The maximum number of points a skater can score is 100. On the vert or half pipe ten or twelve hits are made per run. Competitors are judged on basic maneuvers, aerial rotation, height, landing and technical merit and above the criteria. On the street course, competitors utilize the choice of ramps, launch ramps, fun boxes, hand rails and quarter pipes to make up the course. Skaters perform technical tricks like grinds.
Grinds are the most common street maneuver that top skaters perform.