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JUICE MAGAZINE NEWS - MARCH 15-31, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Deckarama: Skateboard Art Exhibition - Fremont, California -Reception and Lecture - March 31, 2004 - at The Louie-Meager Art Gallery. The art of the skateboard deck exhibit runs March 3-April 11, 2004. The skateboard subculture generates a brash-new-urban folk art with a history stemming from graphic design, underground art and appropriated commercial pop icons. The Louie-Meager Art Gallery is currently displaying a chronology of skateboard decks dating from the 1950's to the present day. The era of the 1980's is highlighted through the works and collection of Jim and Jimbo Phillips, as well as other collections representing various eras concerning different styles of art and illustration. Artist from around the nation and locally have also been chosen to display their art and skateboard decks, truly making this an admirable event. In addition, The Gallery will be hosting a reception on Wednesday, March 31st, 2004 from the hours of 6:30pm to 8:45pm. Jim and Jimbo Phillips will be highlighting the evening as guest speakers to discuss art, art techniques, skateboarding and its respective industry. A question and answer period will conclude Jim and Jimbo Phillips panel. A free raffle will be held which will include skateboards, t-shirts, stickers and various related merchandise. The exhibition is currently open for viewing Monday through Friday from 12pm to 3pm; Wednesday evening by appointment, and during most Smith Center events. Admission is Free. The curators for the Deckarama Exhibition are Orlando Lacro and Louis Lima. They are both from the Bay Area being directly impacted by skateboarding at early ages. Their goal is to inform the general public about the art of the skateboard deck and to educate through an artistic perspective. For information: www.ohlone.cc.ca.us/org.
PRESS RELEASE - 'RIDING GIANTS' is the exciting new documentary from Stacy Peralta (Dogtown and Z-Boys) that honors the history of big wave surfing and traces its origins back over 1500 years to present day, celebrating and deifying the legends that made the subculture into an international sport. RIDING GIANTS recently premiered as the opening night film for the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. There is no way to tell the story of big wave riding without tracing the history of surfing itself, a history that goes back much further than the Beach Boys and 'Surfin' U.S.A.' The film begins with surfing's early Polynesian roots to its rebirth in the early 20th century and the subculture that followed in the late 1940s. A new ideal was created at that time, a hybrid of Polynesian waterman and American frontiersman, from which a spirit of romantic bohemianism that is the mainstay of modern surfing lifestyle was born. In the film, we meet Greg 'Da Bull' Noll, pioneering rider whose unrelenting determination to surf Hawaii's 'unridden realm' in the late 1950s and 1960s earned him his nickname; Jeff Clark, Northern California's lone frontiersman who, after discovering the massive waves of Maverick's near San Francisco, rode there alone for over a decade; and Hawaii's Laird Hamilton, the prototypical 'extreme' surfer, a rare breed of athlete/innovator considered the best big wave rider who ever waxed a board. RIDING GIANTS is the story of these original big wave riders and the countless others who have followed in their waves and chased their dreams out into the blue water, riding 50 foot, 60 foot and even 70 foot waves in a manner once considered the realm of fantasy. Experience the breathless moments of quiet grace that these extraordinary adventurers believe are achievable within the violent world. Directed by Stacy Peralta and written by Stacy Peralta and Sam George. Produced by Agi Orsi, Stacy Peralta and Jane Kachmer; with Executive Producers Nathalie Delest, Franck Marty and Laird Hamilton. The film reunites Peralta with Editor Paul Crowder, Director of Photography Peter Pilafian and Producer Agi Orsi, who worked with Peralta on DOGTOWN AND THE Z-BOYS.
NEWS FROM BAR DELUX: QUIM CARDONA PRESENTS ... THE SUSHI WHEELS VIDEO, 'WHO'S RAW??' featuring: BILLY ROHAN, QUIM CARDONA, ADRIAN WILLIAMS, KURTIS COLAMONICO, GRANT PATTERSON... AND FRIENDS on APRIL 2ND at 10:00PM-10:30 PM at BAR DELUX located at 1710 LAS PALMAS (HOLLYWOOD BLVD). IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT OTHER UPCOMING SCREENING DATES CALL CONCRETE DISTRIBUTION: 310.464.8179. VIDEO LENGTH IS 30 MINUTES. DVD OUT APRIL 15TH. BAR DELUX HAS BEEN ON FIRE EVERY FRIDAY AT SKATIES. THE SPOT'S HOT AND THANKS TO ALL THE ARTIST WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE P-ART SHOWS. THIS WEEK WE PRESENT - P-ART FOUR, P-ART-Y SHOW. THIS WEEK P-ART FOUR INCLUDES THE WORKS OF BEN COLEN, FRANK GALLAND, THEO HAND, AND SHELBY WOODS... RESIDENT ALL STAR PLAYERS IN THE HOUSE CRANKIN OUT THE HITS TO GET YOU HOPPIN AND POPPIN, DJ KEW, DJ LADY LUSH, DJ TRASHA AND DJ MISHAPS. Every Friday @ Bar Deluxe - 1710 Las Palmas 9:30pm doors.
PRESS RELEASE - etnies Donates Over 2,000 Shoes To L.A. Mission! On Good Friday, the Los Angeles Mission will serve nearly 3,000 hot meals to adults and children, wash and care for the feet of the homeless, and give them over 2,000 brand-new pairs of etnies shoes. For the last three years on Easter, the Los Angeles Mission has offered podiatry services to the homeless, healing the feet of those in need. Located in an area often referred to as Skid Row, this foot care warms the souls of the homeless by reaching out to them in a loving manner. The effort is an outreach by the Los Angeles Mission Medical Clinic to address the foot problems suffered by many on Skid Row, an area the Mission has renamed Hope Central. This Easter event is a way of inviting the less fortunate, who seldom receive normal loving contact, to join the Mission's program to help them get off the streets permanently. In addition to receiving podiatric care, participants will receive a warm meal, an Easter gift bag, and a free pair of etnies shoes! Hosted by Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr., plus hundreds of volunteers that will participate, the event will also include Patricia Heaton, John Larroquette, Jayne Meadows, Enrico Colantoni, Ellen Dubin, Edwin Hodge, Aldis Hodge, Arlen Escarpeta, Scotty Levenworth, Marsela Lusha, Gerren Taylor, Courtnee Draper and etnies CEO / owner Pierre André Senizergues. The entire block of 5th Street between Wall and San Pedro will be closed to vehicular traffic for the Los Angeles Mission Easter event, starting at 6:00 a.m. on Friday, April 9. etnies is proud to support the Los Angles Mission and give back to the community in such a great way. For further details go to www.etnies.com
PRESS RELEASE - DIE HUNNS NEWS UPDATE - Die Hunns have been stayin way busy... Free Show for fuel T.V. on April 4th with T.S.O.L. - Confirmed at the Key Club in L.A, All ages! And it's fuckin Free! This will be the Last show in the states till May.... Split single comin out in May with Radio 1 - One brand new Track apiece/Disaster. We're in Europe from April 6th til May 11th. Check in for our Road diary with pics exclusively on our website! The new Record 'Long Legs' Is Out and Doing Great! The Response Has been unreal! And The Band Thanks Anyone who's Purchased or stolen it! Shows comin up in the States in clubs and Punks Vs Psychos, and warped Dates. Fuel T.V. (Go to www.fuel.tv) has been rotating tons of D.P. skate footage and Hunns tunes to go along with 24 hr skate, surf and what not T.V. ch.612.
PRESS RELEASE - FUEL, 24/7 action sports television, will be shooting the next installment of our original series Check 1, 2 with Duane Peters and TSOL this Sunday, April 4th, and you are invited to join us. Check 1, 2 fuses the world of action sports with the world of music, as FUEL captures the musicians in the action sports world performing on stage with their musical heroes. Duane Peters has been a professional skater for almost 20 years and has been punk his whole life. Both bands will play and Duane and Jack from TSOL will join each others' bands and perform together for a good portion of the event. This is an event you can't miss - how often is real punk rock on TV. - Key Club - 9039 Sunset Blvd - West Hollywood, CA 90069 - Sunday April 4th - Doors open at 5 PM - Duane Peters and the Hunns 6 PM... TSOL to follow. For more go to www.fuel.tv. 24/7 action sports television
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE from EVIL MONITO.COMMUNICATION- In4mation and Evil Monito.Communication will be launching an online auction of surfboards from the show - SURF - http://www.in4mants.com/SurfShow.htm. The auction will proceed via EBAY starting on March 25, 2004, 10:00 AM PST on www.ebay.com. The Auction will end on April 1, 2004, 10:00 AM PST. The show was a benefit for pro-surfer Jason Bogle whom has been diagnosed with EWINGS SARCOMA CANCER... Please keep in mind that this is a benefit so all proceeds will go the JASON BOGLE Cancer Fund. Thank you all for everything you have done and lets spread the word so Jason can cover his expenses. For details go to http://evilmonito.com
The John Cardiel Trust fund is a great way to donate to John's recovery and expenses. Please send donations and contributions to: John Cardiel, c/o El Dorado Savings, 10612 Combie Road, Auburn, CA 95602... Cards and letters can be sent to John at: Deluxe - Attn: John Cardiel 1775 Egbert Avenue San Francisco, CA 94124
Final Ballard Bowl Meeting Tomorrow, Thursday 4/8 5-8pm. EMAIL bobcat@sleestak.net. This is going to be a crucial and detrimental meeting concerning the fate of our only city-owned skatepark. South Lake Union Armory - 860 Terry Ave N (south end of Lake Union) For updates go to http://www.sleestak.net
FLORIDA BRO BOWL JAM 2004 - Entertainment Warehouse Productions and Reklis Products Co. is holding an all day Bro Bowl Jam in downtown Tampa, FL on April 3rd, 2004 sponsored by Nike, Dinosaur Skates, Reklis Products, www.skateboardmuseum.com, West side skateshops, Skatepark of Tampa, 688 Skatepark, and Etnies. If you have some stuff that you would like us to give away as prizes at the Jam, send a package to: E. Warehouse Inc. 311 Missouri Ave. N Largo, Fl 33770
NEWS FROM FRANCE - The holes in the Marseille park are being fixed right now and the Holenite bowl is still sessioned every Thursday. The Holenite party is planned for June 12-13 (a week before the Quiksilver contest) but it's not official yet. I just returned from a great sk8 trip to Algorta, Spain (Hewitt cover) and it's one of the best places ever. Keep ripping, Jean Terrisse.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ART PROSTITUTE - NAKED - featuring the work of Ryan McGinness, Michael and Laura Leon, David Choe, The Girl Skateboard Art Dump at THE LITTLE TEMPLE 4519 Santa Monica blvd. Los Angeles, CA - March 25, 2004 - 10PM-2AM, No Cover, 21+... Made possible by Obey Giant, Whittier Graphics, American Apparel, Suicidegirls.com and Foundry Press. Featured artists will be in attendance and limited edition Art Prostitute shirts by Michael Leon, Andy Mueller and Andy Jenkins will be available for purchase at the event. For more info www.artprostitute.com
The newest 'governing body of skateboarding' - the USAS - which stands for 'USA skateboarding' is now in place. A recent meeting of the USAS was led by Gary Ream and Mike Jacki of the Woodward Skate Camp. They have a relationship with Olympic gymnastics and have been approached by the International Olympic Committee. Motions were made and the executive board was nominated as follows: Gary Ream - President, Tony Hawk - Vice President, Jim Fitzpatrick - Vice President, Don Bostick - Vice President, Miki Vuckovich - Member, Dave Carnie - Member, John Bernards - Treasurer, Mark Waters - Secretary, Neal Hendrix - Athlete, Buster Halterman - Athlete. Skateboarding is slowly but surely making its way toward the Olympics...
The 5th annual Bowlriders contest in Marseille, France is scheduled for June 17-20, 2004...
Sun Diego Boardshop 'Best Trick' contest - Saturday, March 27th, 2004 at the Westfield Shoppingtown in Escondido, CA. Winner takes home $2000. Pro demo by Adio, Hollywood and Krew included.
PRESS RELEASE - Savier will discontinue current operations due to an inability to achieve its financial goals. Savier's management team is exploring a number of strategic alternatives that will leverage Savier's brand and successful designs. 'We founded this company with a mission to design and develop performance product to meet the needs of serious skateboarders,' said Paul Fidrych, founder of Savier. 'Although we are small, we have created a strong connection with the skate community and have been backed by a tremendous team of riders, retailers, and employees. We owe them tremendous thanks for their support over the last 3 years. We still believe in our product and our brand, our sights are set on the future and on finding the right model that will let us continue to deliver product that sets a new standard in the skateboarding market.' Over the next 30 days, Savier's management will work closely with its retail and distribution partners, athletes and suppliers to ensure a smooth transition. Savier will continue to deliver product through its summer line of orders.
TAKE ACTION! Many states across the country, have instituted a 'full pads' law for all public skateparks. In the state of North Carolina, the man responsible for bill SB0774 requiring skateboarders to wear full pads at skateboard parks is Senator Walter Dalton from Rutherfordton, NC. His email address is walterd@ncleg.net. Write him a letter expressing your thoughts and ask for an amendment to the law. Make your voice heard. Fight for an amendment to the full pads law. Speak up.
The No-comply skateboarding v2 is now up and running at www.no-complyskate.vze.com. Check it out or email no_complyskate@hotmail.com.
Satori vid 'The Search for Roots and Culture.' edited by Mike Manzoori, premieres April 16th in San Diego and 17th in San Francisco.
TREY WOMBLE of NC Skates - Rock-n-Roll at the Wilmington City Skatepark - Photo: TC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Quiksilver, Inc. Set to Acquire DC Shoes, Inc.... Quiksilver, Inc. (NYSE: ZQK) and DC Shoes, Inc. announced a definitive agreement whereby Quiksilver will acquire DC Shoes, the premier designer, producer and distributor of action sports inspired footwear, apparel and related accessories in the U.S. and internationally. Quiksilver, Inc.'s surf-inspired Quiksilver and Roxy brands will be complemented by the DC Shoes brand with its skate-driven lifestyle. The combined businesses are perfectly positioned in the global youth market. DC Shoes, Inc. achieved total sales exceeding $100 million in the year ended December 31, 2003. Its broad product line includes a full range of skate shoes and snowboard boots with various technical and design features, as well as men's and junior's apparel and accessories. Quiksilver, Inc. reported revenues of $975 million for its fiscal year ended October 31, 2003. Robert B. McKnight, Jr., Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Quiksilver, Inc., commented, 'DC shoes is a tremendous fit with our organization from a cultural, strategic and operational standpoint. They are a young, aggressive and energetic company which reminds me a lot of Quiksilver. We both share respect for the authenticity that makes our brands powerful, and we both benefit from product design that reflects technical excellence and great style. We expect to see tremendous synergies between our teams.' Bernard Mariette, President of Quiksilver, Inc., commented, 'DC Shoes fits all of the criteria we identify as key for an acquisition. DC has fantastic global potential, sizeable revenues, and their culture is very similar to Quiksilver's. In fact, they have already demonstrated international success, and we can build on this with our global platform that has been developed over the past ten years. We expect DC to flourish with its separate design and marketing teams supported by the logistics of Quiksilver. While we have successfully developed a growing branded footwear business, DC's management team will help fine tune our footwear operations and product. At the same time, we believe that DC has an excellent, but so far, relatively untapped opportunity, to deliver an even stronger sportswear line to the youth market.' Headquartered in Vista, California, privately-held DC Shoes, Inc. commands a leadership position in the action sports industry as the premier designer, producer and distributor of skate-inspired shoes, apparel and related accessories. DC's brand transcends the traditional boundaries of both footwear and skateboarding, with a diverse product mix respected by boardriders as well as a broad base of consumers. As one of the cornerstones of its marketing strategy, the company has built a world-class team of professional athletes that exemplify and enhance DC's brand, develop its signature products, and support its promotional efforts. Ken Block, President and Founder of DC Shoes, Inc., said, 'We are very excited to be partnering with Quiksilver, the number-one action sports brand in the industry. Their global platform will provide us with the resources to make DC even stronger, while allowing us to maintain the integrity and spirit of DC's roots.' Damon Way, Executive Vice President and Founder of DC Shoes, Inc., added, 'Quiksilver is the ideal partner for us. Their understanding of our vision as it relates to product development, marketing, distribution, global strategies and athletes could not be any better.' Mr. McKnight concluded, 'We believe this deal represents yet another step in the evolution of our business and that our shareholders will be well served through this transaction. It fits incredibly well with our strategy of pursuing opportunities in the global youth market. We are thrilled to expand both the depth and breadth of our management team and portfolio of brands, and we remain highly focused on our goal of building one of the world's leading branded consumer apparel, and now footwear, companies.' The total purchase price for the acquisition will consist of an initial payment of $56 million in cash and 1.6 million restricted shares of Quiksilver common stock and the assumption of approximately $10 million in funded indebtedness. In addition, the sellers may receive up to an additional $57 million paid over 4 years through 2007 if DC Shoes reaches certain performance targets. Quiksilver designs, produces and distributes clothing, accessories and related products for youngminded people and develops brands that represent a casual lifestyle - driven from a boardriding heritage. Quiksilver's authenticity is evident in its innovative products, events and retail environments across the globe. Quiksilver's primary focus is apparel for young men and young women under the Quiksilver, Roxy, Raisins, and Radio Fiji labels. Quiksilver also manufactures apparel for boys (Quiksilver Boys and Hawk Clothing), girls (Roxy Girl, Teenie Wahine and Raisins Girls), men (Quiksilveredition and Fidra) and women (Leilani swimwear), as well as snowboards, snowboard boots and bindings under the Lib Technologies, Gnu and Bent Metal labels. Quiksilver's products are sold throughout the world, primarily in surf shops and specialty stores that provide an authentic retail experience for our customers. For further information about Quiksilver, Inc., you are invited to take a look at our world at www.quiksilver.com. For further information about DC Shoes, Inc., go to www.dcshoes.com
SKATERBUILT PRESS RELEASE - Skaterbuilt is proud to announce three new models due out in late Spring in addition to the continuation of the o.g.- friendly 12' x 34' Pigs, 10' x 33' Piglets, and 11' x 32' Jay Smith models. The 10' x 36' 'SkaterCult' model is a fishtail hybrid deck with a 'magic' 18' wheelbase. It's functionally designed for all types of skating and is sure to be a great ride. The new (VRS) Vert Rider Series deck is a 9' x 33' modern 15' wheelbase (directional) side-cut shape designed for today's serious vert, park, and pool skater. The new (SPS) Street/Park Series deck is an 8' x 31' modern 14' wheelbase (semi-directional) shape designed for the new generation of young street and park rippers. *All Skaterbuilt decks will continue to be made with shiny-black Formica bottoms only. Poolside Favors (PF-63's) are new 63mm tall, 39mm wide, 99a, 'church-glass' style wheels manufactured at Creative Urethanes and were designed for serious vert, park, pool, and pipe riders. The PF 63's are tall, hard, grippy, and fast- really fast. Skaterbuilt and Jay Smith logo t-shirts, jerseys, and decals are in stock and now available. Contact Skaterbuilt at: info@skaterbuilt.com or call: 562-431-2406.
For Immediate Release: JELLO BIAFRA APOLOGIZES TO FANS FOR LATEST DEAD KENNEDYS 'DEAF CLUB' FIASCO - 'I am sorry I have to be the whistle blower yet again. I am deeply embarrassed by the poor quality of their new 'Live at the Deaf Club' CD. It could have been a good album. But in my opinion the sound quality and remix are so lame it's not even as good as the versions on 'Give Me Convenience or Give Me Death.' And those mixes are almost 20 years old. If they really 'spent the better part of a year' on this, I wonder what they were really doing most of the time. I don't think the artwork is as boring as 'Mutiny on the Bay,' but it doesn't really rock my world either. To me it's a dumbed-down version of the good stuff Winston Smith and I made, but now it seems deliberately designed not to offend anyone. Sad. I relayed my concerns to East Bay Ray, but as usual I never heard back. I have also been confronted several times at shows by people feeling ripped off by the 'Making of In God We Trust Inc.' DVD. They said they felt especially burned by only 22 minutes of content, and that the karaoke section was as stupid as the elves (yes, elves) on the cover. Please, folks, I had nothing to do with this! Like the fake Dead Kennedys 'reunion' tours, I did not authorize either of these projects and was not allowed any meaningful input at all. I can't double-check the 22 minutes or whatever because I am not allowed to possess the MVD releases unless I buy them from a store. I have never received copies, or even a contract, from Ray and Co. at all. Nor am I allowed to see all the books. In 1998 the other ex-Dead Kennedy's filed a vicious lawsuit against me stemming from a dispute that got ugly when I opposed putting 'Holiday in Cambodia' in a Levi's Dockers TV commercial. Unfortunately, their lawsuit is still going on. I maintain my innocence, and am sickened by what they have done to exploit Dead Kennedys once - good name and legacy since. I would like to go into much deeper detail about all this, but our attorneys have asked me not to. Let's just say it is far from over, uglier than ever, with no end in sight. So please be aware of the mentality behind all current Dead Kennedys releases, and where the money is really going. If anyone wishes to help in any way, please support the Alternative Tentacles Legal Defense Fund: Alternative Tentacles Legal Defense Fund P.O. Box 419092 San Francisco, CA 94141. On the Internet: www.alternativetentacles.com. Any and all help is very deeply appreciated. Lick Bush in '04.' - Jello Biafra
VENICE, CA SKATEPARK ASSOCIATION PRESS RELEASE - The VSA is happy to announce a membership drive and screening of surf and sk8 films from the Venice/Santa Monica area on May 7, 2004. In addition, Enie Minie recording artist Blue Eyed Son will perform live as will local punks Frontside Grind. Furthermore, the VSA has invited L.A City Council rep to speak about the Venice Sk8park that the VSA has lobbied so hard for. The event is free, however a $5.00 donation includes a raffle ticket to win great prizes from our generous sponsors. Thanks, Ger-I - VSA WHEN: May 07 2004. WHERE: Club GoodHurt Venice Blvd and Centinella Ave. TIME: 8:00-10:30. For more information or to contribute to the event please e-mail venicesurfsk8@yahoo.com
NEWS FROM - SKATEBOARDERS AGAINST DRUGS - MISSION STATEMENT - 'SkateBoarders Against Drugs' is an exciting, innovative public service whose time has arrived and frankly, we're surprised no one thought of it sooner. The main focus will be a series of 'Drug Awareness' skateboarding demonstrations at elementary schools here in Los Angeles and in the surrounding cities. Our Mission is to put on a spectacular show that will impact the lives of children. We have united the alcohol and drug free members of the Southern California skateboarding community in support of this cause. A team of notable skateboarders has been carefully selected to perform in these events. The video to the left was shot at the first event held on October 29, 2003, at Pine Crest Elementary School in Woodland Hills, CA. Unfortunately the rental equipment that was used cost the school $1400 dollars. With additional expenses the total cost of the event was almost $2000 dollars! With the proper funding our organization can purchase the necessary equipment, cover all expenses and put these events on at no cost to the schools. Can you see how important your contribution would be? We preciously need your Corporate Sponsorship to make these events become a reality. We're also looking for Grants and Donations from Government Agencies, Foundations, Small Business's and the Private Sector. 'SKATEBOARDERS AGAINST DRUGS' will combine with other non profit organizations who will donate services and/or items such as T-shirts, stickers and posters to be given away to the kids. At each event we will talk to the kids about the hazards of drugs and alcohol-reminding them to stay in school in order to achieve their goals in life. We're searching for a benefactor with the same enthusiasm as us to serve our local communities by making these events HAPPEN! The Skateboarders Against Drugs Team is Rich Zuccarello, Chuck Wampler, Mike Reider, and Zack Grove. For more information contact 'SkateBoarders Against Drugs' at 310 574-4725. Thank you for Your Support. S.B.A.D President - Richard Zuccarello. Visit www.sbadrugs.com for details.
UNITED SKATE NEWS - The first grom contest of the year is gonna be at WARP skatepark in Woodstock, IL on May 8th. Go to unitedskate.com or warpskatepark.com for more info. There will be two divisions - beginner and intermediate for skaters 13 years old and younger. It costs $20 to enter and registration is at 10AM and the contest starts at 12. Visit www.unitedskate.com.
2004 UNITED SKATEBOARDING ASSOCIATION GROM CONTEST SERIES CONTEST SCHEDULE - May 8 - W.A.R.P. - IL, May 22 -Skater Island -RI, June 12 - 885 - PA, June 27 - Rampage - NY, July 10 - Modern - MI, August 14 - Charm City - MD, and September 11 - Skate Shelter - NY. For more go to www.unitedskate.com
2004 BEAST OF THE EAST UNITED SKATEBOARDING ASSOCIATION CONTEST SCHEDULE - May 9 - Warp Skatepark - IL, May 23 - Skater Island - RI, June 13 - 885 - PA, July 10 - Modern MI, July 31 - Sessions - OH, August 15 - Charm City - MD, September 12 - Skate Shelter - NY, October 10 -Title 10 - PA. For more go to www.unitedskate.com
2004 SOCAL C.A.S.L. STREET SERIES - SOCAL-4 - APRIL 24, 2004 - HOLLYWOOD SPORTS - SOMERSET BLVD. - BELLFLOWER, CA; SOCAL-5 - MAY 22, 2004 - BOOMERS - 3405 MICHELSON DRIVE - IRVINE, CA.... CALIFORNIA STATE GAMES - VERT CONTEST - APRIL 23, 2004 - HOLLYWOOD SPORTS PARK SOMERSET BLVD. BELLFLOWER, CA.... C.A.S.L. adds VERT RAMP SERIES and POOL SERIES - The VERT RAMP SERIES and POOL SERIES will each have 3 to 5 Qualifing contests with the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP for each being held on JULY 18, 2004 in San Diego at the CALIFORNIA STATE GAMES. These schedules will be posted on the web at caslusf.com. Also check future C.A.S.L. NEWSLETTERS for contest information. For more info go to www.caslusf.com
ROBB HAVASSY EXHIBITION - MARCH 20, 2004 at the new Nine Star store Olympic and Sepulveda in Los Angeles, CA. Go to www.havassyart.com
NEW OutLook Limited Edition Faction Pool Decks. Get a FREE Steve Caballero Bandoligy CD with every Faction Deck. Also new Team USA OutLook Decks. For more or to purchase: www.outlookskates.com
For immediate release: Quiksilver Pro presented by Boost Mobile (March 2-14) www.quiksilver.com - Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) www.aspworldtour.com - 2004 World Championship Tour (WCT) - Lowe Defeats Irons To Win Final - Friday, March 12, 2004 (Snapper Rocks, Gold Coast, Australia) Australian - Michael Lowe (Windang, NSW) today defeated the biggest names in surfing to win the Quiksilver Pro presented by Boost Mobile. The US$260,000 World Championship Tournament (WCT) resumed with round four and ran right through the business end of the draw, climaxing at the grand finale and crowning of the 2004 champion. Clean 4ft (1.3m) righthanders persisted throughout the day at Rainbow Bay, offering plenty of room for the world's best surfers to cut loose on. Conditions became more inconsistent during the higher tide, but this did little to slow down performances. Following an amazing day of surfing, in which world #8 Lowe accounted for six-time world champion Kelly Slater (FL, USA) in the quarterfinals and California Taylor Knox in the semis, the 26-year-old then faced reigning two-time world champion Andy Irons (Kauai, Haw). The goofy footer wasted little time in the 35-minute final, posting an 8.17 on his first ride and then snuck a great wave under his opponent's priority to earn a daunting 9.17 midway through and gain control. Having won his last WCT title two years ago in Fiji, the victory brings his overall tally to three, but more significantly sees him on top of the world ratings for the first time in his career. It also generated a cool US$30,000 in prizemoney. Irons had been the form surfer of the event, posting a 9.63 and then the tournaments only perfect 10-point ride in the quarterfinals. Against Lowe his ability was never in question, but unfortunately a lack of waves and wrong decision to allow his opponent to catch a good one proved costly. Nonetheless, the runner-up finish is the Kauaian's best ever season opener, and left him charged for the year ahead. Equal third today were Tom Whitaker (Bronte, Aus) and Knox. Both earned US$10,000 and are sitting pretty on the world ratings for at least the coming weeks. Knox, who finished last year rated 7th with three semifinal berths to his credit, appeared a dark horse leading into the final rounds. His match with Lowe proved extremely inconsistent however, and the pair sat waiting most the clash. Holding advantage with an eight in his tally, the Californian mistakenly allowed his opponent to catch a good wave near the end and there lost his chance of a finals berth. Finishing equal fifth in the Quiksilver Pro presented by Boost Mobile were Occhilupo, West Australian Jake Paterson, Slater, and Brazilian Victor Ribas. The Torquay Mineral Water 'Time Tunnel' award was won by Quiksilver Trials winner Shaun Gossmann (Gold Coast, Aus) for his amazing 13-second barrel in round one. The South African born surfer collected an additional AUD$5,000 pay packet. The Quiksilver Pro presented by Boost Mobile marked the first event on the 2004 Foster's ASP men's World Championship Tour (WCT). - Further information: www.quiksilver.com and www.aspworldtour.com
BEN MCANICH - WILMINGTON CITY PARK - PHOTO: DAN LEVY
Wounded Knee - FS Air - Island style - Photo: Jaime
Slam City Jam returns April 30 - May 02 2004 to Vancouver BC for its 11th year! - This year Slam will be moving to a new venue located in the heart of downtown Vancouver called BC Place with a bigger street course, huge public skatepark, close proximity to clubs and hotels, easier access by transit, loads of skate spots nearby, better food, more toilets, security that's way less lame and overall more to see, hear and do!!!
SKATELAB NEWS - SKATE CAMP - Summer Camp Dates are July 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th and August 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th. The hours are 9am to 12noon with instruction and 12pm to 6pm open skating. Cost is $125 for all 4 days. Includes lunch on Friday and camp t-shirt. You can sign up at www.skatelab.com/skatepark/camp.php... CASL Contest Coming MARCH 19th and 20th! New Bowl Division added for 2004. We are pround to be hosting CASL for our 5th straight year. This year the contest will be on SATURDAY, MARCH 20th for Street and FRIDAY NIGHT, MARCH 19th for bowl. Sign up at www.skatelab.com and you can go to www.caslusf.com for any other details.
Surfrider Foundation, Texas Chapter FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Surfrider Foundation Announces Paddle Texas - An Ultra-Long Distance Paddle and Fundraiser for the Surfrider Foundation's Education Program in Texas (Houston, Texas) Starting May 1, 2004 Gene and Rachel Gore of South Padre Island, Texas will paddle the entire length of the Texas Gulf Coast on a 12' paddleboard. They will paddle a distance of approximately 375 miles to support the Surfrider Foundation's 'Respect the Beach' education program in Texas and to raise public awareness about environmental issues on state beaches. 'PADDLE TEXAS' will begin at the mouth of the Rio Grande on the Texas/Mexico border Saturday May 1, 2004 and end at the mouth of the Sabine River at the Texas/Louisiana border 10-14 days later. Gene and Rachel will take turns paddling in 1-hour shifts from 8-10 hours a day, with vehicle escort along stretches of driveable beach, and boat escort along the areas where vehicles cannot travel. Check Gene and Rachel's progress online (www.surfrider.org/texas/) with daily reports and photos. All of the funds raised by pledges to 'PADDLE TEXAS' will be used to support the Surfrider Foundation's 'Respect the Beach' education program for Texas schools.
There will be designated stops and press events at: South Padre Island (Isla Blanca Park - Sat. May 1, 10 a.m.);... Corpus Christi (Bob Hall Pier - Tues. May 4);... Port Aransas (Horace Caldwell Pier - Wed. May 5);.... Surfside Beach (Jetty Park - Sun. May 9);.... Galveston (51st Street Jetty - Mon. May 10);.... Sabine Pass (Wed. May 12) Finish.... (All dates and times are tentative due to varying weather conditions). Surfrider Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's oceans, waves and beaches, for all people, through conservation, activism, research and education. The Texas Chapter of Surfrider Foundation, founded in January 1999 with over 1,000 members statewide, is dedicated to protecting Texas' public beaches.
MANIFEST - Saturday - September 25th 2004 - Seaside Park, Ventura - 9am - 6pm - Gold Coast Broadcasting is, for the first time, producing a major event that will take over Seaside Park in Ventura! We're calling this event Manifest and can be described as a 'Amusement Park for Men.' The show will include: Classic Car Show, Extreme Sports Show, Technology Expo, Apparel Expo, Video Game Tournaments, New Car Expo, Cruiser Show, Sport bike Show, Water Crafts Exhibit, Kids Korner And more! This event will also include three Concert stages that will star musicians within the Rock, Alternative, and Hip Hop genres. Manifest at Ventura Fairgrounds, Ventura, CA on September 25th. For more info contact hannah@goldcoastbroadcasting.com
MARCH 18, 2004** ELEMENT SKATEBOARDS PRESENTS compressionSF, THE FIRST PHILANTHROPIC FUNDRAISER BENEFITTING ELEMENTAL AWARENESS - WHO: Johnny Schillereff, Founder and President, Element Skateboards, Todd Larson and Mike Kershnar, Co-Founders, Elemental Awareness... Confirmed guests include Element Team Riders Jeremy Wray, Tosh Townend, Colt Cannon, Terry Kennedy, Tony Tave and Mike Vallely... Expected guests include Mayor Gavin Newsom, Olympian skier Johnny Mosley, actor Jason Lee, Olympic soccer player Cobi Jones, Reality TV contests Russ Woods, Kelly Ford, Erin Brodie and others. WHAT: compressionSF is a journey through the urban landscape. Through diverse mediums of expressions including art, skateboarding, music, fashion, and nature skills, guests can experience the elements of the world touched by Elemental Awareness. Sponsored by Element Skateboards, 7x7 Magazine, Emerald Vodka and Skaterade Energy Drink, activities include a silent auction of action sports, outdoor, and gourmet gift packages, an Element Skateboards pro/am team riders' half pipe exhibition, graffiti art installations, a modern art showcase and auction, fashion and breakdancing presentations, and vodka and wine tasting bars. WHERE: Suite one8one - 181 Eddy Street (between Mason and Taylor) www.suite181.com - WHEN: Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 7:00 - midnight. For more information and tickets, please visit: www.elementalawareness.org
SOCALSKATEPARKS NEWS - The Glendale Skatepark will open Saturday April 17th! Visit www.SoCalSkateParks.com for more updates, future skatepark information, event information, and more!
SEATTLE SKATEPARK NEWS - Over the last couple months you have seen us gathering steam using the locomotive called the Puget Sound Skatepark Association. In case you've been out of the loop, we are having a battle to save our lovely Ballard Bowl to a group of closed-minded individuals with private interests in pocket. The bowl itself takes only 3% of the overall new proposed civic park space, yet some folks wish to see the bowl, created with volunteer donations destroyed and replaced with a lackluster and quite expensive 'street feature'. You might of asked yourself, 'What can I do to help out?'.. well here is the chance. We need signed petitions from Seattle residents, King County residents and especially Ballard community residents. I urge you to take a moment and print out at least 5-10 copies of the attached flyer. Take them to your school, your church, your AA group, your skateshop or skatepark and get them filled out. Every one counts from little Timmys to your Grandparents and neighbors. We don't care if you only skate street, ditches or dead mules, the point is clear and our intentions are to create a well-connected network of skateboard parks catering to every aspect of the activity we call our own. Now is your time to be part of an unparalleled skateboard activism movement that will make history culminating in a skateboard rally march from Seattle Center's Seask8 park to City Hall on Saturday, May 15th (Which is also the bowls' 2 year anniversary). There we will present the petitions and have presentations for the City of Seattle to hear our collective voices. Please make plans to attend this event, as now is the time and saving our only park is the cause. We are looking for special guest speakers and sponsors to help our grass-roots cause. If you know of someone who can aid us, please forward this email to them with our gratitude. For more information please contact us at pssa@pugetsoundskateparks.org. Thank you - Jason Harrison - Founder - Puget Sound Skatepark Association - PO BOX 95922 Seattle, WA 98145 -www.pugetsoundskateparks.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - FOX CABLE NETWORKS' 24/7 EXTREME SPORTS CHANNEL FUEL SURFS THE AUSTRALIAN AIRWAVES... FUEL, the 24-hour extreme sports network launched July 1, 2003 by Fox Cable Networks, had its official launch in Australia this week as one of the digital networks featured on the new FOXTEL Digital platform, it was announced by FUEL General Manager David Sternberg. With more than 130 channels and unique services at launch, FOXTEL Digital will include FOXTEL's current suite of subscription channels and a carefully selected range of compelling new channels, including an international version of FUEL, together with time-shifted channels that enable greater choice and convenience for viewers to enjoy their favorite programs. FOXTEL Digital's new channel line-up will give subscribers greater choice and value by allowing them to tailor their packages to better suit their viewing habits. FUEL on FOXTEL Digital will include about 80% of the original domestic programming and all the same unique branding that clearly identifies FUEL in the United States. Since the network's launch in July, FUEL is now seen in nearly 6 million domestic homes. In the past two months, FUEL has launched on additional systems in 25 cities across California, Texas, Kansas, Utah, Indiana and Maine. The network has launched a combined total of 25 original series, specials and interstitials along with over 90 licensed series, events and action sports films in the last eight months adding more than 450 hours of fresh content to the small screen. FUEL just completed one of its largest production endeavors to date: a one-hour special devoted to the history, athletes and filmmakers of the X-Dance Film Festival which took place in Park City, Utah during the renowned Sundance Film Festival this past January. The award ceremony footage, coupled with interviews with big-wave surfing legend Laird Hamilton, Dogtown and Riding Giants producer/director Stacy Peralta, Lifetime Achievement Award-winner Bruce Brown (Endless Summer, On Any Sunday) and record-breaking skateboarder Danny Way, aired on Sunday, March 14, following an all-day extreme sports movie marathon. Fuel is the first 24-hour US cable network dedicated to the world of extreme sports. Fuel programming includes competitive and non-competitive action from skateboarding, surfing, BMX, freestyle motocross, snowboarding and wakeboarding, through coverage of major extreme sports events and industry trips with renowned action sports athletes. Launched on July 1, 2003, Fuel is a division of Fox Cable Networks. Fox Cable Networks provides the nation's broadband operators access to numerous national and regional programming networks, including: FX, Fox Sports Net and its 11 owned-and-operated Fox Sports Net regional sports networks, plus Sunshine Network, National Geographic Channel, Speed Channel, Fuel, Fox Movie Channel, Fox Sports World, Fox Sports en Espanol, Fox Sports Digital Networks and related interactive television and broadband services. Together, Fox Cable Networks are distributed to over 275 million subscribers and represent one of the television industry's most diverse portfolios of global, national, regional, local and personal programming services. For more info go to www.fuel.tv.
Carl Saunders aka 'The Nozzle' - Photo: Dan Rea
FULLPIPE.COM NEWS - Here he is, 'the Nozzle', 12 skateparks built in a year... Carl Saunders, Grindline's East Coast Shot Crete Shooter. Somebody hook him up with some size 11's or I'm gonna be heckling some shoe companies. The forms were pulled out of the pipe on Saturday and we skated, it's pretty damn good. Agents will roll out before May 1st to skate a couple of the Duck pools before they're filled for the season. We're also in a crazy planning stage right now for a 20 backyard pool contest series. I'll be structuring what we're going to be doing with it in the coming weeks. I'd appreciate it if the word was put out that Greg Castle will accepting the sponsorship money for these contests. Also, The Basic bowl contest will be held on April 24th in HB, CA and sponsorship money for that has to be received at Lido Extreme Boardshop in Newport Beach by April 1st. ...For more go to www.fullpipe.com
Lula bowl in progress - Photo courtesy Dan Rea. www.fullpipe.com.
For Immediate Release - Cleveland TO HOST 2004 GRAVITY GAMES FROM SEPTEMBER 15-19 - Outdoor Life Network to Air 20 Hours of Exclusive Coverage- Outdoor Life Network announces that the Gravity Games - the world's leading action sports competition - will return to Cleveland's North Coast Harbor for the third consecutive year. The event will take place from September 15-19 and OLN will broadcast more than 20 hours of exclusive coverage during the event. 'Cleveland has a proven track record of hosting this event and drawing fans,' said OLN Vice President of Business Development Brad Friedrich. 'OLN's coverage of the event will capture the unique spirit of the Gravity Games and of the city of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County. We're excited to work with local officials and the organizers to make this a spectacular event.' The 2003 Gravity Games drew 163,000 spectators, as more than 225 world-class action sports athletes from 13 countries competed in nine events, including bike, inline skating, skateboarding, wakeboarding and freestyle motocross. The Gravity Games held their first-ever live broadcast from Cleveland on September 14, 2003, featuring the freestyle motocross competition. The event also featured performances from two of today's top bands, Jane's Addiction and Simple Plan. The Gravity Games is the highest-rated, action sports television event in the United States. NBC aired a total of 10 hours of national coverage in 2003. In 2004, OLN will double that coverage by broadcasting more than 20 hours of the event.
For Immediate Release - CIRCA presents 3rd Annual Phoenix Am Skateboard Contest at Desert West Skateboard Plaza! - April 2 and 4, 2004 - Desert West Skateboard Plaza will hold it's third annual amateur skateboard contest. The 1st and 2nd Annual Phoenix Am contests were huge successes with over 1200 spectators and contestants from across the world. This year, Circa Shoe Company and several other skateboard industry sponsors are providing their support. KR3W Apparel and Cowtown Skateboards are sponsoring the brand new street course! Nixon is the official timekeeper. This contest provides a way for the City of Phoenix and the Skateboard Enthusiasts to raise funds for additions to the skate park. In the past four years, over $52,000 has been raised through entry fees, donations and concessions. The park is located at 6501 W. Virginia Ave in Phoenix, AZ. The contest is scheduled from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm on Saturday, and from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on Sunday. To raise additional funds, a $3.00 general admission is charged at the gate and concessions are sold. The PhxAm After Party is held Saturday night and will feature an AZ Roller Derby demo, mechanical bull, and live music by The Loud Pipes, The Hardways, and The Dropouts. One hundred riders will be accepted for the Qualifiers on April 3. All riders must have a legitimate industry sponsor and the top 35 of these qualifiers will skate in the semi-finals April 4. Only ten riders will be selected to compete in the finals on Sunday. First Place is competing for $2000, Second Place $1000, and Third Place $500. Also on Sunday, the Best Trick contest will commence with Zero Skateboards sponsoring the $2000 prize. Banner space and advertising packages will be available for purchase prior to the event. All proceeds from this contest will go directly to the Desert West Skateboard Plaza. There have been 16 contests at Desert West Skateboard Plaza since opening on May 31, 1997. The proceeds of one contest were donated to the Paradise Valley Skate Park. Each contest has approximately 200 riders of all levels of age and skill. Desert West Skateboard Plaza is skateboard only and it is the only free public park of it's kind in the country. A dedicated committee of skateboarders and the City of Phoenix collaborated to put this park in the ground. Local skateboarders raised funds by holding skateboard contests on basketball courts and having concerts at local clubs. The City of Phoenix matched the funds and the first public skateboard park in Phoenix became a reality. During the park's early years, skateboarders traveled to Desert West from all parts of the country, which prompted the growth of more than 25 parks throughout the state.
3rd Annual Phoenix Am After Party! www.phoenixam.com - Saturday, April 3, 2004. Doors open at 8:30pm. - Surfside Skateland Roller Rink in Tempe, AZ! All ages! Tickets are $5 in advance, $7 at the door.
C.C. - F.S. AIR - WILMINGTON CITY PARK - PHOTO: TC
RANDOM NEWS - Tia Carrere to host Eddie Would Go Benefit with Live Performance by David Boyles and Surprise Guests - Where: Level 3 - Hollywood and Highland 6801 Hollywood Blvd - When: Tuesday, March 23rd 2004 - Time: Press Check-in 8pm Red Carpet Arrivals 9pm - Who: Kevin Costner, Minnie Driver, Gisele Bundchen, Adam Sandler, Pierce Brosnan, Keanu Reeves, Neal McDonough, Jennifer Love-Hewitt, Laird Hamilton, Gabrielle Reece, Clyde Aikau, Ty Pennington, Jeremy Piven, Brock Little, Noah Johnson, Brian Keaulana, the Malloy Brothers, Rob Machado, Traci Bingham, Tara Dakides, Lesley McKenna, Andy Macdonald, Travis Pastrana, Rodney Mullen, Bucky Lasek, Bob Burnquist, Mike Metzger, Ryan Sheckler, Holly Beck, Jay Anderson, Steve Bigler, Greg Noll, Bruce Brown, Tom Moore, Robert 'Wingnut' Weaver, Jamie Sheridan and many more celebrities expected.... Tia Carrere is proud to host the book launch for Stuart Coleman's 'Eddie Would Go' to benefit the Eddie Aikau Memorial Foundation and Surf Aid International. A silent auction with many original and unique items is sponsored by: Quiksilver, PLAYER Magazine, Stockholm Kristall Vodka, the Palms Hotel and Casino, Ultimate Fighting Championship, Karl Strauss Brewing Company, Surfer Magazine, Surfing Magazine, SG Magazine and Your Half Pictures.... About Eddie Aikau: Eddie Aikau was a legendary Hawaiian surfer and lifeguard. As a surfer, he rode the biggest waves in the world; as a lifeguard, he saved hundreds of lives on the North Shore. Tragically, Eddie lost his life in 1978 at the age of 32 when his 16-member canoe capsized during a storm. With no rescue craft in sight, Eddie attempted the 12-mile open ocean paddle to shore to seek help. Although the rest of his crew was rescued, Eddie was never seen again. This event is dedicated to his memory and bravery. About Surf Aid International: a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the health and health conditions of the Mentawai people and to encouraging and coordinating the support of the global surfing community. For more info go to www.alinemedia.com
