Today and Saturday, local and international skateboarders are gathering at Hastings Park for the second Canadian edition of the Van Doren Invitational skateboarding event at Hastings Bowl.
Presented by global footwear brand Vans, the free event brings fans and families to watch the international skate jam. Last year a crowd of about 3000 came out to watch the action. (video)
Today head to the park at 2pm to catch the 32 qualifiers compete for their chance to advance to Saturday’s Final Rounds.
If you can’t make it in person on Saturday, the proceedings will be webcast live starting at 2pm for the Semi-Finals. Follow at 4pm by the finals, a Best Trick competition at 4:40 then awards at 5pm.
Visit vans.com/vdicanada to get more information or watch the webcasts