Bonser Skatepark
Burnaby, B.C., Canada
Sept. 18-19, 2009
 
Last weekend Monster Energy teamed up with Billabong for the 2nd annual Canadian installment of Damn Am. This two-day event is part of a series of four contests held across the globe for amateur skaters. Consisting of a Bowl Jam, High Ollie contest and BBQ on day one and a Street Contest and Best Trick on day two, the Damn Am series has been a place for amateur skaters to get noticed.

The industry watches these events closely, and it's a great place for skaters to show what they can do, and have a great time doing it.

Day One - Bowl Jam and High Ollie Contest

A perfect Bowl Jam would be having Alex Chalmers as a guest judge and occasionally having him drop-in to show the skaters some lines. Well, that is exactly what happened. Alex is well known and respected in the skateboard world for his smooth and progressive bowl riding. Chalmers stoked the other skaters to get into the mood for the best trick jam. Highlights include Nathan LaCoste backside smith grinding at mach speeds and Adam Hopkins pulling off a trick on almost every corner and hip in the bowl, giving him the win.

Monster Energy, Skateboard Magazine and Push.ca present.....

The Billabong Damn AM Canadian Qualifier.  September 18/19th at Bonsor Skate Park, Burnaby, BC. The top 12 skaters will qualify for the Tampa AM.  For more information, visit www.damnam.com

Billabong has opened its first concept store in Vancouver on West 4th Avenue in Kitsilano. To celebrate this, Billabong is hosting a VIP party on Friday, June 12th, 2009, with all proceeds from the event benefiting the Vancouver Chapter of The Surfrider Foundation. 

The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the World's ocean, waves and beaches.  WWW.SURFRIDERVANCOUVER.ORG. 

The night will feature the premiere of Billabong's long awaited wakeboard movie titled Out of the Pond, and a fashion show featuring the hottest summer gear and a preview of what's coming up in fashion for fall.  Monster Energy will be onsite with DJ Vinyl Ritchie pumping tunes, and drinks to keep everyone hydrated. Additionally, the bar will be open all night with drinks from Coors Light, Barefoot Wine, and Absolute Vodka.

Billabong store hours of operation have been extended for the night until 9:00pm, with doors opening for the party at 7:30pm.  The fashion show kicks things off at 9:30pm, with Out of the Pond scheduled to premiere at 10:00pm.

This is a closed VIP event and you must have tickets to attend.   Tickets are available through a few different online opportunities:

-    Log on to WWW.BILLABONGVANCOUVER.COM  for a chance to win tickets, plus one lucky winner will also receive a $250 in store gift certificate.
-    Join the Facebook event "Billabong Grand Opening", Vancouver BC' for a chance to win tickets.
-    Join The Surfirder Vancouver Facebook group and ask to be entered for your chance to win tickets. 
-    Listen to The Beat 94.5 for daily chances to win, June 1-5, 2009

The Vancouver Billabong Store is located at 1755 West 4th Avenue, half a block east of Burrard Street.  The store features the latest in fashion from Billabong, Element, Von  Zipper, Dakine, Nixon, and Kustom Footwear. 

Store hours are:
Mon- Wed:     10am- 6pm
Thur-Fri:     10am-8pm
Saturday:    10am-6pm
Sunday:    11am-5pm

For more information regarding the upcoming party or any store info, please contact: Risto Scott risto@billabongcanada.com.

For more information regarding The Surfrider Foundation, Vancouver Chapter, please contact Haley Haggerstone hhaggerstone@hotmail.com.