GARDEN RIDE 2009 Clemson, SC
When: Saturday November 14, 2009
Where: SC Botanical Gardens in Clemson, South Carolina
Time: Registration begins at 11:00am
Cost: $5.00 for competitors and free for spectators
Rules: Helmets are required to compete and anyone under 18 must have a parent present to sign a waiver agreement.
Detailed Info.
Garden Ride 09 is the first official event hosted by Clemson Stoke. The event will include various forms of competition and provide a great environment for skaters of all ages and skill levels to come skate. The main competitions will be a Push/bomb and slide competition. Other various mini-events have been planned as well.
The main events are the Push – Bomb and the slide competition. The push – bomb is a push race through the South Carolina botanical garden. It will be held on a closed access road that winds through the gardens interior. There will be three routes based on the skill levels of the riders.
Advanced – the advanced course will be the most challenging both technically and physically. Riders will push through a 2.7-mile long course while negotiating two 30+ mph sweepers and 3 exhausting uphill sections. This course is not for the faint of heart. Racers will have to maintain a good pace while simultaneously tucking speedy sections in order to take the win. Helmets, slide gloves, and advanced skills are required to race this route. Staggered 2 person starts.
Intermediate – The Intermediate route is designed for riders who are skilled, but may lack the experience or aggressive and fast-paced nature of the advanced riders. Their route will be 2.4 miles long and include 2 winding hill sections where speeds over 30mph can be achieved if ridden in a full tuck. This course will be very fun and slightly less exhaustive than the advanced route. Staggered 4 person starts.
Junior – This route is designed around the needs of the junior rider. The entire course is1.7 miles in length and will include two hill sections where riders can expect speeds around 20mph. This route will only be open if junior riders (15 years or less) are present. All start at once.
The companion event to the push-bomb will be a slide competition. This event is open to any rider who wants to compete. There will be two classes (intermediate and advanced) and any type of wheel or board is acceptable. In an attempt to be both fair and sneaky riders will be judged by an unknown panel of fellow competitors throughout the competition. Judging criteria will be technical ability, style, and creativity. There will also be riders giving lessons to anyone who wants to learn how to slide. Helmets and slide gloves are required to compete in this event and pads are HIGHLY recommended.
The mini-events may include (but are not limited to): longboard limbo, longest slide, longest manual, highest ollie, and hottest mom. The small events will be based on input from group members and contestants. They are intended to provide a carefree form of competition (and free entertainment) for everyone to enjoy. Small event prizes will be considered for the highest placing individual in each event.
Any questions can be directed to clemsonstoke@gmail.com
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This event will be held in the South Carolina Botanical Gardens in Clemson, South Carolina. If you need directions type “south carolina botanical gardens clemson sc” into google.com and then select maps. Once you make to the Gardens arrows will point you to the registration booth.
The $5.00 entry fee allows you to compete in all the events for the day. Helmets are required for all events and slide gloves are required for the slide competition.
If you don’t want to compete you are more than welcome to come ride, spectate, or just hang out for free.
Schedule
10:00 – race practice (completely optional, but it is a great time to talk trash)
11:00 – 12:00 event registration
12:00 – 1:00 The Push-Bomb begins
1:00 – 3:30 free skate, lunch break, and mini-events (another great time to talk trash)
3:30 – 4:30 Slide Competition
4:30 – 5:00 scores tallied and packing up
5:30 Awards ceremony
Any other questions can be directed to clemsonstoke@gmail.com