South Tidewater News

Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau today announced the official schedule of events taking place during the all-new action sports event, JACKALOPE, June 2-4, 2023, which is free and open to the public. All activities are held around Neptune's Park and the beach at 31st Street.

What to Expect

• SKATEBOARD: JACKALOPE will host one of the best skateboarders in the world, Tony Hawk, for a VERT SHOWDOWN on Saturday, June 3, from 8:30-9:15 p.m. Several of his friends will join him for the showcase, including Mitchie Brusco, Collin Graham, Bucky Lasek, Reese Nelson, Tom Schaar, Elliot Sloan and many more.
• BOULDERING: Experience a deeper dive into the discipline, a high-level competition, and a powerful and unique beach event. Don't miss the DYNO competition, an event where athletes jump from one hold to another.
• BASE JUMP: BASE jump is a parachute jump from a fixed location. BASE is an acronym for Buildings, Antennas, Spans (bridges), and Earth (cliffs). Be there for the first base jump from the Hilton Oceanfront rooftop every evening if the winds permit.
• SKIMBOARD: Skimboarding is a water sport derived from surfing that involves gliding on shallow water using a board. JACKALOPE offers the public the opportunity to take part in a skimboarding competition. These competitions will also be a chance to see promising young athletes like Sydney Pizza and Colton Ettwein.
• MOTOCROSS: JACKALOPE is about to experience a new wave of excitement with performances by Zach DiPaolo. This young rider from Virginia Beach has quickly gained a reputation in the world of extreme sports thanks to his innovative style and ability to perform high-level tricks at FMX events worldwide.
• BEACH VOLLEYBALL: The Mid-Atlantic Championship will take place at the JACKALOPE Festival at Virginia Beach.

Media is invited to attend this historic event and will have the opportunity to meet the producer and athletes. Since the site is open to the public, the media can explore it freely without accreditation. To access interview zones and take exclusive photos, members of the media must contact Véronique Lavoie at info@veroniquelavoie.com for advance authorization and additional information. Please note that the press room is located on the second floor of the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel, 3001 Atlantic Ave., and will be open during festival hours.

A full digital press kit is available and includes site maps, daily performance and competition schedules, and downloadable hi-res images for media use.

JACKALOPE is fueled by Monster Energy, supported by iFLY VA Beach, Coastal Edge, Gel Blaster, Irish Apple, Chesapeake Bay Distillery and Twisted Tea. The competitions are sanctioned by p1440, Send It Climbing Gym, Skim USA and World Cup Skateboarding.

Photo credit: Dan Mathieu / JACKAPLOPE Fest

About Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach, one of Virginia's most populous cities, resides where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. The city is home to 35 miles of sandy beaches, a flourishing culinary and craft beer scene, rich history, a variety of arts and entertainment and family-friendly attractions that keep visitors entertained year-round. For more Virginia Beach information, including new attractions and experiences, or to plan your next trip, visit www.visitvirginiabeach.com.

About TRIBU

TRIBU builds solid relationships thanks to the power of adrenaline. It helps organizations forge stronger ties with young people and adults who are young at heart by creating daring, integrated experiences that get the adrenaline flowing and make indelible memories. TRIBU is making sure that its generation will always have ways to have fun, celebrate and get inspired. tribu.co 

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