Join éS and Uprise Skateshop in Chicago this Sunday July 11th as they host the éS Game of SKATE. The éS Game of SKATE will be held at the Grant Park Skate Plaza in Chicago at 1 P.M. Sign-Ups start at Noon sharp and end at 1 P.M. Here's a map to the location.
Game of SKATE
éS x Atiba Jefferson Game of SKATE
Last Thursday in Venice, éS held its kick-off to the éS Game of SKATE tour. Immediately after the AM's battled it out, éS held a Friends of Atiba Jefferson Game of SKATE. Atiba chose 8 of his close friends in skateboarding to skate against each other for a chance to play Atiba in the finals and win $1000. It was a cluster of old school and new school tricks that made for an interesting format and in the end. Plan B Skateboards filmer Dario Rezk took home the cash prize and a ton of bragging rights. here are some photos from the day.
éS Game of SKATE Tour Kick-Off Video
Super Size!
Filmer / Editor : Bob Joosten
Skater: Woody Hoogendijk.
Music and sound: http://haaifaaideluxe.com.
15 YearéS of PhotoéS by Atiba Jefferson Book Launch Party
Please join éS and Atiba Jefferson on Thursday, July 1, 2010 to celebrate 15 YearéS of PhotoéS by Atiba Jefferson.
Come party and celebrate the collaboration shoe and the release of Atiba Jefferson’s first-book, a history of 15 years of photo’s working with éS. Everyone is welcome, so come enjoy the book, photos, brews and music supplied by The Blackouts.
What:
15 YearéS of PhotoéS by Atiba Jefferson
When:
Thursday July 1, 2010
7:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
Where:
Space 15 Twenty
1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
FREE and Open to the Public!!!
Also, be sure to check out the kick-off of The éS Game of SKATE earlier in the day in Venice Beach, CA. that includes the Friends of Atiba éS Game of Skate to celebrate the launch of the éS x Atiba Jefferson Collaboration Shoe and 15 YearéS of PhotoéS by Atiba Jefferson book. In the Friends of Atiba éS Game of Skate, skateboard industry veterans and pros will compete against each other for the right to challenge Atiba Jefferson in the final for a $1,000 prize purse and huge bragging rights.
éS Game of SKATE Tour Kick-Off
What:
éS Game of SKATE Tour Kick-Off and Friends of Atiba éS Game of SKATE
When:
Thursday. July 1, 2010
Noon – 5:00 P.M.
Where:
The little Venice Skatepark at 1502 Ocean Front and E. Market St in Venice. Sign-ups start at noon!
Go to: http://eSGameOfSkate.com for more information.
éS Game of SKATE for Charity
Coastal Riders VS Underworld
éS GAME OF SKATE For Charity
Saturday June 19th 2010 - Strathcona Skatepark - Vancouver BC
Come watch 2 of Vancouver's finest skate shops battle it out in a game of skate. Who will be victorious and have bragging rights in the lower mainland .
This is a charity event to raise money for the Skate Life scholarship program.This scholarship program helps kids who can't afford to go to skate camp get to camp.
There will be a free park jam with free prizes open to all abilities and skill levels. This is a free event and not a contest .
The Original éS Game of SKATE 2010 Tour Kick-Off
On Thursday, July 1, 2010 the éS Game of SKATE tour kicks-off in sunny Venice Beach, CA. Skaters will complete thousands of crazy trick combos at 19 regional US locations and numerous stops around the globe. The tour will culminate at the éS Game of SKATE Amateur World Championship in South Houston, Texas on November 6, 2010 at the Johnny Romano Skate Jam for Make-A-Wish Foundation. The finals will also include a Pro éS Game of SKATE where top professional skateboarders will battle for a $10,000 prize purse.
Along with the launch of the éS Game of SKATE in Venice Beach, CA, éS will be hosting the Friends of Atiba éS Game of Skate to celebrate the launch of the éS x Atiba Jefferson Collaboration Shoe and 15 YearéS of PhotoéS by Atiba Jefferson book. In the Friends of Atiba éS Game of Skate, skateboard industry veterans and pros will compete against each other for the right to challenge Atiba Jefferson in the final for a $1,000 prize purse and huge bragging rights.
Visit www.esgameofskate.com to find the latest updates about regional qualifiers, global tour locations, and contest rules and information.
Atiba Got Lucky? Nah, It's The Shoes!
éS Staff photographer and Fall 2010 collaborator, Atiba Jefferson, recently played Mr. Rodriguez in a Game of SKATE and won! They say Atiba got lucky, but I think it was more about the shoes he was wearing!
Behind the scenes at the GOS finals!
Tricktionary!
Tricktionary filming!
Flatground slam!
Danny's VIP wristband broke.
The Mandersons arrive!
Romar's 'fro is killin' it!
Rick was all smiles!
Kellen signs for a fan.
Plaid is rad. Rattray, Danny and Kevin Terpening.
Kevin.
Kevin celebrates a day of flatground with a backside flip
Then he took a nap.
Seen these First Bloods yet?
The battlegrounds.
Rock paper scissors!
Danny watches a game or two.
Boxer approved!
éS founder/owner, Pierre André and his little one. First time on a board!
Scuba and Danny get geeky in the TF.
Eye in the sky.
Nollie hardflips!
Ever wonder what occurs on the sidelines while the éS Game of S.K.AT.E. / Tricktionary filming is happening? Well, lots of flatground ensues... including an intense nollie hardflip sesh between Danny, Rattray and Kevin Terpening...