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7th Annual
King of the Groms™ – 12 & Under Only Skateboard Contest Series
Presented by World Industries, Woodward, Skateboarder Magazine, Tech Deck and Ollie Pop

The 7th Annual King of the Groms - 12 & Under Only Skateboard Contest has turned into a National, 6 Event Series!!  Qualifiers will be held in Woodward, Pa. Woodward West, Ca., Minneapolis, Mn., Simi Valley, Ca., and Canton, Ga.  The Final Stop which is the Championship will be held at the 3rd Lair SkatePark in Minneapolis, Mn.

Contest Information –

Stop #1 3rd Lair SkatePark - Mpls., Mn. - November 21st - 23rd, 2008
Friday - Registration, Open Practice, Riders Meeting at 5:30pm, and Mini-Ramp Qualifiers starts at 6:00pm
Saturday - Qualifiers for all Events starts at 9:00am
Sunday – Finals for all Events starts at 9:00am, Prize Ceremony & Product Toss

Stop #2 Skatelab - Simi Valley, Ca - December 12th - 14th, 2008
Friday - Registration at 12:00, Open Practice, Riders Meeting at 5:30pm
Saturday - Qualifiers for all Events starts at 9:00am
Sunday – Finals for all Events starts at 9:00am, Prize Ceremony & Product Toss

Stop #3 Progressive Skatepark - January 2nd - 4th, 2009
Friday - Registration, Open Practice, Riders Meeting at 5:30pm, and Mini-Ramp Qualifiers starts at 6:00pm
Saturday - Qualifiers for all Events starts at 9:00am
Sunday – Finals for all Events starts at 9:00am, Prize Ceremony & Product Toss

Stop #4 (Championship - Invite Only) - 3rd Lair - February 20th - 22nd, 2009
Friday - Registration, Open Practice, Riders Meeting at 5:30pm, and Mini-Ramp Qualifiers starts at 6:00pm
Saturday - Qualifiers for all Events starts at 9:00am
Sunday – Finals for all Events starts at 9:00am, Prize Ceremony & Product Toss

Details –

  • All 3 Contests have OPEN Qualifiers and anybody under the age of 13 may enter
> The Frinday of each contest is the Mini-Ramp Qualifier day
> The Saturday of each contest is the Bowl & Street Qualifier day
> The Sunday of each contest is the Finals for all events day
  • The Top 12 Finalists of each Division in each Event from all 3 qualifier contests will be eligble to compete in the Championship at 3rd Lair on the weekend of, February 20th - 22nd, 2009.
  • Divisions: Beginner, Intermediate, & Expert
  • Events: Mini-Ramp, Bowl, & Street
  • The winner of the Expert Street Event at the 3rd Lair Champion event in Febrary will be crowned the official King of the Groms Series Champion!
  • YOU MUST BE UNDER THE AGE OF 13 TO PARTICIPATE IN KING OF THE GROMS!
> No exceptions will be made on this rule, including participants that make it into the                 finals/championship and have their 13th birthday before the date of 02 / 24 / 09.
>> They may compete at the age of 12, but not 13
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KING OF THE GROMS FORMAT AND ITINERARY

PRE-REGISTERED RIDERS will receive an OFFICIAL CONTEST T-SHIRT WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. You may now register anytime at the 3rd Lair front desk or over the phone with a credit card – 763 79 SKATE

REGISTRATION FEE:  65.00 PER LOCATION + 10.00 for each additional Event

THERE WILL BE 3 EVENTS: STREET COURSE, BOWL, and MINI-RAMP

THERE WILL BE 3 DIVISIONS: BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE, and EXPERT

THE WINNER OF THE EXPERT STREET DIVISION AT EACH CONTEST WILL BE CROWNED
KING OF THE GROMS for that Region
    
THE WINNER OF THE
EXPERT STREET DIVISION
AT THE 3RD LAIR CHAMPIONSHIP
WILL BE CROWNED
KING OF THE GROMS
OVERALL SERIES CHAMPION - 2009
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CONTEST FORMAT (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

STREET QUALIFIERS (BEGINNER)

  • ALL SKATERS WILL BE RANDOMLY SPLIT INTO HEATS
  • EACH HEAT WILL LAST APPROXIMATELY 5-7 MINUTES
  • THE FIRST 4-5 MINUTES WILL BE AN OPEN JAM FORMAT.  ALL SKATERS RIDE THE COURSE AT THE SAME TIME.  THIS WILL GIVE THE JUDGES TIME TO VIEW AND READY THEMSELVES FOR THE ‘TAP’ ROUND
  • THE LAST 1-2 MINUTES WILL BE THE ‘TAP’ ROUND. THE MC WILL TAP A SKATER, ONCE TAPPED THEY MUST EXIT THE JAM. THEY MAKE IT INTO THE FINALS!
  • 10 SKATERS TOTAL WILL MAKE IT INTO FINALS
> JUDGES RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INCLUDE MORE THAN 10 RIDERS IF THEY DEEM NECESSARY

STREET QUALIFIERS (INTERMEDIATE)

  • ALL SKATERS WILL BE RANDOMLY SPLIT INTO HEATS
  • EACH SKATER WILL GET 2 – FIFTY SECOND RUNS
  • BEST RUN COUNTS
> IN THE EVENT OF A TIE  - SKATERS SECOND RUN WILL DETERMINE THE TIE-BREAKER

STREET QUALIFIERS (EXPERT)

  • ALL SKATERS WILL BE RANDOMLY SPLIT INTO HEATS
  • EACH SKATER WILL GET 2 – SIXTY SECOND RUNS
  • BEST RUN COUNTS
> IN THE EVENT OF A TIE  - SKATERS SECOND RUN WILL DETERMINE THE TIE-BREAKER

STREET FINALS (BEGINNER)

  • ALL SKATERS WILL BE RANDOMLY SPLIT INTO HEATS
  • EACH SKATER WILL GET 2 – FORTY FIVE SECOND RUNS
  • BEST RUN COUNTS
> IN THE EVENT OF A TIE  - SKATERS SECOND RUN WILL DETERMINE THE TIE-BREAKER

STREET FINALS (INTERMEDIATE)

  • ALL SKATERS WILL BE RANDOMLY SPLIT INTO HEATS
  • EACH SKATER WILL GET 2 – FIFTY SECOND RUNS
  • BEST RUN COUNTS
> IN THE EVENT OF A TIE  - SKATERS SECOND RUN WILL DETERMINE THE TIE-BREAKER

STREET FINALS (EXPERT)

  • ALL SKATERS WILL BE RANDOMLY SPLIT INTO HEATS
  • EACH SKATER WILL GET 2 – SIXTY SECOND RUNS
  • BEST RUN COUNTS
> IN THE EVENT OF A TIE  - SKATERS SECOND RUN WILL DETERMINE THE TIE-BREAKER

BOWL QUALIFIERS & FINALS (BEGINNER)

  • ALL SKATERS WILL BE RANDOMLY SPLIT INTO HEATS
  • EACH SKATER WILL GET 2 – FORTY FIVE SECOND RUNS
  • BEST RUN COUNTS
> IN THE EVENT OF A TIE  - SKATERS SECOND RUN WILL DETERMINE THE TIE-BREAKER

BOWL QUALIFIERS & FINALS INTERMEDIATE)

  • ALL SKATERS WILL BE RANDOMLY SPLIT INTO HEATS
  • EACH SKATER WILL GET 2 – FIFTY SECOND RUNS
  • BEST RUN COUNTS
> IN THE EVENT OF A TIE  - SKATERS SECOND RUN WILL DETERMINE THE TIE-BREAKER

BOWL QUALIFIERS & FINALS (EXPERT)

  • ALL SKATERS WILL BE RANDOMLY SPLIT INTO HEATS
  • EACH SKATER WILL GET 2 – SIXTY SECOND RUNS
  • BEST RUN COUNTS
> IN THE EVENT OF A TIE  - SKATERS SECOND RUN WILL DETERMINE THE TIE-BREAKER

MINI-RAMP QUALIFIERS & FINALS (BEGINNER)
     
  • ALL SKATERS WILL BE RANDOMLY SPLIT INTO HEATS
  • SKATERS WILL GET 1 – FORTY FIVE SECOND RUN
  • REBATES GRANTED ON FIRST WALL (FIRST TRICK OF RUN)
  • JUDGES WILL SCORE SKATERS ACCORDING TO THEIR RUN SCORES

MINI-RAMP QUALIFIERS & FINALS (INTERMEDIATE)
     
  • ALL SKATERS WILL BE RANDOMLY SPLIT INTO HEATS
  • SKATERS WILL GET 1 – FIFTY SECOND RUN
  • REBATES GRANTED ON FIRST WALL (FIRST TRICK OF RUN)
  • JUDGES WILL SCORE SKATERS ACCORDING TO THEIR RUN SCORES

MINI-RAMP QUALIFIERS (EXPERT)
     
  • ALL SKATERS WILL BE RANDOMLY SPLIT INTO HEATS
  • SKATERS WILL GET 1 – SIXTY SECOND RUN
  • REBATES GRANTED ON FIRST WALL (FIRST TRICK OF RUN)
  • JUDGES WILL SCORE SKATERS ACCORDING TO THEIR RUN SCORES

MINI-RAMP FINALS (EXPERT)

  • ALL SKATERS WILL BE RANDOMLY SPLIT INTO 2 HEATS
  • SKATERS WILL GET 2 – SIXTY SECOND RUNS
  • JUDGES WILL RANK SKATERS ACCORDING TO THEIR RUN SCORES
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NOTES:

  • Divisions will start immediately following the previous ones
  • Please report to your event at least 35 minutes in advance for open practice 
  • Please challenge yourself when deciding on what division to enter (experience level) 
  • Judges reserve the right to 'bump up' a rider if they deem necessary change to higher division (experience level)
  • Pre - Registered riders will receive a King of the Groms T - Shirt (while supplies last)
  • Pre - Registered riders receive free entry into the skatepark Thursday - Monday
  • World Industries will 'flow' sponsor the winner of the Street Expert Division
  • Woodward SkateCamp Prize Distribution Details:
> All the first place winners in each division for each event at each qualifier location will recieve a coupon for a half price week at the Woodward Camp of their choice - (Woodward, Pa., Woodward, Ca. (West), or Lake Owen, Wi.)
> All first place winners at the Championship event in each division will recieve a FREE week at the Woodward Camp of their choice - (Woodward, Pa., Woodward, Ca. (West), or Lake Owen, Wi.)

SPECIAL PRIZES:

  • BEST TRICK OF THE WEEKEND
  • BEST STYLE
  • BEST GRIP TAPE JOB
  • BEST STICKER JOB ON A HELMET
  • BEST HOMEMADE T-SHIRT
  • BEST CHEERING SECTION
  • BEST SOX
  • 'A. T. V.' AWARD - (BEST IN ALL 3 EVENTS; ONE FOR BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE, & EXPERT)
  • 1ST PERSON TO SHOW UP
  • YOUNGEST TO COMPETE
  • FARTHEST TRAVELED
  • WORST BOARD
  • WORST SHOES
  • WORST WHEELS
  • WORST SLAM
  • 'QUEEN(S)' OF THE GROMS

KING OF THE GROMS - RULES / REGULATIONS / BY-LAWS

#1 - NO ONE THE AGE OF 13 OR ABOVE MAY COMPETE IN KING OF THE GROMS
> THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE
> IF YOU QUALIFY AT A QUALIFIER AND THEN TURN 13 BEFORE THE CHAMPIONSHIP  - SORRY, BUT YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ENTER THE CHAMPIONSHIP
> YOUR PLACE WILL GO TO THE NEXT PERSON IN LINE WHO QUALIFIED AND IS UNDER THE AGE OF 13 (THE 13TH PLACE PERSON)
> THIS RULE IS ALSO IN EFFECT FOR SKATERS THAT ENTER ANOTHER QUALIFIER EVENT, EVEN AFTER THEY'VE ALREADY QUALIFIED AT A PREVIOUS ONE (THEY DO NOT TAKE UP A QUALIFIER SPOT; IT WOULD GO TO THE 13TH PERSON OF THAT EVENT)
#2 - YOU MAY ENTER AS MANY QUALIFIERS AS YOU LIKE, IN ANY DIVISION THAT YOU LIKE - HOWEVER -
>WHATEVER HIGHER DIVISION YOU QUALIFY FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP IN (TOP 12 OF EVERY EVENT IN EVERY DIVISION) - THAT IS THE DIVISION YOU MUST RIDE IN FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP
> FOR EXAMPLE - JIMMY GOES TO STOP #1 AND QUALIFIED IN BEGINNER MINI-RAMP, THEN HE GOES TO STOP #2 AND QUALIFIED IN INTERMEDIATE MINI-RAMP - JIMMY MUST ENTER THE CHAMPIONSHIP MINI-RAMP AS AN INTERMEDIATE; NOT A BEGINNER
#3 - IF ANY RIDER IS UNABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP FOR WHATEVER REASON AND THEY NOTIFY US AND STATE THAT THEY WONT BE COMPETING - THEIR SPOT WOULD GO TO THE NEXT ELIGIBLE RIDER IN THAT EVENT (THE 13TH PLACE FINISHER AND SO ON)
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