July 2, 2020



To all Contestants and fans,





Victoria Skimboards is sad to announce that for the first time in 44 years, The VIC will not be held.



We were waiting to see if the “opening process” would go well, as we proposed for a spectator-less event, but all large events are still on hold. Another round of closures and stay at home orders are in place, as we hope for better treatments or a decline in the infection rates.



We do not want to encourage folks to travel to the contest, or congregate in any way this year. It would certainly not be fair to try to hold the Vic as many contestants travel from around the world to compete in this prestigious event.



After further discussion, smaller, more impromptu mini contests are too inviting for folks to get out and mingle at the risk of contracting a deadly disease.



We will have an event as soon as it is possible.



Thank you for your understanding. I know an awful lot of you were planning on competing, and it is a huge disappointment to miss an opportunity to skim in the VIC.