Professional Skaters Brian Sumner And Richard Jefferson To Headline Action Sports Events June 25-26

Sponsor Woodward West Donates Two Full Weeks of Action Sports Camp Valued at Over $1,000 Each
By: Lakewood SK8
 
June 20, 2011 - PRLog -- LONG BEACH, California – Lakewood SK8, a youth-oriented action sports ministry of First Baptist Church of Lakewood, will hold its tenth annual skateboarding, scooter and BMX competition this Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM and 1:00 – 8:00 PM, respectively.  Competitions will also be held in aggressive inline and video games.  There is no cost to enter and prizes will be awarded to the top finishers in each division.  Food and merchandise will be available for purchase.  Registration is required the day of the event and release waivers must be signed by a legal guardian for all minors.  

Each event includes multiple skill-based divisions, including a ten-and-under beginning category for younger competitors.  The video game competitions include Super Smash Brothers Brawl, Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Forza Motorsport 3, EA Skate 3, Guitar Hero, and Soul Calibur IV.  

Specialty merchandise, including autographed items by attending professionals, will be available through special drawings or silent auction.  Two weeks of skateboarding, BMX, or inline camp at Woodward West, valued at over $2,000 total, will also be up for auction at the event.  Professional skateboarders Richard Jefferson (Element Skateboards; Krux Trucks) and Brian Sumner (Reliance Skateboards; Airspeed Footwear; Furnace Skate Shop) will make special guest appearances along with Adrean Harris, an amateur BMX rider.  Professional BMX and scooter riders will also be attending.  There will be demonstrations by professional athletes and local sponsors attending include Skate Attic, Twisted Scooters, Frank’s Bicycles, SWEARever, Unite Clothing, and Active Ride Shop.  

First Baptist Church of Lakewood is located at 5336 East Arbor Road in Long Beach conveniently located near the 91, 605 and 405 freeways. Major cross streets are Del Amo and Bellflower Boulevard and ample parking is available. Additional information and a full itinerary of events can be found at www.lakewoodsk8.org or you may call (562) 420-1471, extension 150.

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Begun during the summer of 1999, Lakewood SK8 is dedicated to serving the community by providing a high quality skate park experience where all children and families are valued and cared for. Lakewood SK8 operates from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM every Saturday and 6:00 – 9:00 PM every Friday year-round with additional sessions during the summer. The park is staffed during all hours of operation. Food is available for purchase from the on-site snack bar. Lakewood SK8 hosts competitions annually that bring out some of the best youth athletes in skateboarding, BMX, scooter and inline skating. For more information, release waivers and additional program details please visit www.lakewoodsk8.org.
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Source:Lakewood SK8
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Location:Long Beach - California - United States
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