King of the Valley – Event Overview

Mission Statement

This event promotes mental health awareness, addiction recovery, and suicide prevention through skateboarding, community engagement, and fun challenges. Teams are encouraged to push creativity, connect with others, and capture it all on film.

General Event Overview

• Team Size: 3–5 members per team

• Bonus points for team creativity (team name, outfits, etc.)

• Points System:

• Core Challenges: Self-tallied checklist of raw skateboarding

• Feature + Pro-Judged Challenges: Scored by local pros, legendary skaters, and organizers

• Emphasis on mental health, community service, creativity, and skateboarding culture

• Filming & Submission:

• Each team must submit a full-length video compilation of all challenges by [Insert Date]

• Hard copy submission is mandatory; digital/social media uploads are encouraged but do not replace the official hard copy

• Screening & Revenue:

• Venue TBD

• 100% of ticket, concession, and merchandise revenue goes to The Chunko Foundation

The Two-Track Points System

Points are earned cumulatively across two separate tracks, which are added together for a final score.

• TRACK 1: THE CHALLENGE CODEX

• Self-tallied checklist of creative, community, and core skate challenges.

• Points are simple: 2 (Basic), 3 (Intermediate), 5 (Advanced), 10 (Legendary).

• All completed challenges are subject to verification by the judging panel.

• TRACK 2: PRO-JUDGED FEATURES

• Major challenges judged by pros and organizers on a 4-20 point scale.

• Includes: Cheese & Crackers, Chunko Puzzle, Meet Your Idol, Balance Check, Community Service, and Charity Drive.

• FINAL SCORE = Track 1 Points + Track 2 Points

Judging Criteria (1–5 scale):

1. Execution: Was the challenge completed as written?

2. Creativity: Did the team add originality or style?

3. Impact: Did it hype up the scene, judges, or community?

4. Theme Adherence: Did it stay true to the challenge’s spirit?

Challenge Categories

• Core Challenges (Raw Skateboarding – Self-Tallied)

• A checklist of skating essentials from basic to advanced

• Teams mark completed tricks and lines

• Goal: push creativity, link tricks, and capture on film

• Feature + Pro-Judged Challenges

1. Cheese & Crackers Challenge (Pro-Judged)

2. Chunko Puzzle Challenge – 100 pts

3. Meet Your Idol Challenge

4. Balance Check / Mental Health Video

5. Charity & Community Service Challenges

• Travel Challenges

• Skate iconic spots in NYC, Philly, and D.C.

• Bonus points for distance, difficulty, and creativity

• Sponsored Challenges

• TBD

Event Timing & Promotion

• Likely Fall or following year

• Social media, skateparks, and community groups

• Teams encouraged to film, tag sponsors, and share content

Sponsor & Pro Partnerships

• TBD

Sign-Up & Submission

• Team Size: 3–5 members

• Submission: Hard copy video compilation by [Insert Deadline]

• Entry Fee: TBD

QKOTV 2026 CORE Challenges

We encourage all skaters to step outside their comfort zone.
Higher-difficulty tricks can help you reach that point cap faster!

Flatground / Gaps / Ramps – 60 points

Scoring Rules for Flatground, Grabs, and Obstacles

• Please ensure that the directions are read carefully before filling out the tables below.

• Math errors garner a -5 point penalty.

• Tally = Base points + Stance multiplier + Gap/Ramp multiplier

• Total Achievable Points - 60 pts

Using the Table

• If your team has done multiple versions of the same trick?

• Tally up all instances in the same row.

• Stance = R / F / N / S

• R = regular stance / F = fakie / N = nollie / S = switch

• Nontraditional stance +1 point.

• Choose Flat / Gap / Ramp

• further details below.
  

• Flatground tricks = points by tier:

• Basic = 1 pt

• Intermediate = 3 pts

• Advanced = 5 pts

• Signature = 7 pts

• Write-in Section (Old School, Pro, Custom) = 3 – 10! pts

• Double-flip or greater / additional board spin (Biggerflip / Biggerspin) = +2 pts

• All grabs = 2 pts

Gap Multiplier

• Small (curb / 3–4 stairs) = +1

• Medium (5–7 stairs / 4 ft length / 2 ft height) = +2

• Large (8+ stairs / 6+ ft length / 3+ ft height) = +3

Ramps

• Includes all ramp types: hip, pyramid, kicker, euro, tabletop, AND transition, etc.

• Standard ramp = +1 pts / Massive ramps = +3 pts

Basic / Intermediate / Advanced / Custom tables will be included in this section for skaters to tally off their accomplishements.

Grind / Slide Challenge – 30 Points

Participant Instructions

• Obstacle Column: Write in the obstacle you performed the trick on (ledge, rail, bump to bar, handrail, etc.). If you performed the same trick multiple times, write “mult” in the Obstacle column and tally all attempts in the same row.

• Tally: Add base points + stance multiplier + obstacle multiplier (handrails >5 stairs = +3, ramp to grinds = +1) for each trick.

Scoring Notes

• Grind/slide must be on a ledge/rail ≥6” tall and ≥2’ long unless slappy performed (see below)

• Stance multiplier:

• Fakie / Nollie / Switch = +1 point (basic), +2 points (Intermediate), +3 points (Advanced)

• Other Multipliers:

• Handrails >5 stairs = +3

• Slappy = +1

• Gap to grinds = +1

• Max Points: 30

 Manual Challenge – 30 Points

Participant Instructions

• Please ensure directions are read carefully before filling out the tables.

• All manuals must be a minimum of 6” tall and 3’ long.

• Math errors (incorrect addition of points) will result in -5 points.

• Tally: Add base points + multipliers as applicable.

Manual Scoring Notes

• Base Points: Located within the table below

• Multipliers:

• Stance: R / F / N / S (Regular / Fakie / Nollie / Switch) → Nontraditional stance = +1 pt

• Double-flip or greater / additional board spin (Biggerflip / Biggerspin) = +2 pts

• Pivot between manuals = +2 pts

• Stitching multiple manuals together = +2 pts

• One foot variations = +2 pts

• Manual size: >1’ tall AND / OR 5’ long = +2 pts

• Gap to manual / Manual to big drop (>3’) = +1

Featured Challenge Codex: Rulebook & Categories

This is the heart of the competition.
Below are the four categories of challenges.
Your mission is to film and submit proof of completing as many as you can.
Points are awarded based on difficulty, creativity, and impact.
Keep in mind our judge panel will review your points for honesty and completion.

Point Levels:

• Basic (2 Pts):

• Foundational skills, simple acts of kindness, and easy creative tasks.
  

• Intermediate (3 Pts):

• A step up in technical difficulty, commitment, or community involvement.
  

• Advanced (5 Pts):

• For seasoned skaters and dedicated creators.

• These demand high skill, significant time investment, or creative ambition.
  

• Legendary (10 Pts):

• The pinnacle of the contest.

• Legacy-making feats of skating, massive community contributions, or unparalleled creativity are expected.

RAW SKATEBOARDING

Basic (2 pts)

• Fliptrick down a 4-stair or greater

• Bare Minimum: Film a trick or line barefoot

• First Try Friday: Land a trick or line on first attempt

Intermediate (3 pts)

• Caveman to 50-50

• 50-50 one foot

• Crook to fakie manual

• Back noseblunt on a ledge >1’

• Nollie wallride

• The Mail Man: Film a trick or line in a mail man outfit

• Do-It-Switch Challenge: Film a full line in switch/nollie

Advanced (5 pts)

• No-comply kickflip up a 2-stair or greater

• Ollie up the 4-stair at Bethlehem Skate Plaza

• Film a clip at a DIY spot (bonus for Cherry Brook)

• Drag and Drop: Use surroundings (rails, benches, walls) creatively

• The Mastermind: Build & skate a DIY obstacle

• The Great Inventor: Create at least one new trick

• Ninja Challenge: Find a long pad – flip on, flip middle, flip off

• Whole Dang Thing: Minimum 20’ long ledge or rail – grind the whole thing

• The Tourist: Film a clip at 5 of the GLVR’s most famous skate spots

Legendary (10 pts)

• Flip trick up the 4-stair at Bethlehem Skate Plaza

• Have You Seen Him?: Session at one of our local secret miniramps and film

• Leap of Faith: Attempt a heroic drop (bust, bail, or make you take the cake)

• ATV: Skate like Ishod – 3 trick master line

• The Mike Mo: Impossible Late Flip

• The Peej: Switch backside kickflip 360

• Burnquist: 3 switch tricks on transition, in a line

• The Felipe: Nollie flip crook nollie flip

• Mr. Anderson: Incorporate old school and new school – in a line (3 tricks minimum)

• SSBSTS: Make Bam proud

• The Lehigh Valley: Street plant in a line

• Nardo Inguardo: Complete at least one signature Jimmy Carlin trick

• Asta: Switch frontside heel flip a big gap (5 stair or greater)

• McCoy: Kickflip backside nose blunt

• Day One: Fake manual combo with a Daewon truck

• Gran Turismo: Film a clip at every single skatepark in the Greater Lehigh Valley

• The Dragon Head: Get a trick out front of the Reading Pago

Total Points                                                            _____

COMMUNITY & CONNECTION

Basic (2 pts)

• Skate with a stranger skating alone

• Share a session with a kid who is just learning

• Pick up 5 pieces of trash at your local spot

• Compliment 3 skaters on film

Intermediate (3 pts)

• Bring old gear to donate

• Teach a trick to a younger skater

• Buy a drink/snack for a skater you just met

• Pay for the person behind you in line (food, coffee, etc.)

Advanced (5 pts)

• Host a mini jam

• Help fix or paint a DIY spot

• Skate with someone over 40 or under 10

• Welcome to the Jungle: Get a session in at the Concrete Jungle

• The Yard – get a session in at the Ambler’s legendary indoor spot

• The Shinner: Film a line or session with a scooter kid

• Chop Ups Collab: Film a clip with Paul from Chop Ups

Legendary (10 pts)

• Run a community cleanup with 5+ participants

• Raise $100+ for a cause through your skating

• Give away a full setup (no Walmart or comparable boards)

• Mentor a new skater for a day — document it

• The Parley – break bread or film a line with another team

• Meet Your Idol Challenge: Film a segment with a mentor or inspirational figure

Total Points                                                            _____

CREATIVE & PRODUCTION

Basic (2 pts)

• Skate an obstacle with every team member in a row

• Group powerslide train

• Decorate your team van or car

• Name your crew and design a logo

• Include a pet or mascot in your edit

• Cook a group meal together

• Create a team handshake

Intermediate (3 pts)

• Team Flip Challenge – One pops, one catches

• Straight 8s Challenge – One member completes, or the team divides and lands the classic line

• Hand-Hold – Complete a trick on an obstacle with another teammate while holding hands

• Fantasia – A synchronized line with at least one other teammate

• Trick Relay – Sequential tricks passed between team members – must carry some form of baton

• Board Swap Challenge – Mid-line or mid-trick board hand-off

• Smells like team spirit: Invent a trick and name it after your team

• Skate Rat: Include a local legend or shop owner in your clip

• Slow-Mo Mastery – Film a smooth, controlled slow-motion line

Advanced (5 pts)

• 6-trick line with no cuts

• “Switch Roles” — filmer skates, skater films

• One-Shot Team Line – Continuous, uncut team trick sequence

• Choreographed Chaos – Tricks in a planned sequence set to music

• Lines & Sequences – Team line, linking multiple tricks creatively

• Obstacle Mash-Up – Combine 2–3 obstacles into one line creatively

• Environmental Interaction – Use surroundings safely; tell a story

• Recreate a classic skate mag photo

• Include a transition trick in a non-transition spot

• Land a trick while holding an extra-large Coke from a fast-food restaurant

• Commercial Break: Create a 10–30 second commercial for anything

• Zen Mode Video Segment: Capture flow, awareness, and skating presence in a dedicated part

Legendary (10 pts)

• One-Shot Line – Entire line/trick sequence completed in a single take

• Costume / Character Line – Skating in themed costumes or characters

• Fancy Lad Challenge – Skate a custom cut-up / altered board

• Lost Soul Challenge – Skate incorporating inanimate objects

• Collaborative project with another team

• Have at least one clip go viral on social media (20k+ likes)

• The Bones Brigade: Make the most cringe 80s style skate movie scene (2 minute max)

Total Points                                                            _____

MIND & BODY

Basic (2 pts)

• Meditate for 5 minutes before a session

• Journal daily for a month

Intermediate (3 pts)

• Film a creative line with two team members holding hands the whole time

• Do a full session without checking your phone

• Complete a true cold plunge

Advanced (5 pts)

• Long and Narrow – Kick a single bad habit for at least 1 month and document your journey

• Go on a non-skateboarding adventure with your teammates

Legendary (10 pts)

• Skate for 12 hours in one day (travel, breaks, and rests are totally fine)

• Go an entire weekend without using social media – document it

Total Points                                                            _____

Cheese & Crackers Challenge

The Cheese & Crackers Challenge celebrates the legendary 2006 skate video Cheese & Crackers, created and performed by Daewon Song and Chris Haslam. This film redefined technical skateboarding, inventive lines, and playful creativity on transitions, inspiring generations of skaters worldwide.

This challenge honors the spirit of the original video and ensuring every line, trick, and combination stays true to its fearless, imaginative energy.

For the Chunko Foundation, this portion is especially meaningful. Zac spent decades skating ramps in backyards, living rooms, and custom-built spaces. He was deeply inspired by Haslam and Daewon. From the ramp in his grandparents’ backyard to the one he built in his living room, his love for creative skating is woven into this challenge. His latest ramp, now in his mother’s backyard, stands as a living tribute to that passion.

• Quarterpipe Minimum: 3’ high (a miniramp is NOT required).

Scoring Criteria

Category

Points

Trick Innovation

1–5

Execution

1–5

Style

1–5

Theme Adherence

1–5

Total

4–20

Skaters are encouraged to explore inventive lines, playful combinations, and fearless creativity, reflecting the ethos of Cheese & Crackers. This is not just a test of skill — it’s a celebration of imagination, style, and the lifelong influence of Daewon and Haslam.

Chunko Foundation Puzzle Challenge – 100 Points

The Puzzle Challenge is more than just a hunt for points — it’s about carrying on the spirit of Zac Chunko. Zac was an open-hearted person who loved everyone. He visited every shop, skated every park, and connected with people wherever he went. This challenge embodies that energy.

Five pieces of the Chunko Foundation logo are hidden across the scene. Each piece is worth 10 points, but the full 100-point bonus is only unlocked if your team collects all five pieces. To claim a piece, you must connect with the locals and film a clip at each spot.

Rules:

• Film a clip at each location while obtaining the piece.

• Assemble all five pieces of the logo for the 100-point bonus.

• Focus on community, creativity, and connection — rep the scene with heart.

Puzzle Piece Locations:

1. Homebase

• Stop in at the shop.

• Film a clip repping the shop while you grab your puzzle piece.

2. Amateur Athlete

• Stop in at the shop.

• Film a clip repping the shop while you grab your puzzle piece.

3. Five and Dime

• Stop in at the shop.

• Film a clip repping the shop while you grab your puzzle piece.

4. Free Fall Skatepark

• Link with the locals who run the shop.

• Film your clip here and collect the piece.

5. The Yard – Ambler

• Find a way into the park and connect with the crew who run it.

• Obtain the piece and film your clip inside the park.

• (Pro tip: film your Cheese & Crackers segment here for a scoring boost in that challenge)

This challenge is designed to honor Zac’s legacy — open-hearted, shop-supporting, and always connecting with the people who make skateboarding thrive.

Meet Your Idol Challenge

Everyone has someone who inspires them to grow — it doesn’t have to be a famous skater or even someone in skateboarding. Each team must film a short segment introducing their “idol,” explaining why this person motivates them, and highlighting the impact they’ve had on their life.

Scoring Criteria (1–5 pts per category, Total: 4–20 pts):

• Execution: Did the segment clearly introduce the idol and show the connection?

• Creativity: Was it filmed and presented in a unique, engaging way?

• Impact: Does the story resonate or inspire viewers?

• Adherence: Does the segment reflect the spirit of personal growth and respect?

Balance Check Challenge

This is a space for honest reflection. Each team must film a teammate discussing how they manage challenges in life — mental health, stress, or personal growth — and what keeps them grounded. Skateboarding is optional; the focus is on authenticity.

Scoring Criteria (1–5 pts per category, Total: 4–20 pts):

• Execution: Was the segment completed and filmed properly?

• Creativity: Did the storytelling approach stand out?

• Impact: Does it resonate with or uplift the audience?

• Adherence: Does the segment honor openness, honesty, and self-reflection?

Community Service Challenge

Teams earn points by giving back to the skateboarding community. Examples include cleaning skateparks, volunteering at youth programs, or helping maintain local spots. Film a segment showing your team in action.

Scoring Criteria (1–5 pts per category, Total: 4–20 pts):

• Execution: Did the team complete the service task and film proof?

• Creativity: Did the team find a unique or impactful way to serve?

• Impact: How much positive effect did the service have on the community?

• Adherence: Did the team act with integrity, respect, and a sense of giving back?

Charity Drive Challenge

Points are awarded for teams that organize or contribute to charity efforts supporting youth, skateboarding access, or mental health programs. Film your team collecting, donating, or distributing goods, or participating in any organized fundraiser.

Scoring Criteria (1–5 pts per category, Total: 4–20 pts):

• Execution: Was the drive organized, completed, and documented?

• Creativity: Did the team add a unique twist to fundraising or giving?

• Impact: How meaningful was the contribution to the cause or recipients?

• Adherence: Did the team stay aligned with the spirit of helping and supporting others?