| Calgary Grass Roots Outlaw |
| 5 Registered Contestants.
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| Event Date and Time: |
Saturday, June 21, 2008 09:00 |
| Event Duration: |
One Day |
| Location: |
Calgary, AB, Canada - Conehenge and Shaw Millennium Skatepark |
| Entry: |
Open |
| Helmets: |
Mandatory
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| Classes: |
TS
HS
GS
Banked Slalom (Skatepark) |
| Organizer: |
Brad Kasha and Chris Iversen
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| Map: |
Click here for online map
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| Entry Fee: |
$20.00 |
| Contest Info: |
General Info:
This is an Outlaw and VERY GRASS ROOTS event. Timing will be measured without a proper timing system. Instead, we will be using a hand held stopwatch where time will be activated by the starter saying “go” over a two way radio and stopped as the racer crosses a false tape switch and the timer stops the watch when he hears the racer’s wheels hit the “switch.” In order to allow for human error, if there is less than a ½ second difference between top 3 finishers’ times, then they will have the opportunity to have a race off. If times are that close again, ranking will be by fastest time. Please be aware of this before you sign up, so you don’t get choked at us when you arrive and discover our low-tech timing system. The proceeds from entry fees for these races go toward a proper Trackmate timer.
*UPDATED* Race Schedule:
We are hoping to run 4 events: Tight Slalom, Hybrid slalom, Giant slalom and Banked slalom (skatepark) events on the same day. All events will be single-lane jam format. The number of runs will depend on how many racers are entered. We will decide race day whether or not it will be the sum of all run times, or best time for each event.
SATURDAY will begin with the park slalom at Millennium Skatepark, home of the famous 30 ft full pipe. We will start at 9:00 am, have the race, then head over to Conehenge for 12:00. All slalom events will begin at Conehenge starting after some time is given for practice. “Conehenge” is a long, moderately steep, single lane access road. The Hybrid event will be from about ½ way up the hill and be approximately 40-50 cones. The TS will be 40-50 cones "s-curve' style near the bottom of the hill. The GS will be from the top of the hill and be 30-40 cones long. Practice begins after we get there and set up the first course, racing starts at around 12:00 noon for the Hybrid. TS will be after the Hybrid with about 1 hour in between for practice. GS will be after that to allow for any needed equipment changes. The order of events may change on race day, depending on what everyone feels like doing.
Directions:
Conehenge: From Calgary head north on Hwy 2 (Deerfoot Trail) to the Beddington Trail exit (Hwy 2 intersects with Highway 1 on the east side of the city). Take the off ramp (to the right) and find yourself crossing over Hwy 2 (you will see the course on the hill to your right). At the first set of lights, turn right into the parking lot for Nose Creek Park. The access road is gated, so you must walk in from the parking lot.
Millennium Park is in the Downtown Core of Calgary. From Hwy 1 (16th Ave.) head south on 14th St. NW. Cross over the bridge over the Bow River into downtown (you will see the full pipe on your left as you cross the bridge. After the Bridge, take the 9th Ave SW exit and then head east on 9th Ave. The skatepark will be on your left. Turn left on to 11th Ave. NW. Pay parking is at the Telus World of Science. There is other parking available that is free, but it can be hard to find. A local can point you in the right direction if need be
Prizes:
Basically… Bragging rights! Home-made trophies will be awarded to the top 3 finishers.
*UPDATE*There will be some swag available courtesy of Fullbag Skateboards and Sk8Kings!.
This event will be geared toward racers relatively new to slalom, but will still be a fun event for more experienced racers. Come on up and have some fun with us!
Event Sponsors:
 
Thanks Guys! |
| 1st Place Finisher: |
Glenn Miller |
| 2nd Place Finisher: |
Chris Iversen |
| 3rd Place Finisher: |
Mark Bezner |
| Overall Results: |
Banked slalom (Had more racers as we were able to recruit them at the park)
Glenn 11.82
Kendrick 12.62
Bez 13.04
Dave 13.28
Roger 13.38
George 13.91
G.S.
Glenn 22.28
Chris 23.65
Bez 24.50
Hybrid slalom
Glenn 14.72
Chris 15.78
Bez 16.99
Tight slalom
Glenn 14.11
Chris 15.37 |
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