Skateboard Competitions 2010

Coming up in 2010 starting in March are some skateboard competitions that we thought you may want to know about!

First off is the Central Valley AM Jam!

The Central Valley AM JAM is a series of four contests beginning with a kick off party and comp in Atwater March 13, 2010. Then the series starts in Riverbank, Ca on April 17th, 2010, then continuing onto Tracy, Ca on May 15th 2010. The next stop is Ripon, Ca on June 19, 2010 and then last but not least Ceres, Ca. on July 17, 2010. Prizes are provided by sponsoring board shops as well as participating sponsors.

At each stop the 5 five age groups 9 and under, 10-12, 13-15, 16-17, and 18+. Each contest runs from 10 AM to 4 PM, costs $15 to enter, and helmets are required. Each first place skater in each division will qualify for a chance to skate in the Maloof Money Cup amature street competition.

Next is the Central Coast Monster Skate Contest!
The Monster Skate Contest is an amateur skate competition series held throughout San Luis Obispo County in California. This is a six-contest series, starting on March 27th 2010 in Atascadero, and continuing over the next two months. The contest has a $15 entry fee, and you need to be wearing appropriate safety gear.

The series ends in May, with the following events:

MAY 8 at Grover Beach
MAY 22 at San Luis Obispo
MAY 29 at Los Osos

Don't forget to try and Stop by the ProTec Pool Party!
This year's Pro Tec Pool Party is May 20 & 21, 2010. It will be at the Vans Skatepark, The Block, California. It will feature Men's, Ladies and Master's Pro Bowl contests.

Please try to make this event for a good cause: Grind for Life!
Grind For Life is an organization that helps people with cancer, especially those who travel long distances to treatments. Grind For Life holds a series of 3 contests - May 22nd 2010 will see a contest at the Naples Skate Park in Naples, Florida. This is a street contest. Call (239) 213-3027 for more into.

Grind For Life was founded in 2003 by life-long skateboarder Mike Rogers, after his second battle with sarcoma cancer. The mission of the Grind For Life organization is to provide financial assistance to cancer patients and their families when traveling long distances to doctors and hospitals. In addition, we educate and inspire these patients and families concerning cancer survival and recovery.

We will keep you up to date as more contests come up!