EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday, May 4 2pm - 9:30pm Street Qualifying, Pro Jam Sessions

Saturday, May 5 11am - 9:30pm Street Semi-Finals, Vert Qualifying Sunday,

May 6 11am - 8:15pm Girls Contest, Street and Vert Finals,

Best Tricks Tickets are available through Ticketmaster and at the door.

Check out what's happening at SCJ 2001:

�  Hastings Skatepark�� Vancouver's reputation as an international skate capital got a major boost with the opening of a brand new Marseilles-inspired bowl style skatepark. It's located just steps from the SCJ venue, and Ultimate will host their annual BBQ there on Thursday May 3 from 1-4pm. Pro Bowl Sessions with prizing will be going off before the venue doors open throughout the weekend. Strap it on!

�  More practice�� The pros get an extra day of skating Thursday to get their lines dialed.�

� Pro Jam Sessions�� On Friday's qualifying day, pros will have the option of skating in non-judged, jam sessions, designed to be less stressful without timed runs or money on the line. The sessions are ideal for new pros testing the waters or others that just don't get into the whole judging thing.

� Invitational Am Jam�� When the pros are done killing the course on Saturday, 20 amateurs selected by industry representatives will get a chance to step up and show what they've got.� SCJ is committed to the progression of skateboarding, and these guys are definitely pushing it.

More of what's happening at SCJ 2001:

� North American Skateboard Championships�� $45,000+ (Usd) and World Cup points are at stake as skaters do battle in Pro Street, Vert, and Girls divisions.� The championships have always had an international feel and this year even more so, with skaters from Japan, Korea, Brazil and Australia entering in force.

� Expanded Best Trick�� The always-popular best trick contest is back, but this year prizes will be awarded for three different obstacles on street.� Vert will have best lip trick and best air.

�New Street Course and Vert Ramp�� As usual, SCJ is building a new street course and ramp to reflect the state of skating in 2001.

� NBC Telecast on May 19, 3:30pm�� For the first time ever, SCJ and skateboarding are going prime time on a major television network.� This is a great chance for skating to be presented and respected on its own terms.�

� SoundStage�� SCJ's bringing in 10+ bands to rock the house and fire up the rabid skate rats, with headliners Jurassic 5 and Suicidal Tendencies! DJ's will keep the music pumpin' between bands.

� SkateLounge & Art Gallery�� Where the skaters and fans take a break from the action and chill while watching the latest skate vids, playing some Playstation games, or viewing the work of celebrated artists in the skate community. This year top pro skater and prize-winning artist Ed Templeton and world famous photographer Grant Brittain will present exhibits.� Also in the works is a heart-felt tribute to late local skater Major Dave Bower.

� Live webcast�� SCJ will be bringing the excitement of the event to those not lucky enough to attend through its expanded and improved live webcast.� Visit our website at www.slamcityjam.com� for details.

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