• grand opening of the new Maple Ridge skate park, The School Yard - Youth Action Park at Thomas Haney Secondary School
• 2300 - 116th Ave Maple Ridge
• May 10th, 2008 12-5 PM
• more info 467-1166
• Maple Ridge skatepark page

• Vee Dub 2008 skate comp
• May 10, 2008
• Vic West
• more info at (250) 361-0704

• Willow Point park page with construction photos
• The new Willow Point park is completed
• Unofficial opening in mid March 2008 depending on weather,
• Grand opening May 3rd,
• Demo with lots of pros May long weekend.
• First comp - Canada day

• King of the Concrete skateboard contest
• Sunday May 04, 2008
• Tsawwassen Skatepark
• more info at (604) 943-9333

• 1st prize = trip for 3 to LA / NYC / Portland / SD / or SF
• three dollar entry
• three peeps on a team
• pre enter at Antisocial...call in 604 708 5678
• antisocialshop.com

• The shop will be open in the back with a live projection of what’s going on in the ramp-room (seating, beers, etc.)
• Michelle already has 11 team of 3 (33 dudes!) registered and it starts at 6pm –it’ll probably be a late night.

• Shawnigan Shredder Downhill - Saturday April 21, 2007

• 1st annual King of the Park - Railside - May 5th, 2007
• Victoria West Skate Contest - Saturday the May 5th, 2007 (250 Esquimalt Rd.)
• United/Monke Demo @ Courtenay/Comox - May 6th, 2007
• Guildford skate comp, May 05, 2007
• attack of Danger Bay Downhill longboard race - May 18 - 20, 2007
• Galinao Island Skatejam Saturday, May 19th 2007

• 2nd annual Bonsor sk8 contest for June 2, 2007
• DC Skateboard regionals - Railside June 16th, 2007
• King Of The Concrete - Tsawwassen [Grauer] skatepark - June 17, 2007
• Westshore skatepark Demo - June 21, 2007
• Westshore skatepark DC Nationals qualifier - June 23, 2007

• 7th annual Saanich Sk8 Jam [Gordon Head/Lambrick] - July 07, 2007
• Kaslo Sk8park opening, demo, comp - July 07, 2007
• Bowl Series kick off at Seylynn on Canada Day, 07
• Hippie Mike's Tour De Surrey   - July 7, 2007 - Fleetwood
• Hippie Mike's Tour De Surrey   - July 14, 2007 - Cloverdale
• Bowl Series at Griffin - Sunday July 22, 2007
• Hippie Mike's Tour De Surrey   - July 28, 2007 - Kwantlen
• World Freestyle Skateboard Championships - Robson Square in Vancouver - July 28-29, 2007
• Hippie Mike's Tour De Surrey   - Aug 11, 2007 - Fraser Heights
• Aidan Acton Memorial Skateboard Comp - Courtenay/Comox August 12th, 2007
• Bowl Series - White Rock - August 12
• Sooke Skate Jam - August 18, 2007
• Beef Under the Chief bowl skate contest - August 18, 2007
• Hippie Mike's Tour De Surrey   - Aug 25, 2007 - South Surrey
• Bowl Series - Squamish/Whistler - August 25-26

• 22nd China Creek skateboard comp   - Saturday Sept. 8th, 2007
• Hippie Mike's Tour De Surrey   - Sept 8, 2007 - Guildford
• Hippie Mike's Tour De Surrey   - Sept 15, 2007 - Bear Creek
• Westshore skate comp - Sept 22, 2007
• King of the Forest - September 23, 2007 -Seymour demonstration forest
• King Of The Concrete - Abbotsford Oct 13, 2007
• Bowl Series #13 Halloween Skate Jam @ Leeside - Sunday October 28th, 2007
• Gaglardi DH Outlaw - Sunday Dec 16, 2007

• SFU Burnaby
• 12:00 noon

Leathers and Fullface recommended

the 135 SFU bus goes up from from Hastings or 145 SFU bus from production way station goes up the main section of the hill. get off at the main bus loop with the cafe on the corner Race is at 12 noon, rain/snow date will be the following sunday. the road will not be closed, this is an outlaw race, there is one major intersection with a moderate corner depending on speed but traffic is very low on sundays and the light has an advanced green with 2 left turning lanes.

• Empire Granville 7 @ 7:30 PM
• Free admission with your non-perishable food donation
• http://www.habitatskateboards.com

• Leeside
• Rain or Shine 2PM
• Free - Wear a costume

• Abbotsford Skatepark - McMillan Road & Old Yale Road
• more info at 604-859-5867
• sponsored by Monké Skateboards

11:30am Registration
compos start at 12 noon-HELMETS MANDATORY
$5.00 entry or Two Cans of food - Proceeds to Surrey Food Bank.

• July 7, 2007 - Fleetwood-16555 Fraser Highway.
• July 14, 2007 - Cloverdale-17800 block of 64th Avenue.
• July 28, 2007 - Kwantlen/Whalley-12900 block of 104 Avenue.
• Aug 11, 2007 - Fraser Heights-10588 106 Avenue.
• Aug 25, 2007 - South Surrey-Whiterock-14601 20th Avenue.
• Sept 8, 2007 - Guildford-15105 105th Avenue.
• Sept 15, 2007 - Bear Creek Park-King George Hwy @ 84th Avenue. G-finale

• register @ 10am
• Comp @ noon
• more info at Switch Board Shop (250) 474-6620

• Longboard Race
• the Seymour demonstration forest
• $1000 cash purse
• sign up online at King of the Forest.ca

• Seylynn - Canada Day, 2007
• Griffin - Sunday July 22, 2007
• White Rock - August 12
• Squamish/Whistler - August 25-26
• will there be another Hallowe'en bowl comp at hastings this year??

• The Jaks Team 22nd China Creek skateboard comp at China Creek skatepark at Clark & Broadway in Vancouver. Starts sometime around mid day and goes 'til it ends. Sponsored by Skull Skates since day one
• china creek skatepark page

Saturday Sept. 8, 2007 - The Jaks Team host their infamous 22nd annual
=T.A. Memorial skate comp at the China Creek skatepark in Vancouver.=
Check the Jaks team heading in the skateboarding section at skullskates.com for a couple of quicktime videos of the 20th year competition.

• August 18th 10am
• beginner, Intermediate, womens, advanced/sponsored
• cash prizes, trophies
• $5 registration
• helmets Mandatory
• more info at Switch Board Shop

• Beef Under the Chief bowl skate contest - August 18, 2007
• register by 1:30 pm - Comp @ 2
• Campsite party night of
• $1700.00 purse
• more info at Stuntwood

• 4th annual AIDAN ACTON MEMORIAL Skateboard Competition.
• August 12th, 2007 at Lerwick SkatePark. (next to Isfeld secondary school.)
• Registration is at 10am.
• CASH PRIZES, Prizes, giveaways, food and drink!
• contact: 133 @ (250) 897-1907.

• July 7th; @ Saskatoon, SK via (Nine Times Boarding)
• July 8th; @ Swift Current, SK (via C4 Boardwear)
• July 9th;@ Lethbridge, AB (via Boarderline)

• July 11th @ Vernon, BC (via Dunas - 558-0028)
• July 12th; @ Vancouver, BC (via The Boardroom - 1-888-626-7669)
• July 27th: @ Gordon Head Skatepark (via Onesix - 472-1622)
• July 28th: @ the Tofino Skatepark (via Live to Surf - 725-4464 )
• July 29th: @ the Coutenay/Comox Skatepark (via 133 - 897-1907)
• July 30th: @ the old Nanaimo bowl (via DNA - 753-3665 )

• World Freestyle Skateboard Championships
• Robson Square in Vancouver
• July 28-29, 2007 8:00 a.m
• Contest on Saturday
• BBQ, Jam, 360 spin off and high jump on Sunday
• Sign up send email to rob@ca-sa.ca with name, age, PRO or AM, Country
• Hosted by Canadian Amateur Skateboard Association

• $500 in Prize money
• registration is at 9am comp to start around 10am. Beginers and novice till about noon, lunch break, then advanced, sponsored in the afternoon.
• more info at 250-475-7111
• $5 advance / $10 day of - sponsored by onesix.ca

• 12pm to 4pm June 16, 2007
• register at Stiffy's of at Railside @ 11am
• free - sponsored by stiffysboardshop.com

• Tsawwassen [Grauer] skatepark,
• more info at 604-943-9333
• sponsored by Monké Skateboards

• Hastings Skatepark
• video starts at dusk [approx 9pm]

• Blue pearl Nightclub
• proceeds to Westshore skatepark
• $100s in giveaways

• June 2/07 at Bonsor Sk8 park in Burnaby
• Registration starts at 11am and contest starts @12pm
• Categories are BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED, OLD TIMERS, GIRLS.
• $2 to enter and all proceeds go towards leeside.
• There is a BBQ as well.

• Port Alberni Skatepark Fundraiser
• Saturday June 2nd, 2:00pm
• Arrowvale Campground, 5955 Hector Rd., Port Alberni
• Info 250 723 7948

• May 18 - 20, 2007 Pender Harbour BC
• slide comp, longboard hockey
• downhill - $4500 in Cash Prizes
• waiver must be in by May 01, 2007 - 10:00am
• more info & waiver at CoastLongboarding.com

Centre Distribution and Fallen Footwear are proud to announce the

Fallen Canada Tour - May 12th to 20th, 2007

Look for: Jamie Thomas, Chris Cole, Billy Marks, Josh Harmony, Tommy Sandoval, Tony Cervantes & Matt Bennett

• may 12th - quebec city, qc - 6pm demo @ arena de sillery
• may 13th - montreal, qc - 3pm demo @ south parc
• may 14th - ottawa, on - 4pm in-store signing @ top of the world
• may 16th - winnipeg, mb - 4pm demo @ the plaza at the forks
• may 17th - edmonton, ab - 5pm in-store signing @ f.s. skateboards, west edmonton mall
• may 18th - morinville, ab - 5pm demo @ morinville skatepark
• may 19th - kamloops, bc - 4pm demo @ rotary skatepark
• may 20th - vancouver, bc - 4pm demo & bbq @ the skate plaza

  For the latest tour information go to Fallen's website at www.fallenfootwear.com.

• Victoria West Skate Contest - Saturday the May 5th, 2007 (250 Esquimalt Rd.)
  City of Victoria collab with Coastline, HTO, 360 and Sitka.
• 9am onward. Greenhorn - Advanced categories.
• Monke Skateboard crew say they'll be there

• 12pm to 4pm @ Railside
• Register Day of @ 10am- 11am
• Pre register @ Stiffys Boardshop.com

On May 6th United and Monke Skateboards are teaming up to put on a Demo at the Courtenay/Comox Park. Come out and meet the team and have a chance at giveaways/prizes. Demo starts at 1:00pm, bring your sister!

• Saturday April 21, 2007
• hosted by Victoria Longboard Club
• more info at CoastLongboarding.com

• One Six mini ramp league starts Mar 5, 2007 in Victoria
• the ramp is open to the public by bookings. Anyone can phone in advance and book the ramp for an hour, at $10.00 per person.

• Friday March 30 2007
• 8pm @ Antisocial
• trailer at momentumskate.com

• Friday March 30 2007
• LBC sk8park

• Monday, March 19th, 2:00pm
• Crossroads Bar & Grill at Colwood Corners (old Colwood Sports Pub).

• featuring Jeremy Reeves, Russ Milligan, Dave Bachinsky, Alex Klein and Tony Montgomery
• first showing at 4pm
• free admission
• free download & podcast @ streetcornerskate.com

Skull Skates is pleased to help present the screening of

• Harvey Spannos a film by Corey Adams.
• Wednesday Nov. 22
• at the Royal Unicorn Cabaret - 147 E. Pender St. in Vancouver.
• Admission by donation, with proceeds going to the Lee Matasi Memorial Skatepark Project.
• Doors at 9:00 pm. Screening at 10:00 pm.
• Dance party post screening.
• This great film is a must see
• Fuel TV names Harvey Spannos the best film of the FUEL TV Experiment - globalsurfnews

• Whistler premier Friday Dec. 1st, at the Whistler Film Festival
• Vancouver premier Dec. 8th and 9th at the Empire theatre
• check out the trailer - sk8life.com

Finally an original Canadian indie feature with skaters, not actors. It's a blend of skate sequences and some scripted reality about the lives of skaters Kris Foley, Chad Dickson, Dustin Montie, Alison Matasi, Mark Bajcar, Silas Borsos and Jarvis Nigelsky.

8 skateboarders in a run-down Vancouver Sk8 House known as “The Crashpad” set out to make “the ultimate skater video”. Their real lives, tricks and pranks play out on camera, capturing each skater as they learn that “the summer of your life” doesn’t come without a few lessons in humility.

Landing tricks, evading security guards and wild road trips fill their days, but it will all be for nothing if they can’t save the place they call home.

A Travesty Production
Directed by: S. Wyeth Clarkson
Written by: Elan Mastai & S. Wyeth Clarkson
Produced by: Phillip Daniels, S. Wyeth Clarkson & Andrew Williamson

Skull Skates, in conjunction with Spectrum Skatepark Creations, is proud to present, "Rising Son - The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi" as part of the Vancouver International Film Festival. There will be a matinee showing on Sat. Sept. 30, 06 at The Ridge Theater and an evening showing on Sunday Oct. 1, 06 at the Granville 7 theater. For more information and advance tickets for both showings, check out: www.viff.org

The rise, fall and rebirth of skateboard superstar Christian Hosoi. From his beginnings as an athletic renegade, to his fall-from-grace stint in Federal prison, and the miraculous recovery that has inspired millions of young people. Also includes a killer soundtrack featuring classic songs by the Ramones, Suicidal Tendencies and more! Narrated by Dennis Hopper and interviews with Tony Hawk, Tony Alva, Jay Adams, Jason Lee and others.

• MAIN CAST: Christian Hosoi, Dennis Hopper, Tony Hawk, Jason Lee.
• DIRECTOR: Cesario "Block" Montano
• PRODUCERS: Quincy Jones III, Jared Freedman, Cash Warren.
• PRODUCTION YEAR: 2006
• RUN TIME: 96 Minutes
• check out the trailer - visionfilms.net

• King of Bowl is Danny Hagge
• Squamish Bowl - Sunday October 01, 2006
• Hastings Bowl - Sunday October 29, 2006 - costumes manditory
• contests start about 1PM

• The Jaks Team 21st China Creek skateboard comp at China Creek skatepark at Clark & Broadway in Vancouver. Starts sometime around mid day and goes 'til it ends. Sponsored by Skull Skates since day one
• Quicktime of last year's Jaks comp - skullskates.com

• Prince George Sept 09
• Grande Prairie Sept 11
• Dawson Creek Sept 13th

With all the talk about Tofino lately and most of it involving the words severe and shortage, we have some good news to talk about.

This Saturday, September 2nd, Raven Skate Shop will be hosting a skate comp in the park. Many of the local businesses are sponsering the event and the local skaters are stoked! The town may be quieter than usual on this long weekend and we will all be drinking bottled water, but everyone will be talking about the skating! The kids have been working hard all summer to improve their skills and they are all excited to show you what they've got!

Just a gentle reminder that most (if not all) commercial lodging establishments (hotels and campgrounds) will be closed. Also, most restaurants will not be serving food. So if you are planning to make your way across the island, bring plenty of food and water and plan only to come for the day.

The comp starts at 11 am with the juniors. Registration starts at 10am. It should go to about 4pm give or take....

The competition should be a good one, we'll send photos and reports!!!

thanks
jayelle

Raven Skate Shop
250-725-1280
ravenskateshop.ca

• Vancouver Plaza
• Registration at 12 - Contest starts at 1PM
• 40 contestants Max
• Cash Prizes
• swag
• afterparty

• Aug 25th & 26th
• A.N.T.I. S.L.A.M ( another new talented individual skating late after midnight )
• good music, swag and more.
• The over all goal of putting on this JAM is to give skaters a chance to be a part of something great.
• more info at antislam.zoomshare.com

• Date: Sat Aug 26, 2006
• Location: Port Coquitlam/Vancouver, BC
• Park: Railside Skatepark
• Poster available in July
• Check out volcom.com/news/article for more information ~

Wild in the Parks was born when we noticed something needed to change in the amateur skateboard contest scene. We decided to take a different path, the road less traveled, and offer something new and entirely different. We came up with a new jam format that alleviates both stress and boredom at events.

Wild in the Parks is for young up and coming skaters to come out and show their skills. Think of the event like three best trick contests; skaters are judged on the tricks they pull in three separate park areas, never on their bails. Wild in the Parks is about giving back to the skaters. With this in mind, the series is entirely free. There are absolutely no entry fees, so anyone can enter. Show up early or register on the website to ensure a spot in the contest, because they fill up quick. It is a great environment to hang out, eat some free food, skate, cheer on friends, and go home with a ton of free prizes!

4th Annual DC Nationals Skateboard Championships

final tier of contest to take place in Calgary, AB on Slam City Jam pro course this Friday August 25th, 2006 at 10:00 AM

The DC National Skateboard Championship will host Canada’s top amateur skateboarders on Friday August 25th at Slam City Jam in Calgary, AB. Local and Regional qualifying rounds have guaranteed them a spot and they are traveling from all over the country to participate in this event.

The DC National Championships kicks off the Slam City Jam weekend event. The contest will bring together Canada’s top amateur skaters to join in the celebration of Slam’s first year in Calgary on the Stampede Grounds. All DC National Championship competitors receive a weekend pass to the event. In addition, the top 5 finalists will be given a spot in the Slam City Jam street qualifiers on Saturday August 26th, 2006.

Every summer DC Shoes gives back to its roots of skateboarding by hosting the DC National Skateboard Championship. The National series which started running in June has so far seen over 2500 participants. The DC Nationals is a Non-Profit Canada-Wide skateboard contest and the only event of its kind that gives Canadian amateur skaters a chance to showcase their talent on a National level.

NATIONAL QUALIFIERS

Boys Open Akeem Kamara, Alex Noel, Brandon Delbianco, Cephas Bensen, Cody Williamson, Colin Nogue, Corey Lakeman, Corey Teskey, Effren Hernandez, Greg Brewer, James Leger, James Vandal, Jeff Kent, Jesse James Barnett, Johnathan Lachance, Jon Fearns, Josh Clark, Justin Allain, Mathieu Brouillard, Matthew Berger, Michael Richard, Micky Papa, Mikey Tapaquon, Nicholas Schmautz, Patrick Medd, Sam Archibald, Seth Sheppard, Stephan Picard, Steve Loutitt, TJ Rogers, Tyler Gaucher, Tyler Hockstra, Vale Rodewalt, Will Christopharo, Will Marshall,

Girls Open Chantel Huroux, Erica Jacobs, Eve Temple, Helen Tourkos, Jade S.E., Jessica Warland, Kelsey Smith, Kira Urbas, Kristin Zurwick, Krystan Kaulback, Lexi Marchildon, Sarah Molder, Stacey Venturo, Tamara Dryborough, Tina Bloomquist, ,

For up to date information visit www.dcnationals.com

• Westshore skate park in Langford
• registration at 10:00AM
• Comp starts at 11:00
• more info at Switch Boardshop (250) 474-6620

• battle for the crown
• no entry fee, lots of prizes
• Seylynn - Saturday July 01st
• Griffin - Sunday July 16th
• White Rock -Sunday Jul. 30th
• Whistler - Sunday August 13th crowning of the "King of the bowls"
• bonus Hastings??
• Bonus Squamish??
• Beginner contests start at noon-ish
• rain dates - the following Sunday

Hippie Mike Tours Surrey and hosts a Skateboard Competition in local Surrey Skate Parks this summer. These Skate Comps. are sponsored by The Surrey Fire Fighters. Come out and enter into your category and get a chance to win huge prizes or come out to watch and cheer on some local boarders.
**All food donations are donated to the Surey Food Bank.

• July 9 South Surrey Skate Park 14601 20 Avenue
• July 16 Cloverdale Skate Park 17800 block of 64 Avenue
• August 6 Fleetwood Skate Park 16555 Fraser Highway
• August 13 Kwantlen Skate Park 12900 block of 104 Avenue
• August 20 Bear Creek Skate Park King George Highway @ 84 Avenue

Registrations 11:30am - Competitions 12noon-5pm

• Sat Aug 19th 9am - 6pm.
• BMX - 10am
• Inline - 10:45
• Skate - 12:30
• cash prizes
• Helmets mandatory

4th Annual DC Nationals Skateboard Championships

Regional Qualifiers launch second tier of contest this weekend

The second stage of the DC Nationals Skateboard Championship will kick off 7 Regional contests across Canada this weekend (July 22nd & 23rd). The pre qualified competitors have earned their position in the contest and represent the talent from their Region.

DC National Regional Qualifiers

• VANCOUVER, BC - Tsawwassen Skatepark July 22nd @ 12PM
• CALGARY, AB - Millennium Skatepark July 22nd @ 11AM
  Telephone : 403.802.1200
• REGINA, SK - Indoor Skatepark July 22nd @ 12PM
• WINNIPEG, MB - The Plaza July 22nd @ 1PM
• MISSISSAUGA, ON - Iceland Skatepark July 23rd @ 11AM
• MONTREAL, QC - Orkus Skatepark July 23rd @ 11AM
• HALIFAX, NS - Halifax Skatepark July 23rd @ 11AM

The top 5 skateboarders from the Regional qualifiers will earn their spot in The DC Nationals Championship to be held at Slam City Jam, the North American Skateboard Championships, at Stampede Park in Calgary, AB on Friday August 25th, 2006.

National Championship Friday August 25th, 2005 kick off to Slam City Jam weekend, Calgary, AB

Here, Canada's top amateur skateboarders will compete to determine the National Champion in their class. In addition to cash prizes, all DC National Championship participants will receive a 3-day series pass to Slam City Jam. The top 3 finalists in the Men’s and Women’s category will also be given a spot in the Slam City Jam street qualifiers on Saturday August 26th, 2006.

Every summer DC Shoes gives back to its roots of skateboarding by hosting the DC National Skateboard Championship. The National series which started running in June has so far seen over 2500 participants. The DC Nationals is a Non-Profit Canada-Wide skateboard contest and the only event of its kind that gives Canadian amateur skaters a chance to showcase their talent on a National level.

For up to date information and to find a contest in your community visit www.dcnationals.com

• Leeside Fundraiser BBQ: Sat. July 22nd 3-9pm.
• Bring your board and your friends!
• There will be 2 BBQs there, but bring your own food to BBQ.
• Come support and have a good time

» Lee Side tunnel project - leeside.ca

» Lee Matasi memorial website - leematasi.spekt.net

• Tofino - Saturday July 22, 2006
• Courtenay-Comox - Sunday July 23, 2006
• lots of swag.
• look for Steve Strang, Trevor Houlihan, Devin TheBerge, Ben Chibber

• Calgary July 02
• Kamloops July 05
• Vancouver July 08

The DC Canadian Skate Team is hitting the road for 37 days to document a road trip that spans from Halifax, NS to Vancouver, BC. The cross country journey will unite the country coast to coast making stops in different communities along the way. Each stop will tap into the unique skateboard community and map the experience, people and places in a tour diary.

The discovery and exploration of Canada was accomplished by many people and many nations, over thousands of years. Their accounts convey both respect and fear of the natural environment. The daring journeys were filled with casualties from the cold, hunger and battle. As the DC Canadian Team embarks on their first cross country expedition, the stories of our countries first explorers humble the noble adventurers. Follow Paul Trep, Ryan Oughton, Arron Johnson, Chad Dickson, Sascha Daley, Swell, Sean Hayes and guests as they further uncover the great Canadian skate spots.

Check out www.dcshoescanada.com for up to date information, message board and live tour diary. Full video diary will be available Fall 2006 and distributed to finer skate shops and SBC subscribers.

• Skate Jam July 08, 2006 - $500 in Pro prizes
• BMX Jam July 09, 2006
• reg at 9am
• DJ / BBQ / concession

• Florida Dave's bowl comp

• Saturday July 1st 2006 - alternate rain date August 19
• 10 AM registration, spaces limited
• 11 AM JUNIORS - eight years and under free for all
• 12 noon GIRLS - all ages all skill levels
• 1 PM NOVICE - all ages, Beginner skill levels
• 2 PM INTERMEDIATE - all ages, average skill levels
• 3 PM ADVANCED - all ages, highly advanced
• five dollar entry
• Helmets mandatory
• entry forms available at your local shops

4th ANNUAL DC NATIONALS ARE COMING TO YOUR TOWN

local qualifiers kick off DC Nationals contest in cities across Canada in June.

The 4th annual event kicks off at the end of June with local qualifying events being run across Canada with over 2500 participants representing Canadian talent. The DC Nationals is Canada’s only coast to coast Skateboard Contest that gives Canadian skaters a chance to showcase their skills on a National level. These contests are completely free to enter at every stage of the contest.

DC Nationals Local Qualifiers June 24th and 25th, 2006

The first round of qualifying allows kids to enter in a friendly local competition where the top 5 winners in the Boys and Girls Open category are eligible to participate in the Regional competition run at the end of July. The 7 regions represented in 2006 will be British Columbia/Yukon, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes.

DC Nationals Local Qualifiers July 22nd and 23rd, 2006

The top 5 skateboarders from the Regional qualifiers will earn their spot in The DC Nationals Championship to be held at Slam City Jam, the North American Skateboard Championships, at Stampede Park in Calgary, AB on Friday August 25th, 2006.

National Championship Friday August 25th, 2006

kick off to Slam City Jam weekend, Calgary, AB

Here, Canada's top amateur skateboarders will compete to determine the National Champion in their class. In addition to cash prizes, all DC National Championship participants will receive a 3-day series pass to Slam City Jam. The top 3 finalists in the Men’s and Women’s category will also be given a spot in the
Slam City Jam street
qualifiers on Saturday August 26th, 2006.

For up to date information and to find a contest in your community visit www.dcnationals.com

details & registration at dcnationals.com/contests

look for Kris Foley, Dave Nolan, Craig Williams, Shane Hunter, Hagar Mitchell, Jimmy Miller, & Phil Stinner

• June 17th-Gordon Head Skatepark via One-Six Skateshop,
• 18th-Port Alberni Skatepark via Lace it Up & Cutting Edge
• June 19th Courtenay/Comox Skatepark via 133 skateshop.

• Creature DVD premiere at Hasting Bowls (projector at night) this Saturday May 13, 2006
• Krooked DVD premiere this Sunday at AntiSocial Skateboard Shop.

• 1:00pm
• Hosted by Hippie Mike
• Sponsored Prizes by Protest, AXS Gear, Coastal Riders, Substance Sk8 Shop, Board Kennel, and West 49

• Entry Fee is $15.00.
• Registration begins at 10:00 AM.
• Competition begins at 12:00 till 5:00 pm.
• Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced will receive skate and related products.
• Sponsored Skaters will be awarded cash prizes.
• Plus Prizes for BEST Trick.
• For further information contact Jay j@axsgear.com

• Pender Harbour, Sunshine Coast
• May 18-22, 2006
• $5,000 in prizes
• another poster at coastlongboarding.com
• more at coastlongboarding.com

• Galiano Island skate jam on May 20th.
• It should be pretty kickin with live music and BBQ.
• its a skate jam style starting at 11AM with a family skate and them from 12-5 will be an open session. The guys from onesix are coming over so there will be some givaways for throw downs. Ya hopefully we will see u there.

Hippie Mike Tours Surrey and hosts a Skateboard Competition in local Surrey Skate Parks this summer. These Skate Comps. are sponsored by The Surrey Fire Fighters. Come out and enter into your category and get a chance to win huge prizes or come out to watch and cheer on some local boarders.
**All food donations are donated to the Surey Food Bank.

• July 9 South Surrey Skate Park 14601 20 Avenue
• July 16 Cloverdale Skate Park 17800 block of 64 Avenue
• August 6 Fleetwood Skate Park 16555 Fraser Highway
• August 13 Kwantlen Skate Park 12900 block of 104 Avenue
• August 20 Bear Creek Skate Park King George Highway @ 84 Avenue

Registrations 11:30am - Competitions 12noon-5pm

Each year DC gives back to its roots of skateboarding by hosting a series of skateboard contests culminating to a final event, the DC National Skateboard Championship. This year the DC Nationals will bring Canada’s top amateur skateboarders to the Slam City Jam pro course in Calgary, AB.

In 2006 the contest series will see 80 contests run across Canada with over 2500 participants. The first step of the series will begin at the end of June with Local qualifying rounds happening simultaneously in communities across the country. Local qualifiers will determine the top 5 finishers to move on to the Regional contests to take place at the end of July. The Regional level contest will further boil down the pool of talent and determine the top 5 skateboarders to compete in the DC National Skateboard Championship to be held on the Slam City Jam pro course.

2006 DC National Contest Dates

• LOCAL QUALIFIERS – JUNE 24th and 25th, 2006
• REGIONAL QUALIFIER – JULY 22nd and 23rd, 2006
• NATIONALS – FRIDAY, AUGUST 25th, 2006 (Slam City Jam Calgary, AB)

In addition to being granted access to the exclusive Slam City Jam pro course all DC National Championship competitors receive a weekend pass to the event. The top 3 finalists in the Men’s and Women’s category will also be given a spot in the street qualifiers on Saturday August 26th, 2006.

Check out www.dcnationals.com for more information ~

The Vancouver Park Commissioners approved the strategy!

For a better draft breakdown, contact info, and how it may apply to you, check out: skateboard_strategy.pdf

Big props go to those involved in the creation/presentation of the draft:

• General Manager of Vancouver Parks & Recreation
• Diana Guenther (Roundhouse Community Centre)
• Julia Davis (Vancouver Skatepark Coalition)
• Cory McIntyre (Vancouver Skatepark Coalition)
• Calen Sinclaire
• Derek DeLand
• Geoff Dermer

If you need extra info: visit our skateboarding website: http://vancouver.ca/parks/info/planning/skateboard/index.htm