Ryan Sheckler’s Skate For A Cause May 14

by The Editors on May 11, 2011

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The line-up for Ryan Sheckler’s Skate For A Cause presented by etnies and benefitting Autism Speaks on Saturday May 14, 2011 at the etnies Skatepark in Lake Forest, California looks pretty heavy. In fact it’s running 30 deep and includes pretty much everyone. Many of the skaters will be competing for $15,000 in prizes.

The Ball Park SkaterCross will start at noon with a $3,000 purse. The best trick contests will begin at 2 p.m. with $4,000 for the CCS best trick on tranny, $4,000 on the Red Bull tech center and $4,000 on the Power Balance stairs, rails and hubba section. . . Fans can experience the live skate action with VIP seating inside the etnies skatepark available for only $50.00 per ticket. Preferred seating in the bleachers outside the skatepark is also available for only $20.00 per ticket. Tickets can be purchased by visiting shecklerfoundation.org.

Now we know where the skate world will be on Saturday. Follow the jump for all the details.MORE THAN 30 PRO SKATERS TO SKATE FOR A CAUSE THIS SATURDAY AT ETNIES SKATEPARK OF LAKE FOREST

The Sheckler Foundation’s Skate Event Will Benefit Autism Speaks

May 10, 2011 (Lake Forest, CA) – This Saturday, May 14, fans can come to the etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest to watch more than 30 pro skateboarders compete in four contests at the second annual Sheckler Foundation’s SKATE FOR A CAUSE, presented by etnies. Benefitting Autism Speaks, North America’s largest autism science and advocacy organization, the event, running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., is free to the public and will also feature a skateboard carnival village that includes games, drinks and food.

etnies and the Sheckler Foundation have confirmed more than thirty pro skaters from around the world to compete on Saturday at SKATE FOR A CAUSE for a total prize purse of $15,000. The Ball Park SkaterCross will start at noon with a $3,000 purse. The best trick contests will begin at 2 p.m. with $4,000 for the CCS best trick on tranny, $4,000 on the Red Bull tech center and $4,000 on the Power Balance stairs, rails and hubba section.

The following are the riders scheduled to skate for a cause:

  • Billy Marks
  • Brandon Biebel
  • Chad Bartie
  • Chris Cole
  • Colin McKay
  • Corbin Harris
  • Danny Way
  • Dave Hackett
  • Fabrizio Santos
  • Greg Lutzka
  • Jake Brown
  • James Craig
  • Jason Ellis
  • Joey Brezinski
  • Jordan Hoffart
  • Jose Rojo
  • Kurtis Colamonico
  • Kevin Romar
  • Kyle Leeper
  • Lance Mountain
  • Neal Mims
  • Pat Duffy
  • PJ Ladd
  • Rob Dyrdek
  • Ronnie Creager
  • Ryan Decenzo
  • Ryan Sheckler
  • Sasha Steinhorst
  • Sean Malto
  • Sean Sheffey
  • Shane O’Neill
  • Shane Sheckler
  • Steve Caballero
  • Tony Tave
  • Torey Pudwill

In addition to watching their favorites skate in the best trick contests, SKATE FOR A CAUSE attendees are invited to join the fun at the skateboard carnival village. Money raised at the carnival will benefit Autism Speaks. The carnival village will feature the following sponsors:

A.skate
ARF
Autism Speaks
CCS
DonateGames
etnies
Independent Trucks
Mission Products
NMRA/NMCA
Nixon
Plan B
Power Balance
Saddleback Valley Unified School District
The Sheckler Foundation
Spin Master
Versa Traction

The carnival village will include food and beverages from Lemonade 4 Autism, Ball Park Franks and cotton candy and popcorn provided by The Sheckler Foundation. Other SKATE FOR A CAUSE sponsors include Wahoo’s Fish Taco, Red Bull and Direct Edge Media.

Fans can experience the live skate action with VIP seating inside the etnies skatepark available for only $50.00 per ticket. Preferred seating in the bleachers outside the skatepark is also available for only $20.00 per ticket. Tickets can be purchased by visiting shecklerfoundation.org.

For additional info on SKATE FOR A CAUSE stay tuned to etnies.comand shecklerfoundation.org.

About The Sheckler Foundation:

The Sheckler Foundation was founded as an avenue for Ryan Sheckler, his family, friends and business associates to give back to the community and industry that they are so grateful for. It is his ultimate desire to contribute to the many causes that directly benefit and enrich the lives of children. It is also his desire to support and fund programs that help injured action sports athletes. To achieve these goals, Ryan will use his influence to raise capital. The money raised will be used to fund medical research that focuses on curing childhood disease, spinal cord injuries and enrichment programs for children in underprivileged communities.

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