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May 17

AM GETTING PAID 2010 INTERNATIONAL AMATEUR SKATEBOARD CONTEST

Posted by: Jay Vaillancourt |
Tagged in: Skateboarding

etnies is proud to announce that the etnies 2010 AM Getting Paid contest will
be held at Le TAZ skatepark in Montreal, Canada this September 24-26. AM Getting Paid was created by the
Underworld Crew in 2004, and has consistently brought out the world’s top AMs to battle it out for the overall title and a healthy paycheck.


In celebration of the event’s 6th anniversary, the etnies 2010 AM Getting Paid contest will feature a jam format in the newly built Le TAZ skatepark centrally located in downtown Montreal. Le TAZ features a 35,000 square foot indoor street course, lounges for competitors, media and VIPs, and has plenty of room to accommodate the hordes of spectators and fans expected to attend.


For the first time in the history of the event, the etnies 2010 AM Getting Paid contest will host six qualifiers across Canada to give skateboarders from all over the chance to compete for the $10,000 USD prize purse in the main event on September 24-26. The winner of each qualifier will receive a free trip to the main event, which includes hotel
accommodations and a golden ticket straight to the semi final.


2010 etnies AM Getting Paid Qualifier Events:

 

  • Edmonton – June 19 at Callingwood Skatepark
  • Winnipeg – June 26 at Forks Skatepark
  • Halifax – July 10 at Commons Skatepark
  • Montreal – July 24 at Le TAZ skatepark
  • Toronto – August 7 at Ashbridges Bay Skatepark
  • Vancouver – August 14 at Port Coquitlam Skatepark


The event is presented by Monster Energy, LRG Clothing, Arnette eyewear, Underworld Skateshop and
SBC Skateboard Magazine, with additional support from New Era, Urbanears, Coors Light, Control skateboards, Protec, Dakine, Hubba wheels, Vestal, Venture Truck Co., Push.ca, Transworld SKATEboarding, Exposé Magazine, 33mag and Dose.ca. AM Getting Paid is widely recognized as one of today’s most prestigious international
skateboarding competitions for amateurs only.

May 15

Monster Energy Presents the Underworld Game of LEDGE

Posted by: Jay Vaillancourt |
Tagged in: Skateboarding

Monster Energy Presents the Underworld Game of LEDGE:

Date: Saturday, June 12th, 2010 at Strathcona Skatepark, 1043 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC.

 

Max 40 skaters.  $10.00 registration fee at Underworld or $15.00 the day of the event.

Cash / Prizes for the top 3 finishers.

Live DJ

Registration at 11am, Contest begins at 1pm

 

May 15

Monster Energy Presents the Underworld Summer Contest Series

Posted by: Jay Vaillancourt |
Tagged in: Skateboarding

Monster Energy Presents the Underworld Summer Contest Series:

  • June 12 - Game OF LEDGE - Strathcona
  • July 3 - Vans Granville Street Road Block - Granville
  • August 14 - Etnies AM Getting Paid Qualifier - Railslide
  • August 27 - e's Game of SKATE - Granville
  • August 28 - Lord of the Line - Granville
  • September 11 - Summer End Skate Jam - Plaza
  • September 17 - Billabong Damn AM - Bonsor
  • September 24-26 - etnies AM Getting Paid - Le TAZ
Apr 23

Remote Control Video Contest

Posted by: Jay Vaillancourt |

Hey Kids.....in case you weren't aware, Monster Energy and Grenade Gloves are running a contest over this week where some lucky video editor will come out of it all with some cool Grenade gear.

 

All you need to do is go to the Remote Control Site and download whatever clips you want, then create your own edit, post it on Vimeo or YouTube and send the link back to us.  We will go through all the entries received by April 30th, and choose a winner on May 3rd.

 

We have had a good response so far, and look forward to seeing your...umm...I'm not going to say it.....Mash-Up's.......okay I said it.

 

In the meantime, check out our own latest edit here.  Thanks for playing!

Apr 01

The Dark Side of the Grenade

Posted by: Jay Vaillancourt |

Dark Side of the GrenadeThe Legendary "Rock Party" at the Grenade Games is back with Mat the Alien, Vinyl Ritchie, and this year straight from "Thirsty for Metal" at Fortune Soundclub, Corpsefucker!

 

Throw on your best rock gear and bring earplugs, this is going to be loud and proud.

 

Here is the Facebook Event page:  CLICK

Last Year's Rock Party Video:  CLICK

 

 

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