1: LUAN OLIVEIRA
2: RYAN DECENZO
3: FELIPE GUSTAVO
4: MICKY PAPA
5: JUSTIN FIGUEROA AKA FIGGY
6: MANNY SANTIAGO
7: KELVIN HOEFLER
8: TOMMY FYNN
9: BRYAN HERMAN
10: ANDREW REYNOLDS
11: Dlamini Dlamini
12: NEVERTON CASELLA

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?

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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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Most of the biggest names on the global skateboarding scene are descending on South Africa in the final run-up to the world’s greatest skateboarding event, the 2012 Maloof Money Cup world skateboarding championships presented by Kumba Iron Ore.

Two pro tours are hitting towns and cities across the country before the competition kicks off in Kimberley, at the weekend.

The Deathwish Baker riders, Lizard King and Brian Herman joined the last leg of the Skateboarding for Hope community outreach initiative for demonstrations and training clinics in the Northern Cape mining towns of Kathu and Postmasburg at the weekend.

Skateboarding for Hope is a joint initiative between Maloof Skateboarding and the Northern Cape government to introduce the youth of South Africa to skateboarding as an affordable, accessible lifestyle alternative.

The Famous Stars and Straps Pro Tour starring Manny Santiago, Kurtis Colamonico, Luis Tolentino and Felix Arguelles will head for Johannesburg, KZN and Cape Town before hitting Kimberley on Thursday to compete in the Maloof contest for their share of the R4m prize purse. Skate fans will enjoy live skate demos and street skating with these professional American skateboarders.

Maloof vice president, Tim McFerran, said they were excited about this year’s pro tours. “The growth of skateboarding in South Africa is unmatched anywhere in the world. These tours will help to continue the growth and excitement about the sport. It is a great opportunity for local fans to see their heroes in action.

“Guys like Lizard King and Manny were part of last year’s event and have become national favourites. They are loving being back in the country and can’t wait to skate the Maloof Skate Plaza this weekend,” he said.

The Maloof Money Cup skateboarding world championships takes place in Kimberley this weekend. Entry tickets for Saturday and Sunday are available from Computicket outlets, Shoprite and Checkers stores countrywide. Entry for Friday’s opening ceremony and qualifiers is free.

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