Wednesday, 21 September 2011 17:22

Maloof Skateboarding Kicks Off Final Leg of “Skateboarding for Hope” Pro Tour with Fallen Team Riders Featured

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Maloof Money Cup South AfricaPro Tour Begins Sept. 18 in Johannesburg then Travels to Cape Town, Durban and Kimberley, Leading up to Maloof Money Cup World Skateboarding Championships

(Cape Town, South Africa – Sept. 19, 2011) -- Maloof Skateboarding today announced the final leg of its Pro Tour will kick off Sept. 18 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The tour stars Fallen team riders Billy Marks, Tommy Sandoval, Slash (Brian Hansen), Garrett Hill, Jack Curtin, Tom Asta, Anthony Schultz and James Hardy
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Skate fans will enjoy live skate demos, street skating with professional U.S. skateboarders and meet and greets throughout the series of stops.
The Fallen Pro Tour is part of the “Skateboarding for Hope,” a 10-month tour and outreach program across the Provinces of South Africa, which was established to promote skateboarding as a positive, active lifestyle for youth, contribute to education and build healthy communities.

Supported by the Northern Cape Province as one of its corporate governance initiatives, the Maloof Money Cup will play an important role in positioning the province as the premier adventure sports destination in the country. According to CEO of Northern Cape Tourism Authority Sharron Lewis, the event will also support youth development, skills transfer, job creation and have a significant economic impact on local communities.

FALLEN PRO TOUR Schedule of Events
Sunday, Sept. 18 at 12 p.m., JOHANNESBURG: Skatepark demo at Revolution Festival Mall
Friday, Sept. 23 at 4 p.m., DURBAN: Skatepark demo at Revolution Pavilion Demo
Sat, Sept. 24 at 2 p.m., TOKAI/CAPE TOWN: Mini Ramp Demo at Sports Unlimited
Sun, Sept 25 at 12 p.m., STELLENBOSCH, Skatepark Demo at The Shed
Local skaters can earn a spot in the South Africa am qualifiers by competing in one of three upcoming “Best Trick Skate Jams” at the public qualifier events listed below.

Public Qualifier Events
Sunday, September 18 at 10 a.m., JOHANNESBURG: Revolution Festival Mall
Friday, September 23 at 2pm, DURBAN: Revolution Pavilion
Sunday, September 25 at 12 p.m., STELLENBOSCH: The Shed
Photo and video entries will also be accepted. Enter by posting on the MMC Facebook wall.

MEDIA CONTACTS
Limelight Public Relations
Brendi Rawlin
619-549-3066/This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
South Africa press contact:
Ronelda Visser
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For more information, go to www.maloofmoneycup.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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