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