Event Info:
The 6th Annual US National Slalom Championships is an open 2 day event from Saturday October 1st-2nd Organized by Sk8Kings/SoCalRacing/LaCostaBoys/Sk8Kings. US Nationals will have top competitors vying for national titles, cash and prizes through exciting head-to-head hybrid, a highly technical tight slalom and a fast giant slalom — all at a gnarly steep hill venue situated in the slalom racing hotbed of the 1970’s! The La Costa Open was first held in 1975 and with the many races that followed – is the longest running skateboard race in the world. Continuing the La Costa legacy – the 2016 US National Slalom Championships will once again bring these legendary roots together with the modern era race scene. The event is sanctioned by the ISSA (International Slalom Skateboard Association) with a Major status official world ranking – making this the top-ranked event in the entire North American hemisphere this season!
Entry: Open; $100.00 fee or $50.00 fee each day (in cash). Advance payment by Friday September 23rd and after that, on site only. Each registered racer will receive one event t-shirt included with their paid entry. Please be sure to register indicating your shirt size in advance. We must have this info NO LATER THAN September 12, to ensure your size shirt will be available- Reminder: Must race ALL three events to qualify for the overall.
Safety Gear: Helmets are mandatory and other safety gear (knee/elbow pads & full finger gloves strongly recommended). Each racer will be required to sign a waiver/release to gain access to the race course. Minors (under 18 years of age) must have parent or legal guardian present to sign waiver/release in order to participate.
Classes: Pro, Master, Women, Am and Jr.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
Saturday Oct 1
Hybrid head-head and Tight Slalom – head to head eliminations through finals followed by single lane tight
9:30 am registration/practice open
11:00 am qualifications
12:00 pm lunch
1:00 pm head-head eliminations through finals
3:00 pm practice tight
4:30 pm finish/cleanup/tally
7:30 pm Meet for Awards (dinner optional) at venue TBD
Sunday Oct 2
Giant and Tight Slalom – Single lane giant followed by single lane tight
9:30 am registration/practice open
10:30 am race -2 timed runs each
12:00 pm lunch/setup for kids race and awards ceremony
3:30 pm finish/cleanup/tally
4:30 pm Awards on site