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Nic Powley sent over word about a comp going down at Adrenaline Alley Park in Corby, the venue for the UK Champs competition. If you've ever wondered how you get sponsored or know of any kids that rip then this might be for you:
I know this won't be of much interest to many of you but if you could spare a moment to forward it on to anyone you know who is of a decent standard and unsponsored it would be really appreciated - any age. The comp will be held on the UK champs street course and the winner in each age group will get automatic entry into the UK champs 2009 in September. (The UK Independent Vert series already nurtures new talent with the inclusion of a B-Group on all the dates)
After the success of the UK Champs I'm to set this up as a legit annual thing, kind of a UK version of Tampa Am. Sidewalk and Mpora will be covering it so it will be a realistic way of 'getting noticed' as well as being the usual good laugh and general get- together. I personally believe that it's something the UK scene could really do with plus it will hopefully cut down the amount of e- mails I get asking me 'how do I get sponsored'!!!!
Obviously a lot of these potential entrants won't be checking forums everyday or reading every issue of Sidewalk cover to cover so I'm relying really heavily on word of mouth which is where you come in. Everyone I speak to tells me they know someone who's sick and should be sponsored so this is for them.
Just to clarify the term 'sponsored': If you're not on the full team or flow list for a brand then you are unsponsored. For the sake of argument if you're shop sponsored only you will be allowed to enter (no offence shops, you're nurturing of skaters is very important!). If you get given a few free bits by so and so because you skate with him or his team we'll also let that slide! All clear
Any other questions please mail me. Support and a decent turnout this year will hopefully mean I can make this a fixture in the calender for the forseeable future.
Published on Sunday 19 July 2009 by Rick Curran