Team Unicorn of Mad Rollin' Dolls (from Madison, Wisconsin) are on their way to Dublin in a post-Paddy's day bout.
We're all excited in camp DRG for this, are you?
Westport Adventure Festival in association with Wreckless and fellow sponsors Monster, Independent, Spitfire and Flip are delighted to announce this new event!!!
We will be there on the Saturday for the competition. Registration will be from 12pm-1pm with the u16 / o16 heats starting at 1pm onwards.
Get Out There:
Zorbing, orienteering, skateboarding, stand-up paddle boarding, and combat games are just a small selection of the activities on offer at this
year’s Get Out There Adventure Festival.
On Friday, September 23, Mayo Splash and Dash, a primary schools initiative, incorporating swimming and running, will take place at Westport
Leisure Park. A Get Out’n’Board Skateboarding Competition – for 8 year olds upwards– will also be held from 1pm at Westport Skate Park
on Saturday 24. Meanwhile, families and festival goers of all ages may participate in the Come Try and Adventure at Westport House on Saturday ,
also from 11am to 4pm.
The family-friendly festival will culminate with a feast of sporting activities on Sunday 25 at the Mall from 1 to 5pm. Supported by Westport
United and coordinated by Mayo Sports Partnership, the Festival of Sport Fun Day will include various water sports, street orienteering,
traditional games and much more.
Praising the ethos of the festival, Junior Minister Michael Ring said: “More and more people are embracing outdoor and adventure sports.
The experience and authenticity of these sporting activities resonates with people, irrespective of age and background. The great thing about
the Westport Get Out There festival is that it affords everyone – families, individuals, novices and the more experienced – a safe and free
opportunity to partake in many different and adventure sports and the festival programme is also community based, embracing school children,
parents and experienced athletes alike.”
Format Perspective is a film by Phil Evans that explores the work, lives and opinions of six European skate photographers. The film showcases the photography of Nils Svensson (Malmo), Stu Robinson (Belfast), Alex Irvine (London), Rich Gilligan (Dublin), Sergej Vutuc (Heilbronn) and Bertrand Trichet (Barcelona/Tokyo), while also giving us an insight into the different approaches used by this diverse line-up of photographers. Filmed completely on super 8 film, this project gives a behind-the-scenes look at the skating that these guys like to shoot, as well as the resulting photos that emerge from these sessions.
Sunday July 3rd, 12noon - 6pm, €8 admission, Free food on the BBQ thanks to relentless, new mobile half pipe will be in the carpark,
Skatepark also open, Graffiti wall, DJs, Breakdancers etc
RTE Young People's television have been in touch with us about a programme called Ultimate Street Challenge and they are looking to get in touch
with any 16 year olds that may be interested in taking part. Basically it is an adventure sports series that will be filmed this summer
in Dublin and 5 boys and 5 girls will improve their fitness using the city streets as their urban gym. It's not directly related to
skateboarding but they are hoping that the same 16 year olds that would be interested in applying may also be skateboarders. So if you could
spread the word on your website or Facebook page that would be fantastic.
Bit of info on the programme:
They will be coached by Karl Henry from Operation Transformation and mentored by former World Boxing Champion Bernard Dunne.
They will also face a series of challenges that could be anything from abseiling off the top of a football stadium to water
zorbing in Grand Canal Dock or mountain biking races in a shopping centre.
We need 16 year-olds with a basic level of fitness and a real sense of adventure. Our website with more information and an application form is here:
Wreckless is proud to introduce a new park and rail competition happening in Goreyskatepark. Easter midterm will be made all the better.
Rails will be available on the day of the competiton on the flat area beside the playground. Sponsors are Zero, Threat, Fallen, Habitat, Spitfire and Wreckless.
Starting at 2pm, and running all afternoon.
Too see the full details of what went down click here
Red Bull Manny Mania wants the best to represent Ireland in New York!
Red Bull Manny Mania returns to Irish shores with a bang this Easter, with the National Qualifier taking place in the Tivoli Complex on April 23rd.
The lucky winner will fly off to represent Ireland at the 2011 World Final on August 20th in New York City!
Back in ’09, Belfast native Paddy Maguire outlasted a top class field to take the Red Bull Manny Mania UK & Ireland Final, held in London’s Brick Lane.
Will Paddy take the honours again in 2011 or can someone else skate to victory?
Let’s wait and see!!
What is Red Bull Manny Mania???Red Bull Manny Mania is a 'Manual' skate trick contest.
The event format will begin with an open jam session to reduce the number of competitors, followed by heats, before a final round to decide the ultimate winner!??Judging will be based on creativity, difficulty and the use of the manual pads to pull moves.
This unique chance for young skaters to get spotted will see competitors pulling wheelies and showcasing their ‘manual’ skills on a series of purpose built pads. The manual or "manny" is a skateboarding trick where, while rolling, the front wheels of the skateboard are lifted off the ground, but the tail does not touch the ground. A manual is similar to a wheelie in other wheeled sports. It is regarded as one of skateboarding’s most difficult tricks, and requires balance, skill and creativity.
The event will begin at 12.30pm on April 23rd, in the Outdoor area of the Tivoli Theatre on Francis St, Dublin. Red Bull skater Keith Walsh, plus two other judges will be on hand to select Ireland’s top “manual” skater. The chosen one will head-off on a trip of a lifetime, competing against skaters from over fifty countries worldwide at the Red Bull Manny Mania World Final!
Time: 22 January · 20:00 - 23:00
Location: Belltable Limerick
Created by: Reuben Shortt
More info: Featuring - Ez Craven, Cian Eades, Reuben Shortt, Gary Croke, Sean White, Roy O' Halloran, Brian Corcadden, Dave Hurley and Friends.
Introduced by Jay Red, entry €5
Shiner Ship Tour 2011
The wonderful indoor parks that make Ireland a top destination for the good ship Shiner. Nicky Howells, Jake Collins, Stu Graham and Josh
“Manhead” Young will be joining Conhuir Lynn in Ireland in January for a Monster tour.
First skateclub championships in Gorey. Park comp, highest hippie jump, highest ollie, u12,u17, over 17 age groups. BBQ, music,
graffiti, banter and lots of prizes. Sponsored by GoreySkateClub, Wreckless, Monster, Rock Solid, Toy Machine, Independent,
Creature, Fracture, Pig Wheels, Appliance and more.
The Kings of Concrete progression continues with 2010 sizing up to be the
biggest and best yet.
Now in its 5th year and spread over two days July 3rd/4th this action packed adrenaline fuelled spectacle will engage, inspire and more importantly blow your minds.
With close to 10,000 people expected over the two days make sure you get your groove on early. The event is free to the public and is seriously family friendly!
Our pals from The Small Print have only gone and done this!! WOW!
A selection of the best creatives and artists this beautiful country has to offer will be customising their very own skate deck.
Exhibition will run in the Bernard Shaw for the whole weekend of the Kings of Concrete.
All decks are for sale and half the proceeds go towards festival funding.
HIT THE DECKS - Artist line up so far ->
ADW / Anto Sands / Asbestos / Barry Hughes /
BRENB / Brian Coldrick / Chris Judge / Conor & David / D$ / Donal Thornton
/ Gavin Beattie / Glenn Leyburn / Grim / I Am Doom / JOR / Lints / Loki / Maser
/ Morgan / Richard Gilligan / Richard Seabrooke / Risto / Splinky / Steve
...Simpson / Studio AAD / Unthink / Wes Trumble / Will St. Leger / xTTr & more
The Hippie Jump - Kings of Concrete 2010
Sponsored by our goodselves, we will be judging and running this comp. Besides the prizes for overall winner, there will be a prize for best dressed hippy, most stylish jumping and crowd pleasers!!
Matix Lord of the Lines - Kings of Concrete 2010
The Lord of the Lines competition that is happening on the 4th of July at Kings of Concrete in Dublin is limited to thirty entries. Registration is at twelve o clock and the competition starts at three o clock. First prize is one year product flow deal from Matix clothing.
Goreyskateclub will be providing refreshments and putting on a BBQ also, so make sure to come along and enjoy the craic and banter at the second Old Man City.
Wreckless will there too to help out with some prizes and the competition also. We might even unveil our new shop graphic also!!!
This skate festival is open to all skaters the world over and you are invited to compete for the €1000 prize fund, which also includes loads of skate goodies, decks, hoodies, tee shirts, polos, shorts, trainers and shoes.
The winners of the Senior and Junior sections will also receive the Phoenix Skate Jam perpetual trophy.
The competition is open to all ages and is split in two categories-12 to 17 and from 17 up.
The construction of a Monster half pipe adjacent to the skate park will be sure to up the tempo of the competition and provide spectacular tricks and moves from all the skaters.
An entry fee of €5 and €10 respectively for junior and senior events will be charged and a signed permission slip from a parent or
guardian is required for the juniors. Helmets must be worn by all competitors and you can enter online by completing the form here.
Roller Derby night in Dublin. Premier is on Thursday April 1st @ 6.30pm sharp in the Lighthouse Cinema, Smithfield, Dublin and then afterwards in the
Twisted Pepper @ 8pm. Wreckless will be there to meet our new friends in Roller Derby. Add them as your friend on their Facebook page here
Last year was amazing, so we're goin one bigger this year!!!! The plans is, Patricks day is a Wednesday (17th)
so we decided to wait a few days and make the whole weekend out of it. Basically if you roll come to Dublin between the
19th and 21st March to celebrate the greatest Irish skate festival, even if it is a lil late. Here are the details:
Friday 19th March:
Event: late night jam
Venue: Sofd skate park santry
Time: 6pm-11pm
Saturday 20th March:
Event: Park jam and best trick (€500 first prize)
Best skater of the day wll recieve a tray of guinness
Time:12pm-6pm
Sunday 21st March:
Event: Street comp
Meeting place: Portobello college
Time:12:30pm-6pm
*the bus WILL be leaving portobello at 1:30pm sharp*
The venue for the afterparty hasn't been decided yet, but we're workin on it. It will be in a Dublin city centre club, and seeing how its a weekend
and we're a wild bunch there could be more than one!!!
So bring as many of your crew as you can its gonna be one to remember!!!!
War of the Shamrock is an all Ireland skateboard Jam. It is a 2 day event that will be held on the 27th & 28th March 2010.
The first day will kick off on the 27th at Unit 13 indoor skate park in Dunmurry.
Entry into the park on this day will be £5.
1pm to 5pm
The Second day (28th march) will be held at SofD in Dublin. This is the first skate board event to be held in this new indoor skate park.
Entrance to the park will be €8
1pm to 5pm
Both events will have various best trick comps, such as: ramp champ jam, best trick comps on different obstacles, highest hippy jumps and anything else I can think of doing on the day.
Come have the craic at the second W.O.T.S
Event sponsors include:
DVS, Lakai, Boarderco Skateboards, Cake Skateboards , BDS Clothing, Wreckless skate shop, Axe Distribution , Rockstar, Hype skate shop, Fivaz Wheels, Matrix, BUS, Bogginzine & SofD
Gorey Showgrounds Redevelopment: Wexford County Council are redeveloping Gorey Showgrounds + gorey town park.
The plan for the site will consider the recreational needs of the whole community.
It will consider the requirements of those who currently use the facility and those who would like to use it in the future.
Also if you would like to make suggestions for the showgrounds you can do the following:
Text: 087 0644920
Email: goreyshowgrounds@wexfordcoco.ie
Post your comments to: FREEPOST
Community & Enterprise
Wexford County Council
County Hall
Wexford
Session in Gorey will have a competition on also, all prizes sponsored by Wreckless, get you skates on and down to Gorey for a 1pm start. U16 and 16+ categories.
Its midterm break that week so no excuses humans.
Red Bull Manny Mania Ireland 2009
RED BULL MANNY MANIA OCTOBER 2009
The details for Red Bull Manny Mania.
Four qualifiers with a winner from each traveling to the UK final on November 28th.
Therefore, 4 Irish kids will get to compete in the final event, which promises to be a quality event!
The gigs are going to be very low key, we simply don’t have the budget…
However, the lure of a weekend in London, expenses covered & the chance to hang out with the UK’s best skaters should draw a crowd!
Qualifying rounds:
Oct 7 Belfast 6-8 pm Dunmurry Skate Park
Oct 8 Dublin 4-8 pm Blanchardstown Skate Park
Oct 9 Limerick 4-6 pm Steamboat Quay, Skate Park
Oct 10 Cork 1-3 pm Mardyke Walk, Skate Park
Registration: Rock Up on the Day.
The www.redbullmannymania.co.uk website will appear on the bottom of poster & will carry details of qualifying rounds & event format.
Boarderco and Wreckless in association with Rockstar energy drink will be hosting the Boarderco tour in Goreytownpark 12th July from 1pm
onwards. Expect decks, efx, bbq, skating, prizes, refreshments and all that shizzle. Local Djs will be providing the tunes, Kevin Mc Redmond, Dan Smith,
Ian Carter, Grant Masterson and more. Spread the word.
"On June 21 skateboarders around the globe will celebrate the pure exhilaration, creativity, and spirit of one of the most influential
activities in the world by blowing off all other obligations to go skateboarding!
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Skateboarders everywhere will hold fundraisers, contests, protests, demo’s, they’ll skate across cities, gather in skateparks, stream
into their local skate shop and some will even revel in the solitary act of skateboarding alone, all bringing together the skateboarding
community in the grind heard around the world."
Wreckless will be sponsoring a session in Goreyskatepark on Sunday. This will be an afternoon of skating, competition, prizes, fun and all being well, good weather!!!
See you there.
Wreckless would like to wish all the Boarderco team and everyone involved all the best for the next decade too. Congratulations guys.
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Gravitation 2009
Date: Saturday14th & Sunday 15th February 2009 Location:
Monkstown Fitness & Leisure Centre Time: 11am to 4pm both days Cost: FREE
On February 14th and 15th 2009 from 11am to 4pm, Monkstown Pool & Fitness Centre will be home to boards, bikes, blades and beats for Gravitation 2009.
Experience the power and skill of skateboarding and BMX displays. Marvel at the speed and agility of expert bladers and spin to hip hop beats.
Internationally recognised names representing Indy, Unabomber and Boarderco, including Ben Grove, Ed Brown, Conor Manweiler, Wayne Gallagher,
Zima, and Mark (Snowy) Brew will test their skills. The MC for the day will be Dill Higgins.
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Gravitation 2009, hosted by DLR Events, is an initiative by Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council and will feature demonstrations
by experts over the 2 days at the Skate Park in Monkstown Pool and Fitness Centre.
The skate park will be FREE to the public to test their skills and experts will be on hand to provide tips throughout the event.
The aim of the event is to embrace the wide selection of alternative sports and urban culture in Ireland and provide a platform
to showcase boards, bikes, blades and beats at their best.
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Yes, the Unit 13 meltdown is happening this weekend.
19th,20th,21st Sept. For your £12 (if travelling from the south, dont forget to get some sterling) on Saturday you get a 12 hour skate session, free bbq, free soft drink, free raffle ticket for some quality skate bits, live music from bands and dj's blastin
from the new stage they have built in the park - its gona be sweet! Its a fundraiser for the Unit which recently got damaged by some flood water.
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Kings of Concrete 2008
Kings Of Concrete is back Bigger than ever this year: Two days of Urban Flavor July 26th/27th Wood Quay Civic Buildings.
Kings of concrete events are a fusion of urban sports, music and street art. Its a gathering of like-minded people, in essence a collaboration of skaters, BMX'ers, bladers, artists, musicians & generally groovy folk. Everyone is welcome to come along & participate in the fun or just relax and enjoy the spectacle.
There are ramp competitions for skating, blading, BMX"ing as well as a break dancing comp, an Ollie comp, a game of skate, hackysack & loads of free giveaways on the day. The weird, wonderful & colorful backdrop is provided compliments of a number of graffiti artists working on various pieces throughout the duration of the event. The Beats are provided by a combination of live acts & Dj"s. Including Electronic act Lectrosoul. And Choice Cuts Dj"s who laid down The Beats For the Day. These events are aimed at a wide audience & are family friendly.
Wreckless will have our new Team there over the 2 days, and new decks for sale also.
This year in Gorey on the 1st August, there will a competition, prizes, giveaways, Red bull will be here pumping out some tunes,
some sick skating and lots more. The local pub, down the road, Paddy blues is holding a music week, and on the Friday is a a local band, Angel Pier
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Unit 13 skatepark blader jam
Wreckless will be up in Belfast on Saturday to give some prizes out, see the action and munch a few burgers too.
If you need any product brought up, please get in touch before saturday morning. See you there
"On June 21 skateboarders around the globe will celebrate the pure exhilaration, creativity, and spirit of one of the most influential
activities in the world by blowing off all other obligations to go skateboarding!
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Skateboarders everywhere will hold fundraisers, contests, protests, demo’s, they’ll skate across cities, gather in skateparks, stream
into their local skate shop and some will even revel in the solitary act of skateboarding alone, all bringing together the skateboarding
community in the grind heard around the world."
Wreckless will be sponsoring a session in Goreyskatepark on Saturday. This will be an afternoon of skating, competition, music, prizes, fun and all being well, good weather!!!
See you there.
Wreckless will be up at gravitation 2008 Saturday 16th in Monkstown skatepark.
"On February 16th and 17th from noon to 4pm, Monkstown Pool & Fitness Centre will be home to boards, bikes, blades and beats for Gravitation 2008.
Experience the power and skill of skateboarding and BMX displays.
Marvel at the speed and agility of expert bladers and spin to hip hop beats.
Check out some of the city's top skateboarders with displays from well-known names such as Ben Grove (Indy and Unabomber),
Mark (Snowy) Brew and Anto Thornberry (both Boarderco) with exciting BMX displays from Travis Johnston (Simple),
Frank Coggins, Matt Gillespie, Mikey McClleland (ramp riders), Chaz Sands and Egg Brown are also to be appearing (Razors UK).
MC for the day will be Andy Critchlow and details are on www.dlrevents.ie"
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Boarderco Tour
24th - 27th August
Here's the line up for the tour: Dave Hurley, Brian Corscadden, Mark Robinson, Mini Brown, Wayne G, Snowy, Gav Coughlan
Products giveaways and skateboarding.
The 2nd annual Cula Festival takes place here in Gorey at the end of the month.
Music from Director, Hybrasil, Tarrintino, art expos, film festival and skate demos and competitions.
3 dayz of maddness guaranteed!!!
King of the Craic 2007
9th - 11th November
Inspired by Thrashers 'King of the Road' and Newcastles 'King of the How Man', Bogginzine have devised their very own version
which should keep everybody happy!
Its back, well it is annual anyway!
