Eric Koston's Game of S.K.A.T.E.
éS Footwear and Eric Koston break new ground again with an even bigger and better Game of SKATE Tournament at the Action Sports Retailer (ASR) trade show in San Diego. Eric hand-selected the pros he wanted to skate with, and invitations have been sent to their team managers, homes, girlfriends or wherever we could find them. éS and Eric are dedicated to skateboarding and fun, and since the Game of SKATE is one of the most revered pastimes in skateboarding, we once again bring you Eric Koston’s éS Game of SKATE.
With $10,000 on the line, and over 120 pros invited, the crew at éS knew they had to make this event open to the skateboarding public. So, for only the second time in ASR history, the Game of SKATE event will be open to everyone. That’s right, skateboarders will be allowed in to watch!
And to up the ante even more, we created the Wild Card slot in the tournament, which will be the space reserved for the winner of the éS Game of SKATE Amatuer National Championships, to be held at 11:30 a.m. on the morning of September 11, at ASR. The winners from the Game of SKATE series tournaments in Tampa, Virginia Beach, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles and San Diego all qualify for the Finals, and the Amatuer National Champ will be automatically seeded as the wild card in Koston's Game of SKATE. Let's see what the young guns can do!
The Game is on Saturday, September 11 at 1:00 p.m. in the Main Hall of the San Diego Convention Center. See you there!
Confirmed Skaters
Andre Genovisi, Andrew Reynolds, Antwuan Dixon, Benny Fairfax, Billy Marks, Brian Wenning, Bryan Herman, Chris Haslam, Chris Roberts, Danny Supa, Daxter Lusier, Eric Koston, Erik Ellington, Gailea Momolu, Greg Myers, Jereme Rogers, Joey Byrzinski, Joey Pulsifer, Josh Kalis, Justin Eldridge, Leo Romero, lani laitiala, Lindsey Robertson, Lucio Santos, Mark Appleyard, Matt Allen, Mike Vallely, Nate Sherwood, Paul Rodriguez, Rafael Dias, Rob Dyrdek, Rodrigo Peterson, Rodrigo TX, Ryan Gallant, Stefan Janoski, Tim O'Connor, Tom Penny, Tony Silva.
Invited Skaters
Adelmo Jr, Alex Carolino, Alexis Sablone, Anthony Mosley, Anthony Van Engelen, Arto Saari, Austin Stephens, Bastien Salabanzi, Bobby Puleo, Bobby Worrest, Brad Staba, Brandon Biebel, Brian Anderson, Cairo Foster, Cale Nuske, Caswell Berry, Chad Fernandez, Chad Muska, Chad Timtim, Chico Brenes, Chris Cole, Chris Dobstaff, Colt Cannon, Daewon Song, Dan Murphy, Danny Fuenzalida, Danny Garcia, Danny Montoya, Darrel Stanton, Dennis Busenitz, Devon Calloway, Diego Buchierri, Donny Barley, Dustin Dollin, Ed Templeton, Elissa Steamer, Fabrizio Santos, Florentin Marfaing, Geoff Rowley, Gershon Mosley, Gino Ianucci, Greg Lutzka, Heath Kirchart, Jamie Thomas, Jason Dill, Javier Sarmiento, Jeff Lenoce, Jeron Wilson, Jerry Hsu, Jim Bates, Jim Greco, John Rattray, Jon Allie, Josh Harmony, Karl Watson, Kenny Anderson, Kerry Getz, Kevin Long, Lenny Rivas, Louie Barletta, Marc Johnson, Mark Gonzales, Matt Beach, Mike Carroll, Mike Taylor, P.J. Ladd, Pat Channita, Pete Eldridge, Peter Smolik, Raymond Molinar, Richard Mulder, Rick Howard, Rick McCrank, Ricky Oyola, Rob Gonzalez, Rob Welsh, Robbie McKinley, Rodney Mullen, Rodrigo Lima, Ronnie Creager, Ryan Sheckler, Ryan Smith, Scott Johnston, Spencer Fujimoto, Steve Berra, Stevie Williams, Ted De Gros, Tony Trujillo, Tory Pudwell, Tosh Townend, Van Wastell, Windsor James, Zered Bassett.
éS Footwear Game of S.K.A.T.E. Series
Welcome to the éS Game Of SKATE information page. This is where you will be able to find out everything you need to about éS’ Game Of SKATE series, hosted by éS in conjunction with local skateboard shops in your city!
As the éS Games Of SKATE come together, we will keep you updated about when and where they will be held, and how you can get involved. If you don’t see the information you need right now, it will posted very soon, so keep checking in!
2004 Winners
| City | Date | Location | Shop | Phone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego, CA | 04.11 | Embarcadero, SD | Street Machine | 619-687-0270 | Tyler S. |
| San Dimas, CA | 05.22 | Active Ride Shop | Active Ride Shop | 909-592-0661 | Justin Guillen |
| Denver, CO | 07.03 | Downtown Denver Skatepark | Emage | 720-855-8297 | Dave Davis |
| New York, NY | 07.10 | The TF @ Tompkins Park | Autumn | 212-677-6220 | Leo Gutman |
| Boston, MA | 07.11 | Coliseum in Melrose | Coliseum | 781-662-3400 | John Phat |
| Philadelphia (suburbs) | 07.17 | Middletown Skatepark | G-Spot | 215-949-1033 | Bill Sands |
| Tampa, FL | 07.24 | Skatepark of Tampa | SPoT | 813-621-6793 | AJ Bernett |
| Escondido, CA | 07.29 | Washington Park | Active Ride Shop | 760-839-6941 | Donny Mitchell |
| Victorville, CA | 07.31 | Donny's House | Pharmacy | 760-955-9505 | Mike White |
| Lancaster, CA | 08.01 | Pharmacy | Pharmacy | 661-945-1700 | Keelan Dadd |
| Chicago, IL | 08.21 | Newton Park, 707 Fairview Ave, Glen Ellyn | Uprise, BBT, PhaseII, Skateshack, RQ, FA Skates, Bad Boyz Toyz | 773-342-7763, 630-416-3945, 630-305-3551, 847-392-3377, 708-460-1122 | Drew Rose |
| Virginia Beach, VA | 08.22 | Lynnhaven North Mall | Hotline | 757-313-6300 | Joe Eastman |
| Simi Valley, CA | 08.28 | SkateLab | Val Surf, SkateLab | 818-769-3060 | Daniel Hochman |
éS Game of SKATE
The Game of SKATE is based on the basketball Game of HORSE. Here’s how to play:
The first skater tries a trick, makes it, and everyone else has to make it. Whoever doesn't make it gets a letter. The first letter is “S,” the second letter is “K,” and so on, until “S-K-A-T-E” is spelled out, and that person is out of the game. When it's the first skater's turn again, he tries another trick. If he makes it, the whole process repeats.
If the first person misses the trick he tries, the second player tries his
own trick. If he makes it, everyone else has to make that trick, in order.
If anyone misses, they get a letter, and so on.
Rules for the éS Game of SKATE Tournament
Call your shot. Name the trick you’re going to do, sort of like a game of pool.
Once the board leaves it wheels, it must land on all four wheels. No rail landings, manual landings, caspers, or 50-50s. No hands on board. No hands on the ground, before or after trick.
On offense (when it’s your trick) the trick must be landed completely clean.
On defense (when doing the other guy’s trick) there is leeway for landings. This will be up to the skaters and the monitors, but it is truly objective: either the trick was landed properly or not.
The éS Game of SKATE will be a tournament-style head-to-head contest. Skaters are randomly seeded into tournament brackets for two-skater Games of SKATE. The tournament will be single elimination, so you keep advancing in each round until you lose one game and you’re out.
How to Join
We will be holding éS Game of SKATE tournaments in the cities indicated above. To join, go to the shop(s) listed above, and sign up on the sheet provided by the shop. There are limited slots available, and the shops will take in participants on a first-come-first-served basis. Sign-up sheets go out in each shop the Saturday two weeks before the event.
Keep checking this website for any updates on the schedules and contest venues. If you are not able to show up at the scheduled time and place, we cannot hold your slot, and we will allow others who are present a chance to join instead.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.
Prizes
Each contestant who makes it to the final round of the tournament will receive an éS shirt and a pair of éS shoes free. The winner of each tournament will also receive a certificate from Woodward Camp, good for one free week as a camper at one of their skateboarding camps.
Disclaimer
By joining the éS Game of SKATE, you agree that Boost Mobile and Sole Technology, Inc. shall not be liable for any injury or damage you sustain in connection with the contest; and we shall have the right to use your name, likeness and voice for the purpose of advertising, trade, promotion or otherwise.