Gravesend it may be, but this is a new beginning for the Cyclopark track in Kent.
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- Wed May 02, 2012 5:52 pm
- Forum: England
- Topic: CYCLOLAUNCH Dual Slalom, Gravesend - June 10th 2012
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5407
- Wed May 02, 2012 5:51 pm
- Forum: England
- Topic: Hog Hill 'Open Season' 19/20th May 2012 - Slalom & Freeride
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4269
Re: Hog Hill 'Open Season' 19/20th May 2012 - Slalom & Freer
One of the favourite skate locations of Europe, Hog Hill has marked its name on the race calendar with its fine hills and better cafe. Come along and race against some of the best in the world, or simply cruise the hills at your own speed. Details: here: http://hoghillskating.blogspot.co.uk/ Signup ...
- Wed May 02, 2012 5:50 pm
- Forum: England
- Topic: Hog Hill 'Open Season' 19/20th May 2012 - Slalom & Freeride
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4269
- Sun Apr 29, 2012 11:07 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2012] The RUSH: 8 July - Brands Hatch [Cancelled]
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9550
[2012] The RUSH: 8 July - Brands Hatch [Cancelled]
THE best slalom hill in the UK and skated on by racing legends for five decades. http://www.ukslalomskateboarding.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/14-Edit-for-web.jpg Giant Slalom and 100 Cone Challenge Facebook event details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/267120890047683/ Video: http://yout...
- Sun Apr 29, 2012 10:58 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2012] RAZORBACK GAMES - June 30/ July 1st [Prime]
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3476
Re: 2012 RAZORBACK GAMES - June 30/ July 1st
Slalom Sponsors: http://www.octanesport.com/ http://www.pavel-skates.com/cms/ http://www.seismicskate.com/ Freeride Sponsors: http://www.newtons-shred.co.uk/ Did skating ever need the Olympics? Well, the Hog Hill circuit is a fine by product of said event. In its honour, here's the RAZORBACK GAMES. ...
- Sun Apr 29, 2012 10:54 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2012] RAZORBACK GAMES - June 30/ July 1st [Prime]
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3476
[2012] RAZORBACK GAMES - June 30/ July 1st [Prime]
You said you were ambivalent towards a skate Olympics.
WE GIVE YOU:
Poster Design: http://www.octanesport.com/
WE GIVE YOU:
Poster Design: http://www.octanesport.com/
- Sun Apr 29, 2012 10:48 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2012] CYCLOLAUNCH Dual Slalom, Gravesend - June 10th
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3394
Re: CYCLOLAUNCH Dual Slalom, Gravesend - June 10th 2012
From 1:30pm 'til the light fades. Sponsors: Octane Sport: http://www.octanesport.com/ Seismic Skate Systems: http://www.seismicskate.com/ Hybrid slalom at http://www.cyclopark.com/ This is a welcome return to a new location that has a fantastic sloped straight for slalom and a skatepark attached. Th...
- Sun Apr 29, 2012 10:45 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2012] CYCLOLAUNCH Dual Slalom, Gravesend - June 10th
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3394
[2012] CYCLOLAUNCH Dual Slalom, Gravesend - June 10th
Gravesend it may be, but this is a new beginning for the Cyclopark track in Kent.
- Sun Apr 29, 2012 10:38 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2012]Hog Hill 'Open Season' 19/20 May - Slalom & Freeride
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6147
Re: Hog Hill 'Open Season' 19/20th May 2012 - Slalom & Freer
One of the favourite skate locations of Europe, Hog Hill has marked its name on the race calendar with its fine hills and better cafe. Come along and race against some of the best in the world, or simply cruise the hills at your own speed. Details: here: http://hoghillskating.blogspot.co.uk/ Signup ...
- Sun Apr 29, 2012 10:11 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2012]Hog Hill 'Open Season' 19/20 May - Slalom & Freeride
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6147
- Mon Apr 16, 2012 9:53 pm
- Forum: 2012 Contest Calendar
- Topic: Thread to discuss Dates, Status voting etc. for 2012
- Replies: 114
- Views: 240045
Re: 2012 International Slalom Contest Schedule
Hi Peter, News just in from the UK: 'Hog Hill 1' (May 19/20) is now titled 'Hog Hill Open Season 2012' and has a Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/126367277494166/ 'Hog Hill 2' (June 30/ July 1) is now titled '2012 Razorback Games' and will be a slalom version of the Olympics. Can ...
- Fri Mar 23, 2012 6:03 pm
- Forum: 2012 Contest Calendar
- Topic: Thread to discuss Dates, Status voting etc. for 2012
- Replies: 114
- Views: 240045
Re: 2012 International Slalom Contest Schedule
Name: CYCLOLAUNCH Dual Slalom Format: Hybrid slalom Date: 10th June 1:30pm-8:00pm Location: Gravesend, Kent Sanction: PLAIN Contact: Sam Gordon jsbgordon@gmail.com Facebook Forum: https://www.facebook.com/events/365492316824219/ We have been invited back as part of the sports events to celebrate the...
- Fri Feb 24, 2012 2:23 am
- Forum: England
- Topic: SkAte2: Pump+Grind
- Replies: 9
- Views: 17476
Re: SkAte2: Pump+Grind
Now Cyclopark are 99% certain that we'll have first usage of the skatepark. Very close indeed. Hoping to hear about the 1% on Friday 24th February.
This image in no way relates to the one in the post above.
Sam
This image in no way relates to the one in the post above.
Sam
- Tue Feb 21, 2012 3:59 pm
- Forum: England
- Topic: SkAte2: Pump+Grind
- Replies: 9
- Views: 17476
Re: SkAte2: Pump+Grind
Apparently this museum bridges the interest gap for boys from aged six to eleven:
http://donglutsdinosaurs.com/exhibits-1/
If there were sites like this in the seventies, we'd've never got into skateboards.
http://donglutsdinosaurs.com/exhibits-1/
If there were sites like this in the seventies, we'd've never got into skateboards.
- Wed Feb 15, 2012 8:12 pm
- Forum: England
- Topic: SkAte2: Pump+Grind
- Replies: 9
- Views: 17476
Re: SkAte2: Pump+Grind
Ordeal? We could just run the gauntlet uphill without a skateboard:
- Tue Feb 14, 2012 2:32 pm
- Forum: England
- Topic: SkAte2: Pump+Grind
- Replies: 9
- Views: 17476
Re: SkAte2: Pump+Grind
Just the ONE hundred cones, Jonathan?
The bridge in the picture at the top can be seen in this aerial view, centre top third (LHS of circuit). We have enough track to make you dizzy.
Now, if only we could angle it a bit further...
Sam
The bridge in the picture at the top can be seen in this aerial view, centre top third (LHS of circuit). We have enough track to make you dizzy.
Now, if only we could angle it a bit further...
Sam
- Mon Feb 06, 2012 12:07 pm
- Forum: 2012 Contest Calendar
- Topic: Thread to discuss Dates, Status voting etc. for 2012
- Replies: 114
- Views: 240045
Re: 2012 International Slalom Contest Schedule
The Euros have often been run on a shoestring, think Switzerland and Amsterdam for example. From a UK perspective, we have found the Czech races to be some of the more consistently organised and enthusiastically run. One of the key factors to a successful event is not so much the ephemera around the...
- Mon Feb 06, 2012 10:12 am
- Forum: 2012 Contest Calendar
- Topic: Thread to discuss Dates, Status voting etc. for 2012
- Replies: 114
- Views: 240045
Re: 2012 International Slalom Contest Schedule
Would it be sensible to run Liberec as the Euros/ Worlds? What do the organisers think?
Sam
Sam
- Sat Jan 21, 2012 3:08 pm
- Forum: England
- Topic: SkAte2: Pump+Grind
- Replies: 9
- Views: 17476
Re: SkAte2: Pump+Grind
Registration now up on the old 'Other Site:'
http://www.ncdsa.com/contest_registrati ... testID=538
Let's blow away the Winter!!!
http://www.ncdsa.com/contest_registrati ... testID=538
Let's blow away the Winter!!!
- Mon Jan 16, 2012 3:16 pm
- Forum: Daily Banter
- Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
- Replies: 451
- Views: 3540977
Re: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
Hi Robert, I signed in through the Slalomranking section and then registered for my own races as a test. It seemed to work. Don't know whether I'll turn up to them though.
- Sun Jan 15, 2012 9:27 pm
- Forum: England
- Topic: SkAte2: Pump+Grind
- Replies: 9
- Views: 17476
SkAte2: Pump+Grind
When: Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 1:00am until Sunday, March 4, 2012 at 5:00pm Where: A2 Cyclopark, Wrotham Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 9AF (For Sat Nav please use DA11 7NP) Description: Hybrid slalom and single lane giant slalom at http://www.cyclopark.com/ http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7017/6703229...
- Mon Dec 19, 2011 11:35 pm
- Forum: Daily Banter
- Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
- Replies: 451
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Re: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
Good work, gents.
As a matter of interest, how does the banner sponsor at the top of the page vary from the monthly site sponsor, and on what terms is it held?
As a matter of interest, how does the banner sponsor at the top of the page vary from the monthly site sponsor, and on what terms is it held?
- Thu Dec 15, 2011 9:58 am
- Forum: ISSA Site administration
- Topic: 2012 Site Sponsor Schedule
- Replies: 23
- Views: 46026
Re: 2012 Site Sponsor Schedule
June or July please, whichever is not taken! The former is probably best. Paypal is with you know. Can we please link to: http://www.ukslalomskateboarding.org.uk/ http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7162/6514952985_39834c85bc.jpg Nigel, we need more black on the left hand side of the logo!!! Thanks JBH Sam
- Tue Aug 09, 2011 7:32 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2011] Freeride & British Open Slalom Championships: 6-7 Aug
- Replies: 16
- Views: 22874
Re: Freeride & British Open Slalom Championships UK: 6-7 Aug
Thanks Dalibor, impressive racing in the Giant Slalom! It was great to have the Slalom Gang Bang Team over in the UK, especially after we have enjoyed such hospitality and well organised events in the Czech Republic. Here are a few pictures from the weekend: http://www.flickr.com/photos/samg/sets/72...
- Thu Aug 04, 2011 2:15 am
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2011] Freeride & British Open Slalom Championships: 6-7 Aug
- Replies: 16
- Views: 22874
Re: Freeride & British Open Slalom Championships UK: 6-7 Aug
Given the high volume of racers entered for the BOSC and the time limits imposed on us by Redbridge Council, we will endeavour to run an A and B group of sixteen racers in each class for the Hybrid. If time is pressed then the group sizes will be broken down to one group of sixteen and one group of ...
- Sat Jul 30, 2011 2:44 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2011] Freeride & British Open Slalom Championships: 6-7 Aug
- Replies: 16
- Views: 22874
Re: Freeride & British Open Slalom Championships UK: 6-7 Aug
Mini site with registration & payment details is here: https://sites.google.com/site/hoghillboscfreerideaugust2011/home Friday 05.08.2011 6:00pm - Informal meet & greet at the Lambourne End Centre: http://www.lambourne-end.org.uk/html/contact.htm Thereafter at the nearest pub: http://www.millerandca...
- Thu Jul 28, 2011 12:45 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2011] Freeride & British Open Slalom Championships: 6-7 Aug
- Replies: 16
- Views: 22874
Re: Freeride & British Open Slalom Championships UK: 6-7 Aug
Of course; the best-selling Roadster!
And what a great number plate. Did you steal it off Chaput?
And what a great number plate. Did you steal it off Chaput?
- Wed Jul 27, 2011 3:57 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2011] Freeride & British Open Slalom Championships: 6-7 Aug
- Replies: 16
- Views: 22874
Re: Freeride & British Open Slalom Championships UK: 6-7 Aug
http://www.pavel-skates.com/cms/templates/PavelSkates/images/pavel_logo.gif Donald at Pavel Skates will not only be invading Britain at dawn with the entire Gang of Germany, but will also help provide product and have a Pavel stall at the race site: http://www.pavel-skates.com/cms/ Welcome invasion...
- Tue Jul 26, 2011 4:46 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2011] Freeride & British Open Slalom Championships: 6-7 Aug
- Replies: 16
- Views: 22874
Re: Freeride & British Open Slalom Championships UK: 6-7 Aug
http://www.octanesport.co.uk/shop/skin/frontend/default/octane/images/logo.png Main event sponsors Octane Sport http://www.octanesport.co.uk/shop/ have very kindly offered up prize money for the Over All Combined top three finishers in the BOSC . 1st Place: 150 Euros 2nd Place: 100 Euros 3rd Place ...
- Mon Jul 18, 2011 12:19 am
- Forum: ISSA Site administration
- Topic: 2011 Site Sponsor Schedule
- Replies: 57
- Views: 92389
Re: 2011 Site Sponsor Schedule
Thanks Jani.
- Mon Jul 11, 2011 9:24 pm
- Forum: ISSA Site administration
- Topic: 2011 Site Sponsor Schedule
- Replies: 57
- Views: 92389
Re: 2011 Site Sponsor Schedule
Would it be possible that as site sponsor, we could have a link to the UKSSA with the graphic above as discussed? There seem to be various graphic sponsor links floating around the site. We'd love to be amongst them, if only for a month! Link here: http://www.ukslalomskateboarding.com/ Graphic here:...
- Mon Jul 11, 2011 7:09 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2011] Freeride & British Open Slalom Championships: 6-7 Aug
- Replies: 16
- Views: 22874
Re: Freeride & British Open Slalom Championships: 6-7 Aug 11
Prices now reduced!
We are now doing £10 for each day with £10 camping.
Log in, Registration and Paypal payment on the microsite just here: https://sites.google.com/site/hoghillbo ... t2011/home
Photo: Ian Stone
We are now doing £10 for each day with £10 camping.
Log in, Registration and Paypal payment on the microsite just here: https://sites.google.com/site/hoghillbo ... t2011/home
Photo: Ian Stone
- Mon Jul 11, 2011 4:25 pm
- Forum: England
- Topic: Glastonbury Ales Love Monkey Open Slalom Championships @NASS
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5445
Re: Glastonbury Ales Love Monkey Open Slalom Championships @
Pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/samg/sets/ ... 167578948/
Video of the 2nd run Hybrid Final here: http://youtu.be/7ywFqNMYKKY
Video of the 2nd run Hybrid Final here: http://youtu.be/7ywFqNMYKKY
- Mon Jul 11, 2011 4:13 pm
- Forum: England
- Topic: Glastonbury Ales Love Monkey Open Slalom Championships @NASS
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5445
Re: Glastonbury Ales Love Monkey Open Slalom Championships @
Congratulations to Slipa for his 'rising from the dead' to take the overall at NASS this year. http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6146/5926475310_6d1e8b61ce_z.jpg Pavel rider Louis 'Slipa' Selby Here are the final placings: Louis Selby Mike Allison Mmedo Duffort Bruno Oliveira Sam Gordon Paul T-C Sam Sl...
- Wed Jun 08, 2011 8:46 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2011] Freeride & British Open Slalom Championships: 6-7 Aug
- Replies: 16
- Views: 22874
Re: Freeride & British Open Slalom Championships: 6-7 Aug 11
Fourth edition!!! Once again we return to the best purpose built slalom facility in a major European capital. Unlike many other high profile events, we have on site cafe, changing rooms, perfect tarmac and a campsite that provides some of the best home grown meat in the country. And public liability...
- Wed Jun 08, 2011 8:41 pm
- Forum: England
- Topic: Hog Hill Open Season 11th - 12th June 2011
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5996
Hog Hill Open Season 11th - 12th June 2011
If you've found yourself in the UK, no matter if you are with or without board, dammit but there's just one place you should head... This weekend: http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5295/5552616997_ca53718795_z.jpg Full details: https://sites.google.com/site/hoghillosjune2011/ Facebook Group: http://www...
- Mon Jun 06, 2011 6:49 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Does anyone care about ranking?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 43173
Re: Does anyone care about ranking?
I do care about the ranking. Corky's not inconsiderable effort is a fine historical document of our sport over the last decade. Think how we like to look back at the names and pictures in old skate magazines. This is a comparable reference. Most of us know that we are not in the ranked position that...
- Fri Jun 03, 2011 9:42 pm
- Forum: Pavel
- Topic: KATHRIN SEHL PRO MODEL
- Replies: 12
- Views: 13906
Re: KATHRIN SEHL PRO MODEL
Hi Donald, Any of Ella's or Kathrin's decks coming over to Hog Hill to tempt the UK riders? http://www.pavel-skates.com/cms/images/stories/Boards-Slalom/sehl.jpg http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/180124_10150108322454521_510589520_6070132_1695818_n.jpg http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hph...
- Fri Jun 03, 2011 8:47 pm
- Forum: Daily Banter
- Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
- Replies: 451
- Views: 3540977
Re: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
Agree with Rob; great work.
Don't forget your site sponsors!
Don't forget your site sponsors!
- Fri Jun 03, 2011 8:38 pm
- Forum: ISSA Site administration
- Topic: 2011 Site Sponsor Schedule
- Replies: 57
- Views: 92389
Re: 2011 Site Sponsor Schedule
Could we possibly update the monthly site sponsor in order to keep certain parties happy? I know that when the UKSSA's turn comes around, we want to be featured from 12:01 am on July 1 onwards. You can forget about updating after that!
Thank you,
Sam
Thank you,
Sam
- Tue Mar 15, 2011 2:40 pm
- Forum: ISSA Site administration
- Topic: 2011 Site Sponsor Schedule
- Replies: 57
- Views: 92389
UKSSA logo
I'm all for that!
Maybe for July we try the white background version?
Or even the hotsexy high octane version:
Maybe for July we try the white background version?
Or even the hotsexy high octane version:
- Wed Feb 23, 2011 12:40 am
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2011] Amsterdam Slalom Series #5 May 6-7-8 [MAIN]
- Replies: 67
- Views: 82744
Pictures
Fine by me!
- Mon Feb 21, 2011 12:17 am
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2011] Freeride & British Open Slalom Championships: 6-7 Aug
- Replies: 16
- Views: 22874
[2011] Freeride & British Open Slalom Championships: 6-7 Aug
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=116028938469851 http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5273/5885521929_4d6453ef41_z.jpg British Open Slalom Championships: 6-7 August 2011 Where: Hog Hill http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=547291&Y=191903&A=Y&Z=110 Closest tube station: Fairlop, it's a fai...
- Mon Feb 21, 2011 12:14 am
- Forum: England
- Topic: Freeride & British Open Slalom Championships: 6-7 Aug 11
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6810
Freeride & British Open Slalom Championships: 6-7 Aug 11
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=116028938469851 http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/4686258638_3389065cc6_b.jpg British Open Slalom Championships: 6-7 August 2011 BE AWARE: Friday 5th August afternoon may be used for qualifying, pending permissions. Where: Hog Hill http://www.street...
- Thu Feb 10, 2011 5:44 pm
- Forum: Latvia
- Topic: Gints Gailitis 1964 - 2011 R.I.P ;(
- Replies: 32
- Views: 56120
Very sorry to hear this sad news. Gints' race times were always a measure that I would try to approach. Competition is most exciting when times are close. With Gustav's fast times, the Gailitis family has provided a dynasty of competition and aspiration. My thoughts and condolences go out to the Gai...
- Sun Jan 16, 2011 6:14 pm
- Forum: England
- Topic: X in the City: 22-24th October 2010 [Cancelled]
- Replies: 11
- Views: 13504
X in the City
Hi Robert, Unfortunately this competition will not now go ahead. The event organiser realised that in order to make it work to the best of his capacity, there would have to be much more preparation given the volume of different sports organisations and styles of display involved. The April revised d...
- Fri Dec 17, 2010 12:56 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2011] European Sanctions surrounding the UK events
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8853
Damn those Czechs! Actually, the CZ team put on the best and most organised races of the year, so let's do nothing to hinder their good work. Both Hradek Kralove and Policka are memorable for all of the right reasons. The guys step up to the mark every time and add value to every event. In reality, ...
- Thu Dec 16, 2010 7:38 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: [2011] European Sanctions surrounding the UK events
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8853
[2011] European Sanctions surrounding the UK events
Having lost quite a bit of money last year in hosting a race where just one International made an appearance, would it be at all possible that no high-rated sanctions are handed-out in the weeks surrounding the UK event? We have, after all, booked the time, paid for the hills, insurance and camping ...
- Tue Dec 07, 2010 1:48 pm
- Forum: Daily Banter
- Topic: POST ONLY REPLIES, don't use New Topic
- Replies: 451
- Views: 3540977
Voting
No worries Pat; that seemed very straight forward.
- Fri Nov 26, 2010 11:32 am
- Forum: ISSA Site administration
- Topic: 2011 Site Sponsor Schedule
- Replies: 57
- Views: 92389
July Payment
Please put the UKSSA down for July 2011 sponsorship with a link to the Association Website at:
http://www.ukslalomskateboarding.com/
Payment has been made.
Thank you,
Sam
http://www.ukslalomskateboarding.com/
Payment has been made.
Thank you,
Sam