- Jul 9
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 11
A Record-Breaking Weekend at the 19th Annual Beat the Heat Skateboard Competition

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