SAN CLEMENTE, CA--(Marketwired - May 1, 2013) - The SKATE FOR A CAUSE event, presented by etnies, is your chance to join pro skateboarders at the etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest on Saturday, May 4, 2013. Admission to this event is free, so everyone can have a chance to watch their favorite skateboarders compete. Click here to watch a video of Ryan Sheckler inviting everyone out to SKATE FOR A CAUSE: http://youtu.be/6mdhApu1Dbw.
The list of pro and AM skateboarders competing is stacked, and you can check it out here:
- Aaron Astorga
- Alex Midler
- Bill Weiss
- Billy Marks
- Chad Bartie
- Christian Hosoi
- Cody McEntire
- Corbin Harris
- Dave Duncan
- Dave Hackett
- Eddie Reategui
- Fabrizio Santos
- Felipe Ortiz
- Greg Lutzka
- Jason Ellis
- Jay Adams
- Jeff Wright
- Jim Gray
- Joey Brezinski
- Jordan Hoffart
- Jose Rojo
- Kurtis Colamonico
- Leticia Bufoni
- Luis Cruz
- Mike Rogers
- Morgan Smith
- Neal Mims
- Nick Dompierre
- Pat Channita
- Pat Ngoho
- PLG (Pierre Luc)
- Ronnie Creager
- Ryan Decenzo
- Ryan Hewitson
- Ryan Sheckler
- Sasha Steinhorst
- Sean Sheffey
- Sergie Ventura
- Sewa Kroetkov
- Steve Olson
- TJ Rogers
- Tony Tave
- Torey Pudwill
- Yuri Fachinni
For those that want to hang with the pros inside the skatepark and help the "Be the Change" project, VIP tickets are available for a $50 donation here: ShecklerFoundation.org.
While the contests are going on, event goers can also enjoy the festivities, food and fun from the sponsors below:
- etnies
- Ford
- Fred Water
- GoPro
- Red Bull
- CCS
- Chronic Tacos
- Independent Trucks
- K1 Speed
- Nixon
- Oakley
- Plan B
- Tilly's
- UFC
- Woodward
- Diamond Supply Company
- Absolutely Alice
- Grizzly Griptape
SKATE FOR A CAUSE Schedule of Events:
10 a.m. - Carnival Village Opens
12 p.m. -1:15 p.m. - GoPro Legends Bowl Contest
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Fred Water SkaterCross
2:45 p.m. - 3:10 p.m. - Red Bull Tech Center Best Trick Contest
3:15 p.m. - 3:40 p.m. - CCS Tranny Best Trick
3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Tilly's Stairs, Hubbas and Rails Best Trick Contest
4:30 p.m. - Awards
This contest will help benefit the Sheckler Foundation's "Be the Change" project that is building a skatepark on the Port Gamble S'klallam Reservation. SKATE FOR A CAUSE gives skateboarders, sponsors and the community a chance to have fun while giving back to those in need.
For additional info on SKATE FOR A CAUSE stay tuned to shecklerfoundation.org,
facebook.com/shecklerfoundation and follow @ShecklerFoundation on Twitter and Instagram.
About The Sheckler Foundation:
Founded in 2008, The Sheckler Foundation was created as an avenue for Ryan Sheckler, his family, friends and business associates to give back to the community and industry that they are so grateful for. Fueled by the desire to contribute to the many causes that directly benefit and enrich the lives of children and injured action sports athletes, The Sheckler Foundation will produce fundraising events, passion projects and web-based initiatives to raise capital and awareness. Our ultimate goal is to empower our community to "Be the Change!"
Contact Information:
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Master Plan Communications
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