January 27 & 28, 2012
Vans Skatepark, The Block, Orange, CA

Total Prize Purse: $5,000

General Information

Featuring the top Amateur Bowl skaters in two age divisions: 15 and under & 16 and over.  All skaters are by invitation only.

The confirmed list of skaters is posted below.

Schedule

Friday January 27, 2012

5:30 PM – 8:30 PM – Registration and Check in
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Practice – 15 and under
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Practice – 16 and older

15 & Under: 5 heats of 6 skaters – Top 6 advance to Finals + Heimana Reynolds (2011 WCS Am Bowl Series Champion) & Alex Sorgente (last year’s Champ)
16 & Under: 3 heats of 6 skaters–Top 6 advance to Finals + Austin Poynter (last year’s Champ)

Saturday January 28, 2012

8:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Registration and Check in
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM – 15 & Under - Practice
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM –  16 & Over – Practice

15 & Under: Qualifying Round – top 5 skaters advance to final
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM – Heat 1 warm-up 6 skaters
12:15 PM – 12:30 PM – Intro Run + 12 minute jam in order
12:30 AM – 12:45 PM – Heat 2 warm-up 6 skaters
12:45 PM – 1:00 PM – Intro Run + 12 minute jam in order
1:00 PM - 1:15 PM – Heat 3 warm-up 6 skaters
1:15 PM – 1:30 PM – Intro Run + 12 minute jam in order
1:30 AM – 1:45 PM – Heat 4 warm-up 6 skaters
1:45 PM – 2:00 PM – Intro Run + 12 minute jam in order
2:00 PM – 2:15 PM – Heat 5 warm-up 6 skaters
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM – Intro run & 12 minute jam in order

16 & Over: Qualifying Round – top 6 skaters advance to final
2:30 PM – 2:45 PM    Heat 1 warm-up 6 skaters
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM - Intro run & 12 minute jam in order
3:00 PM – 3:15 PM – Heat 2 warm-up 6 skaters
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM - Intro run & 12 minute jam in order
3:30 PM – 3:45 PM – Heat 3 warm-up 6 skaters
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM – Intro run & 12 minute jam in order
4:00 PM – 4:15 PM – Heat 4 warm-up – 6 skaters
4:15 PM – 4:30 PM – Intro run & 12 minute jam in order

15 & Under: Finals
4:30 PM – 4:40 PM – Warm-up
4:40 PM – 5:00 PM – Intro run & 15 minute jam in order

16 & Over: Finals
5:00 PM – 5:10 PM – Warm –up
5:10 PM – 5:30 PM – Intro run & 15 minute jam in order
5:45 PM – AWARDS

Event Criteria

Our goal is to feature the top bowl skaters in each age division!

• 15 and under: The top 20 skaters from WCS 15 & under 2011 Bowl  Rankings plus top 3 from the Venice Throwdown + 7 wildcards. 30 invited skaters total.  Heimana Reynolds, the 2011 WCS 15 & under Amateur Bowl Champion is advanced directly to the finals and last year’s winner Alex Sorgente is also advanced directly to the finals.
• 16 and over: 24 invited skaters. Austin Poynter is advanced directly to the finals.
• Skater over 18 years of age, that skated a pro contest such as X Games Park , Pro Tec Pool Party, Bondi, Dew Tour, etc. in 2011 are not included.
• Age refers the age of the skater during the year 2012.
• Each skater must have a park waiver on file at the park or need to have a parent at registration to sign one.
• Helmets are required. Pads are suggested.

    
A prize purse of $5,000 will be split between the finalist in each division, with the winner in each taking home $1,000.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• A list of competitors  will be given to park on January 1.  All competitors will be  able to skate free up until the event. Please be nice to the park staff when checking in with them.
• You  can invite up to 4 people as guests.  We will need names for a master list. Please  can e-mail your list of guests to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and copy This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   This needs to be done as soon as possible.
• Friday check-in/registration will be up the stairs and Saturday event will also be directed up the stairs to enter. We will have pizza delivered for that night practice
• Private contest not open to public
• Like last year, there will be a mini ramp Amateur Final comp going on as well (a separate comp open to invited finalist from the Warp Tour)
• Areas closed off for contest is outside street course and combi. There are no bleachers, but chairs will be scattered around
• All media will need to contact Kirsty Van Doren in advance: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Purse

$5,000

Same money for both age divisions:
1.    $1,000
2.    $600
3.    $400
4.    $200
5.    $100
6.    $100
7.    $100

Suggested Lodging

Doubletree Hotel Anaheim/Orange County

100 The City Drive, Orange, CA
(714) 634-4500 ‎

Located directly across from the skatepark.

Invited Skaters