around the country running events, when so few appeared to be offering anything in the way of leadership, so it was allowed to be dropped off the calendar.
However, a few of us kept it alive, with the biggest and best effort being made in Canberra.
The point system, such as it is, was carried over from the downhill racing, and is a formula that inspires well attended races, more often, and interstate competitors, in order to grow the sport. As the sport develops and participation becomes the norm, not the hope, the points system will need to evolve to account for talent more than participation.So what is that for slalom. We still have a situation where attendance is the hope, not the norm. In Victoria we are struggling to get much interest at all, and without interstate vistitors dropping in to boost participation (and pick up some easy points) the Moss events would simply not have happened. It could be because "attendance points" are not valued, or skaters are returning to form, and seeking the individual pursuit, over the organised competition, who knows.
What I do know is that having a high ranking from 2012 (as a crap skater) kept me interested in putting events on, (it also helps me with cred in dealing with national and state sporting associations.)In relation to the 2012 result, you cannot reopen the books.
In relation to the 2013 results, it is still on the previously sanctioned 2012 basis, and as there is one month left, but only a few races, it will be hard to revisit the rules established at the start of the year, but we can all be reasonable and agree on any outcome.In relation to 2014 and beyond, agree, develop a new system.
One system is as Dave suggests, credit headline CHC events only, which for 2013 only allows for counting one or two sets of results, being Cross, and Naccos events. Another suggestion is base results on your best 5 races in a year, or just have an annual grand final.
Finally, we should be able to consider members of this discussion group to form the sub-committee of ASRA, who are charged with the responsibility of ensuring that the sport of slalom skateboard racing is properly governed, and has a clear set of rules so that that it can grow strongly for the next generation.
I have set up this new discussion in the members lounge, because it should not be discussed in the rankings area.We now have just over 60 days to agree on a new system, which can be submitted to ASRA for adoption for the 2014 racing season.
And keep the discussion off facebook, because apart from loosing the ASRA discussion archive, Likes are lame!…
paid early the chance is still here to see the Masters of SLide...payment to philipthorn@btinternet.com (1 L in philip!) via https://www.paypal.com/au/webapps/mpp/send-receive-money you dont need to have Paypal! Living skate legends and masters of slide Cliff Coleman and Sergio Yuppie WILL tour Australia!!!! Every weekend from February 2nd to March 10th 2013 slide jams take place at $100 each for a full tour pass with access to any Jam held in Australia (make your own travel) or $50 for a day pass for a one day only slide jam $25 for 16 and under.This money is to cover food, travel and flights for Cliff and Sergio only and a little towards BBQ's and drinks at the jams for you if it is possible to have one and we have raised enough funds!The rest is for charity! woot woot!
Brisbane 2nd and 3rd February with hosts Michael English and Arbi Tobin Glyde Longboards Extreme Skate Sunshine Coast *** 9th and 10th February with host Adam Skatement Speedboards Baldwin Cre8ive Sk8 Skatement Speedboards Mudjimba Cruisers Gold Coast *** 16th and 17th February with host Stephen Daddow Boardshop Australia Daddow Skateboards Early Skateboards Canberra *** 23rd February with host Lachlan Cashman Shredders Board Shop Melbourne *** 24th February Butter Boards Polar Boards Motley Boardshop Janice Earth Skateboards Adelaide *** 2nd and 3rd March with host Rusty Nutz and Phil Thorn Fly Boardriding Daily Grind Sydney *** 9th and 10th March with host Jacko GnarSteeze Tour prizes from: Gravity Skateboards - California via Boardshop Australia Vault Skate - Australia Curva De Hill - Brazil Faltown - UK Supersports - Australia promotion from Heelside Magazine and Concrete Wave Dates may change hopefully 99% wont
Cliff and Sergio are ambassadors of the sport and we are paying for their holiday, in return they will provide you with the skate of your life, learning from the Masters of Slide! Invite all your friends, in Australia or worldwide. You never know who may like it.
"Australia, let's see how many we can get together for these events. I want to raise some cash for charity. Let's skate and party so you will never forget it!" Cliff Coleman
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ateboarding Association for the official Stromlo event and is happening at:
Ainslie Ditch on March 7,
Stromlo head to head March 8
Spence drains on March 9
Format
Head to Head slalom at Stromlo with a mixture of single race double elimination and dual race single elimination. The ditch slalom will be done on a Time-trial jam format.
The Ditches
Ditch slalom with wicked acid drops and teeth of doom at Ainslie, and a more mellow toothless ditch at Spence.
Belco Bowl Jam
The Belco Bowl Jam will take place on the Saturday night and many people from our event will attend. We will have a presentation on Sunday night for the slalom.
Location
The head to Head slalom will on the Mt Stromlo criterium track at Stromlo Forest Park. The Ditch slalom will be at the famous teeth of doom at Ainslie Drains and a second drain event at Spence drains on the Monday.
Categories
Everybody will race in the Opens with prizes for outstanding efforts from anyone who comes and races.
Registration
Rider fee is $25 for Stromlo, $10 for Ainslie, $5 for Spence or $35 for everything.
Safety Requirements
Mandatory - Helmet
Recommended - Gloves and pads
Presentations and raffle
This year we are having our usual events plus a race at Spence on Monday. Presentations will either return to the Statesman or be held somewhere else local. Thanks to our sponsors Bentspoke Brewing, Basement Skate, Goliath and Globe.
Accommodation
The best place to stay is the Statesman Hotel in Curtin which is located a short ride to each event. …
run by the guys at CROSS, as volunteers of Canberra Skateboarding Association for the official Stromlo event and is happening at:
Stromlo head to head Saturday March 9Ainslie ditch slalom Sunday March 10Spence ditch slalom Monday March 11
Format
Head to Head slalom at Stromlo with a mixture of single race double elimination and dual race single elimination.
Solo runs, best of 5 in the ditches.
Location
The head to Head slalom will on the Mt Stromlo criterium track at Stromlo Forest Park.
Hackett and Spence drains are the ditch venues.
Categories
Everybody will race in the Opens with prizes for outstanding efforts from anyone who comes and races.
Registration
Rider fee is $30 for Stromlo, $10 for Ainslie, gold coin for Spence.
Safety Requirements
Mandatory - HelmetRecommended - Gloves and pads
Presentations and raffle
Presentations will be at Skatesman on Saturday night. Thanks to our sponsors Bentspoke Brewing, Basement Skate, Goliath, Globe, Trilogy, OCD.
Accommodation
The closest place to stay is the Statesman Hotel in Curtin which is located a short drive from each event.
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ints so it'd be a good ride for the more experienced boys.
You may want to consider having a look at the other end of the snowy mountains highway too around Bemboka. Its fun in a car but can't remember the surface. Its close to the kings high way too (maybe 45 minutes to an hour apart) so could be hit in the same day easy.
From what I remember from my 4X4 days half the roads out at Araluen are dirt or in a poor state of repair so may not be skateable but certainly worth a look and its not far from the Clyde so it won't be much hassle.
What I have noticed is that the Clyde (kings HW), Araluen and Brown mountain (Snowy Mt. HW) are all close to each other so could make for a sick day trip with fish and chips at Batemans Bay. Just an idea. 7 pins is in the oposite direction but we could make a second trip to skate some of the runs up that way with Sydney and 'Gong crew.
I'll need at least 2 weeks notice for time off work so, yeah, best get a plan happening now. But pretty keen even just to be a driver.
Edit: Apollo has been done before and according to the Henry it is in fact chunder but skateable.
Aaron Baygell said:
Ok so I'm leaving the country in just over a month but want to get one last epic skate (trip) in.
Who's down? Here are my thoughts. I found 4 options:
1)People have talked about 7 pins or whatever it is. That sounds cool.
2)I've also looked at the Kings Hwy going to bateman's bay. Road looks epic! Due to traffic that would have to be a dawn patrol but I'd still be way keen.
3) Snowy Mt Highway. Same as #2
4) This bad boy.Looks absolutely insane. Can't tell pavement quality but I'd still be keen...can't be that bad. The vertical is huge, doesn't look too trafficked...and can you say gnar?
Anybody have any input? This would hopefully be a group thing...not just 2 or 3 people.
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