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

Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 12:52 am
by Guillaume Saint-Criq
Not applying for a World Cup status (yet), but YES, we are making everything possible to bring back this event !

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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

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 2:51 pm
by Guillaume Saint-Criq
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 ;)

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012

Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 12:15 pm
by Jani Soderhall
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

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012

Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 1:11 pm
by Robert Gaisek
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)

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012

Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 3:06 pm
by Rob Ashby
I will be 50 in October, can I win something in Paris too? :o)

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012

Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2012 12:00 pm
by Robert Gaisek
Maybe a special race for REALLY old farts?

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012

Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2012 12:32 pm
by Guillaume Saint-Criq
We will be pleased to see you celebrate with us such a special day, so we have to think what we can do :)

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012

Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2012 1:26 pm
by Robert Gaisek
Just let us win.....that´s enough. :)

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012

Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 1:35 pm
by Pierre Gravel
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!

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012

Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 2:43 pm
by Robert Gaisek
62 was a good year.

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012

Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 3:26 pm
by Peter Pletanek
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

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012

Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 1:24 pm
by Flavio Badenes
I like the REALLY OLD FART idea!!! :-)

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012

Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 4:49 pm
by Ricardo Damborenea
Mee Too!!! Old Farts Rule!!!

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012

Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 4:59 pm
by Guillaume Saint-Criq
ok... maybe we will have to provide walkers and diapers for this event :D

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012

Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 5:32 pm
by Robert Gaisek
....and a glass for the grin.

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 7:54 am
by Robert Gaisek
Any news about the comp?
I can´t wait any longer for booking trip and lodging....sorry.

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012

Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 7:47 pm
by Michael Stride
Yes, Need news please.

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012

Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 10:05 pm
by Jani Soderhall
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

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012

Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 10:23 pm
by Michael Stride
good. Please remember if we book tickets early we save money AND get the best rooms at hotels!

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012

Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2012 11:44 am
by Jani Soderhall
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

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012

Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2012 9:29 pm
by Guillaume Saint-Criq
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.

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012

Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 8:09 pm
by Guillaume Saint-Criq
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

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012

Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 8:17 pm
by Robert Gaisek
Congrats!!!
I hope to be in that 50:s.
Raceface on......

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012 [Prime]

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 11:30 am
by Flavio Badenes
All Dutch riders will attend!! we are really looking forward to it. I need to book my hotel, can I do it???

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012 [Prime]

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 12:28 pm
by Guillaume Saint-Criq
wow, we will be really proud to get you all in Paris.
Yes, Flavio, you can book.

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012 [Prime]

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 3:39 pm
by Robert Gaisek
I´m booked and ready (for a last place).....can we pay now? :)

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012 [Prime]

Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 6:05 pm
by Flavio Badenes
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

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012 [Prime]

Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 6:11 pm
by Flavio Badenes
Do you guys confirm the 50 plus category ? Nice French nurses to take care of us, the old perverts ? Free bottles of oxygen ?

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012 [Prime]

Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 7:06 pm
by Ricardo Damborenea
better +49 and I'm in ;-)

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012 [Prime]

Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 7:13 pm
by Sj Kalliokoski
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
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Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012 [Prime]

Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 8:27 pm
by Robert Gaisek
I will bring my family.
Someone has to push the wheelchair around Paris :)

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012 [Prime]

Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 9:33 pm
by Flavio Badenes
It looks like we won't need skateboards to race!! :-)

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

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012 [Prime]

Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 12:12 pm
by Guillaume Saint-Criq
Let's go ... Clean your bearings and wear your pads... race to Trocadero is on : http://www.skateslalom.fr/?p=1592&lang=en

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012 [Prime]

Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 5:19 pm
by Guillaume Saint-Criq
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Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012 [Prime]

Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 8:27 am
by Robert Gaisek
Is there anyone interrested in good bucks for an airport-pickup and drop-off?

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012 [Prime]

Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 12:46 pm
by Jani Soderhall
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

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012 [Prime]

Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 2:20 pm
by Robert Gaisek
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.

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012 [Prime]

Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 5:39 pm
by Jani Soderhall
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

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012 [Prime]

Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 8:01 pm
by Robert Gaisek
Sounds like I´m taking the RER and sub then.....thanks for the advice.

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012 [Prime]

Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 12:15 am
by Guillaume Saint-Criq
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!

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012 [Prime]

Posted: Wed May 09, 2012 9:34 pm
by Guillaume Saint-Criq
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

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012 [Prime]

Posted: Fri May 11, 2012 11:01 pm
by Guillaume Saint-Criq
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trophie's work in progress...
Thank you B2longboards

We also receive today some schwag from Sk8kings! Oi!

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012 [Prime]

Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 9:51 pm
by Guillaume Saint-Criq
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

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012 [Prime]

Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 8:58 pm
by Robert Gaisek
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? :(

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012 [Prime]

Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 9:13 am
by Guillaume Saint-Criq
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...

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012 [Prime]

Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 11:18 am
by Guillaume Saint-Criq
Thanks to our partners !

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Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012 [Prime]

Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 10:28 pm
by Robert Gaisek
A nice bunch of sponsors indeed!!! Will there be some french shops at the site? Blackkross?

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012 [Prime]

Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 10:49 pm
by Guillaume Saint-Criq
no Blackkross will not be onsite
coneracing will not have a stand neither, but we will probably have some stuff if needed.

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012 [Prime]

Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 12:05 am
by Jani Soderhall
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

Re: Paris Slalom 2012 - Trocadero, 26,27 May 2012 [Prime]

Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 9:41 am
by Peter Klang
I will be there, and I will pay on site. When is sign in time on Saturday?

When do we start Q racing?

Yours Fastest