World Skate Games Asunción 2026 – Selection Policy | Skateboard GB

Selection & Athlete Information

The World Skate Games Asunción 2026 will take place in Asunción, Paraguay, from the 2^nd to the 18th of October 2026.

The World Skate Games bring together the official World Championships across multiple roller sports and represent one of the most prestigious competitions on the international skateboarding calendar. The 2026 Games will feature 12 sports, one e-sport and 23 World Championships, welcoming more than 10,000 athletes, coaches and officials from over 100 nations.

Skateboard GB is responsible for selecting Great Britain athletes for the following disciplines:

Skateboard Street
Skateboard Park
Skateboard Vert
Downhill Skateboarding
Skateboarding Slalom

This page explains the selection pathways available for each discipline, outlines the application process where applicable, and provides important information for athletes wishing to be considered for selection.

Competition Overview

Discipline	Location	Date
Skateboard Vert	Palacio de López Esplanade	29^th Sep – 3^rd Oct
Downhill Skateboarding	Cerro Lambaré	1^st – 5^th Oct
Skateboard Park	TBC	3^rd – 11^th Oct
Skateboarding Slalom	TBC	10^th – 18^th Oct
Skateboarding Slalom	Cerro Lambaré	14^th – 17^th Oct

Selection Timeline

Stage	Date
SBGB Applications Open	15^th Jul
SBGB Applications Close	14^th Aug
SBGB Selection Decisions Communicated	28^th Aug
World Skate Registration Opens	1st Jul
World Skate Registration Closes	10^th Sep
World Skate Entry Fee Deadline	17^th Sep

Athlete Eligibility

To be eligible for selection or nomination, athletes must:

Hold a valid British passport.
Be eligible to represent Great Britain under World Skate regulations.
Meet the applicable World Skate minimum age requirement.
Be, or become, a current Skateboard GB member if selected.
Remain in good standing with Skateboard GB.
Complete recognised Anti-Doping education.
Comply with all applicable World Skate, UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) and World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) regulations.
Meet any additional eligibility requirements required by Skateboard GB and World Skate, including Skateboard GB’s Codes of Conduct.

Selection Pathways

Different skateboarding disciplines will operate different selection pathways for the 2026 World Skate Games.

Discipline	Selection Pathway
Skateboard Street	Closed Selection
Skateboard Park	Closed Selection
Skateboard Vert	Open Application
Downhill Skateboarding	Expression of Interest
Skateboarding Slalom	Expression of Interest

Skateboard Street & Skateboard Park – Closed Selection

Due to the limited number of country quota places available for Skateboard Street and Skateboard Park, together with the status of the World Skate Games as the official World Championships, Skateboard GB will not operate an open application process for these disciplines.

Selection consideration will be limited to:

Current Skateboard GB National Team athletes; and/or
Athletes holding a current top 100 World Skate Ranking.

A current World Skate Ranking provides evidence that an athlete has already competed within the World Skate system and gained experience of international World Skate competition.

Given the status of the World Skate Games as the official World Championships, Skateboard GB considers this existing international experience an important factor when determining the pool of athletes eligible for selection consideration.

Skateboard Vert – Open Application

Applications for Skateboard Vert are open to eligible athletes.

To apply:

Read the Skateboard Vert Selection Policy and Criteria.
Complete the online application form at the bottom of this page (below).

Applications will be considered by the Skateboard GB Selection Panel in accordance with the published Selection Policy and Selection Criteria.

Skateboard Vert Selection Policy – Click Here

Skateboard Vert Selection Process and Criteria – Click Here

Vert: For more information, please see the World Skate Event Bulletin. Click Here

Downhill Skateboarding & Skateboarding Slalom – Expression of Interest

Skateboard GB will invite Expressions of Interest for Downhill Skateboarding and Skateboarding Slalom.

As Skateboard GB does not currently operate funded performance programmes within these disciplines, there will not be a discipline-specific Skateboard GB Selection Policy.

Athletes wishing to be considered should complete the online application form and submit:

Competition results (2024–2026)
International or domestic rankings (where available)
Supporting video
Any additional information they believe is relevant to their application

Applications will then be considered by Skateboard GB, which will consider:

The information submitted by the athlete.
Available national and international rankings.
Recent competition performances.
Independent discipline-specific advice, where appropriate.

Submission of an Expression of Interest does not guarantee nomination. Skateboard GB reserves the right not to nominate athletes where there is insufficient evidence that they can compete appropriately at World Championship level.

Downhill: For more information, please see the World Skate Event Bulletin. Click Here.

Slalom: For more information, please see the World Skate Event Bulletin. Click Here.

Athlete Support

Skateboard Street & Skateboard Park

Support arrangements for Skateboard Street and Skateboard Park athletes will be communicated directly to selected athletes.

Skateboard Vert, Downhill Skateboarding & Skateboarding Slalom

Skateboard GB does not currently receive funded programme investment for these disciplines.

Athletes selected or nominated should therefore expect to self-fund:

Competition entry fee (currently USD $150)
Flights
Accommodation
Meals
Local transport
Insurance
Equipment
Other associated competition costs

Following selection, Skateboard GB will:

Confirm athlete nominations.
Register athletes with World Skate.
Submit entries through the World Skate Infinity platform.
Communicate official event information.

At present, Skateboard GB does not intend to provide:

Coaching support
Medical support
Team management
Operational or logistical support

Athletes should therefore expect to travel independently and manage their own preparation and competition environment. Should Skateboard GB determine that a representative will attend an event, selected athletes will be informed as early as reasonably practicable. Attendance by Skateboard GB staff is not guaranteed.

Athletes under the age of 18 are required to travel with a parent, guardian or other approved chaperone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply for Skateboard Street or Skateboard Park?

No. Due to the limited number of country quota places available and the status of the World Skate Games as the official World Championships, Skateboard GB will not operate an open application process for these disciplines.

Can I apply for Skateboard Vert?

Yes. Eligible athletes may apply in accordance with the published Selection Policy and Selection Criteria.

Can I apply for Downhill Skateboarding or Skateboarding Slalom?

Yes. Athletes may submit an Expression of Interest through the online application form.

Does submitting an application guarantee selection?

No. Submission of an application or Expression of Interest does not guarantee selection or nomination.

Will Skateboard GB fund my participation?

No. Vert, Downhill Skateboarding and Skateboarding Slalom athletes should expect to self-fund their participation. Financial support arrangements for Skateboard Street and Park will be communicated directly with athletes.

Will Skateboard GB provide coaching, medical or event support?

There are currently no plans to provide coaching, medical or operational support for Vert, Downhill Skateboarding or Skateboarding Slalom. Should this position change, selected athletes will be informed. Competition support arrangements for Skateboard Street and Park will be communicated directly with athletes.