NL Amsterdam – Skateboard Ramp Jam 2025
Vertical Halfpipe – Skateboard Contest in Amsterdam: Kingsize Halfpipe from Vertical for the Amsterdam Ramp Jam 2025
The proven Kingsize 2 halfpipe from Vertical was rented for the renowned Amsterdam Ramp Jam. With an impressive width of 12 m and a height of 3.8 m, the professional skateboard halfpipe offered the perfect platform for the contest. The ramp was transported by truck from Switzerland and set up within a day under the direction of Paul Heuberger and with the support of a highly motivated local skate crew. Thanks to the commitment of enthusiastic skateboarders who actively helped out, a strong sense of community was created. After the event, the halfpipe, weighing over 10.5 tons, was dismantled in just five hours – a record-breaking achievement. Vertical Halfpipes offer optimal conditions for professional skateboard competitions, festivals and events. Learn more about our halfpipe rental services now!
Amsterdam Ramp Jam
The skateboard competition was part of the World Rookie Tour and offered up-and-coming talents the chance to collect important points for the international ranking. Participants aged 7 to 40 traveled from Canada, England, Finland, Denmark and the Netherlands, among other countries, to skate together at this annual highlight and celebrate the scene. Many thanks to the organizers for allowing us to be part of the event with our halfpipe and thus give the skateboard scene a real quality feature.
Results Amsterdam Ramp Jam 2025
Masters + Veterans:
1. Jussi Korhonen (FIN)
2. Greg Nowik (GBR)
3. Sean Kelly (GBR)
4. Bob Joosten (FIN/NED)
5. Sascha Buttner (GER/BRA)
6. Dave Mountain (GBR)
Juniors:
1. Axel Meynaert (BEL)
2. Owen Proffett (CAN)
3. Ollie Westendorp (NED)
4. Vince van Dijk (PRT/NED)
5. Gabriel Modaresi (GBR)
6. Tristan Stone (GBR)
Pro/Am:
1. Jesse Thomas (GBR)
2. Jake Anderson (GBR)
3. Jim Langran (GBR)
4. Frederik Hoepfner (DEN)
5. Maddon Proffett (CAN)
6. Lucio Oliveira (GBR)
7. Axel Renouil (FRA)
Best Trick: Jake Anderson (GBR)
Highest Air: Jesse Thomas (GBR)
Urban Sports Week Amsterdam
The Urban Sports Week was a central part of the city of Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary celebrations and took place from May 16 to 18, 2025 at the NDSM shipyard. The festival attracted sports enthusiasts, influencers and fans from all over Europe and offered a diverse mix of competitions, culture and hands-on activities. The focus was on modern urban disciplines such as skateboarding, parkour, BMX, street dance and climbing. Highlights included the spectacular skate and parkour contests in the hall and energetic street dance battles in the city center. In addition to top sporting performances, numerous workshops and community events took place, promoting exchange between athletes and the local population. Special emphasis was placed on sustainable concepts. The event was considered a great success, with growing numbers of participants and consistently positive feedback. It underlined Amsterdam’s role as the European capital of urban sports.
FIBA 3×3 World Tour Masters & Women’s Series
Top international teams competed for the title in 3×3 basketball. The games were intense and attracted numerous spectators. The finals were one of the highlights of the weekend.
FIG Parkour World Cup
Freerunners from over 25 countries competed in the speed and freestyle disciplines. The performances of Man and Cordt-Moller, who each won gold medals, are particularly noteworthy.
Amsterdam Breaking Championship
The breaking tournament took place on May 17, where dancers showed off their skills. The event was a crowd puller and showed the diversity of the urban dance scene.
Soulcycle Shred the Shack Contest
A BMX freestyle competition that attracted both professionals and up-and-coming talents. Participants showed impressive tricks and stunts in various age and performance categories.
NDSM Shredfest
An open event for skateboarding, inline skating and BMX. In addition to competitions, there were also workshops and clinics that were particularly popular with children and young people.
The USWA 2025 was not only a sporting highlight, but also a cultural festival that reflected the diversity and dynamism of Amsterdam’s urban scene. With a mix of competitions, hands-on activities and cultural events, it offered something special for every visitor. Urban Sports Week Amsterdam
For more information and impressions, visit the official USWA website: uswa.nl.
Photo Credit: All photos by Rob Rouleaux @robrouleaux
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