ISSA - International Slalom Skateboarding Association

Jani,
On May 29 and May 30, 2004, a small grassroots race was held in St. Louis, MO (USA Midwest). On May 29 we did a jam-style, single-lane hybrid course of approximately 40 (?) cones, and on May 30 we did a dual-lane straight slalom (i.e., there were no offset cones, although the road itself made an S-shaped turn). If I'm not mistaken, we had eight people riding: Jeff Goad, Jeff "Chainsaw" McCullar, Jon Seeger, Jeremy Jones, Paul Graf, Rick Stanziale, Tod Oles, and myself. First day was for time only (best single time wins), and second day we raced for $100.00, winner take all.

2004 races missing: The two JPL's (Pasadena, CA, USA) and the two Pump House Jams (San Diego, CA, USA). Details can be found at ncdsa. Also, I'm pretty sure that the World Longboard Championships in San Diego were cancelled.

Jani, have a look on our event calendar:

http://airflow-skateboards.com/Slalomfa ... eset2.html


rmn

Before we close down the Contest Calendar 2004 it would be nice to make sure it is as complete as possible. Do you know of any events that happened but are still not listed in this calendar? Let me know, thanks.

/Jani

Slalom Skateboard Contest Zurich

On Sunday, 26. September 2004, there will be a Slalom Skateboard Contest in the
centre of Zurich, between the financial district (Paradeplatz) and Zurich's Mainstation.
More than 300 000 visitors are expected in the city, as Zurich is car-free on this day.
Be there!

For more details: www.pscontest.ch (update 2. september)
or jadranko_r@bluewin.ch

< Ed note: Event added. /Jani >

I heard that the date for Brands Hatch in August may have to change - so don't go booking any flights until dates are reconfirmed. Please update the contest info to keep it correct. cheers! later skaters!

< Ed note: Remark added in red in the event listing. /Jani >

I added this event after receiving a personal email from Gints. Good to hear that events are happening in Latvia again. Although they were never such a large group of racers, they were (and still are) good!

Latvia Open
August 7-8
Saturday: Special slalom - Jurmala Prix
Sunday: Special and Parallel slalom - Grizinkalns, Riga, Latvia
Contact: Gints Gailitis Gintsgg@parks DOT lv

/Jani

Somehow missing from this contest calendar.

See details at: http://www.ncdsa.com/contest_registrati ... testID=140

< Ed note: Event added. /Jani >

Gary Fluitt wrote:JG- Sept. 19 I turn 41. Nice day to be in a race in Boston Commons. Sign me up.

So the July 4th race this year will be a kids race though adults are allowed to register (no prizes for the adults though). The courses will be challenging though- and are set by kids- yet I find the courses they set to be some of the better thought out courses I have race on.


Gary- Happy Birthday! The world's fastest slalom racers were born in 1963. I also turn 41 July 1st this year. lol.

Sorry to say, but we are not going to have a race on Aug 15th in Corvallis as originally set forth.

Cannot get permission to use the street.

We might be adding another BBQ slalom "gathering" type event in Salem this summer.

-- Pat

< Ed note: Event cancelled, now displayed in red. /Jani>

Baltic Slalom Cup. Open.

(j)Urmala July 10.
Riga July 11.

I'll have more info later. (ed.) later's here:

Baltic Sea Cup

July 10 2004. Jurmale - slalom, street, inline, BMX.
July 11 2004. Riga - parallel slalom and slalom.


Organizer
Gints Gailitis
e-mail:gintsgg@parks.lv
mob.phone: + 371 9179924

So far Elena Senina, myself, Alexey Abramov (from Moscow) and Elena Sinodalova & Anatoly Matsukevich (maybe?) (St. Peterburg) plan to be there.

< Ed note: Event added. /Jani>

What: 3 modalities longskate contest.
-Slalom (Dual HS. 35 cones eachlane at 7"-8" with some stingers.)
-Downhill
-Freestyle (slides)

When: August 7 & 8

Where: Valencia, Venezuela

more info coming on viewtopic.php?p=18617
Leo

< Ed note: Event added. /Jani >

Our July 1, 04 Canada Day race will go on. It will however go on as an outlaw event. We are confirming locations and will let you know as we approach the date.

As usual those of you who would like to crash at The Ottawa Sk8park will be able to do so. Just bring yourselves and your gear. Anyone wishing to spend of a few days here are also welcome to sleep over.

E-mail or call us for info - we will decide wether or not to post a sign-up sheet on the contest calendar. 613-798-7275

From the DC forum and NCDSA:

Steve Collins wrote:Only one week's notice, but here it is from ncdsa.com:
http://www.ncdsa.com/contest_registrati ... testID=147

Contest Date and Time: Sunday, June 13, 2004 10:00

Entry:
Open

Format:
Tight sl, downhill, luge, buttboard, inline, gbike

Location:
West LA College, California

Organizer:
Westwood Ski Club, IGSA

< Ed note: Event added. /Jani >

Hmm, the contest schedule doesn't seem to be correspond with the dates on the UK site www.UKSSA.net.

5-6 June. Not Brands Hatch! It's Silverstone.
28-30 August. Brands Hatch. (Not in the list)
____________________________________

Also noticed that the competition in Köln July 31 - August 1 very clearly says European Championships.
____________________________________

This schedule is dependending on the information given mainly by the organizers themselves. It may be incorrect. Always contact organizers in good time before races to inform you of the latest news.

< Ed note: 2 UK events corrected/added. / Jani >

Hi Jani,

The Colorado Open for July was changed to Colorado Cup for June because of conflict with La Costa. Fluitt already gave you the new info.

Thanks.

< Ed note: July Colorado event removed. / Jani >

Hi Jani,

The Bahne SlalomCross will not be held in May. It may be rescheduled at a later date. Thanks for checking.

/Jack

Bahne Slalom Cross
May, early
Paso Robles, California, USA
Slalom cross + maybe a GS or Super G
Contact: Jack Smith: Jack@BahneSkateboards DOT com

< Ed note: Event removed from calendar, while waiting for a new date. /Jani >

I assume the Bahne Slalom Cross is not going to be held "early May" as stated above. Any news on that Jack?

/Jani

Jani,
Please add the Colorado Cup to your list for June 26th & 27th. Dual tight slalom at the Spyderco Hill, and Dual GS at CoorsTek. Prizes and Cash purse. More details and hill pictures soon.
thanks,
gary

<Ed note: Colorado Cup added. /Jani >

JG- Sept. 19 I turn 41. Nice day to be in a race in Boston Commons. Sign me up.

Do you think we should have a separate thread for this contest schedule?

Perhaps even more prominent than the rest of the threads as a new comer should be drawn to a contest schedule early on. Entering Contests as a newbie definitely spurs the learning process.

I am slightly ahead of my recovery schedule- so July 4th looks good , I do wonder if racers might prefer racing in September 19th (Sunday) in the Boston Common.

<Ed note. /Jani >
For Boston race discussions goto: viewtopic.php?p=16580#16580

I just put in the following event, after having received info on the event from Juice Magazine.

Bicknell Blitz Challenge
April 22
Bicknell Hill, Venice Beach, California, USA
Super fast super tight
Organized by Attila Aszodi.

According to the site http://www.empiresports.co.uk the Longleat, UK event which was announced for September is definitely cancelled.


I also added the MonacoCone on April 24 above.

Maria,

The Paris World Cup organization just threw in another gear and things will now be happening quickly. Expect to see announcements and an updated site along with online registration very soon. The team is very motivated and we've got everything sorted. Now we just need to get on with the work.


For Rimini, Italy, I talked to Gianluca Ferrero today, who participates in the organization of the slalom part and he has been reassured that the event will go on despite terrorist threats, a national election day etc. Their site is down due to a move during or before the next update.

/Jani

Just trying to check some facts, etc. about the string of four races starting in Paris end of May -- then to England, then to Italy, then to Switzerland. I would like to link potential sponsors to event information -- ie web sites.

So far, the Paris WC site is up but only in French. Any update on an English site? I know the locale for Brands has been changed. The S-Games web site (Italy) no longer works. Does anyone have a new link or is there some change to the plan? The Parallel in Switzerland site works great. Thanks.

If any of the organizers would be so kind to contact me -- I'd appreciate it. Trying to make travel plans, line up sponsors, etc. Thanks!! Hope to visit with you soon.

St Germain slalom & downhill freeride 2004
June 19 - 20
St Germain sur Ille, Rennes, France
Slalom: tight and giant on the 19th, downhill on the 20th
Counts as part of the French National Longboard Championships
http://renneslongskate.free.fr/stgermain.htm

< Added >

VALBERG SLALOMS
We organize, on Sunday May 9th. A national race in Valberg (Cote d'Azur/France). There will be giant slalom and tight parallel slalom.
This race count for French ranking but strangers racers are welcome.
Valberg is a little ski station about 90 minutes from Nice.

In the same week end we have on Friday evening our local
"MIDNIGHT BOARDER X CHALLENGE" which is an unofficial crazy little race by night in Antibes. On Saturday the "FREERIDE OF ROQUEBRUNE CAP MARTIN" one kilometer closed for longskate arrival near the sea. It's a few kilometer from MONTE CARLO and Italian frontier. On Sunday will be held the slalom day in Valberg.

< * Ed note: Event added. Don' forget that this and all other contests also count for the new World Ranking. Here's another opportunity to gain some ranking points (besides just having fun a weekend in Antibes!) /Jani >

Sad news for those planning to attend Kona Nationals

http://www.ncdsa.com/contest_registrati ... testID=123

Q


< Ed note: Kona Nationals banked, March 19-21, 2004 postponed. Next event in 2005... /Jani >

Local Grass Roots races in the Northwest USA (Oregon and Washington). Competitors earn points throughout the series for an overall champion to be crowned in September.

Our sponsors are Daddies Board Shop and Roe Racing

There are 5 planned races:
April 25 2004 Dual Hybrid Slalom -- Ridgefield WA
May 23 2004 Dual Hybrid Slalom -- Seattle WA
June 20 2004 Dual Tight Slalom (100-cone) Salem OR
Aug 15 2004 GS -- Corvallis OR
Sep 12 2004 Dual Hybrid Slalom -- Ridgefield WA

An additional race (TBD will be added in July).

No entry fee. These races are typically about 15-25 people from the local area, but we have had people from as far as Australia attend.

All racers race in one category (Pro, Am, Women, Men, children).

Organizers: Cascade Slalom Association (Grass Roots Chapter).
Contact: Pat Chewning pchewn<AT>comcast<DOT>net

< Ed note: Great! 5 events added. Let us know when the July race has been decided. /Jani >

I would like to make it known that myself and event manager Caleb Clark are no longer involved in this event. I was ripped off for many weeks work and caleb quite simply hasnt got the time to deal with idiots. We do not feel that the promoter is capable of running an event to Longleats high standards as he has absolutely no experience and is not being completely truthful with Longleats staff. We feel that this is likely to result in the event foundering and eliminating any possibility of a true racing event at Longleat at any point in the future. I take no pleasure in posting this and wish any of you who get involved in this event the best of luck.
You'll need it.

UK
September 3 - 4
Longleat, England
Stand-up, street luge and slalom
Event definitely cancelled according to www.empiresports.co.uk

< Ed note: Event removed from listing. /Jani >

WANTED
STAND UP, STREET LUGE AND SLALOM SKATEBOARD ATHLETES OF ALL NATIONS

Following several years of negotiations, Empire Sports Promotions ltd are delighted to announce that we have now secured a one mile racecourse within the private estate of Longleat House, Wiltshire, England on Friday 3rd – Saturday 4th September 2004, with Sunday as a reserve rain day. Events will include stand-up, street luge, and slalom. More information will follow very soon.
Places are limited to 32 in each discipline so please begin preparing your applications now. we need to know the following -

Name
Date of Birth
Nationality
Disciplines you wish to enter
Previous racing results
Passport style photo (if possible)
Plus a few words to introduce yourself

our website will be up in a few days so sit tight and we'll post the address soon.

< Ed note: Event added/details updated. /Jani >

I send more than 50 mail to the international racers.
Then we analysed all the answers.
So we have decided to change the date of the "FESTIVAL DU PLOT" in Antibes.
It will be held on 11 and 12 of September 2004.
You will have more information on http://planet-longskate.com in 2 weeks.

< Ed note: Event moved from May to September. /Jani >

2004 World Longboard Skateboard Championships
September 17 - 19
San Diego, California, USA
bowl, street, vert, freestyle, high jump.
http://www.StreetRecords.com and
http://www.ncdsa.com/contest_registrati ... ntestID=55
Contact: International Longboarding Skateboard Association: Rock@streetrecords DOT com

Slalom was been nixxed from the schedule-

< Ed note: Event downgraded. No slalom. /Jani >

I'd like to submit the Luna Slalom Jam 2004, which will be held in Jackson, Mississippi on Fondren Drive. The date is April 17th at 7:00 pm, that's right, at night.
This event is hosted by MS GRS and Red Bull Energy Drink.

Duel tight/hybrid slalom, start ramps, Trakmates latest time system, and big spectator crowd. Come have some fun with us down south.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

After meeting with Red Bull today we are all set. The date is confirmed. We are working on getting a budget together for RB's part of the event. This budget will include a set number of rooms to be used by racers from out of town. We are going to be discussing start time. We want to move practice up to 5:30 and be racing by 6:30 or 7:00 so we can finish up around 10:00 and then hit the after party.

Please contact me with any questions at byrddog@jam.rr.com

Thanks!

< Ed note: Event added - and updated. /Jani >

DC Winter Outlaw series added with info posted by Brian Parsons in the thread: viewtopic.php?p=13606

Maria Carrasco wrote:[snipped]Please know I am NOT trying to side-step the efforts being made here -- just trying to help further unify the flow of information across the "skate" borders.

Thanks for all your efforts and looking forward to seeing many of you soon at an upcoming event.

No worries Maria, it isn't about that.

...and Jack?

Those few words say it all.

You are the man!

In the words of Olson...It's on!

<b><center>US Nationals of Skateboard Racing
August 20-22, 2004
Breckenridge, Colorado</b></center>

Breckenridge is the US Nationals for 2004. If you intend to capture a US title, make your plans for Breckenridge in August. Kenny, Palmer, Noah, Oyama, will be on hand to defend their titles.

Breck will include<b> Dual GS, Dual TS, & CyberSlalom. </b>We are also working with Timeship Racing/Joe Lemm to include a Downhill/SuperG event. There will be an Overall title as well from these four very different racing disciplines.

Entry fee will be $125 for all four events (this includes a T-shirt to entice the Brits).

<b>Official Sponsors </b>(so far) include:
<a href="http://www.asphaltplayground.com">-Asphaltplayground.com</a>
<a href="http://www.bahneskateboards.com">-Bahne Skateboards </a>
<a href="http://www.3dm-sport.com">-3DM Sports </a>
<a href="http://www.seismicskate.com">-Seismic</a>
<a href="http://www.odells.com">-Odell Brewing</a>
<a href="http://www.ncdsa.com">-NCDSA.com</a>
<a href="http://www.redbull.com">-Red Bull</a>
<a href="http://www.timeshipracing.com">-Timeship racing</a>
<a href="http://www.roeslalom.com">-Roe Racing</a>
(interested parties contact Gary Fluitt - gary@asphaltplaygroundDOTcom)

Details of the race, lodging, transportation, etc. will be posted in the next 10-days on the contest calendar.

<b>Worlds 2004</b>
No one has stepped up to organize a World Championship race in Jack's stead. I'm a little concerned with the void that has been left with Jack's departure from the race organization scene after the unfortunate events of last Fall, so I'm now PLEADING with you Jack, bring back the World Championships.
Morro Bay is ground zero for the rebirth of slalom and I think it should stay the home of the World Championships for at least another year. The town is accommodating, the location is great, and though the pavement hasn't been world class, the courses have been, (in no small part due to Paul Dunn's exquisite, and yet punishing, course design).

I encourage you guys to contact Jack (jack@videoactionsportsDOTcom) and offer your thoughts about the World Championships, and maybe your offer to help in whatever way you can (sponsorship, labor, promotion, cone heading). Maybe this will be enough to convince Jack to throw another race.

< Ed note: Details added, the event was already listed. /Jani >

Oops I forgot to apply my own rule of Italic text on not yet confirmed events. As for the dates, it's out of my control. I hope it'll be a joint effort to keep the list updated and accurate.

Maria, adding yet another calendar is no problem. There more the better, as long as they stay reasonably updated. Your site is likely to attract non-slalomers, so it'll be good for them to see that there are slalom events out there and one day they might decide to join our group

To others, please keep out non-event related replies in this thread.

/Jani

Hi Guys -- I think this is a great effort to help keep people informed about what's being planned. I check here all the time to see "what's up". I notice that some of the dates listed here are falling on "mid-week days" and want to know for sure if these are accurate dates on the 2004 calendar or if they are intended to be on weekend days? I've gone to the web links here and most don't have dates posted there yet though they are marked as confirmed here. Want to know for sure for personal travel planning arrangements but also for my on-line calendar as well.

I've just launched our improved website at SK8KINGS.COM and am adding a calendar. I want to maintain the calendar with confirmed events from all the skate disciplines since so many are involved in more than one type of skating. I am gathering event information from this and other calendar sources and bringing them together on SK8KINGS. Anyways, I would very much appreciate being added to your individual "update" lists when plans have been finalized for any events. The calendar program we found is free and will also allow public updates/additions through February 4 if anyone wants to stop by and add directly during that time.

Please know I am NOT trying to side-step the efforts being made here -- just trying to help further unify the flow of information across the "skate" borders.

Thanks for all your efforts and looking forward to seeing many of you soon at an upcoming event.

Hey Everyone - All the best for the New Year

Joe - I am turning the big 4-0 this year as well - 6 months earlier than you!!

Maybe we should have a "birthday bash" at one of the events this summer - Da Farm, Gathering, etc. or maybe at all of the events.

Just remember - "The Older I Get, The Better I Was"

All the best and I hope the family is doing well.

Say "Hi" to Nick for me.

All the best

Rob

Jani, Not yet. Still have a lot of red tape to cut before the deal is finalized.
TK, Hays, Joe and I all have birthdays in August so we want to continue with the Hays party tradition in August.

No Rain....No Rain...No Rain. Don't take the brown.......

Tway,

Do you have a precise date yet? Thank's.

/Jani

DaFarm:

August 2004

TS/Hybrid/Downhill (Single Lane SlalomCross Style) & Vintage Races

Almost forgot.... Fastest Reaction Time

< Ed note: Event added, but we need more precision. Date? Location? /Jani >

So far I have an event from 22nd May in Antibes, 29 Paris, 5-6 Brands Hatch tbc, 12 - 13 Rimini, 19 - 20 Grüningen. 5 weekends away from home!!!

This make a great series, but could anyone make them all? Can I suggest that there should be three races visited to enter the series championship at the finals in September if Antibes is held again. If each event has two competitions then points can be allocated. This system worked well in the UK last year.

Chris

I hope to have the Classic event on June 5 and 6. Competition on the 6th. H2H and GS. Any board length. This will be an international quality event.
To Be Confirmed

UKSSA event

< Ed note: Added. Chris, where is it? What is the "Classic event"? /Jani >


This is hoped to be at Brands Hatch

The organizers of the Swiss Downhill Worldcup decided to make the event right in front of Hotheels and not in August. But it's not yet fixed, it's just the newest information!

Jani,

Could you please remove the line in the listing for The 4th Gathering: Peace, Love and Pavement that says, "Slalom cross + maybe a GS or Super G". This is not something I put in, but something that somehow got transposed over from Jack's listing.

To be clear... there will be NO slalom-cross at The 4th Gathering, nor will there be a Super G. Anyone who has been to the gathering site knows we don't have a hill big enough to accomodate any of the major speed disciplines.

< Ed note: Correction made. Sorry about the copy/paste mistake. Would be even better to know what disciplines there will be. /Jani >

Jani,
While it's probably common knowledge. Next years race is Oct 17 2004 Fayetteville "WEST" Virginia. Not to be confused w/ Virginia (We've been on our own for 139 years now!!)

Enjoy,
And hope to see ya' all there.
Dave G

< Ed note: Correction made. /Jani >

The U.S. Slalom Skateboarding Federation is pleased to announce...

The 4th Gathering: Peace, Love and Pavement

Saturday and Sunday
May 1 and 2, 2004
Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA

Since the Spring of 2001, these special, early season, race-for-fun Gatherings have attracted some of the top slalom skateboarders from around the world. The 4th Gathering: Peace, Love and Pavement should offer more slalom skateboarding than ever before. The Spring, 2004 event will include scheduled racing for all levels of slalom skateboarder and a special race program for juniors and children.

More details to follow.

< Ed note: Added. /Jani >

4th Annual VINTAGE SKATEBOARD & LONGBOARD DAY
Surfrider Foundation-Washington DC Capitol Chapter

1) Longboard Skateboards (new) & Vintage Skateboard Public Displays
2) Discounted Skate Session for Longboarders and/or Old School Skaters
3) Banked Slalom (Race & Rally Formats)
4) Flatland Slalom (Jam Format)


Date: Saturday 11/22/03 (Weekend before Thanksgiving week)

Location: Vans Skateboard, Park Potomac Mills, VA

Address: Potomac Mills Mall, 2700 Potomic Mills Cir., Ste. 202, Woodbridge, VA 22192

< Ed note: This is for 2003, so I'll just leave the post here, rather than integrating it into the contest calendar, which is for 2004. Wishing you a good race next weekend! /Jani >