2011 IGSA Circuito Sudamericano de Downhill

Petaluma, California – March 13, 2011 – The IGSA is pleased to announce the 2011 IGSA Circuito Sudamericano de Downhill.  Five South American events will make up the inaugural season with races in Argentina, Columbia, Peru, and Brazil.  The fifth event in Chile is still awaiting final confirmation but that is nearly certain.  At season’s end, Champions will be crowned in Open Downhill Skateboarding, Women’s Downhill Skateboarding, Jr I & Jr II Downhill Skateboarding, Street Luge and Classic Luge.   

The Circuito Sudamericano de Downhill will be comprised of both World Cup and Continental level races however all events will award the same number of points to the winner.  Each riders’ best four finishes will count toward their points total.  Champions will be crowned in each division at the final event of the season.

IGSA President Marcus Rietema said, “Downhill skateboarding is exploding in South America and more events have expressed a desire to become a part of the IGSA Series. With the launch of the Circuito Sudamericano de Downhill, we can accommodate more events that want to be part of an IGSA Championship.  More competitors in South America will now have the chance to go after a South American title.”

2011 IGSA Circuito Sudamericano de Downhill

May 26-29                   Argentina Longboard            San Luis, Argentina

October 15-16              Festival de La Bajada           Bogotá, Colombia       

October 28-30              Hotel Los Portales Tarma     Tarma, Peru

November 4-6              Malarrara Pro Teutonia         Teutonia, Brazil

November 11-13          Chacattack                             Costa Chacabuco, Chile  (pending)

The International Gravity Sports Association is the international sanctioning body for downhill skateboarding events and athletes.  IGSA events involve head to head downhill racing competitions where participants routinely reach speeds in excess of 110km/h (65mph) racing down mountain roads negotiating ninety degree bends and hairpin corners.   The IGSA urges downhill skateboarders to always wear protective equipment and only practice the sport under controlled conditions on closed roads.

2011 IGSA NorAm Downhill Series

Petaluma, California – March 12, 2011 - The IGSA is pleased to announce the 2011 IGSA NorAm Downhill Series.  Five North American events will make up the inaugural season with races in Canada and the United States.  Additional races may still be added.  At season’s end, Champions will be crowned in Open Downhill Skateboarding, Women’s Downhill Skateboarding, Jr I & Jr II Downhill Skateboarding, Street Luge and Classic Luge. 

The NorAm Downhill Series will be comprised of both World Cup and Continental level races however all five events will award the same number of points to the winner.  Each riders’ best four finishes will count toward their season points total.  Champions will be crowned in each division at the final race of the season.

IGSA President Marcus Rietema said, “With the growth and success of the IGSA World Cup Series, more and more events have expressed a desire to become a part of it.  The demand for World Cups has exceeded what the IGSA can supply.  With the launch of the NorAm Championship, more events can be part of a meaningful IGSA Championship.  Competitors who may not have the resources to go after the World Cup Series Championship can now stay on the Continent and race for the NorAm Series title.”

2011 IGSA NorAm Downhill Series

June 11-12                     Vernon DH                                         Vernon, BC, Canada

June 29-July 3                 Maryhill Festival of Speed     Goldendale, WA, USA

September 2-4                 Winsport Canada Cup                       Calgary, AB, Canada

September 17-18         PEC Gravity Fest                               Picton, ON, Canada

October  8-9                        NorAm Finals                                   San Dimas, CA, USA 

The International Gravity Sports Association is the international sanctioning body for downhill skateboarding events and athletes.  IGSA events involve head to head downhill racing competitions where participants routinely reach speeds in excess of 110km/h (65mph) racing down mountain roads negotiating ninety degree bends and hairpin corners.   The IGSA urges downhill skateboarders to always wear protective equipment and only practice the sport under controlled conditions on closed roads.

For Immediate Release: December 14, 2010

Contact: Marcus Rietema +1 951 532 6378

Petaluma, CA, USA- The 2011 IGSA World Championships have been awarded to Teutonia, Brazil and the first ever IGSA Junior World Championships have been awarded to Maryhill Washington, USA. 

On November 4-6, 2011 the 9th IGSA World Championships will be hosted by the Malarrara Pro Teutonia.  This will mark the first time the IGSA has held the World Championships in South America.  Teutonia is the fastest course on the IGSA Circuit and features intense head to head competition year after year.

IGSA President Marcus Rietema said, “I’m really excited to bring the 2011 IGSA World Championships to Teutonia.  Each year this race attracts a huge number of spectators and there is always a buzz of excitement we don’t see anywhere else. I’m confident that the organizers and local government will work tirelessly to put on a great event.”

With the tremendous growth of the World Championships and the World Cup Series over the past few years the IGSA has decided to hold a separate Junior World Championship for competitors ages 17 and under.  On June 29-July 3, 2011, the Maryhill Festival of Speed will host the first ever IGSA Junior World Championships.

 “2010 has been another amazing year of growth for the IGSA”, said Rietema. Participation is up over 25% this year making this our sixth straight year of double digit growth.  We started the Junior World Cup Series ranking this year and it has quickly become the IGSA’s second largest class.  We’re really excited about that.  It only makes sense that the Juniors will now have their own IGSA World Championship.” The Maryhill of Speed will still feature its’ full schedule of Open classes as well.

Additional details on the Malarrara Pro Teutonia/IGSA World Championships and the Maryhill Festival of Speed/IGSA Junior World Championships will be announced in the near future.

The International Gravity Sports Association is the international sanctioning body for downhill skateboarding and street luge, organizing the IGSA World Cup Series. IGSA events involve head to head downhill racing competitions where participants routinely reach speeds in excess of 110km/h (65mph) as they hurtle themselves down mountain roads negotiating ninety degree bends and hairpin corners.   For more info visit www.IGSAworldcup.com.

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