Will there be transportation from the hotel to the venue?

Yes, shuttle service operated daily from the host hotels to the venue.

Can I get autographs from my favorite skaters?

Autograph signings are available in the Festival Village, please check the onsite schedules for signings.

Who picks the skaters that are in the contest?

The skaters are chosen by a group of industry professionals

Who builds the vert ramp?

California Rampworks

Who is designing the MMC street course?

Pro skaters Chris Cole and Geoff Rowley, NY skate legend Steve Rodriguez and Joe Ciaglia, president of California Skateparks, led the design of the world-class street course.

Who builds the MMC street course?

California Skateparks

Is There designated parking at the Flushing Meadows Event?

There is no designated public parking area near the Flushing Meadows Corona Park, please utilize public transit via the 7 train Mets-Willets Pt stop and walk south east towards the Unisphere and NY State Pavillion.

Is there a vert contest in NYC?

There are vert and street contests in Orange County. However, this year NYC is street only.

Where can I get tickets to MMC New York?

This is a free event open to the public but a ticket is required to get in. We will post where you can get tickets through our various partners as they become available, so keep checking back and make sure to follow us on Twitter @maloofmoneycup, Facebook and MySpace for more details.

Are you keeping the course this year after the contest?

YES! With the help of our presenting partner, Vans, we will be donating the course to the city of New York through their Adopt-A-Park program where it will be a permanent fixture in Flushing Meadows at the old Astral Fountain.

Are you keeping the course this year after the contest?

YES! With the help of our presenting partners, Vans and Monster Energy, we will be donating the course to the city of New York through their Adopt-A-Park program where it will be a permanent fixture in Flushing Meadows at the old Astral Fountain.

Where can I buy tickets?

You can purchase tickets at www.ticketmaster.com

Where is the contest?

The new permanent Maloof Skate Plaza will be built in an existing parking lot, out front of RFK stadium. Don’t forget to purchase a new pair of Vans in the next couple months; they helped make this park possible

Will you be giving away free stuff?

There will be lots of free giveaways in the village and the village is free to attend

I can’t buy a ticket, should I still come?

Tickets are only required in the grandstand seating. There will be free standing room only sections to watch. The village is free to the public and will have a skate park to skate and lot s of free giveaways.

Are there after parties?

Yes, final schedule can be found at www.maloofmoneycup.com

Will the park be open after the event?

Yes, it will be a public park

Where should I stay?

Phoenix Park Hotel 520 North Capitol Street. Washington D.C. 20001. Mention you are with Maloof Money Cup for our group rate. For Online Reservations: use group code 15827

How much are tickets?

$15 for 1 day and $25 for a 2 day pass

Are there any local DC skaters in the contest?

Bobby Worrest and Jack Curtin to name a few

How do I get in the vitaminwater am?

Up to 20 local shops will be choosing their top shop kids, ask your local shop for details.

What’s the purse?

Pro: Over $300,000 with a $160,000 first prize. Am: $3000 with $1500 first prize, a year’s supply of vitaminwater and a trip to South Africa for a chance to compete in the MMC World Championships

Who designed the skatepark?

Geoff Rowley and California Skateparks

What brands will be in the festival village?

Vans, vitaminwater, Skull Candy, Oakley, Active, Neff, CCS, Superheat trading cards, Grind 4 Life, Girl Rider Organization, World Industries and more

Parking

Public Parking is available adjacent to the skatepark

What if I can’t go, where can I watch it?

You can watch it live webcast on www.maloofmoneycup.com

Who’ s Skating?

Final list of pro and am skaters can be found at www.maloofmoneycup.com

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DIRECTIONS TO MALOOF MONEY CUP DC 2011

(All directions are to RFK Stadium.
MMC DC will be held in Parking Lot #3 across from the Armory)


From I-395
To Lots 3,4,5,6,7
    From Virginia, follow 395 North, across the Potomac River, for approximately three miles.
    Once past the Maine Avenue exit, stay in the left lane of the freeway. I-395 will exit to the
    right to the Capitol and Senate buildings. Do not follow I-395 North; stay left for the
    stadium.
    Proceed straight ahead in the left lanes to the exit at Sixth Street Southeast and Navy
    Yard. At bottom of the ramp go left at traffic light onto Sixth Street.
    Stay on 6th Street for .5 miles to Independence Avenue.
    Turn Right onto Independence Ave. and stay on Independence for 1.1 miles to 19th
    Street.
    Turn Left onto 19th Street and travel one block to East Capitol Street.
    Turn right on East Capitol to the stadium.

From I-66 and Constitution Avenue
    From Virginia, follow Constitution East past the Capitol to Maryland Avenue.
    Turn left on Maryland and go two blocks to Stanton Square.
    At Stanton Square, turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue.
    Continue on Massachusetts to Lincoln Park (at 12th Street).
    Go around Lincoln Park to East Capitol Street and turn right onto East Capitol.
    Follow East Capitol to stadium.

From I-270
    From Maryland, follow I-270 to I-495 (Capital Beltway). Proceed east on the beltway
    (towards Silver Spring).
    Continue to the Baltimore-Washington Parkway (south).
    Bear left onto 295.
    Exit onto East Capitol Street.

From I-95
    From Maryland, follow I-95 to I-495 (Capital Beltway). Proceed east on the beltway  
    (towards Richmond).
    Continue to the Baltimore-Washington Parkway (south).
    Bear left onto 295.
    Exit onto East Capitol Street.

From Route 50
    From Maryland, follow Route 50 west to Kenilworth Avenue (south).
    Exit onto East Capitol Street.

From Union Station
    Go East from Union Station along Massachusetts Avenue. Continue past Stanton Square
    on Massachusetts to Lincoln Park (at 12th Street).
    Go around Lincoln Park to East Capitol Street and turn right onto East Capitol.
    Follow East Capitol to stadium

Some awesome footage of Mark Appleyard and Chris Haslam from the Globe tour they did here. Thanks AV!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-4QnJ7hvTc

Book your room now at the Phoenix Park Hotel for the 6th Maloof Money Cup in Washington, DC.

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