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Rockstar Energy Open Video Qualifier Series—Here's How to Enter

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The Rockstar Energy Open Video Qualifier Series (VQS) has expanded to snowboarding, just in time for the inaugural snowboard edition of the Rockstar Energy Open heads to Breckenridge, Colorado this December. The VQS gives anybody the chance to ride along with the pros in Colorado or, at the very least, the chance to get a little cash in your pocket. Here’s how it works:

STEP 1: MAKE YOUR VIDEO

  • Length: 30–60 seconds

  • Must be music-free

  • Use any footage — iPhone, GoPro, dad cam, pro cam, park, street, or powder.

  • Clips can be from the past 2 years.

 

STEP 2: POST ON INSTAGRAM

  • Upload your video to Instagram.

  • Use the hashtag #RSOPENVQS.

  • Make sure your account is public so Rockstar can see it.

  • Submissions open Sept 29 – Nov 15, 2025.

 

STEP 3: FAN VOTING & JUDGING

  • Fan voting begins Oct 20 on ThePlatfrm.com.

  • Entries judged by pros, judges, and fans.


PRIZES

  • Weekly Prizes:
    4 weekly winners (1 men’s + 1 women’s each week) = $1,000 each

  • Best Trick:
    Men’s + Women’s = $2,500 each

  • Viewer’s Choice:
    Men’s + Women’s = $2,500 each

  • Top 10 Men + Top 10 Women qualify to compete live in Breckenridge, CO this December at the Rockstar Energy Open.

 

TIMELINE

Week 1 (Oct 20–25): Post entries
Oct 27: Week 1 Winner announced

Week 2 (Oct 27–Nov 1): Post entries
Nov 3: Week 2 Winner announced

Week 3 (Nov 3–8): Post entries
Nov 10: Week 3 Winner announced

Week 4 (Nov 10–15): Post entries
Nov 17: Week 4 Winner announced

FINAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Dec 1: Invited Women announced
Dec 2: Invited Men announced
Dec 8: Best Trick winners (Men + Women)
Dec 10: Viewer’s Choice winners (Men + Women)

Make a short snowboard edit → Post with #RSOPENVQS → Get votes → Win cash or a trip to compete in Breck.

 



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