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!!