Check out the video from The first contest in the Make it Count International series, which took place in Phoenix, AZ. Skaters competed for a trip to the finals at Element YMCA Skate Camp where they’ll have a shot at Element sponsorship. Element Team riders Levi Brown, Chad Tim Tim, Darrell Stanton, Nick Garcia and Ben Fisher were on hand to judge the event. Winners inlcuded Dashawn Jordan, Adam Arunski, Joey Downton,  James Schwartz and Gregory Dwyer.

The first contest in the Make it Count International series went down in Peoria, AZ sat. January 9th . Kids came from all over the Phoenix area to compete for a trip to Element YMCA Skate Camp on Sequoia Lake and compete in the Make it Count Finals. The contest was a best trick jam format and the kids were throwing down hammers all day long. Element Team riders Levi Brown, Chad Tim Tim, Darrell Stanton, Nick Garcia and Ben Fisher were on hand to judge the event.The next contest in the series is in Detroit, MI. Click here to check out a full list of stops.

OVERALL CONTEST WINNER:

Dashawn Jordan

BEST TRICK WINNERS:

13 under: Zone 1
Dashawn Jordan
180 nosegrind

14 up: Zone 1
Adam Arunski
360 flip 50-50 hubba

13 under: Zone 2
Joey Downton
Krook over bump

14 up: Zone 2
James Schwartz
Bump to Quarter transfer

13 under: Zone 3
Dashawn Jordan
360 flip 10 stair

14 up: Zone 3
Gregory Dwyer
Varialflip 50 50 down rail

Cruise over to the Peoria Skate Park in Peoria, AZ on January 9th to help kick off the Make it Count International Contest! The overall contest winner will win a trip to Element YMCA Skate Camp and have the chance to compete for an Element Sponsorship. Prizes will be awarded for every zone and every division, including prizes from Element, Skull Candy, Dakine, Power Balance and more. See you there!