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by Jack Smith
Wed Sep 14, 2005 3:27 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Slalom Week - Schedule
Replies: 39
Views: 47517

Super G

Wednesday, September 14th Super G at Turri Road (between Morro Bay and Los Osos) Open, Women’s, Juniors – 9:00am Please arrive by 8:30 Pros - Noon Please arrive by 11:30 Open, Women and Juniors run in the morning. Pros in the afternoon. This will make for less waiting between runs and a smaller wind...
by Jack Smith
Tue Sep 13, 2005 7:37 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Slalom Week - Schedule
Replies: 39
Views: 47517

new qualifying site

The new qualifying site is in Paso Robles as Gary mentioned. Below are the directions to the site. As I mentioned in previous post the Cambria hill was sketchy, permission wise. The new hill is legal, has nice facilities and a small lake. Plus family, friends and spectators are welcome. The bus will...
by Jack Smith
Sat Sep 10, 2005 12:31 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Slalom Week - Schedule
Replies: 39
Views: 47517

Thursday, September 15th – Slalom Qualifying Open, Women’s, Juniors – 9:00am Pros – Noon Friday, September 16th – Tight Slalom Qualifying Pros – 9:00am Open, Women’s, Juniors - Noon The qualifying events will be held on a semi-private road 20 miles north of Morro Bay. This is a county maintained ro...
by Jack Smith
Fri Sep 09, 2005 6:37 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Entry Information
Replies: 8
Views: 9714

help

A lil' help please.

I need to knpw if the following racers are attending the event and/or what class they will be racing in.

Thanks!

BRANON HEADLAND
Chris Miller
John Bruzenak
John Corning
Mark Johnson
Michael Stride
Olson
Peter Klang
Tim Oates
Wahl
by Jack Smith
Fri Sep 09, 2005 5:31 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Overall Champion rules
Replies: 0
Views: 3206

[2005] World Championships - Overall Champion rules

Points will be awarded in Super G, Slalom and Tight Slalom. 1st = 1 point 2nd = 2 points 3rd = 3 points and so on down the line. Lowest point total wins the overall. In case of a tie for 1st place Overall, the following tie breaker will be used: The sum of the tied racers: Best Super G time Best Qua...
by Jack Smith
Thu Sep 08, 2005 7:04 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Accommodation
Replies: 21
Views: 21586

My friends at Morro Bay Surf Company are offering three brand new condos next to their store in North Morro Bay for lodging. The condos have never been lived in, each has two bedrooms. There are absolutely no furnishings. That means sleeping (sleeping bags) on the floor and bringing your own towels....
by Jack Smith
Thu Sep 08, 2005 6:43 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Accommodation
Replies: 21
Views: 21586

The dates of Slalom Week were posted almost ten months ago, and you are just now booking lodging? Yes, there were some venue changes, but I made it clear that all the events would be within 10-20 miles of Morro Bay. You must have not talked to Kristen at the Inn at Morro Bay, the rates she gave me w...
by Jack Smith
Thu Sep 08, 2005 3:42 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Accommodation
Replies: 21
Views: 21586

The following hotels are offering special rates for racers:

The Inn at Morro Bay
Contact info:
Kristen 805-772-2238 x1729

Pacific Plaza Resort in Pismo Beach
Contact info:
Cathy Silva 805-805-473-6989
by Jack Smith
Wed Sep 07, 2005 6:32 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Registration information
Replies: 2
Views: 4966

After much thought and input from trusted advisors I am announcing that junior class racers who wish to enter both the open and junior classes will be allowed to do so. Also, women who wish to enter the women's and the open division will be allowed to do so. Those who make the choice will be require...
by Jack Smith
Wed Sep 07, 2005 6:31 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Entry Information
Replies: 8
Views: 9714

After much thought and input from trusted advisors I am announcing that junior class racers who wish to enter both the open and junior classes will be allowed to do so. Also, women who wish to enter the women's and the open division will be allowed to do so. Those who make the choice will be require...
by Jack Smith
Wed Sep 07, 2005 4:15 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Entry Information
Replies: 8
Views: 9714

To those of you have paid your entry fee...thanks. Please email me what class you will be racing in. Unpaid Entries: Ben Chapman BRANON HEADLAND Carson Landreth cfav Chris Miller Cliff Coleman Connor Cunningham Edrien da Silva Esteves Eli Whitcomb Ethan White Glenn Chapman Graham Allen Henry Blanton...
by Jack Smith
Wed Sep 07, 2005 4:14 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Registration information
Replies: 2
Views: 4966

To those of you have paid your entry fee...thanks. Please email me what class you will be racing in. Unpaid Entries: Ben Chapman BRANON HEADLAND Carson Landreth cfav Chris Miller Cliff Coleman Connor Cunningham Edrien da Silva Esteves Eli Whitcomb Ethan White Glenn Chapman Graham Allen Henry Blanton...
by Jack Smith
Tue Sep 06, 2005 4:09 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Slalom Week - Schedule
Replies: 39
Views: 47517

Q

In order to use this hill certain concessions had to be made. One of them was that we would keep the number of people and vehicles on the hill to a minimum. There is also the cost of transporting the racers to the hill. Coaches will be allowed. The transport is for racers and coaches only. We have n...
by Jack Smith
Tue Sep 06, 2005 3:45 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Slalom Week - Schedule
Replies: 39
Views: 47517

Correction

Qualifying time and events correction:

Here's the correct times and events:
Thursday, September 15th – Slalom Qualifying
Open, Women’s, Juniors – 9:00am
Pros – Noon

Friday, September 16th – Tight Slalom Qualifying
Pros – 9:00am
Open, Women’s, Juniors - Noon
by Jack Smith
Tue Sep 06, 2005 1:27 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Registration information
Replies: 2
Views: 4966

[2005] World Championships - Registration information

Ok, here's the deal. I'm extending the entry deadline until tommorrow, September 6th at midnight. So far there are only 32 paid entries. I must really love slalom. If we do not receive another 25-35 entries I personally stand to lose thousands of dollars. If your name is on the list below, your entr...
by Jack Smith
Tue Sep 06, 2005 1:02 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Slalom Week - Schedule
Replies: 39
Views: 47517

Monday, September 12th Welcome Party at the Pizza Port – 7:00pm. The Pizza Port is located on the corner of Main Street and Morro Bay Boulevard in Morro Bay. Tuesday, September 13th Cross-Country at Cloisters Park in Morro Bay – 9:00am. The race will take place on a bike/walking path. The course is ...
by Jack Smith
Mon Sep 05, 2005 7:03 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Sponsors
Replies: 15
Views: 15767

There are a few people I would like to thank before the Worlds begin. With out the help of these people, there would be no Worlds.

My wife Maurine
Mark Mcree - Radikal Trucks
Bill Boothby
Adrian Pina
Johnny Miller
Gary Fluitt
Dan Gesmer
by Jack Smith
Sun Sep 04, 2005 4:38 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Slalom Week - Schedule
Replies: 39
Views: 47517

Cross Country

The cross country event will be held at Cloisters Park in Morro Bay. The park is just off Highway 1. Take the San Jacinto exit exit towards the beach, then take the first left and follow the road to the park. The race will take place on a bike/walking path. The course is exacty 1/2 mile long. We wil...
by Jack Smith
Sat Sep 03, 2005 6:37 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Entry Information
Replies: 8
Views: 9714

Entry fees not received

If your name is on this list, your entry fee has not been received. Philthy Andrew Mercado Ben Chapman Bobby Mandarino BRANON HEADLAND Carson Landreth cbark cfav Chris Miller Cliff Coleman Connor Cunningham Edrien da Silva Esteves Eli Whitcomb Eric "PSR" Brammer Ethan White Glenn Chapman Graham Alle...
by Jack Smith
Sat Sep 03, 2005 5:33 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Slalom Week - Schedule
Replies: 39
Views: 47517

Schedule

Slalom Week 2005 - Schedule Monday, September 12th 7:00pm - Welcome Party - Pizza Port - Morro Bay Tuesday, September 13th 9:00am - Cross Country - Morro Bay - Cloisters Park 1:00pm - Park Slalom - Los Osos Skate Park Wednesday, September 14th 9:00am - Amateur/Women/Juniors - Super G (World Champion...
by Jack Smith
Sat Sep 03, 2005 4:35 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Accommodation
Replies: 21
Views: 21586

Entry Deadline is Monday, September 5th.

Entry Deadline is Monday, September 5th. New sponsors include: Gravity Skateboards Pizza Port Central Coast Surfboards Sierra Summit Ski Area One of our local sponsors is going to let me know today about some possible low cost lodging. They have three, brand new, two bedroom apartments in Morro Bay....
by Jack Smith
Sat Sep 03, 2005 4:34 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Entry Information
Replies: 8
Views: 9714

Entry Deadline is Monday, September 5th.

Entry Deadline is Monday, September 5th. New sponsors include: Gravity Skateboards Pizza Port Central Coast Surfboards Sierra Summit Ski Area One of our local sponsors is going to let me know today about some possible low cost lodging. They have three, brand new, two bedroom apartments in Morro Bay....
by Jack Smith
Sat Sep 03, 2005 4:34 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Trip to the Worlds
Replies: 23
Views: 26348

Entry Deadline is Monday, September 5th.

Entry Deadline is Monday, September 5th. New sponsors include: Gravity Skateboards Pizza Port Central Coast Surfboards Sierra Summit Ski Area One of our local sponsors is going to let me know today about some possible low cost lodging. They have three, brand new, two bedroom apartments in Morro Bay....
by Jack Smith
Sat Sep 03, 2005 4:33 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Sponsors
Replies: 15
Views: 15767

Entry Deadline is Monday, September 5th.

Entry Deadline is Monday, September 5th. New sponsors include: Gravity Skateboards Pizza Port Central Coast Surfboards Sierra Summit Ski Area One of our local sponsors is going to let me know today about some possible low cost lodging. They have three, brand new, two bedroom apartments in Morro Bay....
by Jack Smith
Fri Sep 02, 2005 7:15 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Sponsors
Replies: 15
Views: 15767

Sk8Kings

Please welcome Sk8Kings as a sponsor.
by Jack Smith
Fri Sep 02, 2005 4:34 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Sponsors
Replies: 15
Views: 15767

Park Slalom

Some people talk and some people do...

Brady just threw down $500 for prize money in the Park Slalom.

Received two more entry fees today...only 40+ to go before Monday.
by Jack Smith
Wed Aug 31, 2005 3:44 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Entry Information
Replies: 8
Views: 9714

September 5th Deadline

September 5th Entry Deadline

If I do not receive 50 more paid entries by September 5th, I will be forced to consider cancelling the Worlds.
by Jack Smith
Tue Aug 30, 2005 1:51 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Sponsors
Replies: 15
Views: 15767

Independent

Independent has just signed on as a sponsor of the Worlds!

Thanks Bob Denike.
by Jack Smith
Tue Aug 30, 2005 1:46 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Sponsors
Replies: 15
Views: 15767

Skaterbuilt

Skaterbuilt has just signed on as a "timing sponsor" of the Worlds!

Thanks Dave.
by Jack Smith
Sun Aug 28, 2005 7:04 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Entry Information
Replies: 8
Views: 9714

August 28th

Slalom Week 2005... Eighty people have signed up for the event. The racers listed below are the only official entrants. Please pay your entry fee NOW. If your sponsor is paying your entry fee, please remind them to pay it NOW. The reason I keep harping on this, is that there are a lot of pre-race ex...
by Jack Smith
Sat Aug 27, 2005 6:39 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Entry Information
Replies: 8
Views: 9714

[2005] World Championships - Entry Information

2005 Slalom Week - World Championships of Slalom Skateboarding If you are planning on racing please pay your entry fee now. If you are not going to race, please remove your name from the contest calendar or email me. Also, racers are only allowed to enter one class (if you enter juniors, you cannot ...
by Jack Smith
Fri Aug 26, 2005 8:22 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Trip to the Worlds
Replies: 23
Views: 26348

Q

Hopefully a new hill in Cambria.

A bus will be provided. Miss the bus...you miss your chance to qualify.
by Jack Smith
Fri Aug 26, 2005 8:20 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Sponsors
Replies: 15
Views: 15767

Prize Purse

No, Peter, it's good for slalom. We are using the videos to attract more spectators. Radikal Trucks World Slalom Championships Super G 1st - $1000 2nd - $500 3rd - $300 4th - $200 Slalom 1st - $1000 2nd - $500 3rd - $300 4th - $200 Tight Slalom 1st - $1000 2nd - $500 3rd - $300 4th - $200 Overall Ch...
by Jack Smith
Fri Aug 26, 2005 8:19 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Accommodation
Replies: 21
Views: 21586

Prize Purse

Radikal Trucks World Slalom Championships Super G 1st - $1000 2nd - $500 3rd - $300 4th - $200 Slalom 1st - $1000 2nd - $500 3rd - $300 4th - $200 Tight Slalom 1st - $1000 2nd - $500 3rd - $300 4th - $200 Overall Champion $1,000 This prize money is being provided by Radikal Trucks. A big thanks to ...
by Jack Smith
Thu Aug 25, 2005 10:00 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Sponsors
Replies: 15
Views: 15767

VAS Entertainment

VAS Entertainment will be giving away skateboarding videos to the first 500 spectators at the Worlds on Saturday and Sunday.
by Jack Smith
Thu Aug 25, 2005 7:44 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Accommodation
Replies: 21
Views: 21586

Boycott

Vincent wrote:

but I'm really wondering: is everybody boycotting?
are europeans really welcome?

If there is some kind of boycott happening, this is very sad.

Of course Europeans are welcome!
by Jack Smith
Thu Aug 25, 2005 2:53 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Sponsors
Replies: 15
Views: 15767

Sony

Sony Pictures has signed on as a sponsor of "Slalom Week 2005 - World Slalom Skateboarding Championships".

Just a reminder that you are not officially an entrant until your entry fee has ben received.
by Jack Smith
Tue Aug 16, 2005 7:20 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Trip to the Worlds
Replies: 23
Views: 26348

Pleasant

Let Marcus know you are coming for the race. He has always been good to skaters in the past. I'll post more on lodging in the next day or so. Pleasant Inn 235 Harbor 805-772-8521 Update: I really wanted to move the finals of the Worlds to a better surface this year. I thought I had the perfect venue...
by Jack Smith
Tue Aug 16, 2005 3:55 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Trip to the Worlds
Replies: 23
Views: 26348

Motel 6

The Motel 6 is about a mile from center of Morro Bay. It's an easy walk/stagger.

Also check the Pleasant Motel...ask for Marcus.

It's right in the heart of MB.
by Jack Smith
Sun Aug 14, 2005 7:49 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Sponsors
Replies: 15
Views: 15767

As of August 14th...

Radikal
Khiro
Concrete Wave
Bahne
Asphalt Playground


Sponsor Deadline is August 24th.
by Jack Smith
Sun Aug 14, 2005 7:39 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Trip to the Worlds
Replies: 23
Views: 26348

Thanks

Hey Paul,

Thanks for the great and informative post. I didn' t think you were being critical.

The other forum you set up should be helpful. Thanks again.

See you soon.
by Jack Smith
Tue Aug 09, 2005 5:56 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Trip to the Worlds
Replies: 23
Views: 26348

Where to stay

Hi Vincent,

Morro Bay is centrally located to all the events.

JS
by Jack Smith
Sat Aug 06, 2005 5:54 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Trip to the Worlds
Replies: 23
Views: 26348

Worlds

Paul, Vincent and other international racers, If anyone needs to be picked up at the San Luis Obispo airport just let me know, it will be arranged. I am working on bus transport to the race venues. Discounted accomodations are also being worked on. If quals are held in Cambria, it would be a 20 minu...
by Jack Smith
Wed Aug 03, 2005 6:16 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Slalom Week - Schedule
Replies: 39
Views: 47517

Cayucos location denied

I was just contacted by the San Luis Obispo County Roads Department. The Cayucos location has been denied by the California Highway Patrol.

I'll update you soon.
by Jack Smith
Tue Aug 02, 2005 9:12 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Sponsors
Replies: 15
Views: 15767

[2005] World Championships - Sponsors

I would like to welcome Concrete Wave magazine as a banner sponsor of Slalom Week 2005 - World Championships of Slalom Skateboarding.

Michael has made a cash and product donation to the event.

Thanks,
Mike
by Jack Smith
Sat Jul 30, 2005 6:53 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Slalom Week - Schedule
Replies: 39
Views: 47517

Entry

The contest calendar shows 84 entries for the Worlds. Just a reminder that you are not officially entered until your entry fee has been paid. Official Entries as of July 30th: David Hackett Judi Oyama Eddie Spearing - New Zealand Richy Carrasco Chris Chaput Martin Drayton Chicken Deck Adrian Pina Bi...
by Jack Smith
Fri Jul 29, 2005 2:45 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Slalom Week - Schedule
Replies: 39
Views: 47517

The Slalom Week 2005 Website is up. We will continue to add information as it becomes available. My Bahne partner, Stan Strocher designed and built the site. We also received an exciting and promising inquiry from a television network today. Please get your entry fee in early. As always, thanks for ...
by Jack Smith
Mon Jul 25, 2005 1:35 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Slalom Week - Schedule
Replies: 39
Views: 47517

Qualifying and Entry Info

Qualifying for the Slalom and TS finals will be held on September 15th and 16th at a soon too be announced location. Qualifying runs will be single lane. Each racer will receive three qualifing runs. The Slalom finals will be held on Saturday, September 17th at the site pictured below. Races will be...
by Jack Smith
Thu Jul 21, 2005 9:14 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] World Championships - Slalom Week - Schedule
Replies: 39
Views: 47517

Update

Just a quick update... Looks like the slalom and tight slalom finals will be held in Cayucos, which is four miles north of Morro Bay. The site is Cayucos Drive, a freshly paved (less than 2 months ago) street that runs toward the Pacific Ocean. The pitch is similar to Avila. Like Morro Bay the hill ...