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Slalom Supreme in Salem
30 Registered Contestants.
Event Date and Time: Saturday, July 23, 2022  08:00
Event Duration: 2 Days
Location: Bush's Pasture Park, Salem, OR
Entry: Open
Helmets: Mandatory
Divisions: Pro (Male / Female)
Amatuer (Male / Female)
Junior
Masters
Beginner (NEW)
Organizer: Cascade Slalom Association
Map: Click here for online map
Entry Fee: $100
Contest Info:



Slalom Supreme in Salem











Slalom Supreme in Salem - featuring the Norski Memorial Giant Slalom

- Qualifier for 2022 World Skate Championships in Argentina

- ISSA Main Event

July 23rd and 24th, 2022 (Saturday/Sunday)

Bush's Pasture Park - Soap Box Derby Hill - 890 Mission St SE, Salem, OR 97302



Cascade Slalom Association, in conjunction with La Costa Racing, U.S.A. Slalom Skateboarding, ISSA and World Skate present this World qualifier event in Salem, Oregon.  The Norski Memorial Giant Slalom will feature the 10-foot high Bigger BAR (engineered by John Stryker)!  The event will feature two days of racing – with some of the world's top racing talent showing up to compete for the World Skate qualifier spots (one each for Women and Men), cash prize money (equal purse for Women and Men Pros), trophies, swag and bragging rights! 



Bush's Pasture Park offers a perfect setting with a dedicated race track with perfect pavement for exciting technical tight, fast GS and tricky Hybrid events, an optional 100-cone challenge on this pristine surface, and plenty of spectators.  As part of the CSA development program each day will feature a Beginner's event, providing new racers an approachable start to slalom racing.






EVENT SCHEDULE:


Saturday, July 23 - Sign-in and Warm-ups 8:00 am

9AM: Warmup
10AM: Dual Tight Slalom - head to head elimination

1PM: Beginner's Tight Slalom - single lane, push start

9AM: Dual Hybrid Slalom - head to head elimination

1PM: Beginner's Hybrid Slalom - single lane, push start

3PM: Awards
5PM: Racer Gathering and Feast (1 ticket included with Sign-in packet)



Sunday, July 24 - Warm-ups 8:00 am

9AM: Warmup
10AM: Norski Memorial Giant Slalom - single lane, Bigger BAR or ramp start

1PM: Awards
2PM: 100 Cone Challenge - bragging rights only, will not count toward results, prizes, ISSA ranking or World's

ENTRY FEE:

- Registration is $100 for the weekend (TS, GS & HS) per racer, $50 for Beginner's Class, (TS and HS) . Both include an event t-shirt , evening celebrations and participation in the 100-cone challenge.

- Racers must complete all three events (TS, GS & HS) to qualify for the overall, cash purse and World Skate Championship slots. 

- Racers under the age of 18 MUST have parent or guardian present at event and to sign waiver.

- ENTRY - SIGN UP USING THE NCDSA FORM BELOW

- PAYMENT - VIA PAYPAL TO: cascadeslalomassociation@gmail.com



  • $10 discount if entry is paid before June 1, 2022

  • $10 surcharge for day-of-race payment


DIVISIONS/CLASSES:

ISSA Division Format - racers will be bracketed/placed by their qualifying times within their self-proclaimed division - Male and Female Pro, Am, Junior, Masters (45 and older), Grand Masters (55 and older) division racers.  Head-to-Head races will be bracketed by Division.



Each racer will have two qualifying runs, and be seeded into A and B categories.

Final results will be reported/allocated to coincide with each racer's ISSA (self-proclaimed) ranking history for point awards based on event finish results. Racers must decide on one division to race within. Women, Junior and Masters divisions are subject to attendance - and will only be run as separate divisions if enough racers are present to justify. Otherwise, women, Junior and Masters racers will have the option to enter the Pro or Am division.   Class division will be addressed at the riders meeting.

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RACE-BY-RACE DETAILS:


In general ISSA Rules will govern the event: ISSA Rules.



Race #1 : Dual Hybrid Slalom. Dual lane/head-to-head/ramp start .   The course is about speed generation and anticipation of your lines, with challenging large offsets and tricky thinking sections (Gilmourian Curve anyone?).  Competitors will use both the Tight and GS racing skills from Saturday's events. Each competitor will race head to head, in their self-proclaimed division, and elimination matches will be determined by qualifying times. Any racer who DQs twice in qualifiers will be seeded in the lowest placing. Hybrid will start at 9AM Sunday, warmups begin at 8AM.


Race #2 : Beginner Hybrid Slalom.   A single-lane Hybrid slalom, two runs, best time counts. Push start.  Does not count toward ISSA points. Does count for Beginner awards and swag!


Race #3 : Dual Tight Slalom. Dual lane/head-to-head/ramp start. The course will be quick yet makable for anyone that can run a Cyber Slalom (6 foot center) course. So... practice your cyber slalom folks! Each competitor will race head to head, in their self-proclaimed division, and elimination matches will be determined by qualifying times.  Any racer that DQs twice in qualifiers will be seeded in the lowest placing. Dual Tight will commence at 9AM on Saturday, warmups beginning at 8AM.


Race #4 : Beginner Tight Slalom.   A single-lane Tight slalom, two runs, best time counts. Push start.  Does not count toward ISSA points. Does count for Beginner awards and swag!



Race #5 : Norski Memorial Giant Slalom, single lane with Bigger BAR or ramp start.  Think of this course as gathering speed and then maintaining it through the large turns. This will be an approximately 40 gate course with speeds of about 30MPH. 75mm wheels recommended to carry your speed. You'll be tempted to tuck certain sections! Will you dare? GS warmup for one hour following the Beginner Tight.  All competitors will take two runs on the same course, in their self-proclaimed division. Start order will be determined by the Dual Tight results - from slowest times to fastest times - and the start order shall be posted during the Beginner Tight Slalom.  Ramp options - standard or 10-foot high Bigger BAR ramp.



Special Norski Memorial Giant Slalom Trophies for the winners of each division.




Race #6 : 100-cone challenge.   All racers can take a crack at the 100-cone challenge for fun and bragging rights  - this does not count for  the overall standings, World Skate slots or ISSA points. Side bets are recommended! Will a new WR be set in Salem?


SAFETY GEAR AND RELEASE WAIVER:

Helmets and safety gear, including knee pads and gloves/wrist guards,  are mandatory for all racers (elbow pads strongly recommended).   Per ISSA and U.S.A. Slalom Skate rules, shirts and shorts are mandatory at all times on the race course, including warmups and all races. 


Each racer will be required to sign a waiver/release to gain access to the race course. Minors (under 18 years of age) must have parent or legal guardian present to sign waiver/release in order to participate.




EVENT T-SHIRTS:

Each registered racer will receive one event t-shirt included with their paid entry. Please be sure to register indicating your shirt size in advance. We must have this info so registering early will ensure your size shirt will be available. We will have *some* extra shirts at the event for cash purchase.




CASH PURSE AND PRODUCT PRIZE AWARDS:
Cash prize money will be paid out based on the overall results for the three events combined for top finishers. To qualify for the overall podiums, competitors MUST race all three events. The overall cash payout will be based on entry fees and sponsor money collected. Product prizes donated by our sponsors will be distributed to non-cash receiving finishers.



OUR SPONSORS:

Watch This Space. 


Special Thanks to: Cascade Slalom Association, La Costa Racing, ISSA, Salem Parks and Recreation, Travel Salem and NCDSA.com for their support.


VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
We always need volunteers to help with course management during the event. Friends & family of racers and any locals interested in helping out - please contact the race organizers - in advance would be ideal. Volunteer Contact Every volunteer will receive an event t-shirt and lunch - plus the admiration and appreciation of all the racers and staff!


SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
Interested in sponsoring this landmark event? We welcome your support and have some great opportunity levels to consider. Please inquire: Sponsor Contact


MEDIA/PRESS CONTACT INFO:
Media professionals are welcome to attend the events for coverage purposes. Email for Media Contact for more details or specific arrangements.



VISITOR'S GUIDE:

Check out the online guide to Salem, OR for all the info on the town and surrounding areas: Salem Official Visitor's Guide



AIRPORT INFO


o Portland International Airport (PDX) and/or Eugene Airport (EUG) are your two options. 

o PDX to Salem is roughly a one hour drive south on I-5 .  All major domestic carriers serve PDX and the major car rental companies are located on-site.    

o EUG to Salem is about one hour heading north on I-5. The options for carriers and car rental are much more limited in EUG.  

o There is a major Track & Field meet in Eugene the weeks before, during and after our event, so this further limits the utility of traveling in/out of EUG.




LODGING:

Lodging is tight and a bit more expensive in our post-COVID world.  We're competing with weddings and there is a major Track & Field meet in Eugene the weeks before, during and after our event (hoteliers anticipate Salem will receive some overflow athletes this far north).



The CSA team is working on discounted rooms with Travel Salem, and has secured a $50 discount with La Quinta for 10 rooms.


AirBNB: There are many house and condo listings on AirBNB (www.airbnb.com) near downtown Salem. Most of these are in the $60-$80 PER PERSON, PER NIGHT range. Be sure to use the map feature to ensure any AirBNB is relatively close to the race venue (basically the center of downtown Salem).



Hotels: There are many Hotel options with a wide range of pricing on www.hotels.com:

o Under $100: Holiday Lodge Salem, Capital Inn and Suites, Motel 6 Salem (Expo), HomeTowne Studios

o Over $100: Motel 6 Salem, Comfort Inn, Shilo Inn Suites

o $200 plus: Holiday Inn Salem (IHG), Howard Johnson, Comfort Suites

o G-Money: Hilton at $550/night and Marriott Courtyard at $700/night


La Quinta: has offered a reduced rate of $189 + tax, reduced from $239+ per night.




If you need assistance with lodging, or wish to split a Hotel room or AirBNB, please feel free to contact us! Lodging Contact





PARKING, FOOD AND OTHER AMENITIES:

o Bush 's Pasture Park offers free parking on site, just off Mission across from the Salem Hospital. Park near the Soap Box Derby Track.

o Public bathroom facilities are available on site.

o There is plenty of natural shade in a grassy park setting to set up your own chairs, tent, etc. - so feel free to bring picnic supplies and make a day of it.

o Given everyone's varied food preferences, we leave it to the racers to bring your own food, drink, ice, etc. (alcoholic beverages are not allowed in Bush's Pasture Park).

o Dogs, Cats and unruly husbands must be on a leash.



RACE VENUE:


Derby Hill at Bush's Pasture Park  

890 Mission St SE, Salem, OR 97302


Bush's Pasture Park







DIRECTIONS TO RACE VENUE:

- Follow I-5 to "OR-22W/OR-99E/Mission St" exit in Salem

- Head West on OR-99 for 2.4 miles (it turns into Mission at about 2.0 miles)

- Turn Left into Bush's Pasture Park

- Park near the bottom of Soap Box Derby Track (it ends at the parking lot, so you won't miss it)




EVENT RESOURCE LINKS:


Cascade Slalom Association Facebook Page


 
1st Place Finisher:
2nd Place Finisher:
3rd Place Finisher:
Overall Results:

Registered Contestants (30) -- Slalom Supreme in Salem
Name Home City Division Sponsors Bio Comment Date Submitted
1. Steven King Vancouver, WA  Masters  Me, Myself and I  During the late 70s one of the top competitors in the Cascade Slalom Association. With Gareth Roe founded the Hood River races in the 2000s. Happy to be skating again during our post-COVID times!    3/25/2022 12:12:59 PM 
2. Tay Hunt Bandon Oregon   Pro (Male / Female)  Badlands skateboards  Fat Boy Skinny    3/25/2022 12:37:54 PM 
3. Paul Howard Corvallis, Oregon  Masters  Vic Smead Racing Food Products  I am the way I am because I grew in a drainage ditch in Wyoming. All I had was my skateboard, banjo, my clothes & the Ditch. Stupid Aliens destroyed the Ditch & banjo. I'm still very bitter & angry!!!  If I'm sick again on Sunday (as usual), Vic will likely race G/S for me again. Long Live Bruce Norski Bjortvedt!!!!!  3/26/2022 11:06:00 AM 
4. Lynn Kramer San Diego, CA  Pro (Male / Female)  Sk8Kings, Oust, Don’t Trip, RipTide, Flyaway, Old Bones Therapy, La Costa Racing Team, CNC Parts Dept  Axe Army pro, coaching the future champions.   I love this race.   4/2/2022 10:19:05 AM 
5. Joshua Harvey San Jose, CA  Pro (Male / Female)        5/24/2022 8:44:13 PM 
6. Jordan Huotari Pacific City, OR  Pro (Male / Female)    Does anyone have a spare board I can ride?    5/31/2022 7:57:35 PM 
7. Gareth Roe Seattle  Masters        6/7/2022 11:03:19 AM 
8. Michael Dong Bothell, Wa.  Pro (Male / Female)  Concrete Cruisers & OTC Racing  The first time I ever stepped on a skateboard was 1974. And whose board was it? Gareth Roe's.   For me, slalom all started with a phone call from Gareth when I was 37. 20 years later here we are.  6/7/2022 11:25:29 PM 
9. Joe McLaren Denver, CO   Beginner (NEW)  Sk8kings Skateboards, Tubro, Venom, Rogue Trucks, Flyaway, Oust       6/14/2022 6:28:45 PM 
10. Collin Kruse San Diego, Calfornication  Pro (Male / Female)  Seismic, Cal77, Mike Hess Brewing.    I'm too drunk to taste this chicken.   6/15/2022 8:11:14 AM 
11. Isa Ruiz Santa Fe, NM  Pro (Male / Female)  Skate School, Timeship Racing    Mentally preparing for the BAR...  6/15/2022 1:25:57 PM 
12. JOE LEHM Santa Fe, New Mexico  Masters  Skate School, Timeship Racing  I've been running Skate School for 20 years teaching all disciplines of skateboarding and spending more time with cones every decade!  TimeShip Racing is still in the Game.  6/15/2022 1:45:47 PM 
13. Paul Chestnut Huntington Beach Ca  Pro (Male / Female)  Sk8kings, old bones therapy  2019 AM World champion, 2019 masters west coast champion    6/20/2022 6:32:33 PM 
14. Lari Rupp Silverton  Pro (Male / Female)    Salem-area local holding it down for the home turf    6/20/2022 8:04:13 PM 
15. Cliff Coleman Kensington, CA   Masters  J.H. Enterprises   Make it up, use your imagination.  It's been awhile! Looking forward to a great weekend with many friends. 😀  6/21/2022 4:03:59 PM 
16. Judi Oyama Aptos, California  Pro (Male / Female)  Santa Cruz Skateboards, Bronson Bearings, Mob Grip-tape, RipTide, Lenz Arts, Girl Is NOT A 4 Letter Word, Sk8Kings, Turbo Skate Wheels, Old Bones Therapy, 187 Skate Gear, Catto's Graphics, Badass Skatemom  Skateboarding for over 49 years. Skateboard Hall of Fame in 2018. N-Men Icon Award. Founder of Maximum Impact Design a Santa Cruz based, graphic design studio. Skater for Life!  Looking forward to seeing all my skate friends. Miss you NorSki  6/26/2022 6:07:42 PM 
17. Isa Lehrmann Carlsbad, California  Pro (Male / Female)  Sk8kings  I like to surf and skate. UC Berkeley graduate in Computer Science. Pro pickle ball player. Likes the color red.     6/27/2022 12:09:35 AM 
18. Tay Hunt Oregon  Pro (Male / Female)  Badlands skateboards  Ledgend  Almost pro pickleballer!  6/29/2022 11:22:35 AM 
19. Kevin Conway Albany or  Pro (Male / Female)  Punk stix, Dusty’s nuts, str33t trash, concrete disciples  With a purposful grimace and a terible sound
He puls the spiting high tension wires down
Helples people on subway trains
Scream to god as he looks in on them
Oh no they say hes got to go
Go go Kevzila 		 Are we not men?   6/30/2022 2:11:48 PM 
20. Marc Aley Oakland  Masters  Orbits Skate shop  Have not Competed since the early 80’s Capitola Classic, Laguna Seca, here to share goodtimes with my buddy’s Cliff Coleman & Jamie Hart…they talked me into coming and hangin out!  Hope to have a amazing time with skateboard slalom Community🤙  7/7/2022 11:48:55 AM 
21. Peter Joseph Freeport, ME  Beginner (NEW)    Dodgy bureaucrat by day
Dodging cones by night
Decidedly amateur at all times 		 First time slalom racer. I'll bring extra knee pads and gauze, you guys just point me downhill.   7/7/2022 5:00:53 PM 
22. Mark Harris La Grande, OR  Masters        7/9/2022 1:22:45 PM 
23. Robin McGuirk P-Town Oregon  Masters  Daddies Board Shop  Indian School Banked Slalom 2022 Ditchslap Champ  Can do Day 2 only. Thanks!  7/10/2022 2:18:27 PM 
24. Paul Price London, England  Pro (Male / Female)    Racing Slalom over the decades  Glad to be back on board  7/10/2022 8:56:21 PM 
25. Davi Neves Independence  Beginner (NEW)  NA  Beginner     7/11/2022 1:42:16 AM 
26. Davi Neves Independence  Beginner (NEW)  NA  New here  first time  7/11/2022 1:43:14 AM 
27. Petey Ingraham Salem, Oregon  Masters  Secret Weapons, Blast Off!!! and Cool-Shit Productions.  I'm the Mayor. Get dressed, It's the Law!!!  My decks are a deep secret. If I told you, I'd have to, well, you know,,,,,I think you know where "that" is going.....  7/11/2022 9:05:16 PM 
28. Gary Neuhoff Eugene OR  Beginner (NEW)  None      7/15/2022 10:45:42 PM 
29. Patrick Lehrmann Carlsbad  Masters        7/21/2022 8:35:34 PM 
30. Anton Gillespie San Diego California   Amatuer (Male / Female)    18 years old. Eagle Scout, musician and La Costa Racing team member     7/22/2022 2:01:50 PM 


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