribute to the event. More updates will be provided soon, and we look forward to showcasing some of the best amateur skateboarding talent in Canada.

Beat the Heat 2024!!!

Who's ready for the July 1/24. Beat the Heat 2024!!!

Over $25k in cash and prizes + overall winner has entry into Tampa Am!!

$5000 cash for the Streats Med Hat Kitchen Mens Comp and $5000 cash for the Women's Comp sponsored by the Tourism Medicine Hat and MedHat Accomodation Assoc

We can't put this comp on for our community without the generosity of our major sponsors :

Brock Group

OK Tire TradeMark Roofing Ltd.

Medicine Hat Sign Works

Earls Medicine Hat

Tim Hortons

Reality Bytes Incorporated

House Of Cars Group.

South Country Co-op

RailPro

Sugar Daddy Cheesecakes

Vans

Hat Alignment and Automotive Service

Ephraim Farms

Powers & Jans Centre

RedHat Big Marble Farms

Capstone Concrete

Hiebert Cabinets and Fine Woodwork

Jade Homes Inc.

Cousins Skateboard Community

Tiki Press

Grand Rental Station

The Lucky Squid

Elizabeth McNally Real Estate Collective - REAL Broker

Medicine Hat Brewing Company

PTW

Nicole Keeler Jeff Paulson

Western Financial Group

Speech & Language Works Inc

ClearWater Energy Services

LOCAL Medicine Hat

MY96

Rocky Cross Construction DKI Medicine Hat

PREMIUM SAUSAGE (2009) INC.

Niwa Crane Ltd.

Advance Occupational Therapy Services

FarrosPizza.net

Weddingstar Inc.

Homestead Market

2 Day Canada Day Festival Returns to Kin Coulee (including fireworks)

June 6/24 Medicine Hat, AB The Medicine Hat Skateboard Association and The Connection are hosting the Kin Coulee Canada Day Festival this year on June 30 and July 1. Yusuf Mohamed from The Connection said “This years event is going to be bigger and better than ever. With a focus on cultural groups and celebrating reconciliation”

Day 1 Sunday, June 30/24. 9pm - midnight

Glow Up the Globe Event We start off events on Sunday, June 30/24. We will be hosting a party starting at 9pm at the Kin Coulee band shell. We will have bands and a DJ playing. Including a glow stick dance party with cultural themes. The hi-lite of Sunday evening will be that we are bringing fireworks back down to Kin Coulee!! Big Bang Productions out of Calgary will be putting on the fireworks show bringing back the nostalgia of prior years fireworks shows at Kin Coulee. We will have a major announcement shortly about a major musical act that will be playing.

Day 2 Monday, July 1/24 8am-6pm

Kin Coulee Canada Day 2024 All events are free! The event will start with a City Wide Yoga Class hosted by Rebel Yoga and is followed up with a free pancake breakfast from 9-11am hosted by the Root Cellar Events run until 6pm. We will have free entertainment on the Kin Coulee stage, cultural groups, food trucks, vendors organized by Homestead Market, artisans, children’s activities, a petting zoo, sporting events including SEAVC volleyball tournament, 3-on-3 basketball, barefoot soccer, and cricket. Davie James from the Medicine Hat Skateboard event said “This years event will be a family friendly event that is focussed on our community. It is amazing that we are able to host this years family festival back in Kin Coulee. Across the creek from Canadas largest amateur skateboard competitions that will be taking place on July 1” The event will host a vendor market and exhibitors. Kara Danroth from Homestead Market said “We want to offer local vendors and businesses the opportunity to showcase their unique products and services to our community. This year is especially exciting because we are this at no cost giving back to our community in so many ways”. This years event will cater to all age groups and will feature no cost activities all day long. The festival organizers are distributing 600 free drink / hot dog tickets through organizations like the Root Cellar, Saamis Immigration, The Link Food Pantry and the Miywasin Centre Volunteer coordinator Darlene Keeler said “Our volunteer organizers are looking to our community for generous sponsors to help put on this festival And for volunteers to help make this event possible”.

Please contact medhatskate@gmail.com for information on how to get involved We look forward to celebrating Canada Day with the community of Medicine Hat and surrounding area