Every skater knows that nothing beats the rush of stomping a new trick. Whether it’s landing that elusive kickflip down a six-stair or perfecting a buttery noseslide at your local ledge, progression is the name of the game. But what if your progression could earn you more than just bragging rights? What if a simple trick clip could land you fresh grip tape, wheel credits, or exclusive skate patches — all while connecting you to a broader creative ecosystem?
Enter Trick of the Week — a social-powered challenge turning everyday skating into an opportunity to get noticed, get rewarded, and level up. It’s not just about tricks. It’s about creativity, community, and using platforms like Social Strudel to fuel your ride.
How “Trick of the Week” Works
Each week, a specific trick category is dropped. It might be “manual combos,” “ledge tech,” or “park lines.” Creators have the week to film and post their best version of the challenge to their favorite platforms. Instagram reels, TikToks, YouTube shorts — even Twitch sessions if you’re feeling bold.
Participants tag the host skate park and link to the official campaign through Social Strudel. This lets parks and organizers collect, showcase, and reward efforts from their most dedicated shredders. Top clips are featured across social channels, boosting visibility and building curated content feeds with real skaters at the core.
It’s Not Just About Tricking
Skateboarding has always been about more than tricks. “Trick of the Week” also rewards park etiquette, creative filming angles, and community-driven energy. Some weeks might feature a “spot tag” challenge. Others could highlight etiquette tips like giving space in the bowl or teaching someone their first drop-in. These moments get amplified by Social Strudel’s ability to aggregate authentic content from across multiple platforms.
Step Aside, Sponsor Me Tapes
For decades, getting noticed by a skate brand meant mailing in sponsor tapes or dropping footage on obscure forums. In the age of decentralized content, visibility is fragmented and engagement is spread across Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, Threads, Snapchat, Pinterest, X, and more.
Social Strudel turns that noise into harmony.
Creators connect all their social profiles to a single dashboard. This allows parks, brands, and crews to track total reach, engagement, and content performance. Clip gone viral on TikTok? Social Strudel catches that. Tutorial series quietly building on Instagram? That too. The platform compiles it all, making sure every ollie, boardslide, and fastplant counts — no matter where it’s posted.
Connected Community Meets Creative Analytics
The beauty of Social Strudel lies in what it does on the backend. When a skater joins “Trick of the Week,” every post they tag and hashtag connects directly to their creator profile. That means brands see how your clips perform in real time. Got 5K likes on your Smith grind tutorial? Your dashboard updates instantly. Added 30 new followers in one day? It’s reflected in the campaign analytics.
This system is perfect for skate parks running seasonal competitions or year-round content drives.
Rather than checking each platform manually, coordinators get auto-synced updates. Who landed what, how it performed, and which creators are rising — all tracked in one place. It is like having your own digital skate team manager crunching the numbers while you cruise the park.
The Future of Skateboarding Is Integrated
Skateboarding has come full circle. Once an underground movement with lo-fi VHS edits, it now thrives in an online world of ultra-engaging, cross-platform content. Social Strudel doesn’t replace the rawness of skating. It elevates it. The “Trick of the Week” is just one example of how you can turn analog style into digital opportunity.
From creator tags to brand shout-outs, giveaways, and cross-promoted campaigns, skate parks now have access to tools once reserved for massive media houses. Every push, pop, and pivot becomes more than motion. It becomes data — and more importantly — recognition.
Challenge a Friend and Tag the Park
Skating alone is great. But challenging a friend to one-up your trick brings out the best in everyone. With Social Strudel, these face-offs can happen whether you’re in the same city or halfway across the globe. Post your clip. Tag your park. Challenge a buddy to replicate or innovate.
Week by week, trick by trick, you’re not only progressing your personal skate style. You’re contributing to your park’s digital identity. The park becomes more than a location — it becomes a content hub, creator incubator, and social engine thanks to Social Strudel’s seamless integration framework.
Rewards That Roll Deep
Participation and progression deserve recognition.
Top contributors for each trick challenge earn wheel credit, fresh strips of grip, and custom iron-on patches to rep in the streets. Through Social Strudel’s dashboard, parks can automate reward distribution based on creator stats. Who hit the best angle? Who got the most shares on Threads? Who attracted new followers that week?
Reward systems are easily toggled, tracked, and fulfilled within the platform, removing guesswork and letting the creators shine.
Review Your Ride: Content That Converts
Another way to engage is with equipment reviews. Got a new set of wheels or bearings? Post your feedback through a short clip or a stories-based review. Tag it through the Social Strudel campaign and offer pros, cons, and visuals that bring the product to life.
These clips often have higher engagement rates because they combine performance with opinions. Brands love this kind of content. Skaters trust skaters — and Social Strudel gives parks and shops tools to capitalize on that trust.
The Connected Skatepark Movement
Think of “Trick of the Week” as your park’s signature social program. With one campaign, you can:
- Drive consistent content creation from local skaters
- Highlight top performers across all major platforms
- Encourage newcomer participation with etiquette tips
- Run monthly product reviews with point-based incentives
- Track engagement and reach over time — hands free
Parks that embrace this connected model are already seeing bigger local followings, more foot traffic, and increased interactions online. Combine that with creator visibility, and it’s no wonder why “Trick of the Week” is unlocking a new era of skate culture.
Start Rolling with Social Strudel
Whether you’re a creator looking to showcase your lines or a brand ready to collaborate with the next wave of skate talent, Social Strudel offers the tools to grow both reach and real-world impact.
Brands: Looking to expand your ambassador program? Book a demo call — discover and collaborate with talented skate ambassadors.
Creators: Ready to become a skate ambassador? Sign up here to start your journey with top skate parks and brands.
