Membership FAQ
Which category should I ride in?
Your category is determined by your age / school year* (to those to who it applies*) as of 1st September 2024.
Category Breakdown
Beginners
Riders in this category must qualify at their regional qualifier.
The Beginners category has been developed to allow riders without any competition experience to get involved with scootering.
The only skill based criteria for this category is that riders must be competent in riding their scooter without assistance, and should have at least a few hours worth of skatepark experience.
Riders in this category are prohibited from having any sponsors and must be new to competition riding. If you have a sponsor then you are to place yourself into the Intermediate 8 & Under category, unless this is a Pro Sponsorship, then you will need to register within the Pro/Elite Section.
A rider or parent who knowingly enters themselves or their child into this category and is clearly not new to competition shall be asked to move up into the intermediates category based on the discretion of the ScootGB judges.
ScootGB aims to encourage new riders to get involved with competition, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch. The ScootGB Instagram @scootsportgb is the best place to ask your questions.
Under 8s
Novice 8 & Under is a category designed for riders who are new to competition, riders must be aged 8 or under as of the 1st September 2024 to qualify.
Riders in the Novice category are prohibited from having any sponsors and must be a NOVICE in the sport. If you have a sponsor then you are to place yourself into the relevant Intermediate category, unless this is a Pro Sponsorship, then you will need to register within the Pro/Elite Section.
A rider or parent who knowingly enters themselves or their child into this category and is clearly not new to competition will be disqualified by the judges or shall be asked to move up into the intermediates category based on the discretion of the ScootGB judges.
Riders performing tricks with strong amplitude, speed and flow are advised to participate in the Intermediate category.
Riders deemed above novice level will be moved up to Intermediate level (this could be before or after a run takes place. Judges word is final where this is concerned).
Please note, capability to perform a trick, such as backflip, is not a complete metric for determining a rider’s category. The judges will consider the style, speed, and technique with which a given technique is performed. For example, the same trick performed flyout and over a volcano / box are not the same thing.
Trick and sponsor guidelines apply to qualification rounds only. This is to encourage riders to work on their skills and abilities, allowing for them to perform to their highest standard come the final round. This also stops a rider from being penalised if they are able to pick up a sponsor during the season, before the final round, but after their qualification round. (The exception for this is if a rider picks up a PRO sponsor. They must then enter the PRO category regardless of these allowances).
ScootGB aims to encourage new riders to get involved with competition, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch. The ScootGB instagram @scootsportgb is the best place to ask your questions.
Riders in this category must qualify at their regional qualifier.
Riders in this category must qualify at their regional qualifier.
Novice 12 & Under
Novice 12 & Under is a category designed for riders who are new to competition, riders must be aged 12 or under as of the 1st September 2024 to qualify.
Riders in the Novice category are prohibited from having any sponsors and must be a NOVICE in the sport. If you have a sponsor then you are to place yourself into the relevant Intermediate category, unless this is a Pro Sponsorship, then you will need to register within the Pro/Elite Section.
A rider or parent who knowingly enters themselves or their child into this category and is clearly not new to competition will be disqualified by the judges or shall be asked to move up into the intermediates category based on the discretion of the ScootGB judges.
Riders performing tricks with strong amplitude, speed and flow are advised to participate in the Intermediate category.
Riders deemed above novice level will be moved up to Intermediate level (this could be before or after a run takes place. Judges word is final where this is concerned).
Please note, capability to perform a trick, such as backflip, is not a complete metric for determining a rider’s category. The judges will consider the style, speed, and technique with which a given technique is performed. For example, the same trick performed flyout and over a volcano / box are not the same thing.
Trick and sponsor guidelines apply to qualification rounds only. This is to encourage riders to work on their skills and abilities, allowing for them to perform to their highest standard come the final round. This also stops a rider from being penalised if they are able to pick up a sponsor during the season, before the final round, but after their qualification round. (The exception for this is if a rider picks up a PRO sponsor. They must then enter the PRO category regardless of these allowances).
ScootGB aims to encourage new riders to get involved with competition, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch. The ScootGB instagram @scootsportgb is the best place to ask your questions.
Riders in this category must qualify at their regional qualifier.
Novice 13+
Novice 13+ is a category designed for riders who are new to competition, riders must be aged 13 or above as of the 1st September 2024 to qualify.
Riders in the Novice category are prohibited from having any sponsors and must be a NOVICE in the sport. If you have a sponsor then you are to place yourself into the relevant Intermediate category, unless this is a Pro Sponsorship, then you will need to register within the Pro/Elite Section.
A rider or parent who knowingly enters themselves or their child into this category and is clearly not new to competition will be disqualified by the judges or shall be asked to move up into the intermediates category based on the discretion of the ScootGB judges.
Riders performing tricks with strong amplitude, speed and flow are advised to participate in the Intermediate category.
Riders deemed above novice level will be moved up to Intermediate level (this could be before or after a run takes place. Judges word is final where this is concerned).
Please note, capability to perform a trick, such as backflip, is not a complete metric for determining a rider’s category. The judges will consider the style, speed, and technique with which a given technique is performed. For example, the same trick performed flyout and over a volcano / box are not the same thing.
Trick and sponsor guidelines apply to qualification rounds only. This is to encourage riders to work on their skills and abilities, allowing for them to perform to their highest standard come the final round. This also stops a rider from being penalised if they are able to pick up a sponsor during the season, before the final round, but after their qualification round. (The exception for this is if a rider picks up a PRO sponsor. They must then enter the PRO category regardless of these allowances).
ScootGB aims to encourage new riders to get involved with competition, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch. The ScootGB instagram @scootsportgb is the best place to ask your questions.
Riders in this category must qualify at their regional qualifier.
Intermediate 12 & Under
Intermediate 12 & under category is for any rider that has a sponsorship and is not a PRO/ELITE rider. Any kind of sponsorship will prohibit you from riding in a lower category. Riders must be aged 12 & under as of the 1st September 2024 to qualify.
Riders in the Novice & Intermediate categories will need to qualify in their designated regions.
Intermediate 13+
Intermediate 13+ category is for any rider that has a sponsorship and is not a PRO/ELITE rider. Any kind of sponsorship will prohibit you from riding in a lower category. Riders must be aged 13 or over as of the 1st September 2024 to qualify.
Junior PRO / Elite (14 - 17 Years)
The Junior Pro/Elite category is specifically for riders with a brand / hardware sponsor or have been pre-approved by ScootGB to compete at this level AND are aged 14 - 17 yrs. Pro/Elite riders typically have competed at a high level within the sport and are supported by a Brand/Sponsor. If you are not sponsored and wish to compete in this category, please contact ScootGB prior to any events.
Riders must be aged 14 - 17 yrs as of the 1st September 2024 to qualify.
Riders in this category can qualify at any reginal stop.
Riders in this category are eligible to qualify for Junior World Skate events.
PRO / Elite
The Pro/Elite category is specifically for riders with a brand / hardware sponsor or have been pre-approved by ScootGB to compete at this level. Pro/Elite riders typically have competed at a high level within the sport and are supported by a Brand/Sponsor. If you are not sponsored and wish to compete in this category, please contact ScootGB prior to any events.
Riders in this category can qualify at any reginal stop.
Riders in this category are eligible to qualify for World Skate events. Selection will be down to event performance. Results from 2024 will affect 2025 World Skate event eligibility.
Women's Qualifier & Final
The Women's qualifier & final will be held on the same day, during the ScootGB grand finals at (location tbc).
If you are eligible and would like to enter this competition, purchase a ScootGB membership for your relevant skill level and region. You can register your interest for the women's category on the day of the event.
This category is a bonus event and you will still be able to enter the relevant qualifier / competition as per your membership.
Eg. You are a female competitor and have purchased a membership for the Intermediate 13+ category in the Northern region. You will be able to enter the Intermediate 13+ category at the location of the Northern Qualifier AND the Women's Qualifier at the ScootGB finals.
The Women's qualifier is an open event and will be eligible for all female competitors.
What is the age cut off for competition categories?
Each category is the ScootGB series is split into age groups to keep the competition has fair as possible. These categories are as follows:
Novice | Sponsors prohibited.
8 & Under | Age 8 or under on 1st September 2024
12 & Under | Age 12 or under on 1st September 2024
13+ | Age 13 or over on 1st September 2024
Intermediate | Non-hardware sponsors / FLOW sponsors allowed
12 & Unders | Age 12 or under on 1st September 2024
13+ | Age 13 or over on 1st September 2024
Junior PRO / ELITE | Age 14 - 17ys, on 1st September 2024.
(Hardware sponsored or pre-approved riders only)
PRO / ELITE (Open) | All ages
Please note, trick and sponsor restrictions apply to qualification rounds only. This is to encourage riders to work on their skills and abilities, allowing for them to perform to their highest standard come the final round. This also stops a rider from being penalised if they are able to pick up a sponsor during the season, before the final round, but after their qualification round. (The exception for this is if a rider picks up a PRO sponsor. They must then enter the PRO category regardless of these allowances).
Which region should I ride in?
Riders in the Novice categories will need to qualify in their designated regions.
Intermediate, PRO/ELITE & JR PRO/ELITE riders can qualify in any region.
How Long Does a Membership Last?
Our membership runs on a seasonal basis, and lasts from the start of the first event of the season, through to the last day of the finals. Due to the nature of the sport, these dates can and will change year on year. For example, 2022 ran August to December, whereas this year, 2024, will run April to September (Qualifiers), with a final in October.