2008 National Championships of Slalom Skateboard Racing
Schedule:
Friday, July 11
Super G on Turri Road
One and Done 50 Cone Challenge on the beautiful Morro Bay Harbor Walk
Saturday, July 12
Hybrid and Tight Qualifying - Location TBA
Longboard Skateboard “Paddle” Race at Cloisters Park - Sponsored by Kahuna Creations
Racer Party with Bruce Brewington’s Surf Band – Location TBA
Sunday, July 13
Hybrid and Tight Racing (Double Elimination)- Morro Bay Blvd
Awards Ceremony - Location TBA
Re: 2008 National Championships of Slalom Skateboard Racing
First of all a big thank you to Jonny, Jay and crew for a ton of fun at the April Fool's Skate Jam on Turri Road.
Watching the pro racers enter the "hairpin" at over 30mph was amazing. Way back in '76, on a lunch break from work I ventured out to Turri to tackle that same turn. Of course I was doing my best Denis Shufeldt imitation, Bahne board and cool 70's warm-up suit...just like my hero. Let's just say my riding skills were a poor imitation of Mr. Shufeldt's, ended up with my warm-up suit in shreds and lots of scabs. The people back at the office that day thought I had lost my mind, maybe they were right...still haven't found it!
I would like to welcome Jonny, Jay and Adrian as co-organizers of this the 2008 National Championships of Slalom Skateboarding. These three guys have so much stoke for skateboarding. They will be a huge asset to the Nationals.
On a completely different note...A film script that myself and a friend wrote has been optioned by a Hollywood producer. I first wrote the original treatment in 1996, so it's been a long time coming. It's titled "New Providence", below is a brief synopsis:
A story of redemption and self-discovery about a great female basketball player (actually drafted by the SF Warriors of the NBA in 1969) and the sports reporter who seeks to find her twenty-five years later after she disappeared in 1970. The Sports Illustrated reporter is summoned to Iowa by the publisher (who had written about Mary Hall during her high school days) of the magazine, to the final game ever of the 100-year-old sport of girl's six-on-six basketball. He is issued an ultimatum by the publisher, find Mary Hall and have her at the final game or lose your job. Over the next 36 hours he travels to the small Iowa town of New Providence and back in time 30 years through the story telling of a group of women aged thirty to eighty. Through these women he rediscovers the pureness of sport that he thought was lost forever. Only then is he able to comprehend and find the legendary Mary Hall. Set against the late 1960's backdrop of Vietnam and the burgeoning women's lib movement and mixed with the intrigue of contemporary corrupt sports television executives who plot to fix the outcome of the final game.
Re: 2008 National Championships of Slalom Skateboard Racing
The top four finishers in the Master's Hybrid and Tight Slalom will be be seeded into the Open Division Hybrid and Tight Slalom. If a top four Master's racer(s) does not wish to race in the open class, the next eligible racer(s) will be offered the opportunity.
Friday, July 11
Super G on Turri Road
One and Done 50 Cone Challenge on the beautiful Morro Bay Harbor Walk
Saturday, July 12
Hybrid and Tight Qualifying - Location TBA
Longboard Skateboard “Paddle” Race at Cloisters Park - Sponsored by Kahuna Creations
Racer Party with Bruce Brewington’s Surf Band – Location TBA
Sunday, July 13
Hybrid and Tight Racing (Double Elimination)- Morro Bay Blvd
Awards Ceremony - Location TBA[/quote]
Re: 2008 National Championships of Slalom Skateboard Racing
Due to the continued escalation of gas prices, there will be no late penalty for entry fees at the Nationals. Please try to sign up and get them in before July 1st. Thanks and we are looking forward to seeing you soon.
Re: 2008 National Championships of Slalom Skateboard Racing
The Days Inn on Main Street in Morro Bay is offering special rates to racers competing in the Nationals. The motel is located in the heart of Morro Bay, an easy five block walk to the Pacific Street venue. It's about 5 miles from Turri Road.
For more information on the rates please call (starting June 11th):
800-247-5076 or 805-772-2711
Please let them know you are with the "2008 Slalom Nationals" group.
The folks at the Days Inn have been supportive of slalom racing since 2001.
also....
The La Serena on Morro Avenue in Morro Bay is offering special rates to racers competing in the Nationals. The motel is located in the heart of Morro Bay, an easy four block walk to the Pacific Street venue. It's about 5 miles from Turri Road.
For more information on the rates please call (starting June 11th):
800)248-1511 or (805)772-5665
Please let them know you are with the "2008 Nationals" group.
The following racers have paid their entry fee for the Nationals. If your name isn't on the list please pay your entry fee ASAP.
Paypal ID is: jack@theskateboardersjournal.com
Thank you.
Brad"Jackhammer" Jackman
Brent Kosick
Gib Lewis
John Stryker
Judi Oyama
Lance Folley
Lynn Karmaer
martin reaves
Marty Schaub
Michel Gamache
Paul Price
Rick Floyd
tim kienitz
Bruce Brewington
Richy "Brown Bomber" Carrasco
Don't want to carry your gear on the plane? Ship it...
Don't want to carry your gear on the plane? Ship it...
If you would rather not schlep all your gear through airports, and perhaps save some money due to increased luggage fees from the airlines, please feel free to ship your gear ahead of time. Details here
2008 National Championships of Slalom Skateboard Racing
