Hawaiian Islands Vintage Surf Auction offers sneak peek

Little more than six weeks remain before the Hawaiian Islands Vintage Surf Auction, presented by Quiksilver, rolls out at the Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, July 17 & 18, and bidders are already scrutinizing auction lots online.

Curator Randy Rarick has released an eclectic mix of 18 sneak peek items under his "Peek of the Week" selections that can be viewed online .

Among those already revealed:

Fred Hemmings art

This is one of five items from the James Arness Colection. This particular piece hung in Jim's dressing room at the CBS studio while he was filming "Gunsmoke". Because he liked Makaha so much, photographer, Dr. Don James, had given Arness the original negative from this famous shot of Fred Hemmings shooting the Makaha "Bowl".

Arness then had his studio artist paint this fantastic, huge 5' X 9' plywood backed rendition. Unfortunately, as luck would have it, the artist ruined the negative while he was painting the piece and Jim always felt bad about never being able to return the slide. The picture then hung in his Hollister Ranch house after leaving "Gunsmoke". Superb original condition oil painting, shown here with Fred Hemmings himself!. Photo courtesy Dana Edmunds.

General Veneer Hollow Wood

This is one of the very popular early wood boards that were the equivalent of the modern boogie board. Built using a hollow construction tecnique, they were very popular for body boarding because of their light weight and built in handles. Made of mahagony plywood and varnished, this particular board features the "Aloha" state seal of Hawaii water-slide decal. All orignial condition.

Hurley Pro 2009

The Hurley Pro at Lower Trestles, California is the only ASP World Tour stop to go down on mainland USA.

Kelly Slater took his 34th career win at Lower Trestles back in 2007, breaking Tom Curren’s previous record. Some say this place flatters the most average of surfer, but when the best guys in the world rock up to tear the waves apart, flattery will not be getting anyone anywhere. This is the most attackable wave on the planet.

Andy Irons took the first ASP World Tour event to be held here back in 2000. The USA’s Kelly Slater has since taken three wins here, clearing up in the last two years. After a shaky start at the beginning of this year, he will be looking to reaffirm his position as the greatest surfer of all time, and what better place to do it than on home surf.

As we approach the business end of the season, competition will be hot. The consistent waves at Trestles will be pounded by the fins of the world’s best. Tune in for the latest video highlights and you will not be disappointed.

Hurley US Open of Surfing 2009

What's the closest thing to watching the world's best surfers compete in a full-on stadium atmosphere? Look no further than Huntington Beach in July, when up to 500,000 people will find their way to the real Surf City, post up in the sand and cheer on their heroes at the Pier. It's been that way for 50 years now, starting with the US Championships in 1959 and evolving to today: the Hurley US Open of Surfing.

As the new title sponsor of this storied event, Hurley and its partners intend to make it a life-changing experience from dawn to dusk: Late-afternoon concerts. Hurley's Walk the Walk fashion competition. Elite-level BMX courtesy of Nike 6.0. The best skateboarders courtesy of Converse and Red Bull. And a swarm of activity, demonstrations and booths surrounding our "50 Years at the Pier" celebration.

Of course, center stage will be reserved for the ocean, where both men and women will be competing for points, prize money and HB glory in the title event, the Hurley US Open of Surfing. As a six-star ASP qualifier at the mid-way point in the season, the winner here often goes on to the coveted Dream Tour. Case in point: last year's US Open Men's Champ Nathaniel Curran, who ended up winning the 2008 World Qualifying Series and is now a rookie in the elite Top 45. Along with the six-star, Nike 6.0 will be holding an ASP Pro Junior event another important challenge on the path to become the 20-and-under world junior champion. Rounding out the center stage will be a celebration of the world's top longboarders in a soon-to-be announced format that will certainly have the crowd cheering for more.

In addition to all of this, the Hurley US Open, in conjunction with the World Professional Surfers athlete union, will be introducing the first-ever WPS All Stars event. This will include participation from 10 of the world's best surfers voted on by you the fans. They will surf in the event, sign autographs and blow us away in a special-format expression session that must be seen to be believed.

This isn't just the closest thing to a stadium; it is a stadium. The only place to witness a gathering of the world's most talented action sports stars all in one stretch of sand. As local favorite Brett Simpson says, "Competing in the US Open is one event I look forward to all year theres no other event like it, really. The crowds, the activity, the excitement it's like you have no choice but to perform at your very best."

2009 Northwest National MX Series

Round 9 and 10 of the Northwest National MX Series are held in Portland, Oregon.

$50,000.00+ Series Awards & Prizes

$40,000.00+ Factory Contingencies

$30,000.00 Series Pro Purse ($3,000.00 per round)

$3,000.00 Points Fund Pro Purse (250 Pro, 450 Pro, Unl. Pro)

Nike 6.0 Pier Pressure presented by Jack's

The Nike 6.0 Pro Jr. will take place on June 28th and 29th on the US’s biggest surf stage, Huntington Beach, CA. Featuring the world’s best and most progressive surfers from ASP Junior World Pro Junior Series, the Pier Pressure provides a vital stepping-stone to the World Qualifying Series (WQS) and the World Championship Tour (WCT).

Offering an opportunity to earn maximum points toward the 2010 Billabong World Junior Championships, the Nike 6.0 Pier Pressure draw pits top-rated Junior competitors from around the world against the highest rated North Americans. Qualifying through their results at the 2009 Billabong World Juniors, up to six of the highest rated surfers from Australia, Japan, Africa, Europe, South America and Hawaii will receive seeds into the event to compete against the field of North Americans. All the American surfers have been seeded into the events based on their ASP North America Junior Grade results from last year.

2008 Winner’s Podium

The Nike 6.0 Pier Pressure offers a $20,000 prize purse to competitors this year who were 19 years of age or under as of January 1, 2009. 
The ASP Junior Grade Series is a global tour that offers an important competitive arena for emerging professional surfers interested in developing their competitive skills. The Junior Tour culminates each year with the Billabong World Junior Championships, where the top five surfers from each ASP region compete for the World Junior Title. Past winners include Andy Irons, Joel Parkinson and Adriano de Souza. This year, there are 10 scheduled North American events for domestic competitors to accumulate qualification points. And while this increase from previous year’s schedule presents the surfers with greater opportunities to accumulate those points, an intense competitive draw, makes it crucial for each to perform at their peak in every heat. Three-quarters of their results will count towards their overall year-end standing, with the top five surfers receiving a seed into the Billabong World Junior Championships. The Nike 6.0 Pier Pressure will provide opportunities for North Americans to earn these coveted qualifying points and international surfers a shot at the money.

If you can’t make it down to the celebration make sure you watch the live webcast June 28th and 29th.

Morgan Hill Skatepark Grand Opening

Join us for fun, food, music, skating + riding! All age welcome."

World Championship of Skimboarding

"The Victoria Skimboards World Championship of Skimboarding is the longest running contest on the skimboarding circuit to date. It is also the most prestigious contest on the United Skim Tour. Over the years the contest rules and regulations have been copied by contest organizers from across the globe. Currently in its 33rd year of operation, the Victoria WCS is the contest that defines greatness. A skimboarder cannot lay claim to be one of the best skimboarders in the world until they have competed and won at the Victoria WCS.

This year the event will be held on June 27th & 28th, 2009. This is earlier than normal but that is when the tides will be at their best and give us the best opportunity for quality conditions. Aliso Beach in Laguna Beach California will again host the Victoria WCS. Registration can be found here^^^.

If there is additional information that you need, please do not hesitate to contact us at the phone number provided. Thanks and we look forward to seeing you on the beach.

Rasta Taco will be catering the event on Sunday, June 28, 2009 providing tacos for all competitors and employees of the event. At registration you will need to pick up your food voucher in order to receive some of their fantastic food. A special thanks from Victoria Skimboards to Rasta Taco for helping keep the energy alive at the contest."

Hawaiian Islands Vintage Surf Auction launches in July

The vault of surf collectibles for the Hawaiian Islands Vintage Surf Auction, presented by Quiksilver Premium is ready for auction. A stunning collection has been amassed, and is set to go under the hammer at the Blaisdell Center, Honolulu, on July 17 & 18, 2009.

Event producer Randy Rarick has been tracking down leads from as far away as Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; the Gold Coast of Australia; the shores of Lima, Peru; the coasts of the Americas; and, of course, right here in his backyard of the Hawaiian Islands.

Beyond wood surfboards from the early 20th century, Rarick has uncovered hollow Blake paddleboards from the '30s, laminated wood boards of the '40s, classic balsas from the '50s, North Shore guns of the '60s, and pro boards from the '70s and '80s. New items continue to flow in.

"The response to the call for consignment items has been phenomenal", noted Rarick.

One of the best collections has come from none other than James Arness of 'Marshall Dillon' fame from the "Gunsmoke" TV series of the '60s. The father of 1970 World Surfing Champion Rolf Arness, James and his family spent winters on the west side at Makaha for close to a decade.

The list of items from the Arness collection includes a 1940's Pete Peterson paddleboard; a 1950 Bob Simmons balsa board; a 13-foot Surfboards Hawaii Dick Brewer Makaha Point gun from the early '60s; and a 12-foot version of son Rolf's Bing Maui Foil. There's also a studio artist rendition of Fred Hemmings' famous ride from the Don James photo at the Makaha Bowl.

"To say the least, these five items alone could make up the auction itself, yet they represent only five per cent of the total items that will be up for bid," said Rarick. Surf decals, posters, art work, and a variety of printed material dating from the missionary era right up to the heyday golden '60s will be available.

A fun grouping of silent auction items will also be available offering low priced deals in addition to the high-end quality items.

Last Call for Consignment Items:

Auction staff are still on the hunt for consignment items. Ninety per cent of the sale price of items will go back to the owners. The remaining 10% will be allocated to the auction's beneficiaries that include: the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation; the Surfrider Foundation; and the Surfing Heritage Foundation. So, if you have any old surf treasures in the attic, under your house or stashed away in the garage, pull them out and see if they're worth consigning to the auction and a good cause. This is the last call for consignment items.

The final list of items selected from those submitted will be announced mid-May. Feature items that have already made the cut are currently being shown on the popular "Peek of the Week" at hawaiiansurfauction.com which features a new item each Monday right up until auction day. Free Appraisals In Person, or on the Internet:

Even if you don't want to sell it, if you are in Honolulu bring your surf collectible along for a free valuation at the Antiques Roadshow-style appraisal that will take place on day one - July 17th. A panel of six expert appraisers will be on hand to let you know what your item is worth. If you can't make it to Hawaii, go online at: hawaiiansurfauction.com and event staff will give you a free appraisal over the internet. The auction will also be streamed live on the internet.

Pre-Registration Opens to Bidders May 1st: Pre-registration will commence May 1st for those planning to attend in person and those who want to lodge Absentee Proxy Bids. Please go to: hawaiiansurfauction.com for complete registration and auction information.

Over the past four auctions more than $1,500,000 of the finest vintage surfboards and surf memorabilia have changed hands and over $75,000 has been donated to various charitable causes and foundations.

DETAILS:

Friday July 17: Viewing from noon to 6pm, including Antiques Roadshow-style appraisals.

Saturday July 18: Doors open for viewing at 10am. Silent auction 2:00-4:30pm. Main Auction 5-9pm.

Free viewing. Bidders must purchase a bidding number.

Pre-registration begins May 1st, 2009.

2009 USA Rip Curl GromSearch Series

All participants must be 16 years of age or younger as of January 1, 2009 to be eligible to compete in the Rip Curl GromSearch. Entrants are limited to a maximum of 2 divisions ($35 per division), and they can only enter up their gender’s age division, not down. This will be a one or two day event, entries pending. This announcement will be made during the week prior to the event on www.ripcurl.com.

Manasquan Longboard Classic Surf Contest

Event page for the Manasquan Classic Longboard Contest - held in September at Manasquan Inlet Beach, NJ.
All proceeds support of the Jersey Shore Chapter of Surfrider Foundation.
All contestants must ride a pre-1967 longboard.
6 divisions: Men, Women, Jr Men, Jr Women, Tandem, and the Clown Division.
No leashes (swim for your board), No rules (Drop-in's at your risk) , No complaints (the scores are final).

The 2009 New York Surf Film Festival!

Following up on the very successful and popular 2008 debut, the 2009 festival promises even more features and great short films! Deadline for submissions is May 31st. Full schedule and ticket information will be available soon! Mark your calendars!Tribeca Cinemas 54 Varick St, NYC - September 25th-27th, 2009 - Click here for directions! Liked last year's submissions? Purchase copies - Click here for the NYSFF Online Store!

RED BULL X FIGHTERS USA 2009

Hold onto your hats, Red Bull X Fighters is coming to town! After staying true to the motto "Everything's Bigger in Texas" in 2008 with a brilliant aerial rodeo show set on a massive course, the world's best FMX riders are set to return to the Wild West with guns blazing for a high-octane showdown after the scorching sun sets on Saturday, June 27.

Last year saw Jeremy Stenberg (USA) battle it out in a spectacular final with Mat Rebeaud (SUI) in front of a sold out crowd of 20,000 fans at the Historic Forth Worth Stockyards. But Stendberg had to concede defeat to the Swiss star, who pulled an incredible Superman Backflip Indie over the 120-foot gap and claimed his first-ever win on American soil. Rebeaud dominated the Series and went on to capture the overall championship.

In 2009, the riders will return to the Stockyards with even bigger tricks and greater inspiration and an enthusiasm that can only be described as "Texas sized!"

Created back in 2001, the Red Bull X Fighters concerpt has grown to become the biggest and most respected freestyle motocross tour on the planet, featuring the world's best riders throwing down mad tricks in stunning locations across the globe. The 5 stop world tour that is scheduled to rock the USA, Canada, Mexico, Spain, and England in 2009 is the culmination of a truly unbelievable success story. It's going to be one hell of a season as the best riders in the world meet again at the Red Bull X Fighters to take FMX to the next level.

Red Bull Butter Cup at Snow Park Niagara

90 Degree Weather Can't Stop the Winter Fun at Snow Park Niagara

Red Bull Buttercup is a contest series that takes place on East Coast. It’s all about how much style Snowboarders can spread onto the custom-made board features also known as a "butterpads." Jib, bonk, tap and slide your way across the multi-featured pad, however you like, just make sure you lay it on with a lot of smooth buttering.

50 of the top East Coast Regional riders will go head-to-head in a jam formatted event, carving and spreading the snow like butter for $5000 in cash and prizes. Overall style and creativity will help the cream rise to the top. Only tricks that include buttering will count for judging, so be ready to spread it on in this purely pasteurized competition!

Snow Park Niagara Falls' SnowMagic technology makes snow all summer long to prolong winter fun. The technology can make snow in ANY temperature. Other summer activities include an NHL size rink with artificial ice, a snow play area and a tubing hill that will be converted for Red Bull Butter Cup features.

Red Bull Buttercup, Gives East Coasters a Reason to Dust off Their Boards
WHO: Red Bull, Snow Park Niagara Falls and approximately 50 snowboarders throughout the Northeast and US.
WHAT: Snowboarders sliding on rails, jumps and anything else they can carve and fly off – all in the heat of the summer
WHERE: The first of its kind in the region, Snow Park Niagara Falls is located at 427 First Street, Niagara Falls NY 14301. Red Bull Buttercup takes place on the bottom of the Snow Park Niagara Falls snow hill.
WHEN: July 9, 2009
7:00 – 10:00 PM
(Rider Registration at 5pm, practice 5:30-6:30pm)
Free Event for Spectators

Nike SB: Official Debacle Trailer

Daryl Angel, David Clark, Grant Taylor, Justin Brock, Shane O’Neill

Nike SB’s brand new AM video Debacle, staring Justin Brock, Daryl Angel, David Clark, Shane O’Neill, and Grant Taylor, will premier in Los Angeles on June 10th 2009.

Santa Cruz and Creature: Saints and Sinners Tour 2009

Santa Cruz and Creature are on the road together. Check out the mayhem and misery of the tour in a midwestern city near you!

Hang With Braydon

Come hang out with Emerica pro Braydon Szafranski, get an autograph and check out his Emerica pro model shoe, the Braydon! Check back for more dates coming soon!

Nat Young Claims ASP Grade-3 Arnette Pro Junior

Nat Young (Santa Cruz, CA), 17, won the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) North America Pro Junior Series Grade-3 Arnette All Day Antics Pro Junior presented by Jack’s Surfboards in two-to-three foot (1 metre) surf at 56th street in Newport Beach, California topping fellow finalists Keanu Asing (Ewa Beach, HI), 16, Cory Arrambide (Ventura, CA), 19, and Cody Thompson (Jacksonville, FL), 19.

All surfers competing on the ASP North America Pro Junior Series are battling for their spot at the ASP World Junior Championships held in Narrabeen, Australia each January. ASP North America will send the series’ top three finishers at year’s end to the coveted event, where each surfer earns the chance to claim the prestigious title of ASP World Junior Champion.

Young’s dominating performance in the Arnette All Day Antics explained why he is a threat in every ASP North America Pro Junior Series event. The humble goofy-footer annihilated his competition today and jumped out to an early lead in the Final, posting two average scores before smashing an 8.25 out of 10 on his last wave to solidify the win.

“The Final was kind of weird,” Young said. “There weren’t many good waves, so I just tried to stay busy and keep improving my scores and luckily on that last wave I got two good turns in and got a solid score.”

The Santa Cruz native’s lightning-quick forehand approach and impeccable wave ion on the racy lefthanders at 56th street played a critical role in his impressive showing.

”I think it definitely helps to be on your forehand out here on these lefts,” Young said. “It’s pretty fast, but in the end you’ve really just got to get the best waves out there. It’s whoever gets the best waves.”

The Arnette All Day Antics Pro Junior victory by Young will play a critical role in his quest toward requalification for next year’s ASP World Junior Championships and will launch him towards the top of the 2009 ASP North America Pro Junior Series ratings.

“I’m stoked to win the Grade-3,” Young said. “This is my first win of the year and it’s especially good because of the extra points, so it’s important for this year.”

Asing quietly marched his way through to a second place finish, smashing the 56th street lefthanders on his backhand throughout the event in route to his standout performance. The explosive Hawaiian got off to a slow start in the Final, but worked his way back up the ladder to finish behind Young.

“I’m just really happy to make the Final,” Asing said. “It’s great to come over here and get some points. Congratulations to Nat (Young) and all of the other finalists, everyone was surfing well."

Asing is hoping his second place finish will help his chances in representing Hawaii at the Billabong ASP World Junior Championships next year.

“It’s really cool to be able to earn points towards qualification for worlds,” Asing said. “I had fun here and I hope this helps my cause.”

Arrambide, who was the defending Arnette Pro Junior Series Champion, was off to a rough start to his 2009 season, but the defending ASP North America Pro Junior Series Champion was back to his usual domineering form en route to his third place result. The Ventura local smashed a seven-point-ride early on in the Final, but could not find another solid score to take out the win.

“I was definitely nervous coming in to this contest,” Arrambide said. “My first two contests were kind of shockers, but since then, I’ve been training harder than ever and I’m stoked to get on a role. I haven’t really had a good heat yet, I’ve just kind of been skimming through.”

Thompson’s Final berth was a notable result for the ASP North America Pro Junior standout, marking his first appearance amongst the final four surfers in three years. The talented Floridian’s fourth place finish at the Arnette Pro Junior helped him break out of his early season slump and Thompson was happy to capitalize on the additional ASP Grade-3 points on offer.

“This is the first Pro Junior Final I’ve made since I was 16,” Thompson said. “I’ve been in a slump, so I’m stoked to have made it here. I’ve had a really bad year. This is the first event that I’ve made it out of my seeded round, so to make it to the Final in this one, a Grade-3, it’s really important to me.”

The next ASP North America Pro Junior Series event will be the ASP Grade-4 Nike 6.0 Pier Pressure presented by Jack’s from June 28-29, 2009.

For all of the Arnette All Day Antics Pro Junior Series highlights log on to www.arnetteprojunior.com

For additional ASP information log on to www.aspworldtour.com or www.aspnorthamerica.org
Arnette All Day Antics Pro Junior Final Results:
1 -

Nat Young (USA) 14.25
2 -

Keanu Asing (HAW) 13.05
3 -

Cory Arrambide (USA) 10.60
4 -

Cody Thompson (USA) 8.50
Arnette All Day Antics Pro Junior Semifinals Results: (1st and 2nd advance)
SF 1:

Keanu Asing (HAW) 13.75, Cory Arrambide (USA) 9.90, Luke Davis (USA) 9.45, Chase Wilson (USA) 7.25
SF 2:

Nat Young (USA) 15.50, Cody Thompson (USA) 13.00, Andrew Doheny (USA)11.80, Fisher Heverly (USA) 8.00
Arnette All Day Antics Pro Junior Quarterfinals Results: (1st and 2nd advance)
QF 1:

Keanu Asing (HAW) 15.15, Luke Davis (USA) 13.35, Jeffrey Lukasik (USA) 11.35, Ian Crane (USA) 7.40
QF 2:

Chase Wilson (USA) 11.50, Cory Arrambide (USA) 9.25, Evan Geiselman (USA) 7.95, Matt Meola (HAW) 7.35
QF 3:

Nat Young (USA) 15.15, Cody Thompson (USA) 11.75, Mike McCabe (USA) 11.55, Granger Larsen (HAW) 10.35
QF 4:

Fisher Heverly (USA) 9.90, Andrew Doheny (USA) 8.50, Quinn McCrystal (USA) 8.35, Tayler Brothers (USA) 6.15
Arnette All Day Antics Pro Junior Round of 32 Results: (1st and 2nd advance)
Heat 1:

Jeffrey Lukasik (USA) 11.25, Ian Crane (USA) 9.00, Brent Reilly (USA) 8.45, Evan Thompson (USA) 7.50
Heat 2:

Keanu Asing (HAW) 17.00, Luke Davis (USA) 11.60, Oliver Kurtz (USA) 7.60, Adam Lambert (USA) 6.95
Heat 3:

Evan Geiselman (USA) 16.00, Matt Meola (HAW) 11.75, Ford Archbold (USA) 11.50, Albee Layer (HAW) 10.50
Heat 4:

Chase Wilson (USA) 15.00, Cory Arrambide (USA) 10.00, Evan Kane (HAW) 5.95, Balaram Stack (USA) 2.95
Heat 5:

Nat Young (USA) 10.10, Mike McCabe (USA) 8.50, Dylan Goodale (HAW) 7.75, Matt Pagan (USA) 7.00
Heat 6:

Granger Larsen (USA) 13.75, Cody Thompson (USA) 13.40, Michael Dunphy (USA) 10.35, Kolohe Andino (USA) 7.95
Heat 7:

Quinn McCrystal (USA) 10.90, Andrew Doheny (USA) 10.35, Kyle Galtes (HAW) 9.25, Matt Costa (USA) 8.80
Heat 8:

Fisher Heverly (USA) 10.35, Tayler Brothers (USA) 9.75, Taylor Thorne (USA) 5.60, Levi Gonzales (HAW) 4.00

Free Flow Tour 2009

The Free Flow Tour is the Official Amateur Series of the AST Dew Tour. Our goal is to find top talent from across the country while giving skaters and bmx’ers of all abilities the opportunity to experience the thrill of competing in a contest.

Here’s how it works. Free Flow will be throwing regional contests at parks all over the country this summer. The winner from each of these regional contests will win an all expense paid trip to the Free Flow Finals at the Toyota Challenge in Salt Lake City, Utah. The winner of the Free Flow Finals will earn a wildcard spot to compete against the pros at the AST Dew Tour PlayStation® Pro.

New stops to the Gatorade Free Flow Tour include M.I.A. in Miami, Florida, Chaz Ortiz’s home park Warp in Chicago, and Epic in Rocklin, California. The Tour will return to Ecke YMCA in Encinitas and Claramont’s Mission Valley YMCA.

Concrete Rodeo Tour 2009

The 2009 tour of The Concrete Rodeo is underway…

Concrete Rodeo is a series of skateboarding competitions open to non-sponsored skaters, with divisions for women and men.

The Concrete Rodeo Tour organizers believe strongly in the freedom of expression in skateboarding, we have no desire to create some outline that alters your ability to skate as you feel. We do need to create an environment that allows each of you to express this freedom in your own unique way… Thus, these guidelines will only provide the highway, you can drive in any direction you want!

First State Nationals - ABA PRO / UCI Series

2009 Schedule B

Friday Pre-Race
Registration: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Registration closes at 5:00pm NO EXCEPTIONS
Race: 6:00pm Awards: 1st - 4th place only

National Registration:
Friday: Fri/Sat/Sun events 2:00pm - 5:00pm |(closed - 5:00pm to 6:30pm)| Sat/Sun events 6:30pm until end of Pre-Race
Saturday: Sat/Sun events 7:30am - 9:30am | Sun event only: 12 noon - 3:00pm
Sunday: NO REGISTRATION - NO EXCEPTIONS

National Race Times:
Saturday: registration closes @ 9:30am (NO EXCEPTIONS ) | Race: 11:30am
Sunday: gates open: 7:00am - corrections 7:00 - 7:30am only! | Race: 8:00am
AWARDS TO ALL IN MAIN
PRACTICE
FRIDAY

CLASS

SATURDAY
2:30- 2:55 pm

13 & under Cruisers

8:00-8:25 am
2:55-3:20 pm

14 & over Cruisers

8:25-8:50 am
3:20-3:45 pm

7 & under Boys/Girls

8:50-9:15 am
3:45-4:10 pm

8-10 Boys/Girls

9:15-9:40 am
4:10-4:35 pm

11-13 Boys/Girls

9:40-10:05 am
4:35-5:00 pm

14-16 Boys/Girls

10:05-10:30 am
5:00-5:25 pm

17 & Over Boys/Girls

10:30-10:55 am
5:25-5:50 pm

PRO- UCI Men / Women

10:55-11:20 am

Customer Appreciation Ride

S&M and Fit are hosting a Customer Appreciation Ride with First Rule in San Francisco on June 21st at noon. Meet up at the Embarcadero, I suppose the plaza or something (just follow the packs of BMX riders).

VERSUS and WGN Begin Airing the ASA Action Sports World Tour on Saturday, June 13th

If you missed any of the first four stops of the 2009 ASA Action Sports World Tour presented by BFD.com (ASA ASWT), you’re in luck. Starting June 13th, VERSUS and WGN will bring fans all of the ramp-shredding action for five consecutive weeks, through July 11th. ASA Entertainment (ASA), the leader in action sports event and television production will provide complete coverage of the Spring ASA Action Sports World Tour competitions. The events feature the world’s top skateboarding, BMX and freestyle motocross pros competing for qualifying spots into the season-ending Action Sports World Championships, as well as in-depth athlete interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, musical performances, and action-packed coverage of all of the contests.

The broadcast schedule is as follows:

Saturday, June 13th Minneapolis ASWT 3:00pm* VERSUS

Wednesday,June 17th Minneapolis ASWT 5:00pm* VERSUS

Saturday, June 20th Chicago ASWT 3:00pm* VERSUS

Wednesday, June 24th Chicago ASWT 5:00pm* VERSUS

Saturday, June 27th Cincinnati ASWT 3:00pm* VERSUS

Wednesday, July 1st Cincinnati ASWT 5:00pm* VERSUS

Thursday, July 2nd Cincinnati ASWT 4:00pm* VERSUS

Thursday, July 9th Rincon FMX 9:00pm* WGN

Saturday, July 11th Rincon FMX 2:00pm* WGN

Saturday, July 11th Chicago ASWT 3:00pm* WGN

*All times are EST and are subject to change. Please check your local listings and visit ActionSportsTour.com for more information and details.

The 2009 ASA ASWT launched from Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort with some of the best freestyle motocross pros competing in the first-ever FMX team competition, the FMX Team Energy Cup. Team SoCal butted heads against Team Nevada as riders, including Jeff “Ox” Kargola (San Clemente, California), Mike Mason (Fresno, California) and Matt Buyten (Carson City, Nevada) flipped and whipped their way toward the title of Best FMX Team.

Minneapolis, Minnesota (Target Center) and Chicago, Illinois (Sears Centre Arena) were the host cities for the second and third stops of the tour, and saw skateboarding stars Pierre-Luc Gagnon (Montreal, Canada) and Danny Mayer (Omaha, Nebraska), battle among an elite field of skateboarding’s best. In addition, action sports’ newest sensation, Big-Air BMX Triples lit up the crowd with superstars, Ryan Guettler (Queensland, Australia), Rob Darden (Greenville, North Carolina), Daniel Dhers (Caracas, VZ), Cory Nastazio (Tehachapi, CA), T.J. Ellis (Moreno Valley, California) and more. Action sports fans witnessed intense competition as the athletes dug deep into their bag of tricks and put on jaw-dropping shows.

The tour’s fourth stop was at Kings Island theme park in Cincinnati, Ohio where the skateboard vert athletes were joined by a host of BMX vert legends including, Chad Kagy (Gilroy, California), Simon Tabron (Newquay, England) and Steve McCann (Melbourne, AUS). A mock Eiffel Tower was the backdrop for this competition, as the athletes put on a show as thrilling as the world-renowned roller coasters found at Kings Island.

For more details on the ASA Action Sports World Tour presented by BFD.com, the television schedule or event information, please contact Denise M. Abbott at 310 410 3020 ext. 309 or via email at abbott@asaent.com, or visit ActionSportsTour.com.

Liquid Force's Lyman Days!

The peoples champ, Keith Lyman, will be making the rounds with Liquid Force through the southeast over the next few weeks. He'll be rolling out with his new LF signature board for you to personally try out!

He'll also be bringing all kinds of other new 2009 Liquid Force products for you to check out, so look at the schedule below for dates and locations, lock it into your calendar, and come out to meet Keith and

session the new Liquid Force Lyman!

Monday, June 22nd Raleigh, NC contact: Overtons (919) 850-9754

Tuesday, June 23rd Charlotte, NC contact: North Point Water Sports (704) 799-6666

Wednesday, June 24th Smith Mountain Lake, VA contact: Wake N Skate (540) 721-1941

Monday, June 29th Knoxville, TN contact: American Boat Center (865) 777-2628

Liquid Force's World Famous BROstock is Back!

The world's best wake event is coming back to Lake Powell once again this year! Liquid Force's BROstock will be taking place June 12-14 at scenic Lake Powell. Fueled by Monster Energy, BROstock will feature thirty of the world's best riders including Shawn Watson, Shane Bonifay, and Phillip Soven competing in a double-up contest for the most money in wakeboarding!

We'll also be including a wake skate element to the event this year, as the best of the best skaters will be throwing down to take home the top spot!
Skiers Choice is the official towboat of BROstock, and they'll be pulling the world's best behind their new BROstock Edition Supra 24 SSV (www.supraboats.com/liquidforce_BROstock). We'll be premiering top new video releases Out of the Pond and Box of Fun Friday night right at the event. Come and hang out with your favorite LF teamriders, pick up a pair of custom Dragon BROstock sunglasses, and have the time of your live. Come for the contest, and stay for the party!
Sponsors of 2009's BROstock include Monster Energy, Liquid Force, Skiers Choice, Dragon Alliance, Alliance Wakeboard Magazine, FUEL TV, New Era Cap, and Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas.
For additional information and a video teaser for this year's event, head on over to www.liquidforce.com/brostock09.htm

About Liquid Force:-
Founded in 1995, Liquid Force quickly became the leader in wakeboard products and apparel. Liquid Force is dedicated to relentless innovation, progressive design, maximum functionality and unparalleled quality. As part of the Motion Water Sports family, Liquid Force owns Straight Line Ropes and Handles. Supported by a superior team of athletes, Liquid Force events include world famous BROstock and Maven Sessions.

364 2nd Street, Suite 7 Encinitas, CA 92024 PH: 760 943 8364 FX: 760 943 8972

2009 BroStock Schedule

Friday

* 9-11:00 am Wakeskate practice
* 12:00 pm Rider Meeting – heat draw
* 1-4:00 pm Double Up Practice (Each heat 45 min)
* 4:00 pm Official Opening Ceremony
* 5:00 pm Wakeskate Experiment/On a Mission Contest
* 8:00 pm Out of the Pond & Box of Fun Movie Premiers

Saturday

* 10:30 am Round 1 of D Up event
* 1:00 pm Round 2 of D Up event
* 4:00 pm Double Up Finals
* 6:00 pm Awards / Closing Ceremony
* 7:00 pm Tube Competition

WWW.LIQUIDFORCE.COM

1031 Summer Tour 2009

1031 / Landshark summer tour 2009 dates announced!

From our fearless leader.........

So we here at 1031 have some exciting news to tell you all out there. Ive been thinking , how should I write this? How can we sound really professional, like we know what we are doing? Well I dont think I have the answer. I dont want to tell this news the same way everyone else does. They try to be all buisiness like about it and it just sounds so dumb. So without anymore rambeling from me and in perfect 1031 form....... Ben Raybourn is PRO!!!! Thats right jerks! At just a few months shy of his 17th birthday, Ben will now be able to buy an extra pack of sour patch kids at the store. So there you go. Now all you skate nerds can start the gossip, you just better stay out of Bens way when your in the bowl! He'll do a lein to tail on your dome!

He has 4 different pro models starting to hit stores now. Oh, and one mre thing..... Hell yeah Ben, fuck shit up!

With that and our precious timing ( or more like once in a lifetime luck) Thrasher magazine has a full video part and interview Svitak did with Ben up on their site.With being the kind hearted souls we are here is a handy dandy link to it.

Not only is Ben now officially pro with 4 models , but the tour we are about to do is now named after him. Check out this sassy flyer.....

Zumiez Couch Tour 2009

Cairo Foster, Caswell Berry, Clark Hassler, Jerry Hsu, Jose Rojo, louie barletta, Nestor Judkins, Wieger VanWaginengin

Zumies is coming to invade your town!

There will be a Zumiez Best Foot Forward Local Qualifier…20 spots up for grabs…, Zumiez Best Foot Forward Am Contest presented by Monster Energy, Enjoi Skate Team Demo, Zumiez Best Foot Forward Final Heat and Enjoi Skate Team Autographs.

Featuring the the ENJOI SKATE TEAM:
Louie Barletta, Jerry Hsu, Cairo Foster, Caswell Berry, Jose Rojo, Wieger VanWaginengin, Clark Hassler, Nestor Judkins.

Zumiez Best Foot Forward Contest Series 2009

TransWorld SKATEboarding announced nominees for the 11th annual TransWorld SKATEboarding Awards, which will be held on June 12, 2009, at Avalon Hollywood. Hosted by Bill Weiss, the event will also play host to the premier of TransWorld SKATE’s 21st video premiere, ‘Right Foot Forward,’ featuring Corey Duffel, Joey Brezinski, Kellen James, Matt Beach, and Bobby Worrest. Here is the list of nominees:

BEST ROOKIE
Andrew Allen
Andrew Brophy
Sean Malto

BEST STREET
Silas Baxter-Neal
Heath Kirchart
Anthony Van Engelen

BEST TEAM
Alien Workshop
Anti Hero
Toy Machine

BEST VIDEO
And Now, TransWorld
Mind Field, Alien Workshop
Ride The Sky, Fallen Footwear

BEST TRANSITION
Rune Glifberg
Peter Hewitt
Matt Mumford

BEST VIDEO PART
David Gravette, And Now
Jake Johnson, Mind Field
Anthony Van Engelen, Mind Field

TWS READERS’ CHOICE
Chris Cole
Heath Kirchart
Sean Malto

TWS LEGEND
Christian Hosoi

To read the entire announcement, visit TransWorld SKATEboarding.