FAQ

SCORING SYSTEM

WFSA judging-system (update 2025)

Technical Score [-∞,+∞]

Single-Trick-Difficulty (Combos are scored seperated) [∞ Points]

point-bonus or deduction based of execution [+1/-1]

point-deduction for missed tricks, loss of contact or falling down [-1,-2,-3]

Footwork (difficulty, variety, smoothness, tempo) [4x 0-5]

Aesthetic score [0-90]

trick-variety [0-10]

trick-rariety [0-10]

run composition [0-15]

musicality [0-10]

space utilization [0-10]

confidence & effortlessness [0-10]

trick-transitions [0-15]

personal touch [0-10]

Scoring rules

for each run, the highest and lowest judging scores gets dropped.

total score per run from average of each remaining judge’s score

best run form the round result

in case of a tie, the worse run serves as tie-breaker

the final decision on placement rests with the jury committee

RUNTIME

Pros: 120 seconds (2 minutes)

Masters: 110 seconds (1 minute, 50 seconds)

Woman+ & Amateure: 90 seconds (1 minute, 30 seconds)

Kids: 60 seconds (1 minute)

the run begins with the first skating movement, but no later than 15 seconds after the music starts.

The run ends after the moderator has pointed out the last trick – not immediately when the time limit expires.

Best Trick / Combo / Handstand

There will be no seperate Best Trick / Combo / Handstand contest.

The jury team will determine these best individual performances from your runs.

COMPETITION STRUCTURE

Open championship (without entry requirements)

Registration limit maximum 100 participants (+reserve list)

Start list curated by WFSC team of judges (past contest experience, country quota, eligible status)

two rounds, qualification & final

Two attempts per round

different division based on skill, age and gender

starting classes divided into starting groups (heats) based on prior competition results.

Running Order within the heats is random and determined by the lottery.

Running Order off the Finals is determined by reverse qualifier results.

DIVISIONS

Pros (highest skill level) (m) & (w/o)

Woman+ (w/o)

Masters (age 40) (m/w/o)

Kids (age 14) (m/w/o)

Amateurs (none professional level) (m/w/o)

COMPETITION FLOOR

6,5 m x  47,5 m

concrete industry flooring

GUIDELINES

Respect for human dignity and equal opportunities without discrimination

Commitment to fair play, integrity and clean sport

Schedules and deadlines are binding. Failure to comply will result in disqualification.

Arrival and confirmation of arrival (tba) site at the latest.

Riders Meeting on (tba) at the skate area.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Address: Messe Kassel, Damaschkestraße 55, 34121 Kasse

Hall: Rothenbach-Hall & Hall 8 / 9

Bus stop: Kassel Messehallen (ca. 30 minutes from HBF)

Train station: Kassel, Hauptbahnhof (HBF)

Airport: Kassel Airport (KSF)

Ticket Recommendation for Travel and Local Transport in Kassel:

Travel-Information of Messe Kassel: messe-kassel.de