KingOfTheParkThisSaturday

Skaters to vie for King of the Park

By Jeff Rickel • Pacific Daily News • April 3, 2009

 

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  Winner of the open division will be crowned the King of the Park.

The grand prize winner will receive a special prize from Quicksilver.

SK8 board member Laurent Wainer said he expects around 100 competitors this year after last year’s event drew more than 70 skaters and 400 spectators.

Participants can pre-register at DV8 Boardshop or register from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday. Registration is $3 for SK8 members and $5 for non-members. The event is free to the public.

“We started the event because we wanted to give the skateboarding community something to work toward,” Wainer said. “We have a really nice park that was built last year and it’s worthy to make use of it for competition.”

The competition will be made up of three events. Skaters will perform a 90-second free skate, a 90-second bowl rider and a best trick with obstacles event. All events will be judged to determine a winner in each division.

“We want the local skate community to showcase their talents,” Wainer said.