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| country = USA
| city = Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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| location =  
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| dates = September 18th-19th, 2010
| dates = September 18-19
| year = 2010
| sponsors = PRO SK8<br>[[East Coast Skateboards]]<br>[[Powell Peralta]]<br>One Skateboard Co.<br>Axion Brand Footwear<br>Vitamin Water<br>Fury Trucks<br>Encore Brand Apparel
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==Results==
{{Contest results table
| division = Pro
| round    = Finals
| 01_skater = Guenter Mokulys
| 01_place  = 1st
| 01_country = {{Germany}}
| 01_score =
| 01_prize = $2000
| 02_skater = Sean Burke
| 02_place  = 2nd
| 02_country = {{USA}}
| 02_score =
| 02_prize = $1000
| 03_skater = Kilian Martin
| 03_place  = 3rd
| 03_country = {{Spain}}
| 03_score =
| 03_prize = $500
| 04_skater = Joe Flemke
| 04_place  = 4th
| 04_country = {{USA}}
| 04_score =
| 04_prize = $300
| 05_skater = Darryl Grogan
| 05_place  = 5th
| 05_country = {{USA}}
| 05_score =
| 05_prize = $200
| 06_skater = Per Canguru
| 06_place  = 6th
| 06_country = {{Brazil}}
| 06_score =
| 06_prize =
| 07_skater = Shigekazu Suzuki
| 07_place  = 7th
| 07_country = {{Japan}}
| 07_score =
| 07_prize =
| 08_skater = Terry Synnott
| 08_place  = 8th
| 08_country = {{USA}}
| 08_score =
| 08_prize =
| 09_skater = Kevin Harris
| 09_place  = 9th
| 09_country = {{Canada}}
| 09_score =
| 09_prize =
| 10_skater = Matt Gokey
| 10_place  = 10th
| 10_country = {{USA}}
| 10_score =
| 10_prize =
| 11_skater = Mike Osterman
| 11_place  = 11th
| 11_country = {{USA}}
| 11_score =
| 11_prize =
| 12_skater = Rene Shigueto
| 12_place  = 12th
| 12_country = {{Brazil}}
| 12_score =
| 12_prize =
| 13_skater = Tommy Harward
| 13_place  = 13th
| 13_country = {{USA}}
| 13_score =
| 13_prize =
| 14_skater = Jesse Whalen
| 14_place  = 14th
| 14_country = {{USA}}
| 14_score =
| 14_prize =
| 15_skater = Stefan Albert
| 15_place  = 15th
| 15_country = {{Germany}}
| 15_score =
| 15_prize =
| 16_skater = Connor Burke
| 16_place  = 16th
| 16_country = {{USA}}
| 16_score =
| 16_prize =
| 17_skater = Keith Butterfield
| 17_place  = 17th
| 17_country = {{USA}}
| 17_score =
| 17_prize =
| 18_skater = Mario Steinemann
| 18_place  = 18th
| 18_country = {{Switzerland}}
| 18_score =
| 18_prize =
| 19_skater = Stefan "Lillis" Akesson
| 19_place  = 19th
| 19_country = {{Sweden}}
| 19_score =
| 19_prize =
| 20_skater = Mike Kinney
| 20_place  = 20th
| 20_country = {{USA}}
| 20_score =
| 20_prize =
| 21_skater = JJ O’Donnell
| 21_place  = 21st
| 21_country = {{USA}}
| 21_score =
| 21_prize =
| 22_skater = Takashi Suzuki
| 22_place  = 22nd
| 22_country = {{Japan}}
| 22_score =
| 22_prize =
| 23_skater = AJ Kohn
| 23_place  = 23rd
| 23_country = {{USA}}
| 23_score =
| 23_prize =
}}
{{Contest results table
| division = Masters
| round    = Finals
| 01_skater = YoYo Schulz
| 01_place  = 1st
| 01_country = {{Germany}}
| 01_score =
| 01_prize = $500
| 02_skater = Bill Robertson
| 02_place  = 2nd
| 02_country = {{USA}}
| 02_score =
| 02_prize = $300
| 03_skater = Paulo Fahola
| 03_place  = 3rd
| 03_country = {{Brazil}}
| 03_score =
| 03_prize = $200
| 04_skater = Rogerio Antigo
| 04_place  = 4th
| 04_country = {{Brazil}}
| 04_score =
| 04_prize =
| 05_skater = Mike Rogers
| 05_place  = 5th
| 05_country = {{USA}}
| 05_score =
| 05_prize =
| 06_skater = Alan Benson
| 06_place  = 6th
| 06_country = {{USA}}
| 06_score =
| 06_prize =
| 07_skater = Rodney Watkins
| 07_place  = 7th
| 07_country = {{USA}}
| 07_score =
| 07_prize =
| 08_skater = Jim Simmons
| 08_place  = 8th
| 08_country = {{USA}}
| 08_score =
| 08_prize =
}}
{{Contest results table
| division = Amateur
| round    = Finals
| 01_skater = Greyson Ashton
| 01_place  = 1st
| 01_country = {{USA}}
| 01_score =
| 01_prize =
| 02_skater = Lucas Masano
| 02_place  = 2nd
| 02_country = {{Brazil}}
| 02_score =
| 02_prize =
| 03_skater = Lucas Fraga Gomes
| 03_place  = 3rd
| 03_country = {{Brazil}}
| 03_score =
| 03_prize =
| 04_skater = Ryan Brynelson
| 04_place  = 4th
| 04_country = {{Canada}}
| 04_score =
| 04_prize =
| 05_skater = Felix Johnson
| 05_place  = 5th
| 05_country = {{USA}}
| 05_score =
| 05_prize =
| 06_skater = John Prather
| 06_place  = 6th
| 06_country = {{USA}}
| 06_score =
| 06_prize =
| 07_skater = Benton Farquhar
| 07_place  = 7th
| 07_country = {{USA}}
| 07_score =
| 07_prize =
| 08_skater = Michael Sterling
| 08_place  = 8th
| 08_country = {{USA}}
| 08_score =
| 08_prize =
| 09_skater = Jacob Whitt
| 09_place  = 9th
| 09_country = {{USA}}
| 09_score =
| 09_prize =
| 10_skater = Joe Uva
| 10_place  = 10th
| 10_country = {{USA}}
| 10_score =
| 10_prize =
| 11_skater = Doug Williams
| 11_place  = 11th
| 11_country = {{USA}}
| 11_score =
| 11_prize =
| 12_skater = Justin Lozoff
| 12_place  = 12th
| 12_country = {{USA}}
| 12_score =
| 12_prize =
| 13_skater = Daniel Trujillo
| 13_place  = 13th
| 13_country = {{USA}}
| 13_score =
| 13_prize =
| 14_skater = Troy Bryant
| 14_place  = 14th
| 14_country = {{USA}}
| 14_score =
| 14_prize =
| 15_skater = Tyrone Williams
| 15_place  = 15th
| 15_country = {{USA}}
| 15_score =
| 15_prize =
| 16_skater = Nethanial Cohen
| 16_place  = 16th
| 16_country = {{USA}}
| 16_score =
| 16_prize =
| 17_skater = Chris Benker
| 17_place  = 17th
| 17_country = {{USA}}
| 17_score =
| 17_prize =
| 18_skater = Ricky Dormoi
| 18_place  = 18th
| 18_country = {{USA}}
| 18_score =
| 18_prize =
| 19_skater = Jesse Mitchell
| 19_place  = 19th
| 19_country = {{USA}}
| 19_score =
| 19_prize =
}}
{{Contest results table
| division = Women's
| round    = Finals
| 01_skater = Mic Murayama
| 01_place  = 1st
| 01_country = {{Japan}}
| 01_score =
| 01_prize =
| 02_skater = Shannon Sexton
| 02_place  = 2nd
| 02_country = {{USA}}
| 02_score =
| 02_prize =
| 03_skater = Luma Veloce
| 03_place  = 3rd
| 03_country = {{USA}}
| 03_score =
| 03_prize =
}}
{{Contest results table
| division = Novice
| round    = Finals
| 01_skater = JT Gerhart
| 01_place  = 1st
| 01_country =
| 01_score =
| 01_prize =
| 02_skater = Manny Hampton
| 02_place  = 2nd
| 02_country =
| 02_score =
| 02_prize =
| 03_skater = Colby Hempel
| 03_place  = 3rd
| 03_country =
| 03_score =
| 03_prize =
| 04_skater = William Cuadrado
| 04_place  = 4th
| 04_country =
| 04_score =
| 04_prize =
| 05_skater = Dan Robbins
| 05_place  = 5th
| 05_country =
| 05_score =
| 05_prize =
| 06_skater = Johnson Kan
| 06_place  = 6th
| 06_country =
| 06_score =
| 06_prize =
| 07_skater = Jacob Cuadrado
| 07_place  = 7th
| 07_country =
| 07_score =
| 07_prize =
| 08_skater = Nicholas Cuadrado
| 08_place  = 8th
| 08_country =
| 08_score =
| 08_prize =
}}
{{Specialty contest results
| contest = 360 Spin
| 01_skater  = Kevin Harris
| 01_place  = 1st
| 01_country = {{Canada}}
| 01_score = 29.75 Spins
| 01_prize =
}}
{{Specialty contest results
| contest = Best Trick
| 01_skater  = Shigekazu Suzuki|Shigekazu "Moichi" Suzuki
| 01_place  = 1st
| 01_country = {{Japan}}
| 01_score = YoYo to HoHo Sad Plant
| 01_prize =
}}
(Judges picked Best Trick from the actual runs)
==Video Highlights==
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==More Information==
'''Welcome to the home of Philly Freestyle Skateboarding!'''
Philadelphia will be home of the 2010 World Championships of Freestyle skateboarding and we are excited to say the least, but have a lot of work to do to get the much needed support to pull off this World Class event!
So far we have '''80+ entries''' from '''11 different countries''' and we are adding skaters all the time.
We hope that you will join us in our quest to make this the best World Championships yet!
===Contest information===
'''Open to all who have flatland skateboarding skills!'''
'''5 Divisions:''' Novice, Girls, Amateur, Pro, Master Division(40+)
'''4 Events:''' Timed runs, Best Trick, Highest Ollie, Spin Contest
*Please note, this is a two day event with a qualifier on Saturday and the finals on Sunday. Novice is only on Saturday.
'''Location: Rizzo Rinks: 1001 South Front Street Philadelphia, Pa. 19147'''
'''Entry Fee:''' Free, this event is a community based event to help promote skateboarding! We will be promoting various charities ([https://web.archive.org/web/20100820100423/http://www.franklinspaine.com/ Franklin's Paine], [https://web.archive.org/web/20100820100423/http://www.grindforlife.org/ Grind for Life], Rizzo Rinks Rec. and [https://web.archive.org/web/20100820100423/http://www.allnationsskatejam.com/ All Nations Skate Jam]) at this event so donations are always welcome!
'''We will be selling limited edition T Shirts to help raise funds for Franklin's Paine get yours for a $15 donation!'''
'''Pre registration is suggested, see "Sign up Form" in the Title bar.'''
Top riders in each division will receive product, Pros will also receive a portion of the purse in addition to product.


Pro Division
===Time Table===
1 Günter Mokulys (Germany) $2000
10 am sign ins start, 11:30-12:00 contest starts ending approx 5/6pm
2 Sean Burke (USA) $1000
3 Killian Martin (Spain) $500
4 Joe Flemke (USA) $300
5 Darryl Grogan (USA) $200
6 Per Canguru (Brazil)
7 Shigekazu “Moichi” Suzuki (Japan)
8 Terry Synnott (USA)
9 Kevin Harris (Canada)
10 Matt Gokey (USA)
11 Mike Osterman (USA)
12 Rene Shigueto (Brazil)
13 Tommy Harward (USA)
14 Jesse Whalen (USA)
15 Stefan Albert (Germany)
16 Connor Burke (USA)
17 Keith Butterfield (USA)
18 Mario Steinman (Switzerland)
19 Stefan “Lillis” Åkesson (Sweden)
20 Mike Kinney (USA)
21 J.J. O’Donnell (USA)
22 Takeshi Suzuki (Japan)
23 A.J. Kohn (USA)


Master’s Division
===Saturday===
1 YoYo Schulz (Germany) $500
*Welcome
2 Bill Robertson (USA) $300
*Novice (2) 1 min. runs
3 Paulo Fahola (Brazil) $200
*Women (2) 1.5 min runs or option of 15 min Jam
4 Rogerio Antigo (Brazil)
*Am Preliminaries:(2) 1.5 min runs
5 Mike Rogers (USA)
*Performance by The Della Zucca Dancers
6 Alan Benson (USA)
*Pro Preliminaries: (2) 2min runs
7 Rodney Watkins (USA)
*Masters: (2) 1.5-2min runs with option of demo or jam
8 Jim Simmons (USA)
*Highest Ollie


Amateur Division
===Sunday===
1 Greyson Ashton (USA)
*Welcome
2 Lucas Masano (Brazil)
*Novice (2) 1 min. runs
3 Lucas Fraga Gomes (Brazil)
*Women (2) 1.5 min runs or option of 15 min Jam
4 Ryan Bernelson (Canada)
*Am Preliminaries:(2) 1.5 min runs
5 Felix Johnson (USA)
*Performance by The Della Zucca Dancers
6 John Prather (USA)
*Pro Preliminaries: (2) 2min runs
7 Benton Farquhar (USA)
*Masters: (2) 1.5-2min runs with option of demo or jam
8 Michael Sterling (USA)
*Spin Contest
9 Jacob Whitt (USA)
*Other Acts TBA. All events & order is tentative and subject to change
10 Joe Uva (USA)
11 Doug Williams (USA)
12 Justin Lozoff (USA)
13 Daniel Trujillo (USA)
14 Troy Bryant (USA)
15 Tyrone Willians (USA)
16 Nethanial Cohen (USA)
17 Chris Benker (USA)
18 Ricky Dormoi (USA)
19 Jesse Mitchell (USA)


Women’s Division
===Accommodations /Updates===
1 Mic Muyayama (JPN)
[https://web.archive.org/web/20100820100423/http://blog.phillyfreestyle.com/ BLOG]
2 Shannon Sexton (USA)
3 Luma Veloce(USA)


Novice Division
Our Blog is the best place to see updates as well as information on accommodations, Freestyle 101, Location photos and more!
1 J.T. Gerhart
2 Manny Hampton
3 Colby Hempel
4 William Cuadrado
5 Dan Robbins
6 Johnson Kan
7 Jacob Cuadrado
8 Nicholas Cuadrado


360 Spins:
Apple Hostels is a great place to crash and very reasonably priced [https://web.archive.org/web/20100820100423/http://www.applehostels.com/ www.applehostels.com]
Kevin Harris (Canada) – 29.75 spins


Best Trick: (Judges picked from the actual runs)
Shigekazu “Moichi” Suzuki (Japan): YoYo to HoHo Sad Plant


===Philadelphia Skateboarding History Brief===
Philadelphia has a rich skateboarding culture going back to at least the early 70's. Since that time it has continued to grow and Philadelphia has become a skateboarding Mecca, where you can find all forms of skateboarding happening throughout the city as well as produced some of the most influential and or groundbreaking talent in modern day skateboarding.
Most notable: Chris Cole, Stevie Williams, Ricky Oyola, Bam Margera etc.
Philadelphia is and has always been a very D.I.Y. city so even thou skateboarding has now been banned throughout the downtown area skaters still find ways of skate and innovate. Taking this attitude helped start what is referred to as the "Philly Freestyle" movement officially spawning in 2000, and has helped bring the new era of Freestyle skateboarding to where it is today.
Freestyle Skateboarding has been apart of events small and very large as well as teaching clinics over the last 10 yrs. has starting paying off as companies have started to sponsor riders / events again, magazines are covering it and most importantly more and more kids are learning on there own Freestyle maneuvers everyday! It is the most accessible form of skateboarding there is as all you need is a board, some flat ground and an imagination!
Most of the the Freestyle done in Philadelphia is a hybrid style where tricks are mastered on flat then taken to every possible obstacle in
various ways exclusively while riding standard size and shaped decks.
But of course all styles and directions and use of equipment are welcome!
As time goes by more talented Freestyler's emerge onto the scene all have been progressing not only the form but the ways Freestyle is
being promoted, filmed  and perceived.
Thanks for stopping by and hope to see you all at the event!
In the meantime if you have any questions or would like to get involved in this great event etc. please contact me at: [mailto:&#97;&#107;&#111;&#104;&#110;&#64;&#104;&#111;&#116;&#109;&#97;&#105;&#108;&#46;&#99;&#111;&#109; &#97;&#107;&#111;&#104;&#110;&#64;&#104;&#111;&#116;&#109;&#97;&#105;&#108;&#46;&#99;&#111;&#109;] Subject Line: 2010 WC of Freestyle
===Fund Raiser===
This event is an annual fund raiser for Franklin’s Paine and the Gear for GROM’s program.
This event is an annual fund raiser for Franklin’s Paine and the Gear for GROM’s program.


Before expenses we raised $500 for the kids! Thank you to all the skaters and spectators for coming on out and supporting the cause.
Before expenses we raised $500 for the kids! Thank you to all the skaters and spectators for coming on out and supporting the cause.
The money raised through sponsorship of this event benefits Franklins Paine who builds and maintains skate spots and provides educational programming to the inner city schools and recreational centers!
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Latest revision as of 02:53, 11 November 2016

2010 Philly Freestyle Championships
Philly Freestyle Championships Flier 2010.jpg
Philly Freestyle Championships Flier 2010
Links Official Website Internet Time Machine
Contest Series Philly Freestyle Championships
Country USA
City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dates September 18-19
Year 2010
Sponsors PRO SK8
East Coast Skateboards
Powell Peralta
One Skateboard Co.
Axion Brand Footwear
Vitamin Water
Fury Trucks
Encore Brand Apparel
Related Contests

Results

Pro Division Finals

Pro Finals Results
Position Skater Name Country Best Score Prize Details
1st Guenter Mokulys Germany $2000 Details
2nd Sean Burke USA $1000 Details
3rd Kilian Martin Spain $500 Details
4th Joe Flemke USA $300 Details
5th Darryl Grogan USA $200 Details
6th Per Canguru Brazil Details
7th Shigekazu Suzuki Japan Details
8th Terry Synnott USA Details
9th Kevin Harris Canada Details
10th Matt Gokey USA Details
11th Mike Osterman USA Details
12th Rene Shigueto Brazil Details
13th Tommy Harward USA Details
14th Jesse Whalen USA Details
15th Stefan Albert Germany Details
16th Connor Burke USA Details
17th Keith Butterfield USA Details
18th Mario Steinemann Switzerland Details
19th Stefan "Lillis" Akesson Sweden Details
20th Mike Kinney USA Details
21st JJ O’Donnell USA Details
22nd Takashi Suzuki Japan Details
23rd AJ Kohn USA Details

Masters Division Finals

Masters Finals Results
Position Skater Name Country Best Score Prize Details
1st YoYo Schulz Germany $500 Details
2nd Bill Robertson USA $300 Details
3rd Paulo Fahola Brazil $200 Details
4th Rogerio Antigo Brazil Details
5th Mike Rogers USA Details
6th Alan Benson USA Details
7th Rodney Watkins USA Details
8th Jim Simmons USA Details

Amateur Division Finals

Amateur Finals Results
Position Skater Name Country Best Score Prize Details
1st Greyson Ashton USA Details
2nd Lucas Masano Brazil Details
3rd Lucas Fraga Gomes Brazil Details
4th Ryan Brynelson Canada Details
5th Felix Johnson USA Details
6th John Prather USA Details
7th Benton Farquhar USA Details
8th Michael Sterling USA Details
9th Jacob Whitt USA Details
10th Joe Uva USA Details
11th Doug Williams USA Details
12th Justin Lozoff USA Details
13th Daniel Trujillo USA Details
14th Troy Bryant USA Details
15th Tyrone Williams USA Details
16th Nethanial Cohen USA Details
17th Chris Benker USA Details
18th Ricky Dormoi USA Details
19th Jesse Mitchell USA Details

Women's Division Finals

Women's Finals Results
Position Skater Name Country Best Score Prize Details
1st Mic Murayama Japan Details
2nd Shannon Sexton USA Details
3rd Luma Veloce USA Details

Novice Division Finals

Novice Finals Results
Position Skater Name Country Best Score Prize Details
1st JT Gerhart style="text-align:center;" Details
2nd Manny Hampton style="text-align:center;" Details
3rd Colby Hempel style="text-align:center;" Details
4th William Cuadrado style="text-align:center;" Details
5th Dan Robbins style="text-align:center;" Details
6th Johnson Kan style="text-align:center;" Details
7th Jacob Cuadrado style="text-align:center;" Details
8th Nicholas Cuadrado style="text-align:center;" Details

360 Spin Contest

360 Spin Contest Results
Place Name Country Score Prize Details
1st Kevin Harris Canada 29.75 Spins Details

Best Trick Contest

Best Trick Contest Results
Place Name Country Score Prize Details
1st Shigekazu Suzuki Japan YoYo to HoHo Sad Plant Details

(Judges picked Best Trick from the actual runs)

Video Highlights

More Information

Welcome to the home of Philly Freestyle Skateboarding! Philadelphia will be home of the 2010 World Championships of Freestyle skateboarding and we are excited to say the least, but have a lot of work to do to get the much needed support to pull off this World Class event!

So far we have 80+ entries from 11 different countries and we are adding skaters all the time. We hope that you will join us in our quest to make this the best World Championships yet!

Contest information

Open to all who have flatland skateboarding skills!

5 Divisions: Novice, Girls, Amateur, Pro, Master Division(40+)

4 Events: Timed runs, Best Trick, Highest Ollie, Spin Contest

  • Please note, this is a two day event with a qualifier on Saturday and the finals on Sunday. Novice is only on Saturday.

Location: Rizzo Rinks: 1001 South Front Street Philadelphia, Pa. 19147

Entry Fee: Free, this event is a community based event to help promote skateboarding! We will be promoting various charities (Franklin's Paine, Grind for Life, Rizzo Rinks Rec. and All Nations Skate Jam) at this event so donations are always welcome!

We will be selling limited edition T Shirts to help raise funds for Franklin's Paine get yours for a $15 donation!

Pre registration is suggested, see "Sign up Form" in the Title bar.

Top riders in each division will receive product, Pros will also receive a portion of the purse in addition to product.

Time Table

10 am sign ins start, 11:30-12:00 contest starts ending approx 5/6pm

Saturday

  • Welcome
  • Novice (2) 1 min. runs
  • Women (2) 1.5 min runs or option of 15 min Jam
  • Am Preliminaries:(2) 1.5 min runs
  • Performance by The Della Zucca Dancers
  • Pro Preliminaries: (2) 2min runs
  • Masters: (2) 1.5-2min runs with option of demo or jam
  • Highest Ollie

Sunday

  • Welcome
  • Novice (2) 1 min. runs
  • Women (2) 1.5 min runs or option of 15 min Jam
  • Am Preliminaries:(2) 1.5 min runs
  • Performance by The Della Zucca Dancers
  • Pro Preliminaries: (2) 2min runs
  • Masters: (2) 1.5-2min runs with option of demo or jam
  • Spin Contest
  • Other Acts TBA. All events & order is tentative and subject to change

Accommodations /Updates

BLOG

Our Blog is the best place to see updates as well as information on accommodations, Freestyle 101, Location photos and more!

Apple Hostels is a great place to crash and very reasonably priced www.applehostels.com


Philadelphia Skateboarding History Brief

Philadelphia has a rich skateboarding culture going back to at least the early 70's. Since that time it has continued to grow and Philadelphia has become a skateboarding Mecca, where you can find all forms of skateboarding happening throughout the city as well as produced some of the most influential and or groundbreaking talent in modern day skateboarding.

Most notable: Chris Cole, Stevie Williams, Ricky Oyola, Bam Margera etc.

Philadelphia is and has always been a very D.I.Y. city so even thou skateboarding has now been banned throughout the downtown area skaters still find ways of skate and innovate. Taking this attitude helped start what is referred to as the "Philly Freestyle" movement officially spawning in 2000, and has helped bring the new era of Freestyle skateboarding to where it is today.

Freestyle Skateboarding has been apart of events small and very large as well as teaching clinics over the last 10 yrs. has starting paying off as companies have started to sponsor riders / events again, magazines are covering it and most importantly more and more kids are learning on there own Freestyle maneuvers everyday! It is the most accessible form of skateboarding there is as all you need is a board, some flat ground and an imagination!

Most of the the Freestyle done in Philadelphia is a hybrid style where tricks are mastered on flat then taken to every possible obstacle in various ways exclusively while riding standard size and shaped decks. But of course all styles and directions and use of equipment are welcome!

As time goes by more talented Freestyler's emerge onto the scene all have been progressing not only the form but the ways Freestyle is being promoted, filmed and perceived.

Thanks for stopping by and hope to see you all at the event!

In the meantime if you have any questions or would like to get involved in this great event etc. please contact me at: akohn@hotmail.com Subject Line: 2010 WC of Freestyle

Fund Raiser

This event is an annual fund raiser for Franklin’s Paine and the Gear for GROM’s program.

Before expenses we raised $500 for the kids! Thank you to all the skaters and spectators for coming on out and supporting the cause.

The money raised through sponsorship of this event benefits Franklins Paine who builds and maintains skate spots and provides educational programming to the inner city schools and recreational centers!