The First day of Slam Ciy Jam, DC Nationals
The first day of Slam City Jam went off with the DC Nationals, Es game of S-K-A-T-E and tons of pros warming up.
The DC Nationals is a Non-Profit Canada-Wide skateboard contest
and the only event of its kind that gives Canadian amateur skaters a
chance to showcase their talent on a National level.
Even though Sacha Daley had a wildcard entry into Slam's steet
qualifier he needed to throw it down to pay his rent. With moves like a
fontside boardslde and a clean swith kickflip over the loading dock he
assured himself another 1st place DC national championship and $1000
cash.
Colin Nogue from Vancouver BC secured 2nd place and $750 with consistency and his fast skating style.
Josh Clarke got third with a solid run and a large ollie, he got
creative and ollied off the stage and over the 4 set, making for one
big 5.
Last years girls DC champion; Tamara Dryborough wasnt able to hold
her title this year, but she did land herself in third place with a
manly size nollie flip down a drop.
Kelsy Smith represented Alberta and held her 2nd place with
fronside 180's and a tight frontside 360 indy out of the larger
quarterpipe.
Kristin Zurwick from Castlegar Alberta took home the girls DC chamionship with a clean cosistent technical run.
Sascha Daley, Two time DC Nationals Champion
The Es Game of Skate was won by Micky Papa. He won a tight battle
against east coast game of skate winner Will Cristofaro. These kids are
definitely the future of skateboarding!!
