The story so far.....

" Skateboarding is inspiration to visualize, focus and create. An uplifting expression of our abilities amongst the energies of earth.

My Skateboarding history:

1989: Built a backyard ramp

1990: Sponsored by Boogaloos, Troop shoes, Dragons, and Gatorz.

1991: Skateboarding was booming with a seven leg national Championship.
I was titled S.A. champion on Vertical and Mini ramps, 3rd on Street
And best all rounder. Awarded SABC Junior Sport Star of the month.

1992: Featured on 411 int. Video magazine.
Tony Hawk sighted me as South Africa's most promising skater.

1993: Continually dominated in all national contests.

1994-1996: Skateboarding went underground in S.A. as it lost popularity.
Received a Bachelor of Commerce Degree at Pietermaritzburg
University. Picked up Surfing and competed in National
mountainbiking events.

1997 : Looking for higher goals - The first South African to compete in the
World Cup of Skateboarding in Vancouver. I qualified in the top 20
and rode with the worlds best. The NSA invited me to the X-games,
but I opted for a West Coast road trip from Canada to Argentina.

En-route through the states I was scouted by photographers; appeared
In Int. Magazines and skated as a photographic model for Kodak film.

1998: Further South I experienced much adventure snowboarding, surfing
and skating through 15 countries. In Peru I was invited to their
Ramp championships where I got a 1st place.

1999: Gunston 500 - 1st Street, 1st Ramp and best trick.
2nd Street style at Skateworld Cape Town.
2nd Red Bull Downhill Extreme.

2000: With support from Boogaloos, Oakley, Vans and 55 Diesel I was
able to compete in the European World Cup of Skateboarding:
I rode Vert and Street in all 4 contests throughout Europe, as well
as the Quicksilver Bowlriders. While residing at the 55 Diesel
Snowboard Camp I entered a Skate / Snow crossover event.

My main goal was the European Downhill Championships. I got a
1st place at the Hot Heels Downhill festival, bringing home the Gold.

In November I skated in the Australian X-games:
5th - Downhill Skateboarding
Made Qualifications on Vert Ramp and skated in the semi finals.

2nd Red Bull Downhill Extreme. (Cape Town)

Media Coverage in 2000
T.V.- CNN int. news with Downhill win in Austria.
SABC news for above accomplishment.
Live Supersport AM show interview after X-games in Oz.
Interview on Eurosport int. sport news.
Interview on KTV ( August ) , Skating Woodstock (Sept).
Documentary on Skateboarding on E-TV ( February )
Skateboarding Lifestyle documentary on Hot Shots, SABC 3.
Top Billing viewing of Red Bull Downhill Extreme.
Supersport coverage from Downhill Extreme and X-games.
Supersport Tradeshow ( Sept ) Live T.V. interview
Media - S.L. magazine full pg. Spread after DHX.
Out There magazine Full pg. photo and story.
Cape Argus newspaper 20cm x 30cm shot
Blunt - featured in all issues and calendar. Awarded title of
Best Ramp Skater in S.A.
Interview in Lowdown Magazine ( Germany )

Radio - 702 talk radio interview.

The coverage received for my sponsors has far exceeded their expectations . Creating awareness of a lifestyle which I passionately promote.

At present I work for Boogaloos Skateboarding distribution as their marketing and promotions manager. I manage a skate team, co-ordinate events , design / build skateparks and aid in the development of the sport.

In 2001 I have set further groundbreaking goals. " Limits become our stepping stones "

March 3-4: Red Bull Downhill Extreme (DHX ).

April - Boogaloos Skate Team Roadtrip, Cape Town to Durban.

June - Vans Triple Crown of Skateboarding, California ( USA )
Soul Bowl Pro Invitational, Hermosa Beach California.

July - 11-15 Hot Heels Downhill Festival, Austria.
17-20 Winterslam skate comp at the Mr Price Pro, Durban
25-27 S.A. Snowboard Championships, Tiffendel R.S.A.

August - Rio Downhill Championships, Brazil
17-23 : X-Games, Philadelphia Pennsylvania (USA)
25-26: Concrete Challenge, Aspen Colorado.

September 1-9: Gravity Games, Providence Rhode Island (USA)
22-25: Supersport Tradeshow ( JHB)

October 3-7: Woodstock Music / Extreme Sports Festival.

November 22 - 27: Australian X-Games.

(new -updated 12 May 2003)

2000: Competed in the European World Cup of Skateboarding:
Skated vert and street in 4 contests throughout Europe.
The Quicksilver Bowlriders in France was the highlight. Shacked
up in Austria at a Snowboard Camp - entered a skate / snow crossover event.

1st place at the Hot Heels Downhill festival, bringing home the Gold.
2nd Red Bull Downhill Extreme. (Cape Town)

Australian X-games: 5th - Downhill skateboarding,
made the semi finals on vert - placed 18th

2001:Spent 4 months skating downhills in Europe and America and qualified as
the 5th seed for the Gravity Games. Skated in the Quicksilver bowlriders in France.
3rd place in the Red Bull DHX.
3rd place Red Bull Down Rio - Brazil

2002: Skated with Tony Hawk at the opening of Wave House.
Broke ligaments, had surgery on both knees - end of skating for year. focused on development projects for skateboarding.

2003: Began working at Wave House as a skateboarding promotions manager.
Strengthened knees and pushed on…

Media coverage received over the past few years:

T.V.-
CNN int. news, interview after downhill win in Austria
SABC news for above accomplishment.
Live Supersport AM interview after X-games in Oz.
Interview on Eurosport int. sport news.
Interviewed on KTV's Whats Hot - 2001, '02 & '03
Interview on Heita on Etv - 2003
Lifestyle documentary on SABC 3.
Top Billing viewing of Red Bull Downhill Extreme
Supersport coverage from Downhill Extreme and X-games
Supersport Tradeshow ( Sept ) Live T.V. interview 2001

Print
S.L. magazine full pg. Spread after DHX.
Out There magazine Full pg. photo and story.
Full pg photo on contents pg of Tribo skate mag Brazil 2001
Cape Argus newspaper 20cm x 30cm shot
Blunt - featured in most issues and calendar. Awarded title of
Best Ramp Skater in S.A. 2001
Interview in Lowdown Magazine ( Germany )
Interview in Edgars club magazine 3 pg's ( 2003 )
Natal mercury photo and story on Indigo skate camp

Goals for 2003
Return to the Quiksilver Bowlriders in France - May
Coordinate a street event at Wave House in July
Coordinate and skate in the SA World Cup Bowlriders event - Oct
Skate with Tony Hawk when he returns to Wave House in December - unconfirmed.

Skateboarding projects in the works:
- Indigo Skate Camp
- International Bowlriding event in October 2003
- World Cup Skateboarding event ; coming soon

Working at Wave House is heaven sent as I get so much time to skate and there are so many opportunities and friends in skateboarding. Having a full production studio inhouse is proving to be invaluable for my collection of still photos and footage

This year I am focusing on vert and bowl riding. These two disciplines are definitely my strongpoint and I am on a world class performance level with piers.

At present I have no sponsors, this is a good opportunity to start fresh with a new line up of supporters.

Essentially I am looking for a salary, photo incentive and travel allowance. A word of warning - in the past I have been very demanding as I strive to up the standards of sponsorships in the skateboarding industry . My search to pioneer many concepts and contests continues…

Praises

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