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by Derek Yerke
Mon Jun 06, 2011 6:39 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2011] SLALOM ST. LOUIS #9
Replies: 16
Views: 22246

Re: SLALOM ST. LOUIS #9 (2011)

Thanks for the compliments and encouragement Steve :) Slaloms cool cause of guys like you.
by Derek Yerke
Mon Jun 06, 2011 6:36 pm
Forum: Midwest
Topic: Wiggle War, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, June 18-19 2011
Replies: 14
Views: 17026

Re: Wiggle War, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, June 18-19 2011

yep, looks like at least 5 MiChIgAn slalomers coming your way. Can't wait.
by Derek Yerke
Mon Jun 06, 2011 4:55 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Does anyone care about ranking?
Replies: 31
Views: 36725

Re: Does anyone care about ranking?

We care! I've always enjoyed the ranking system and when we started out I wondered "exactly how many people do this?" When I found out there was enough people and effort to create a ranking system it made slalom seem more legit. It's cool to see where you stack up, even if theres no system that can ...
by Derek Yerke
Sun Jun 05, 2011 6:30 am
Forum: North America
Topic: [2011] SLALOM ST. LOUIS #9
Replies: 16
Views: 22246

Re: SLALOM ST. LOUIS #9 (2011)

Had an awesome time. Huge Thanks to the Daggers for another great event!
by Derek Yerke
Tue Jul 06, 2010 4:39 pm
Forum: Midwest
Topic: Slalom Demo/Race Ft. Wayne IN area August 14, 2010
Replies: 15
Views: 18391

Sounds like fun! Jay and I will be there. Hopefully we can get some of the other michiganders too.
by Derek Yerke
Sun Jan 10, 2010 7:18 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: Pro class - getting more racers in
Replies: 46
Views: 47597

It would be great to have legitimacy added to the pro class as everyone's mentioned I think something like this could work- All riders currently ranked as 'pro' are granted pro status. Add the top 20 ranked ams at the end of each year, as proposed by rick, and then have 10 open spots that could be a...
by Derek Yerke
Sun Jan 10, 2010 6:37 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: World Ranking Management - suggestions for 2010
Replies: 5
Views: 8476

I really like the idea. It would make bring more legitimacy to the sport, and the fees seem very manageable.

I am willing and would love to help the ISSA in any way needed.
by Derek Yerke
Sun Jan 03, 2010 7:32 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: Pro class - getting more racers in
Replies: 46
Views: 47597

ranking

I like Ricks idea of having the top 20 ams each year automatically move up to the pro class for the following season. It's simple, fair, gives amateurs something to compete for, and adds some sort of prestige to being a 'pro'. I am newer to the sport but I think completely eliminating the pro class ...
by Derek Yerke
Tue Dec 15, 2009 9:48 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: World rankings: Overall
Replies: 346
Views: 910488

Yeah Claude is the man. He gave my brother and I tons of valuable advice at our first race in Batavia. Update to event list: The Epic International Skate Festival is missing from the list. It was held September 18th at Bethel Colege (Mishawaka), IN and is listed on the contest calender as Prime. The...
by Derek Yerke
Thu Dec 10, 2009 4:21 pm
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: World rankings: Overall
Replies: 346
Views: 910488

I didn't see any from the US listed on the results status page. Are Prime events going to be included? If so, should I send the results that I have? I have them put into the proper format. Thanks everyone.
by Derek Yerke
Mon Dec 07, 2009 5:06 am
Forum: ISSA World Ranking
Topic: World rankings: Overall
Replies: 346
Views: 910488

This was my first year being part of the sport. I have checked slalom skateboarder a couple times a week since march, and enjoy the site. I have been really motivated by the rankings. My brother and I traveled to as many events as we could afford to see where we stand against the top guys. We couldn...