LUXEMBOURG INTERNATIONAL SKATE CUP 2018

SKATEPARK.LU

Non-profit organisation founded 14 years ago by Dan Gantrel and Alex Welter, Skatepark.lu has only one goal: To promote skateboarding throughout the country of Luxembourg and also beyond.

Having already achieved many successful projects such as the renovation of the Hollerich Skatepark, the development of Skatepark Péitruss in partnership with Ville de Luxembourg, and of course the management of the LXB CUP #1 event in 2017, the organisation is ready to accept new challenges in 2018 with your help.

Following the huge success we’ve had in 2017, Skatepark.lu is ready for 2018 ! Indeed, after LXB CUP #1 has demonstrated that skateboarding is not only an incredible dynamic outlet, a positive platform for the international youth and a wonderful visibility for the City of Luxembourg but more importantly it is a great show for every attendant.

The feedback from both the medias but also the participants have proven that sport and culture were important to all and thus that we needed to keep going.
After an outstanding first experience, the 2018 edition will want to focus even more on the development of the sport, of its culture, of the musical scene that goes along and on the enthusiasm generated by the skateboarding fans but also by the general public.

Still based on a 2 day program mixing skateboarding competition, free concerts, brands exhibition and free skate lessons, LXB CUP #2 will take place 21-22 of July 2018 at Skatepark Péitruss and will offer once again a unique event open to everyone, creating vocations for those attending.

Despite rainy weather

On Saturday, we managed to get all 2000 the skaters involved by running 2 qualification heats when the sun showed up. The level was VISITORS impressive and the motivation was high. Hard work pays off and this was another proof of it.
Saturday night saw a lot of people coming to support the bands despite the heavy rains and everything went surprisingly well. The bands were not discouraged. The music was loud. People were doing the rain dance all evening long. Nothing will stop a good party.
The sky opened up

On Sunday the sky opened up and the sun shone on the skatepark for everyone’s pleasure. The Finals took place in front of large audience. The DJ’s set the tone. The skaters gave their best, resulting in amazing tricks all over the place and the crowd cheered up all afternoon.
As you can see on the pictures, smiles, tricks and amazing atmosphere were present and highlighted a month long of hard work for Skatepark.Lu.
Here are few statistics to sum it up
- 5000 people audience & 50 skaters
- 10 different countries represented 10.000€ Prize Money
- 150 children for the skate lessons 22 hours of non stop music
- 2 DJ’s & 8 live bands
- 40 volunteers
- 5 food stands & 6 different local bars
- 16 exhibitors