31 years of Tampa Am? Yes! The energy inside Skatepark of Tampa is already unreal. Thursday kicked off with Practice and the classic Welcome to Town Bowl Jam, setting the tone for another unforgettable weekend of skating, community, and good vibes. Who's in Tampa!?
Growing up, I was always obsessed with the Tampa Am edits in whatever 411 that featured them. And even though the course has been updated a bit over the years—and these days it isn't necessarily plastered in random stickers (which I always loved, by the way)—seeing these edits always takes me back either way. This isn't just a "practice" edit—it's a deep dive into the calm before the storm courtesy of Schaefer, Zitzer and Manny Santiago. Get stoked!
The little tour was a nice touch. If you've ever been inside those walls, you know the vibes. Tampa Am is a contest, sure, but it's really just an industry gathering. It always has been. And the energy at the Skatepark of Tampa is absolutely contagious.
It's all going down this weekend! The hungriest Ams in the world are ready to prove why they're next in line. Tampa Pro is cool, but Tampa Am is absolute chaos in all the best ways.
What else can I say? Catch the livestream this weekend and help us all celebrate 31 years of skateboarding's favorite contest.
