West LA College Racing August 17, 2003

[Scott Peer]

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The 2003 California Championship gravity racing series date
for August is now set for Sunday, August 17, at West LA College.
This added date will feature races for downhill skateboard, inline
downhill, classic luge (buttboard), street luge, and gravity bikes,
as well as giant slalom racing on D Street for skateboard and inline.

All races will count towards the IGSA world rankings. There will
be awards for the top 3 in each event, and also prizes. At the
end of the series there will be special series awards for the
top point-getters (dropping each racer's worst result in each
discipline). Sponsors include 3dm skateboard wheels,
Oust Bearings, Ed Economy longboards and Kryptonics wheels.

The race will take place rain or shine, but if it rains the schedule may
change (for example a tight slalom might be postponed for rain, but
luge would race in the rain).

August 17 Schedule (preliminary, be sure to check at registration):
9:00 Setup
10:00 Registration, tech, and practice starts
11:30 Downhill qualifying (luge, inline, skateboard, bike)
1:00 Downhill races
2:00 Giant slalom race (overlapping downhill race)
4:00 Awards ceremony
5:00 End of permit time (some other dates end at 4:00)

The series dates are:
May 18 WLAC IGSA/WWSC DH + tight slalom
Jun 22 WLAC IGSA/WWSC DH
Jul 20 WLAC IGSA/WWSC GS + tight slalom
Aug 17 WLAC IGSA/WWSC DH + GS
Oct 12 WLAC IGSA/WWSC DH
Nov 2 WLAC IGSA/WWSC fast slalom + tight slalom
Nov 23 WLAC IGSA/WWSC DH + GS + season awards party
Note: "DH" = luge, gravity bike, inline/skateboard downhill
"GS" = inline and skateboard fast slalom or giant slalom
sports not listed may practice

Entry fees for season club members are:
$35 for downhill competitors (up to 2 classes)
$25 for slalom competitors (free if racing downhill)
$10 for Juniors (under 18) and those not racing (practice only)
$5 for each additional class after the second one
Joining Westwood Ski and Sports Club as a full member is
encouraged, and entitles you to participate in ski and snowboard
races and trips, water ski trips, parties, skating practices,
equipment discounts, and more. Please bring your checkbook to
become a full member ($30/year). Day memberships are available
for $5/day, and are required for all riders who are not full members
(i.e.: non-member fees are $40, $30, and $15). Juniors (under 18)
must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and will be charged
only a practice fee even if they race. Spectators are free. Also, the
first few who come early to help with the street cleaning and setup
in the morning will receive a free race entry!

Manufacturers and shop owners, it's not too late to supply prizes
for these races! You can even just show up with something to
add to the prize pool, and bring your banner to hang. We'll be
sure to mention you in upcoming announcements.

Protective gear: IGSA equipment rules will be used.
For slalom and giant slalom this means helmets, pads
(elbow and knee), and hand protection (gloves and/or wrist
guards) are required, and hip pads are recommended. Please,
no short shorts or tank tops. For street luge, buttboard,
gravity bikes, and downhill skateboard and inline, full helmets,
leathers, and leather gloves are required. We're building an
equipment pool to loan to people who forget things, please
donate your old gear, it may save someone a long trip home!

See you there!

Scott