Blade Hunter 2026

May 2, 2026 Houston, TX

Blade Hunter

Roller Freestyle (Aggressive Inline) Competition for Kids & Amateurs

Blade Hunter is a welcoming competition for kids and amateur bladers, focused on skill-building, sportsmanship, and having fun. Free workshops are offered before the competition to help participants prepare, practice techniques, and feel confident on the course.





Meet The Team

Michael Galloway and John Perez founded Blade Hunter in 2025 with a mission to foster the next generation of bladers. Their passion is to create opportunities for amateurs and kids to learn, compete, and grow in a supportive and inspiring environment.

Michael Galloway is an experienced athlete with over 10 years of fitness experience and the founder of X-Cons Fitness, a community focused on helping people get active, build strength, and stay consistent through connection and accountability.
@the_michael_galloway

John Perez is the founder of Everyday Strong Movement LLC, a strength training and movement coaching business. He helps people get stronger, move better, and build confidence through training shaped by his background as a professional stuntman, acrobat, and dancer. Guided by the motto, “It doesn’t get easier, you get better,” John hopes to inspire others to explore movement and creativity on and off skates.
@jon_newjack

Blade Hunter Team

Michael Galloway (left) & John Perez (right)

Event Info

North Houston Skate Park

12351 Kuykendahl Rd, Houston, TX 77067
May 2, 2026
12pm - 6pm


FREE FOR SPECTATORS!

Park Rules

  • No alcohol is permitted anywhere on park property, including the parking lot.
  • No smoking is allowed inside the park. A designated smoking area will be available outside the park.
  • No pets are allowed in the park. Service animals are welcome but must be leashed at all times.
  • Failure to follow these rules may result in removal from the event.

Event Tips

  • Bring plenty of water — May can be hot!
  • A food truck will be available on-site.
  • This is a B.Y.O.C. event (Bring Your Own Chair) and shade!
  • Free parking is available. We encourage you to arrive early to secure a good parking spot.
  • You are responsible for your belongings. If left unattended, it is at your own risk. We recommend having someone present at all times.




Support Our Sponsors/Vendors

Our sponsors make this event possible! Please consider supporting them by buying their products at vendor booths during the event.

For every $10 you spend with our vendors, you'll receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a goodie bag full of apparel and products valued at $500!

Confirmed Sponsors!
Blade Hunter Sponsors 2025
Gabe's Obstacles Banner

Event Schedule

Competition Categories

NO LATE DAY/SAME DAY REGISTRATION!!!
LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY MAY 1, 2026 AT 11:59 AM.

Youth

$25

Ages: 12 years & under

Want a challenge? Kids that would fall in the Youth category may register for Junior if they wish to compete in a higher category.

NO ONSITE REGISTRATION! SIGN UP BY MAY 1ST!

Limited Spots! 30 spots only for Youth + Junior!

Prizes:
1st Place: $200
2nd Place: $100
3rd Place: $50
Tickets Coming Soon

Junior

$25

Ages: 13 years -17 years

Looking for a bigger challenge? Kids that would fall in the Junior category may register for Amateur if they wish to compete in a higher category.

NO ONSITE REGISTRATION! SIGN UP BY MAY 1ST!

Limited Spots! 30 spots only for Youth + Junior!

Prizes:
1st Place: $500
2nd Place: $250
3rd Place: $100
Tickets Coming Soon

Amateur

$35

Ages: 18 years & above

Who will be crowned the next Blade Hunter champion? Show up, skate hard, and have a blast!

NO ONSITE REGISTRATION! SIGN UP BY MAY 1ST!

Limited Spots! 36 spots only!

Prizes:
1st Place: $500
2nd Place: $250
3rd Place: $100
Tickets Coming Soon

Competition Format

Competition Rules & Etiquette

  • Helmets are mandatory for all competitors. NO EXCEPTIONS!
  • Please check-in at the Blade Hunter Event booth upon arrival.
  • You are responsible for being present when your heat is called. If you miss your heat, you will be disqualified!
  • Competitors are strongly encouraged to know their limits.
  • Be respectful and supportive of your fellow competitors.
  • Safety and fun are top priorities — look out for each other while skating!

Format

Prelims

5–6 bladers will compete in a 5-minute jam-style heat.
After each heat, judges will select two bladers to advance:
Heat Winner and a Wild Card.

Wild Card Round

Wild card riders will compete in 35–45 second timed runs.
Each competitor will have 2 runs and the best run will be used for scoring.
The winner of this round will advance to the Finals.

Tie-Breakers

In the event of a tie, 35–45 second timed runs will be used to determine the winner.
Each competitor will have 2 runs and the best run will be used for scoring.

Finals

The final round will be a 6–8 minute jam-style competition.

Judging Criteria

Execution

Competitors will be judged on their ability to perform tricks smoothly throughout the run. Falls, bails, and sketchy landings will negatively impact execution scores. Long, clean lines will enhance execution scores.

Style (Steez)

Competitors will be judged on their creativity and personal flair — approaching obstacles in unconventional ways, adding finesse to tricks, and engaging the audience.

Technicality

Judges will assess the complexity, difficulty, and risk of tricks — executing advanced grinds, spins, flips, flat-ground tricks, and flowing through high-difficulty transitions.

Use of Park & Obstacles

Competitors will be judged on how well they utilize the park’s layout, incorporating a variety of obstacles and transitions cohesively to highlight execution, style, and technicality.

Blade Hunter Workshops 2026

Free Workshops

Join our free pre-competition workshops to build your skills, learn new techniques, and gain confidence on the course. Open to all! Coaches will guide you through warm-ups, safety tips, and practice runs to help you get the most out of your Blade Hunter experience.

LIMITED SPOTS PER WORKSHOP!

Registration Opening Soon!

Sponsors

If you're interested in donating or becoming a sponsor, we'd love your support!

If you would like to sponsor, contact us! We will count product value towards your sponsorship tier level.

Gold Sponsor

Minimum $1,000

Exclusive Category Sponsorship: Choose one or more categories to sponsor (Youth, Junior, and/or Amateur)

Example: Youth Category sponsored by “Insert Brand Name”

Priority Booth Placement: First choice of vendor booth location at the event

Logo featured on Blade Hunter’s Instagram and website

Brand mentions by the event host throughout the program

Collaboration reel and social media shout-out on Blade Hunter’s Instagram

Dedicated Gold Sponsor section on the Blade Hunter website

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Silver Sponsor

Minimum $500

Exclusive Award Sponsorship: Choose one or more awards to sponsor (Best Trick, Wreckshop Award, Raffle Prize, Blade Queens)

Example: Best Trick Award sponsored by “Insert Brand Name”

Booth Placement: Select from available vendor spots after Gold Sponsors have chosen

Logo featured on Blade Hunter’s Instagram and website

Shout-out post or reel on Blade Hunter’s Instagram with tag/mention

Brand mentions by the event host throughout the program

Dedicated Silver Sponsor section on the Blade Hunter website

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Bronze Sponsor

Minimum $250

Booth Placement: Vendor booth assigned by event coordinators

Logo featured on Blade Hunter’s Instagram and website

Brand mentions by the event host throughout the program

Dedicated Bronze Sponsor section on the Blade Hunter website

Can sponsor stock or products to be used in prizes, awards, or raffles.

Contact Us

Become a volunteer

We're looking for volunteers to help set up, bring in obstacles, and clean up on competition day. Volunteers will get 1 free meal from the food truck on-site!

LIMITED SPOTS! SIGN UP!

Past Events

2025 Highlights

2025 Highlights

Video Courtesy of Quintrell Vines

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