August 22 @ 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Gauteng Riders Face a High-Stakes Skateboarding Showdown
Gauteng’s skateboarding scene is about to get another major test as the Kimberley Diamond Cup (KDC) GrandSlam rolls into Thrashers Skate Park on Saturday, 22 August 2026.
With R100,000 in cash prizes on the line, the financial reward alone is enough to raise the intensity. But for the riders stepping onto the park, there is an even bigger prize waiting at the finish line: a place in the KDC Championship in Kimberley in December.
The top three riders in each category will qualify for the championship, turning the Gauteng stop into more than just another competition. Every run carries consequences.
Every Run Counts
For competitors, qualification changes the mindset.
A rider cannot simply chase one spectacular trick and hope for the best. Consistency, creativity and the ability to perform under pressure could be the difference between finishing inside the top three and watching the Championship from the sidelines.
Thrashers Ready for the Action
With the event scheduled for Saturday, 22 August, anticipation is building around Thrashers Skate Park.
The venue will become a pressure cooker of progression, competition and local skate culture as riders attempt to put together the runs that can take them one step closer to Kimberley.
Registration is open, giving competitors the opportunity to secure their place before the action begins.
For Gauteng’s skateboarding community, this is a chance to see local talent compete at a national level. For the riders, it is a chance to prove they belong among the country’s best.
R100,000 is on the table. Three Championship spots per category are available. Kimberley is waiting.
The question now is simple: who will rise to the pressure at Thrashers?
