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Wednesday, 03 October 2012 20:24
Watch Footage from the 2012 World Skateboarding Championships Here
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Watch the footage that was streamed live from the Maloof Money Cup 2012 World Championship in Kimberley South Africa Here!
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Garrett Hill takes the Maloof Money Cup to Primitive, his hometown team. Garrett talks about how he got into skating, his family, & skating with his idols.
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The Maloof Money Cup sits down with one of South Africa's fan favorites Lizard King about heading out to South Africa.
How was your experience at the 2011 Maloof Money Cup in Kimberley South Africa?
Which Maloof Money CUp has been your favorite so far?
Did you feel connected to the Kimberley community?
How did it feel to have the key to the city?
How was the Kimberley opening ceremony?
Where would you like to see the next Maloof Money Cup contest take place?
What do you think of the Maloof's leaving skateparks at the new locations?
What advice do you have for young skaters who eventually want to turn pro?
Are you still inspired by the same skaters you admired when you were younger?
What new design projects now carry the stamp of "Lizard King Approved."
What was the road like during your journey to pro status?
Tell the people where they can find "the Passion!"
How was your experience at the 2011 Maloof Money Cup in Kimberley South Africa?
Which Maloof Money CUp has been your favorite so far?
Did you feel connected to the Kimberley community?
How did it feel to have the key to the city?
How was the Kimberley opening ceremony?
Where would you like to see the next Maloof Money Cup contest take place?
What do you think of the Maloof's leaving skateparks at the new locations?
What advice do you have for young skaters who eventually want to turn pro?
Are you still inspired by the same skaters you admired when you were younger?
What new design projects now carry the stamp of "Lizard King Approved."
What was the road like during your journey to pro status?
Tell the people where they can find "the Passion!"
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Sunday, 30 September 2012 20:01
LUAN OLIVEIRA WINS MALOOF MONEY CUP SOUTH AFRICA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
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Decenzo second and PLG makes it three in a row on the vert.
(Kimberley, South Africa, 30 September 2012) Brazilian Luan Oliveira went head to head in an epic battle against Canadian Ryan Decenzo in the final jam to win the street world championship title and $100 000 at the 2012 Maloof Money Cup South Africa presented by Kumba Iron Ore.
Oliveira edged out Decenzo with a sizzling display of tricks including a switch big heel, 360 flip and a switch frontside flip, which had the jam-packed crowd roaring with approval. Decenzo took out the charismatic Manny Santiago, who was a huge crowd favourite, with a 270 backside lipslide, nollie heel and a switch 270 to front board.
Canadian vert skater Pierre Luc Gagnon aka PLG showed incomparable form on the vert course today with nollie heel 540’s and a varial heel 540. After the scores of the mini mega and vert contests were combined, PLG took the title of 2012 Maloof vert champion for the third consecutive year and picked up a cheque for US$75000 after a tightly contested battle with Brazilian Bob Burnquist and American Andy Macdonald.
The South African amateur skaters came out fighting for the finals of the amateur championships with Kanya Spani of Johannesburg finally winning the title and the R8000 prize money. Spani killed the competition with an amazing run on the second section, including a 180 to fakie 5-0 and 180 out on the bank to ledge. Capetonian Simon Stipcich finished second after a spectacular switch tre-flip lipside on the A-frame rail with Durbanite Braxton Hane in third place. Justus Kotze and Jean-Marc Johannes both from Cape Town completed the top five line-up.
For the second year in a row, the greatest skateboarding event in the world filled Kimberley to capacity. Accommodation facilities were totally sold out, while shopping centres and restaurants were filled to capacity for the past week. Flights into Kimberley from Cape Town and Johannesburg were booked out for several days.
At a media briefing earlier today, Tim McFerran from Maloof Skateboarding commended the Northern Cape provincial government for their continued support and hospitality. “The passion of the people of the Northern Cape for this event and skateboarding as a sport has ensured that it becomes a year-round happening in the province instead of an once-off event. The event will be screened nationwide in 800 theatres throughout the States on Tuesday with further broadcasts to 200 countries, which will firmly focus the attention of a huge global media audience on Kimberley and the Northern Cape. This competition has definitely seen the best skateboarding in the world and we can’t wait to return to South Africa next year,” stated McFerran.
McFerran also thanked the hundreds of well-wishers, who expressed their concern for injured vert skater Danny Mayer. Mayer sustained lacerations to the head and sustained a concussion after a bad fall on the mini mega ramp and was hospitalised overnight at a local hospital. He was released earlier today in time to cheer on his fellow vert skaters in the final.
For more information about the Maloof Money Cup South Africa, go to www. maloofmoneycup.com. Watch the LIVE webcast of the Maloof Money Cup World Skateboarding Championships on the official Maloof Money Cup YouTube channel on the following dates/times:
Saturday, Sept. 29: 12:45 p.m. - 6:30 a.m. EDT/ 9:45 p.m. - 3:30 a.m. Pacific
Sunday, Sept. 30: 2:45 p.m. - 4:30 a.m. EDT/ 11:45 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Pacific
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For media enquiries, please contact Ronelda Visser on 0832733984.
(Kimberley, South Africa, 30 September 2012) Brazilian Luan Oliveira went head to head in an epic battle against Canadian Ryan Decenzo in the final jam to win the street world championship title and $100 000 at the 2012 Maloof Money Cup South Africa presented by Kumba Iron Ore.
Oliveira edged out Decenzo with a sizzling display of tricks including a switch big heel, 360 flip and a switch frontside flip, which had the jam-packed crowd roaring with approval. Decenzo took out the charismatic Manny Santiago, who was a huge crowd favourite, with a 270 backside lipslide, nollie heel and a switch 270 to front board.
Canadian vert skater Pierre Luc Gagnon aka PLG showed incomparable form on the vert course today with nollie heel 540’s and a varial heel 540. After the scores of the mini mega and vert contests were combined, PLG took the title of 2012 Maloof vert champion for the third consecutive year and picked up a cheque for US$75000 after a tightly contested battle with Brazilian Bob Burnquist and American Andy Macdonald.
The South African amateur skaters came out fighting for the finals of the amateur championships with Kanya Spani of Johannesburg finally winning the title and the R8000 prize money. Spani killed the competition with an amazing run on the second section, including a 180 to fakie 5-0 and 180 out on the bank to ledge. Capetonian Simon Stipcich finished second after a spectacular switch tre-flip lipside on the A-frame rail with Durbanite Braxton Hane in third place. Justus Kotze and Jean-Marc Johannes both from Cape Town completed the top five line-up.
For the second year in a row, the greatest skateboarding event in the world filled Kimberley to capacity. Accommodation facilities were totally sold out, while shopping centres and restaurants were filled to capacity for the past week. Flights into Kimberley from Cape Town and Johannesburg were booked out for several days.
At a media briefing earlier today, Tim McFerran from Maloof Skateboarding commended the Northern Cape provincial government for their continued support and hospitality. “The passion of the people of the Northern Cape for this event and skateboarding as a sport has ensured that it becomes a year-round happening in the province instead of an once-off event. The event will be screened nationwide in 800 theatres throughout the States on Tuesday with further broadcasts to 200 countries, which will firmly focus the attention of a huge global media audience on Kimberley and the Northern Cape. This competition has definitely seen the best skateboarding in the world and we can’t wait to return to South Africa next year,” stated McFerran.
McFerran also thanked the hundreds of well-wishers, who expressed their concern for injured vert skater Danny Mayer. Mayer sustained lacerations to the head and sustained a concussion after a bad fall on the mini mega ramp and was hospitalised overnight at a local hospital. He was released earlier today in time to cheer on his fellow vert skaters in the final.
For more information about the Maloof Money Cup South Africa, go to www. maloofmoneycup.com. Watch the LIVE webcast of the Maloof Money Cup World Skateboarding Championships on the official Maloof Money Cup YouTube channel on the following dates/times:
Saturday, Sept. 29: 12:45 p.m. - 6:30 a.m. EDT/ 9:45 p.m. - 3:30 a.m. Pacific
Sunday, Sept. 30: 2:45 p.m. - 4:30 a.m. EDT/ 11:45 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Pacific
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Sunday, 30 September 2012 16:43
Congratulations to Luan Oliveira, the 2012 Pro Street Champion!
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In a head to head competition with Ryan Decenzo, Luan Oliveira takes home the title of 2012 Pro Street Champion of the Maloof Money Cup from Kimberley, South Africa.
1) Luan Oliveira
2) Ryan Decenzo
3) Manny Santiago
2) Ryan Decenzo
3) Manny Santiago
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At the 2012 Maloof Money Cup World Skateboarding Championships in Kimberley South Africa, PLG takes his 4th Maloof Money Cup win. In a close contest the standing results were:
1. PLG
2. Bob Burnquist
3. Andy MacDonald
1. PLG
2. Bob Burnquist
3. Andy MacDonald
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Saturday, 29 September 2012 23:48
SPECTACULAR START FOR MALOOF MONEY CUP SOUTH AFRICA
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Brazilian Luan Oliveira put on a spectacular skateboarding display on day one of the Maloof Money Cup South Africa presented by Kumba Iron Ore in Kimberley on Saturday to headline the line-up of finalists for Sunday’s Pro Street World Championships.
The action-packed semi-finals saw strong performances from the Brazilian skateboarders and Oliveira thrilled the crowds with his kickflip noseslide 270 shuvit out. Canadian Ryan Decenzo killed the big section with tricks like switch 270 to front board and switch blunt slide down the rail.
Brazilian Filipe Gustavo and Micky Papa of Canada join the top two to automatically go through the top bracket for the finals. Last year’s runner-up and former South African Tommy Fynn once again received tremendous support from the home crowd and qualified with impressive tricks like a kick flip crooked grind down the rail. Fynn was edged out of the 2011 finals by Ishod Wair last year and looks in superb form.
The official opening ceremony on Friday night saw thousands gather at the Maloof skate plaza for a fun-filled evening with live entertainment by Jack Parow, La Des and DJ Dino Bravo. Thousands of skateboarding enthusiasts packed the stands to see exhilarating skateboarding action during the street qualifiers and the mini-mega finals as well as a live performance by international rapper superstar Lil Jon. Billed as the greatest skateboarding event in the world, the contest carries a total prize purse of R4-million.
Action came briefly to a halt when Danny Mayer fell and injured himself during practise. He is currently in a stable condition in a Kimberley hospital.
The vert skaters came out strong in the mini mega and had the crowds on their feet. Bob Burnquist took first place with an incredible backflip over the gap and a forward to fakie 720. PLG was second with a hard flip indy over the gap and a nollie heel flip 540 on the quarterpipe. Andy McDonald finished third.
The top twelve pro skaters will proceed to the finals of the Pro Street World Championships on Sunday:
1. Luane Oliviera
2. Ryan Decenzo
3. Filipe Gustavo
4. Micky Papa
5. Justin Figuera
6. Manny Santiage
7. Kelvin Hoefler
8. Tommy Fynn
9. Bryan Herman
10. Andrew Reynolds
11. Dlamini Dlamini
12. Neverton Casella
13. Collin Provost
14. Nick Merlino
15. Max Genin
16. Lizard King
17. Moses Adams
18. Chad Fernandez
19. Kutis Calomonico
20. Kechard Johnson
21. Louis Taubert
22. Alexandre Massotti
23. Sierra Fellers
24. Garrett Hill
25. JP Oliveira
26. Luis Tolentino
27. Es Sutat
28. Danny Rosario
29. Farris Rahman
30. Ply Siltichok
31. Braydon Szafranski
32. Fereze Rahman
33. Ronnie Creager
34. Justin Brock
35. Fabio Cristiano
36. David Bachinsky
For more information about the Maloof Money Cup South Africa, go to www. maloofmoneycup.com. Watch the LIVE webcast of the Maloof Money Cup World Skateboarding Championships on the official Maloof Money Cup YouTube channel on the following dates/times: Saturday, Sept. 29: 12:45 p.m. - 6:30 a.m. EDT/ 9:45 p.m. - 3:30 a.m. Pacific
Sunday, Sept. 30: 2:45 p.m. - 4:30 a.m. EDT/ 11:45 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Pacific
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For media enquiries, please contact Ronelda Visser on 0832733984.
The action-packed semi-finals saw strong performances from the Brazilian skateboarders and Oliveira thrilled the crowds with his kickflip noseslide 270 shuvit out. Canadian Ryan Decenzo killed the big section with tricks like switch 270 to front board and switch blunt slide down the rail.
Brazilian Filipe Gustavo and Micky Papa of Canada join the top two to automatically go through the top bracket for the finals. Last year’s runner-up and former South African Tommy Fynn once again received tremendous support from the home crowd and qualified with impressive tricks like a kick flip crooked grind down the rail. Fynn was edged out of the 2011 finals by Ishod Wair last year and looks in superb form.
The official opening ceremony on Friday night saw thousands gather at the Maloof skate plaza for a fun-filled evening with live entertainment by Jack Parow, La Des and DJ Dino Bravo. Thousands of skateboarding enthusiasts packed the stands to see exhilarating skateboarding action during the street qualifiers and the mini-mega finals as well as a live performance by international rapper superstar Lil Jon. Billed as the greatest skateboarding event in the world, the contest carries a total prize purse of R4-million.
Action came briefly to a halt when Danny Mayer fell and injured himself during practise. He is currently in a stable condition in a Kimberley hospital.
The vert skaters came out strong in the mini mega and had the crowds on their feet. Bob Burnquist took first place with an incredible backflip over the gap and a forward to fakie 720. PLG was second with a hard flip indy over the gap and a nollie heel flip 540 on the quarterpipe. Andy McDonald finished third.
The top twelve pro skaters will proceed to the finals of the Pro Street World Championships on Sunday:
1. Luane Oliviera
2. Ryan Decenzo
3. Filipe Gustavo
4. Micky Papa
5. Justin Figuera
6. Manny Santiage
7. Kelvin Hoefler
8. Tommy Fynn
9. Bryan Herman
10. Andrew Reynolds
11. Dlamini Dlamini
12. Neverton Casella
13. Collin Provost
14. Nick Merlino
15. Max Genin
16. Lizard King
17. Moses Adams
18. Chad Fernandez
19. Kutis Calomonico
20. Kechard Johnson
21. Louis Taubert
22. Alexandre Massotti
23. Sierra Fellers
24. Garrett Hill
25. JP Oliveira
26. Luis Tolentino
27. Es Sutat
28. Danny Rosario
29. Farris Rahman
30. Ply Siltichok
31. Braydon Szafranski
32. Fereze Rahman
33. Ronnie Creager
34. Justin Brock
35. Fabio Cristiano
36. David Bachinsky
For more information about the Maloof Money Cup South Africa, go to www. maloofmoneycup.com. Watch the LIVE webcast of the Maloof Money Cup World Skateboarding Championships on the official Maloof Money Cup YouTube channel on the following dates/times: Saturday, Sept. 29: 12:45 p.m. - 6:30 a.m. EDT/ 9:45 p.m. - 3:30 a.m. Pacific
Sunday, Sept. 30: 2:45 p.m. - 4:30 a.m. EDT/ 11:45 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Pacific
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Danny was attempting to do a back side air on the quarter pipe and hit his body on the lip which caused him to flip onto the ramp and hit his head. Danny is in serious but stable condition at the Kimberley Medical Clinic where he is currently getting x-rays and a CT scan as he has lacerations on his head but no apparent breaks.
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We caught up with Nick Merlino before he headed out to Kimberly South Africa for the Maloof Money Cup World Skateboarding Championships & got the latest on his life as a pro skateboarder, his products and what he's looking forward to out in South Africa.
Questions Asked:
How was your experience at last year's Maloof Money Cup contest in Kimberley, South Africa?
What was it like to receive the key to the city of Kimberley, South Africa?
What was your daily routine like during your stay in South Africa?
Did you feel the Maloof Money Cup presented skating in the best light for an international stage?
Are you excited about the contest continuing to expand internationally?
Which Maloof Money Cup has been your favorite and why?
Where would you like to see the Maloof Money Cup contest take place in the future?
What advice do you have for kids who want to become professional skateboarders?
What was your journey to pro status for Foundation like?
Has turning pro made you feel like a permanent part of the Tum-Yeto family?
Since your sponsors are like family, does it make the design process easier with brands like Dekline?
Can you tell us a little about your new pro model board graphic?
What's your favorite terrain to skate and do you recommend young skaters rip everything?
Sponsor Shoutouts
Questions Asked:
How was your experience at last year's Maloof Money Cup contest in Kimberley, South Africa?
What was it like to receive the key to the city of Kimberley, South Africa?
What was your daily routine like during your stay in South Africa?
Did you feel the Maloof Money Cup presented skating in the best light for an international stage?
Are you excited about the contest continuing to expand internationally?
Which Maloof Money Cup has been your favorite and why?
Where would you like to see the Maloof Money Cup contest take place in the future?
What advice do you have for kids who want to become professional skateboarders?
What was your journey to pro status for Foundation like?
Has turning pro made you feel like a permanent part of the Tum-Yeto family?
Since your sponsors are like family, does it make the design process easier with brands like Dekline?
Can you tell us a little about your new pro model board graphic?
What's your favorite terrain to skate and do you recommend young skaters rip everything?
Sponsor Shoutouts
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Friday, 28 September 2012 23:22
Maloof Money Cup Am Qualifiers
Written by Megogoserial.ru Меч Короля Артура
The Maloof Money Cup Am Qualifiers consisted of over 40 amateur skaters from all over South Africa. Kids from Kimberley, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, and cities all over the country tried to kill it hard enough to earn a spot in the MMC SA Am Championships. Durban local Lance Walter laid down some gnarly tricks like kickflip back lips down the big 4 rail earning him a spot in the Am contest. Cape Town local Marcel van der Walt killed it on the big section , throwing down tricks like frontside crooks down the big 4 rail, earning him the second spot in the Am contest. Props to all the SA skaters for laying it down in attempt to skate the Am finals. See you all on Sunday!
Durbin Local Lance Walter kickflip backlips his way into the am contest by Neftalie Williams
Local skater Marcel van der Walt from Capetown frontside crooked grinds into the am contest by Neftalie Williams
Durbin Local Lance Walter kickflip backlips his way into the am contest by Neftalie Williams
Local skater Marcel van der Walt from Capetown frontside crooked grinds into the am contest by Neftalie Williams
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Maloof Money Cup World Skateboarding Championships From South Africa
"The Boss," Decenzo, Santiago & Lizard King Among World's Best Pros Battling for World Title: Catch All the Action on the Big Screen
KIMBERLEY, SOUTH AFRICA, Sep 13, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- The Maloof Money Cup will be broadcast to movie theaters nationwide for the first time with the "Maloof Money Cup World Skateboarding Championships Event" on Tuesday, October 2 at 7:30 p.m. local time. Showcasing the World Skateboarding Championships pro street finals from South Africa, this in-theater event features competition highlights, behind-the-scenes footage and up-close action that will take fans on an exciting, big-screen ride with the competitors. This special event will also include never-before-seen Money Cup highlights, jaw-dropping tricks and exclusive interviews. The event pre-show will also announce three amateur skateboard winners, chosen out of thousands, who submitted home videos of personal best tricks during the Best Trick Big Screen online contest.
Presented by NCM(R) Fathom Events, Maloof Skateboarding and IGN, in association with CCS, tickets for "Maloof Money Cup World Skateboarding Championships Event" are available at participating theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com . For a complete list of theater locations and prices, visit the NCM Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change). The event will be broadcast to nearly 600 select movie theaters across the country through NCM's exclusive Digital Broadcast Network.
"We're excited to answer the demand to bring the World's Greatest Skateboarding Event to millions of fans in the U.S. like it's never been seen before -- on the big screen," said Maloof Money Cup Founder Joe Maloof. "This is an incredible opportunity for fans to experience the intensity and excitement of the contest as the best skaters in the world battle it out for the only world championship title in skateboarding."
Pro skaters competing for the world championship title and $100,000 cash, include Leo Romero, Andrew Reynolds, Justin Figueroa, Nick Merlino, Jack Curtin, Bryan Herman, Lizard King, Collin Provost, Ryan Decenzo, Manny Santiago, Tommy Fynn, Felipe Gustavo, Ronnie Creager, Garrett Hill, Justin Brock, Sierra Fellers, Jordan Hoffart, Luis Tolentino, Kurtis Colamonico, Chad Fernandez, Axel Cruysberghs, Alex Massotti, Rodrigo Leal, Tomas Vintr, Kelvin Hoefler and Max Genin.
"For the first time ever, action sports fans have the opportunity to experience the finest skateboarders on the planet compete for the title of 'World's Champion' only on the big screen in this exclusive Maloof Fathom event," said Shelly Maxwell, executive vice president of NCM Fathom Events.
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Monday, 24 September 2012 19:16
Maloof Money Cup Sits Down with Manny Santiago - Video
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The Maloof Money Cup sits down with Manny Santiago to answer the following questions:
How was your experience at the Maloof Money Cup in Kimberley, South Africa?
How do you prepare for contests in comparison to skating in the street?
Did you feel extra pressure being on an international stage?
How did it feel to receive teh key to the city of Kimberley?
What do you think of the Maloof Money Cup expanding worldwide?
Which Maloof Cup was your favorite & why?
Where would you like to see the next Maloof Money Cup?
What are the top 3 things you can't live without?
Which skaters still inspire you?
What advice do you have for kids who want to turn pro?
What was your journey to pro status like?
Are you heavily involved in the design process with your sponsors?
Follow Manny on Twitter: @MannySlaysAll
How was your experience at the Maloof Money Cup in Kimberley, South Africa?
How do you prepare for contests in comparison to skating in the street?
Did you feel extra pressure being on an international stage?
How did it feel to receive teh key to the city of Kimberley?
What do you think of the Maloof Money Cup expanding worldwide?
Which Maloof Cup was your favorite & why?
Where would you like to see the next Maloof Money Cup?
What are the top 3 things you can't live without?
Which skaters still inspire you?
What advice do you have for kids who want to turn pro?
What was your journey to pro status like?
Are you heavily involved in the design process with your sponsors?
Follow Manny on Twitter: @MannySlaysAll
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Friday, 21 September 2012 22:41
Maloof Skateboarding Announces Pro Vert Skaters to Compete in 2nd Annual Maloof Money Cup World Skateboarding Championship in Kimberley, South Africa Sept. 27-30
Written by AdminPLG, Burnquist, Dias, Schaar Among Pros Competing for Largest Prize in Vert Skateboarding, $75,000, and World Championship Title
IRVINE, CA--(Marketwire - September 20, 2012) -
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Today Maloof Skateboarding announced the list of vert skaters who will compete in the Maloof World Skateboarding Championships, returning for a second year to Kimberley, South Africa Sept. 28-30. The best professional vert skaters from around the world will compete for the largest first place prize in vert skateboarding, $75,000, and a world championship title.
Thousands flocked to Kimberley, South Africa last September for the inaugural event. Hotels sold out all weekend, restaurants and businesses hired additional workers to help with the influx of fans who descended on the small town, once famous for its diamond mines. Dozens of busses brought fans from cities across the Northern Cape to local campgrounds that overflowed with tent cities.
"The reception we received in Kimberly and across South Africa for our contest last year was incredible," said Joe Maloof, founder of Maloof Money Cup and owner of the NBA's Sacramento Kings and the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. "We're excited to return to Kimberley for a second year and I can tell you that the anticipation for this year's contest is inspiring. In the last year, South Africa has seen skateboarding grow to new heights as kids in townships and provinces across the Northern Cape take up skateboarding as an affordable, healthy activity. It's only a matter of time before we see these kids join the ranks of the international pros."
This year's pro vert skaters include Alex Perelson, Bob Burnquist, last year's winner Pierre Luc Gagnon, Sandro Dias, Elliot Sloan, Andy MacDonald, Adam Taylor, Danny Mayer and 12-year-old Tom Schaar. Schaar is the young newcomer who set a world record as the first skater to ever successfully land a 1080. He landed the huge trick again in the X Games Asia earlier this year to win the Mini Mega Gold.
The Maloof World Vert Championships will take place Saturday, September 29 and Sunday, September 30.
"To be able to hold the world championships in Kimberly, South Africa, with this amazing group of athletes is unprecedented; there is just no other contest that compares to this in terms of prize purse, importance or pressure," says Tim McFerran, General Manager of Maloof Skateboarding. "We're proud to offer the highest cash prize in vert skateboarding and to bring these amazing pros to Kimberley to inspire a new generation of skateboarders in South Africa."
The Maloof Money Cup World Skateboarding Championships will be webcast live on the official Maloof Money Cup YouTube channel on the following dates/times:
Saturday, Sept. 29: 12:45 p.m. - 6:30 a.m. EDT/ 9:45 p.m. - 3:30 a.m. Pacific
Sunday, Sept. 30: 2:45 p.m. - 4:30 a.m. EDT/ 11:45 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Pacific
PLG to Host Free Vert Clinic for South African Kids
This year, pro vert skater and Maloof Money Cup World Championship title holder, Pierre Luc Gagnon (PLG), will host a special vert clinic for young South African skateboarders leading up to the world championship contest. The free vert clinic is open to the first 40 South African skateboarders who sign up at www.maloofmoneycup.com.
About The Maloof Money Cup
Maloof Skateboarding (www.maloofskateboarding.com) produces the Maloof Money Cup, the world's greatest skateboarding event and the premier showcase for amateur and professional skateboarding. Join our online community to share the competition experience with a global audience and be the first to know about exciting upcoming MMC announcements. Go to www.maloofmoneycup.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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