Vans Downtown Showdown August 2011

Old Spitalfields Market will host the Vans Downtown Showdown for it’s third edition of the now legendary International Skateboarding Spectacle on August 20th from 12pm to 6:30pm.

With London’s rich history and culture the theme, there has been no shortage of inspiration for the designs of the obstacles of which three ideas from Death Skateboards, Cliché and Superdead were selected to be built as a feature in the contest. Between professional pride and the sizable €50 000 prize purse, it was no surprise to see the very best in European skateboarding talent sign up for their chance to write their name in history.

Twelve of the best skate teams will take part in a contest renowned to test skill, flare and creativity. The event will take place on special customised ramps, which are designed by the invited teams.

Event Schedule Saturday 20th August 2011

- 12:00 DOORS OPEN

- 12:00 WARM-UP CLICHÉ – TOWER BRIDGE

- 13:00 CONTEST STARTS CLICHÉ – TOWER BRIDGE

- 14:10 WARM-UP SUPERDEAD SKATEBOARDS – TAVERN

- 14:45 CONTEST STARTS SUPERDEAD SKATEBOARDS – TAVERN

- 15:55 WARM-UP DEATH SKATEBOARDS – RIPPER ALLEY

- 16:30 CONTEST STARTS DEATH SKATEBOARDS – RIPPER ALLEY

- 17:45 AWARDS CEREMONY

- 18:00 EVENT ENDS

- 21:30 – Late MONSTER ENERGY OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY

Confirmed Teams and riders –

Blind Europe – Chris Oliver, Sam Beckett, Sewa, Javier Pares

Element Europe – Ross McGouran, Guillaume Mocquin, Phil Zwijsen, Nassim Guammaz

Antiz – Hugo Liard, Sam Partaix, Aaron Sweeney

Cliché – Charles Collet, Lucas Puig, Flo Mirtain and Daniel Espinoza.

Yama Skateboards – Muki Rustig, Ferit Batir, Dustin Vollnach

Blueprint – Danny Brady, Mark Baines, Jerome Campbell, Tom Knox

Almost – Willow, Michael Sommer, Michael Wright, Daryl Dominguez, Youness Amrani

Alis Skateboards – Flex O’ Connor

Superdead Skateboards – Eddie Belvedere, Harry Lintell, Nick Remon, Awadh Mohammed

Palace Skateboards – Chewy Cannon, Rory Milanes, Lucien Clarke, Olly Todd

Death Skateboards – Dan Cates, Boots, Adam Moss, Moggins

For more information on this event please contact:-

Saskia Webster-Zazzi
Tel: 0207 375 2963
Email: info@oldspitalfieldsmarket.com