Over the course of the last six months skateboarders from around the world competed in the 2010 Element “MAKE IT COUNT” International Contest Series. The overall winner at each regional event won a trip to the finals at Element YMCA Skate Camp to compete for Element sponsorship. The Make It Count finalists met in the mountains of Sequoia National Forest at Element YMCA Skate Camp this past weekend. The contest was divided into three parts. Each part was held on a different part of the camp, 2 being street courses and one being mini ramp. At the end of the evening, Taylor Bray came out on top. Jason Singler grabbed second and Gage Smith and Bradley Elias tied for third. Thanks to Element and everyone at camp for an amazing weekend and an awesome contest.
FINAL RESULTS: (as shown from left to right)
1. Taylor Bray
2. Jason Singler
3. Gage Smith, Bradley Elias
Congrats to Taylor Bray of Dallas, TX who took first place in the 2010 Element “MAKE IT COUNT” International Contest Series! The skating was at an all time high, along with the camaraderie and every competitors encouragement for one another; making it an event like no other. 2nd place went to Jason Singler, and a tie for 3rd went to Gage Smith and Bradley Elias. Defending champ Vincent Luevanos killed it as well, and was announced continued part of the team. WATCH THE FINALS VIDEO
Elemental Awareness has teamed up with Skate and Grow to give kids an opportunity to help their community. Skate and Grow was designed to give inner city kids a chance to have an important element in their lives and keep them out of gangs. This important element is skateboarding. The project focuses on kids that can’t afford what it takes to skateboard and/or are being pulled into trouble and giving them a chance to earn what it takes to be able to skate. Skate and grow has kids volunteering within the community in exchange for skateboard related product. The kids also receive structure and guidance being that most often they come from broken homes. The project has started in Highland Park, CA but is soon to expand. SEE MORE PHOTOS ON FLICKR
Element “Make It Count” Contest Series finalists from around the world along with last years champ Vincent Luevanos will battle it out this Sunday, June 20th at Element YMCA Skate Camp for Element Sponsorship and the 2010 crown! Who do you think will win? WATCH VIDEO AND VOTE 2010 USA CONTEST VIDEOS 2010 EUROPE CONTEST VIDEOS
Nearing the end of the Make it Count Contest Series, Element headed to New Braunfels, TX just outside of San Antonio. Skaters came from all over Texas for a chance to compete in the finals at Element YMCA Skate camp on June 20th. The energy in the park was high and the competition was fierce, but in the end it was Taylor Bray from Dallas, TX who took home the top prize and earned a spot in the finals. Special thanks to Goodtimes skateshop and the Jaws Skatepark crew for making this another amazing contest!
Sep 25th, 2010
June 20th, 2010