ROXY RIDE DAY COMES TO ONTARIO MARCH 20th 2010 ROXY TEAM RIDER ROBIN VAN GYN TO VISIT BLUE MOUNTAIN
Roxy is excited to announce the addition of a Roxy Ride Day at Blue Mountain on March 20th, 2010. The Roxy Ride Day is chance for girls to spend a day on snow, learn tricks in a fun environment and meet new friends.
Roxy team rider, Robin Van Gyn, will be on hand to hang out with participants, give away prizes and demo the latest snowboards from Roxy. Everyone will receive a gift bag full of prizes from Roxy and Clean Start just for showing up. The day will end with a fun Best Trick Jam with $250 cash up for grabs.
Girls can pre-register online now at www.roxy.com/rideday . Registration includes breakfast, lunch and a gift bag!
Registration
$40 Registration includes lift ticket
$20 Registration does not include lift ticket
BE THE NEXT ARGOS CHEERLEADER. AUDITIONS BEGIN THIS WEEKEND
The Toronto Argonauts Football Club is getting ready to select its 2010 Argos Cheerleaders, presented by the Toronto Sun, with auditions starting this Saturday. As part of Toronto’s most exciting and established cheerleading team, you’ll capture the attention of more than 30,000 Argos fans at Rogers Centre and maybe even travel to the Argos home game in Moncton in September, as well as the Grey Cup Championship in Edmonton in November. This is your opportunity to meet some amazing people, support some meaningful charity events and act as a role model for many young girls by leading the Jr. Argos Cheerleaders.
This year’s team will be led by new Head Coach Jorie Brown. A gifted dancer and choreographer, Jorie was an Argos cheerleader from 2002-2005 before joining the Raptors Dance Pak for several seasons. Trained in all facets of dance, Jorie is currently a VJ on BPM TV, Canada’s first and only dance channel. She is the host of her own music request show called “Back @ Ya!” that can be seen daily. Jorie’s true passion, other than cheering on the Double Blue, is her love of teaching. She is a mentor to over 100 competitive and recreational students at AB Dance in Markham, Ontario. As a teacher and choreographer, the York University graduate has produced many award-winning competitive routines.
If you are female, 19 years and over, reliable, physically fit with dance, cheer or gymnastics experience and a positive attitude - we want you to try out! The Argos Cheerleaders have been an integral part of the Argo game day experience for over 30 years and now is your turn to come out and become one of the 33 members of the team. Those who audition will be evaluated on appearance, dance skills, showmanship and personality.
Here are the details for the auditions:
PRELIMINARIES: Saturday, March 6, 2010
REGISTRATION: 9:00 a.m.
MEDIA AVAILABILITY: 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Cardinal Carter Academy of the Arts
36 Greenfield Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
(Yonge St., north of Sheppard Ave.)
FEE: $20
FINALS: Saturday, March 20, 2010
Cardinal Carter Academy of the Arts
36 Greenfield Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
(Yonge St., north of Sheppard Ave.)
For detailed audition information and to download a cheerleader registration form, candidates should visit argonauts.ca<http://argonauts.ca/page/2010-cheerleader-auditions>.
HOODAT “PROTECT YOUR HEAD”
Former middleweight champion boxer Michael Olajide, Jr. and former ballet dancer and business partner Leila Fazel are co-owners of the super popular AEROSPACE fitness studio in New York City! One look at Michael and Leila’s sleek, sculpted physiques are enough to convince even the most skeptical gym-goer that we should do exactly what they tell us to. Hugh Jackman, Mary J. Blig, Jane Krakowski and Eva Mendez agree, and are among the celebrities who have trusted Michael to re-sculpt their bodies.
Michael recently created The Hoodat, which is original headwear designed to protect you whether the opponent is a boxer or the weather. The hood is the one defining symbol of the boxer that an individual can take away with them. Just as the football jersey, or the baseball cap or the basketball shorts represent and memorialize each sport, the Hoodat represents the spirit of a fighter. The Hoodat is both a utility and design patent granted by the USPTO.
Umbro - England Reveal
English rockers Kasabian have made history by becoming the first ever band to launch an England football shirt. The band revealed the new away shirt, tailored by Umbro, late last night in front of thousands of unsuspecting French fans during their encore at the iconic Paris Olympia theatre.
Frontman Tom Meighan wore the striking red shirt, which the England team will wear in South Africa this summer, during the encore as the band belted out their anthemic song ‘Fire’. Tom commented: “It’s brilliant to be the first band ever to launch an England shirt and where better to launch this particular kit than away from home? When Umbro approached us to represent England away we jumped at the chance as we are all football fans and loved the idea of revealing the England away shirt when playing in the country of one of our great footballing rivals.”
Traditionally, the first image released of a new England shirt is on players from the current England squad. Explaining the change in approach, Trevor Cairns, Umbro Chief Marketing Officer, said: “For the launch of the latest England away shirt Umbro decided to turn to other Englishmen who, like the England team, represent the nation abroad. We came up with the idea of approaching an English band on tour. Like a football team, they are ‘away’ when performing in other countries. Kasabian are as passionate about their football as their music so it’s brilliant that they agreed to wear the shirt in Paris.”
With the red shirt, the song ‘Fire’ and 2,5000 fans going mad for Kasabian’s encore, it was a memorable moment that will live long in the memory of everyone in attendance. Iconic images of the gig will be turned into a global advertising campaign for the brand, including a giant poster in Kasabian’s hometown of Leicester.
The shirt will be worn by the England squad for the first time during their friendly with Egypt at Wembley on March 3rd. The shirt itself is tailored out of three distinct panels consisting of different technical fabrics, each one aimed at providing players with the best possible advantage:
1. The front panel of the shirt is designed for comfort and therefore contains a high cotton content. It also features a sloping neck to increase ventilation to the player’s body
2. The back and side fabric includes a mesh to help ventilation and to take moisture away from the player’s skin
3. The sleeves, inspired by the 1966 England kit, have a high elastane content which allows maximum player movement
Through individual fitting sessions with the England team, Umbro were able to create a bespoke, smart fit for each player which will be on display at the world’s most iconic football tournament in South Africa this summer. Umbro will be hoping it helps the team set the World Cup on fire.
The new away kit will go on sale on March 3rd and is available to pre-order now. Go to www.umbro.com for more info.
Gordon Named to Sophomore Squad
Clippers guard Eric Gordon has been selected to the Sophomore team for the 2010 T-Mobile Rookie Challenge & Youth Jam to be held on Friday, Feb. 12 in Dallas during NBA All-Star Weekend. Gordon to compete in Slam Dunk-In
This is the G EXPERIENCE - Courtside for Toronto Raptors v Los Angeles Lakers
THIS IS THE G EXPERIENCE
Experience G gives sports fans the opportunity to score some unforgettable major league tickets – from court side at the Raptors to up close with the Habs or killer seats at the Grey Cup – there are over 100 chances to win.
Canadians qualify by becoming a fan of the Gatorade Canada Facebook page and uploading a video of themselves completing a specific challenge that tests their ability, talent and will to win – anything from showing their best game face or touchdown dance to an intense slapshot or crazy ball-handling skills. Check out the Facebook page for more details.
Experience G will be running for a whole year (from January 18, 2010 to January 31, 2011).
TEN ‘G EXPERIENCE’ COURTSIDE OBSERVATIONS
1. Kobe stepped on my left foot in-play
2. Raptors win! Raptors win! Raptors win!
3. Two Raptors sat in the chair directly beside me and took shots during pre-game warmup
4. Yelled “Hey Machine, they let you off the bench?!” and he responded
5. Up close and personal look to agree with Phil Jackson, that Ron Ron’s Peak sneakers truly are made of concrete
6. Drake has two bodyguards in the wings & Superfan has a lot of roll in the ACC
7. Flip minoHD is all you really need to capture proper footage
8. Hedo runs out of gas and Coach Triano keeps him in the game
9. CB4 is a silent assassin!
10. The Cheerleaders are good from far and far from good.
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Twitter: @Gcanada
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Steve’s In the Race!
Steve Nash is joining Athletes for Hope “Who Gives? Racing for a Cause” campaign, featuring 55 other athletes in a competition to find out who can do the most good. In support of the Steve Nash Foundation, he’ll be going head-to-head from now until January 15th in a race for the grand prize of $10,000 and much more.
Steve’s a tough competitor, but he can use your help getting as many new donors involved and existing donors excited; for as little as $10 anyone can help the Steve Nash Foundation bring quality early learning opportunities to at-risk children.
Steve’s project page can be found at http://www.globalgiving.org/projects/steve-nash-for-educare-arizona/ ( http://bit.ly/4ZBG4Y ) where you can donate and learn more about Educare Arizona, the initiative Steve is supporting. In order to win the race, Steve will need all the support he can get, so please share this with your family, twitter, facebook friends, and the good people you know, and ask them to help, too. At the bottom of Steve’s project page ( http://bit.ly/4ZBG4Y ), there are widgets available for free download, or you can forward this email on . . . and on . . . and on.
Thanks for your assist!
Voting for CanadaSoccer.com Fans’ Choices
Soccer fans across the country are asked to vote for their favourite Canadian players in the 2009 CanadaSoccer.com Fans’ Choices poll. Voting begins today and runs through 20 December 2009. Fans are asked to vote for one male player and one female player.
Fans can select any Canadian player. The list of national nominees is the same as the list for the 2009 Canadian Players of the Year award. Unlike the player of the year vote (based on performance, voted by coaches and media), the CanadaSoccer.com Fans’ Choices is based on popularity. Each fan can make one male selection and one female selection.
Click here to take the survey.
Male Nominees from the Men’s national team / Joueurs en nomination de l’équipe nationale masculine senior
- de Guzman, Julian M Scarborough, ON, CAN CAN / Toronto FC
- De Rosario, Dwayne M Scarborough, ON, CAN CAN / Toronto FC
- Gerba, Ali F Montréal, QC, CAN CAN / Toronto FC
- Hutchinson, Atiba M Brampton, ON, CAN DEN / F.C. København
- Jackson, Simeon M Mississauga, ON, CAN ENG / Gillingham FC
- Johnson, Will F Toronto, ON, CAN USA / Real Salt Lake
- Klukowski, Mike D/M Oshawa, ON, CAN BEL / Club Brugge KV
- McKenna, Kevin D/F Calgary, AB, CAN GER / 1. FC Köln
- Pizzolitto, Nevio D Montréal, QC, CAN CAN / Impact de Montréal
- other selection/ autre
Female Nominees from the Winners – Women’s national team – presented by Teck / Joueuses en nomination de l’équipe nationale féminine Winners et dont le partenaire - présentateur est Teck
- Chapman, Candace D/M Ajax, ON, CAN USA / FC Gold Pride
- Franko, Martina F/D Squamish, BC, CAN USA / Los Angeles Sol
- LeBlanc, Karina G Maple Ridge, BC, CAN USA / Los Angeles Sol
- Matheson, Diana M Oakville, ON, CAN NOR / Team Strømmen FK
- McLeod, Erin G Edmonton, AB, CAN USA / Washington Freedom
- Moscato, Carmelina M Mississauga, ON, CAN ITA / U.P.C Tavagnacco
- Parker, Kelly M Saskatoon, SK, CAN USA / Sky Blue FC
- Sinclair, Christine F Burnaby, BC, CAN USA / FC Gold Pride
- Wilkinson, Rhian M Baie d’Urfé, QC, CAN NOR / Team Strømmen FK
- other selection/ autre
THE LEGENDARY DANNY WAY CELEBRATES 20 YEARS AS A PRO SKATEBOARDER
dcskateboarding.tv Serving up a D-Way Video
Every Day Throughout November
Throughout November DC celebrates 20 Years of pro skateboarding by one of the most iconic and legendary skaters of our time: Danny Way. Check out http://www.dcskateboarding.tv for exclusive content celebrating his career so far, including a new video every day for the next 20 weekdays throughout November.
Even people who don’t follow skateboarding have probably seen a photo of him. At the age of six, Way began skating street at Del Mar Skate Ranch with his older brother Damon (Co-Founder of DC). By the time he was 10 he had two sponsors, and by the age of 12 he had discovered vert, joined the H Street Skateboard team as an amateur, and launched immediately into production of “Shackle Me Not” and “Hocus Pocus,” two of the most influential skateboard movies of all time. After turning pro at the very young age of 14, he kicked off DC as the first team rider along with Colin McKay, with various contest wins and accomplishments in the late ‘90s giving him more fame and respect. After jumping out of a helicopter into a vert ramp twice, his vert, MegaRamp, and street performance in “The DC Video” and follow up in “The DC Video, Deluxe Edition” gave him unprecedented notoriety, including earning “Thrasher’s” Skater of the Year making him the only skater to earn the prestigious award twice.
As far as records and accomplishments, in 2004 he rolled into a gold medal in Big Air (on the MegaRamp, invented by Danny himself) at the X Games, then again Gold in 2005, 2006, a Silver in 2008, and a Gold in Big Air Best Trick in 2009. Global acclaim followed in 2005 when he became the first person to jump the Great Wall of China on a skateboard. The follow-up was a drop from the 82’ neon guitar outside the Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas, earning him another world record: highest bomb drop. The list of World Records, medals, and wins is seemingly endless.
Beginning today visit http://www.dcskateboarding.tv for the release of a video clip a day for the next 20 weekdays. A combination of legendary as well as never before seen footage will provide a level access and insight into his career that only DC can provide.
DC Staff Photographer Mike Blabac has also assembled a gallery of his favorite Way photos from over the years. Blabac has been the key photographer for much of Danny’s accomplishments, so the gallery at http://www.dcskateboarding.tv is a great recap of many of his career highlights, going back to photos from Way’s first vert pro contest win in 1989.
Way’s other sponsors—Plan B Skateboards, New Era, Pacific Drive, Independent Trucks, Nixon—are also supporting his 20th Year in a variety of interesting ways. Check out each of their sites for more on Way’s incredible career.
THINK PINK! EA SPORTS COMPLEX SUPPORTS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS CAUSE
100% of the Proceeds from Virtual Apparel Sales
Go to the Brees Dream Foundation
In support of national breast cancer awareness month, an exclusive breast cancer awareness apparel package is now available at the EA SPORTS Complex within Sony’s PlayStation Home. This limited offer apparel package consists of male and female football jerseys which will be sold for $2.00 each. The jerseys will be available for purchase from October 15th through November 11th. The primary color of the jersey will be black with a pink number 9 on the front and the name “Brees” on the back panel. All proceeds from the purchase of these specially designed jerseys will go to New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees’ charity, Brees Dream Foundation in support of breast cancer awareness.
DC ATHLETES DOMINATE AWARENESS AS TOP DRAWS FOR THE SUMMER X GAMES
In a recent on-site survey that was published by ESPN for the Summer X Games 15, DC athletes were ranked the top draw for attendees and ranked the most popular. DC’s Travis Pastrana at 54% was the most sought out by a considerable margin, Ken Block came in second at 21% and Dave Mirra followed at 20% of the vote.
The survey also sought information on specific sports and how favored they were among the respondents. Two-thirds of those attending to see specific sports or competitors specified both Rally Car Racing (66%) and Skateboarding (62%) as main draws.
Steve Nash Foundation presents Showdown in Downtown
Players scheduled for star studded Vancouver event and AfterParty at Pop Opera
Two-time NBA MVP, Steve Nash, confirmed today the participation of celebrated basketball and soccer players for the latest instalment of the Steve Nash Foundation’s Showdown series — the Showdown in Downtown, in Vancouver. Baron Davis from the LA Clippers, and this summer’s first round draft pick, Hasheem Thabeet, are scheduled to play alongside Nash.
Following the success of his Showdown in Chinatown in New York City in June, the Showdown in Downtown promises a high-energy, exciting 8-a-side soccer match between teams of NBA and professional soccer players, including select players from the Vancouver Whitecaps FC men’s team and Whitecaps FC Residency program.
The Showdown in Downtown kicks off on September 19th, 2009, in David Lam Park in Yaletown. The free community event will support the work of the Steve Nash Foundation, www.stevenash.org. Exhilarating entertainment is planned throughout the day with a blowout AfterParty at Pop Opera, hosted by Donnelly Nightclubs and the Donnelly Fund to follow that evening.
RON RON SIGNS WITH LAKERS
Congrats Ron Ron…
EXCLUSIVE - LEGEND TALK W/ EDWIN MOSES
Edwin Moses won gold medals in the 400-meter hurdles at the 1976 and 1984 Olympics. Between ‘77 and ‘87, Moses won 107 consecutive finals (122 consecutive races) and set the world record in his event four times. Moses was also an innovative reformer in the areas of Olympic eligibility and drug testing. In 2000, he was elected the first Chairman of the Laureus World Sports Academy, an international service organization of world class athletes.
He spoke with us following the presentation of the Laureus Sportsman of the Year Award to Usain Bolt.
MICHAEL JOHNSON & EDWIN MOSES DROP USAIN BOLT’S LAUREUS WORLD SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
| Bolt is in Canada to compete in the 100 metres race at the Festival of Excellence, a world-class track and field meeting to be held at the University of Toronto’s Varsity Centre on June 11
The other nominees for the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award were Olympic swimming sensation Michael Phelps, who won eight gold medals in Beijing, Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal, who won the Olympic gold medal, plus his fourth straight French Open title and his first Wimbledon crown, motor sport racers Lewis Hamilton and Valentino Rossi and Portugal and Manchester United footballer Cristiano Ronaldo. The Laureus World Sports Awards are the only global sports awards honouring the greatest sportsmen and women across all sports each year. The winners are selected by the ultimate sports jury - the 46 members of the Laureus World Sports Academy, a collection of the world’s greatest sportsmen and women. The living legends of sport honouring the great athletes of today. The Laureus World Sports Awards recognise sporting achievement during the period January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008. |
WILD IN THE STREETS… Entire EMERICA team in VanCity June 21 for International Go Skateboarding Day
The entire Emerica team will be in Vancouver here for worldwide Wild In The Streets 2009 on Go Skateboarding Day June 21. Going to be INSANE as we are expecting thousands of people…be part of history.
Here’s some 2008 footage…