[2012] Paris Slalom World Cup - Trocadéro 26,27 May [Prime]

Guillaume Saint-Criq · Post by **Guillaume Saint-Criq** » Thu Oct 20, 2011 12:52 am

Not applying for a World Cup status (yet), but YES, we are making everything possible to bring back this event !

26 and 27 may 2012 will give Trocadero back to slalomskateboarders
Same menu as usual : 2 days, 3 races in the center of Paris, just in front of the Eiffel tower

Probably applying for a Prime status

More info to come

Guillaume Saint-Criq · Post by **Guillaume Saint-Criq** » Fri Feb 03, 2012 2:51 pm

it seems many of you are interesting in this event and are looking for some more infos...

YES Paris Slalom Cup will happen !

It will be a 2 day race (saturday and sunday) with TS, HS and single line GS

It will be low cost (not more than 50€ for men, less for women and Jrs)
Payment in advance via paypal... payment on race site will probably be overvalued by 10€

No Prize money for now, but it can change (it will depend on some public subventions from the city)... but we will for sure make it low budget

We also will probably have to limit registrations number because we want to provide a good race and not being overwhelmed by numbers : we will communicate again early February about this.
Registrations will happen on SlalomRanking website. First paid, first served.
But we also want to make it possible for everyone who want to come and we will work that way...

I know most of us are waiting for the World Cup revival, but this year it's only a come back ... we are working to make it as good as possible even if the inline skating took all the place after we stopped in 2008...
I will work with Erika to make it again a world class event in 2013 and the next years, but you can already come and skate the Trocadero in 2012, just for glory ;)

Jani Soderhall · Post by **Jani Soderhall** » Thu Mar 01, 2012 12:15 pm

Guillaume in another topic wrote:It s in a good way... city council seems to finally agreed on our event... more news really soon !

But once again, we only apply for a prime and we do not want to set a high level race this year... everyone of you will be more than welcome, but we do not want you too be disappointed about the organization level.

I will be able to give facts soon.

And we already thanks Seismic, Khiro, Sk8kings and Loaded for their support !

Sounds promising!

/Jani

Robert Gaisek · Post by **Robert Gaisek** » Thu Mar 01, 2012 1:11 pm

Me and Fabian Björnstjärna will celebrate our 50th birthdays while racing in Paris, so you have to get the permit.
We want you all to let us win as a birthday-gift.;)
(well.....I want this....Fabian will win anyway)

Rob Ashby · Post by **Rob Ashby** » Thu Mar 01, 2012 3:06 pm

I will be 50 in October, can I win something in Paris too? :o)

Robert Gaisek · Post by **Robert Gaisek** » Fri Mar 02, 2012 12:00 pm

Maybe a special race for REALLY old farts?

Guillaume Saint-Criq · Post by **Guillaume Saint-Criq** » Fri Mar 02, 2012 12:32 pm

We will be pleased to see you celebrate with us such a special day, so we have to think what we can do :)

Robert Gaisek · Post by **Robert Gaisek** » Fri Mar 02, 2012 1:26 pm

Just let us win.....that´s enough. :)

Pierre Gravel · Post by **Pierre Gravel** » Mon Mar 05, 2012 1:35 pm

Me and Fabian Björnstjärna will celebrate our 50th birthdays while racing in Paris, so you have to get the permit.
We want you all to let us win as a birthday-gift.;)
(well.....I want this....Fabian will win anyway)

Wow a lot of us were born in the same week, Mig is gonna turn 50 end of may and i'll do the big five-O june 1st, i'd really love to race in Paris to party with you guys and i guess Mig wouldn't mind either!
At your party, have a little though and a cold one thinking about those who couldn't make it!

Robert Gaisek · Post by **Robert Gaisek** » Mon Mar 05, 2012 2:43 pm

62 was a good year.

Peter Pletanek · Post by **Peter Pletanek** » Mon Mar 05, 2012 3:26 pm

robert gaisek wrote:62 was a good year.

yes, not also my year of manufacture (but still jumping... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KK0ILH3YbV4 ), also for example the foundation year of The Rolling Stones :-)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rolling_Stones

Flavio Badenes · Post by **Flavio Badenes** » Wed Mar 07, 2012 1:24 pm

I like the REALLY OLD FART idea!!! :-)

Ricardo Damborenea · Post by **Ricardo Damborenea** » Wed Mar 07, 2012 4:49 pm

Mee Too!!! Old Farts Rule!!!

Guillaume Saint-Criq · Post by **Guillaume Saint-Criq** » Wed Mar 07, 2012 4:59 pm

ok... maybe we will have to provide walkers and diapers for this event :D

Robert Gaisek · Post by **Robert Gaisek** » Wed Mar 07, 2012 5:32 pm

....and a glass for the grin.

Robert Gaisek · Post by **Robert Gaisek** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 7:54 am

Any news about the comp?
I can´t wait any longer for booking trip and lodging....sorry.

Michael Stride · Post by **Michael Stride** » Sat Mar 17, 2012 7:47 pm

Yes, Need news please.

Jani Soderhall · Post by **Jani Soderhall** » Sat Mar 17, 2012 10:05 pm

I heard it is leaning towards positive news, but nothing official yet. I'm not really involved at this time, just transmitting a rumour.

/Jani

Michael Stride · Post by **Michael Stride** » Sat Mar 17, 2012 10:23 pm

good. Please remember if we book tickets early we save money AND get the best rooms at hotels!

Jani Soderhall · Post by **Jani Soderhall** » Sun Mar 18, 2012 11:44 am

Well, the problems are overshadowing such aspects as book early and get a good price. Sorry.
Right now the struggle is to make the event happen at all.
But, as I said, I heard it was leaning in the right direction.

/Jani

Guillaume Saint-Criq · Post by **Guillaume Saint-Criq** » Sun Mar 18, 2012 9:29 pm

i am really sorry not to give more infos sooner. I was out for one week, but Erika who is organizing with me send me positive emails this week.

The event will take place for sure!

We just need to solve some problems about starting ramps, and finalize budget to be able to communicate about entry fees and what riders will be able to expect from our event
I know some of you (like one of our Spanish friends) already booked your flight. For the others, I promise official information by the end of the week.

But once again, yes, we g0t the official authorisation and will be able to skate the Trocadero!

Thank you all for you interest in this event.

Guillaume Saint-Criq · Post by **Guillaume Saint-Criq** » Tue Mar 20, 2012 8:09 pm

It s on. We did finalize our budget and fix the entry fees.

Registrations fees :
Men €40
Women €30
Junior/Kids €30

Payments on the race day will be added by 10 euros

Registrations will be limited to 50!
Please register on slalom ranking website

If we reach this limit, we will work on a first paid first served basis.
I will give our paypal adress soon for pre-payment.

Racers package :
- 3 races participation
- 1 event teeshirt
- free water

Expected Schedule :
SATURDAY
9h 11h tight qualifications
13h 16h tight head-to-head finals
17h 20h giant slalom single lane
SUNDAY
9h 11h special qualifications
13h 16h special head-to-head finals
16h 17h Awards

Prizes :
Will be sended on an overall basis only, in 3 categories (men, women, junior)
- event trophies
- Schwag from our partners (Seismic Skates, Hawaiisurf.com, Sk8kings, Loaded, Blackkross, and i hope some more to come...)

No prize money

Robert Gaisek · Post by **Robert Gaisek** » Tue Mar 20, 2012 8:17 pm

Congrats!!!
I hope to be in that 50:s.
Raceface on......

Flavio Badenes · Post by **Flavio Badenes** » Mon Apr 02, 2012 11:30 am

All Dutch riders will attend!! we are really looking forward to it. I need to book my hotel, can I do it???

Guillaume Saint-Criq · Post by **Guillaume Saint-Criq** » Mon Apr 02, 2012 12:28 pm

wow, we will be really proud to get you all in Paris.
Yes, Flavio, you can book.

Robert Gaisek · Post by **Robert Gaisek** » Mon Apr 02, 2012 3:39 pm

I´m booked and ready (for a last place).....can we pay now? :)

Flavio Badenes · Post by **Flavio Badenes** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 6:05 pm

THe Dutch Crew will stay here: (very cheap hotel of course :-) ))) but 5 kms from the location!!!

http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-501 ... tion.shtml

Flavio Badenes · Post by **Flavio Badenes** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 6:11 pm

Do you guys confirm the 50 plus category ? Nice French nurses to take care of us, the old perverts ? Free bottles of oxygen ?

Ricardo Damborenea · Post by **Ricardo Damborenea** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 7:06 pm

better +49 and I'm in ;-)

Sj Kalliokoski · Post by **Sj Kalliokoski** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 7:13 pm

I was more thinking 55+

But anyway i expect that organizers will provide this kind of tools for us, there is even basket for oxygen bottle

Robert Gaisek · Post by **Robert Gaisek** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 8:27 pm

I will bring my family.
Someone has to push the wheelchair around Paris :)

Flavio Badenes · Post by **Flavio Badenes** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 9:33 pm

It looks like we won't need skateboards to race!! :-)

and Ricardo 50 is 50 :-) 49ers have bad luck this time LOL!!!!

Guillaume Saint-Criq · Post by **Guillaume Saint-Criq** » Sat Apr 21, 2012 12:12 pm

Let's go ... Clean your bearings and wear your pads... race to Trocadero is on : http://www.skateslalom.fr/?p=1592&lang=en

Guillaume Saint-Criq · Post by **Guillaume Saint-Criq** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 5:19 pm

Robert Gaisek · Post by **Robert Gaisek** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 8:27 am

Is there anyone interrested in good bucks for an airport-pickup and drop-off?

Jani Soderhall · Post by **Jani Soderhall** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 12:46 pm

robert gaisek wrote:Is there anyone interrested in good bucks for an airport-pickup and drop-off?

Take the RER train from the airport to anywhere in Central Paris (St Michel for example), then take a taxi. That's the best solution. Max 10 EUR/person for the RER, then a taxi for 15-20 to your hotel.

If you're staying on the Trocadero side, it could be worth taking the Air France bus which takes you to Porte Maillot or the Arch de Triomphe (both close to Champs Elysees) instead.

/Jani

Robert Gaisek · Post by **Robert Gaisek** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 2:20 pm

We will stay in Monparnasse close to the Pasteur-substation.
We are 4 so maybe it will be cheaper to take a cab all the way.....or RER to Denfert/Rochereau and then sub.
I rather put my money in a skaters pocket....that´s why I´m asking.

Jani Soderhall · Post by **Jani Soderhall** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 5:39 pm

I appreciate it that, but Paris is such a big town, nobody wants to drive unless they don't have too. Also, most skaters living in town, don't own a car. You don't need it then.

It took me 2.5 hrs to get back from Disney yesterday. Normally it's a 45 minute trip. And this journey started at 11 pm (23.00). Damned, I was really mad and tired coming home so late. Highway closed due to constructions...

/Jani

Robert Gaisek · Post by **Robert Gaisek** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 8:01 pm

Sounds like I´m taking the RER and sub then.....thanks for the advice.

Guillaume Saint-Criq · Post by **Guillaume Saint-Criq** » Thu May 03, 2012 12:15 am

3 ducks hostel is closed for renovations works (thanks Paul Price for the info!).
For those who still looked for hostel , i suggest you to contact Aloha Hostel

http://www.aloha.fr/eng-contact.php
Aloha hostels 1, rue Borromée 75015 Paris │ T. +33 (0)1 42 73 03 03

Double are 32 € / pers, and it's near "Pasteur" sub station. It'll take you to Trocadero in 15 mins max
It seems you will also be close to the Swedish base!

Guillaume Saint-Criq · Post by **Guillaume Saint-Criq** » Wed May 09, 2012 9:34 pm

Please remember payment on the race day will be added by 10 euros as we have many expenses to cover before the race.

all information on how to pay : http://www.skateslalom.fr/?p=1592

Guillaume Saint-Criq · Post by **Guillaume Saint-Criq** » Fri May 11, 2012 11:01 pm

trophie's work in progress...
Thank you B2longboards

We also receive today some schwag from Sk8kings! Oi!

Guillaume Saint-Criq · Post by **Guillaume Saint-Criq** » Sun May 13, 2012 9:51 pm

10 days left to pay your registrations
Remember it will be added by 10 euros for onsite payments

all infos : http://www.skateslalom.fr/?p=1592&lang=en

Robert Gaisek · Post by **Robert Gaisek** » Mon May 14, 2012 8:58 pm

I will be happy to pay the extra 10 if it is ok to pay on site.
Having som issues with the computer-payment.
Is it close to 50 yet?
Will I be in the audience? :(

Guillaume Saint-Criq · Post by **Guillaume Saint-Criq** » Tue May 15, 2012 9:13 am

Hey Robo...

right now we have 47 registered racers. Many of them confirmed they will come, but only 12 already paid their entrance.
So, you will not be the only one to pay on site.
And it seems we will not pass the 50 racers step, so will we able to run for the incredible King Of The Hill trophy !

To all, 1 week less to pay your registrations without 10 euros extra...

Guillaume Saint-Criq · Post by **Guillaume Saint-Criq** » Wed May 16, 2012 11:18 am

Thanks to our partners !

Robert Gaisek · Post by **Robert Gaisek** » Wed May 16, 2012 10:28 pm

A nice bunch of sponsors indeed!!! Will there be some french shops at the site? Blackkross?

Guillaume Saint-Criq · Post by **Guillaume Saint-Criq** » Wed May 16, 2012 10:49 pm

no Blackkross will not be onsite
coneracing will not have a stand neither, but we will probably have some stuff if needed.

Jani Soderhall · Post by **Jani Soderhall** » Thu May 17, 2012 12:05 am

If anyone needs Seismic stuff, make sure you pre-order so that we can put it aside for you.
Also, Mr Seismic himself will be present and as you must have noticed by now Seismic is our main sponsor this year!

/Jani

Peter Klang · Post by **Peter Klang** » Mon May 21, 2012 9:41 am

I will be there, and I will pay on site. When is sign in time on Saturday?

When do we start Q racing?

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