The final stage of the 2008 DC Nationals took place last weekend in Montreal, QC at South Parc. There, Canada’s best amateur skateboarders competed for a piece of the $20,000 cash purse. Jean-Sébastien Lapierre of Notre Dame, QC took home $8000 for first place – the largest prize money ever handed out at a Canadian amateur skate contest. To skate at the Finals in Montreal, each competitor had to qualify at one of seven Regional Qualifiers across Canada. These qualifiers were open to anyone and were completely non-profit which means there was no entry fee.
“This contest series showed a refreshing look at how diverse Canadian skateboarders really are.” says Trevn Sharp, DC Canada Skate Team Manager. “The finals showed a multitude of styles, from Vancouver to Halifax and everywhere in between. It was great to see the young kids stepping it up against the older guys without hesitation. There was a sense of fellowship between riders with laughs and cheers throughout the weekend. In the end, it wasn’t really about who won, but that you were there to experience this contest and meet people within the same lifestyle that you’ve chosen for yourself.”
The DC Canadian team had a strong presence in the finals, with Will Marshall, Josh Clark, Micky Papa, Jacob Williams and Will Cristofaro all placing in the Top 10. Will Marshall proved that age is not a factor in skateboarding, at only 15yrs old he charged the course like a seasoned vet and put together consistent runs and fluid lines all weekend. At the end of the day, he was awarded with second place and $4000.
DC Nationals is Canada’s only nationwide skateboarding contest. It alsoboasts the largest contest cash purse for Canadian amateur skateboarders at $20,000.
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