{"id":32443,"date":"2012-09-26T12:51:45","date_gmt":"2012-09-26T19:51:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/?p=32443"},"modified":"2012-09-26T12:52:34","modified_gmt":"2012-09-26T19:52:34","slug":"14th-annual-tim-brauch-memorial-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/?p=32443","title":{"rendered":"14th Annual Tim Brauch Memorial Results"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"431-1\"<\/a>Last weekend Sessions<\/strong> and the skate community celebrated the life of legendary skateboarder Tim Brauch<\/strong> at the 14th Annual Tim Brauch Memorial Contest <\/a><\/strong>in San Jose and Scotts Valley, California. <\/p>\n

Its actually quite difficult to decide what the best part of the bowl is with Pro, Masters (40 and older), From (15 and younger), Amateur, and Girls divisions each giving a fantastic show. Every year the contest brings out a strong line up of pros- this years roster included Michael Brookman<\/strong>, Josh Rodriguez<\/strong>, and Sky Siljeg<\/strong> (pictured above) just to name a few. The competition’s Masters division regularly brings out legendary veterans like local Steve Caballero<\/strong>, Mike McGill<\/strong>, and Christian Hosoi<\/strong>, skaters that turned pro more than 30 years ago, but continue to shred hard. These skaters created some of the sports most well known tricks and built the sport into what is today. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n

For the official word from Sessions, follow the jump\"428\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Locals Enjoy Big Air and Good Times at the 14th Annual Tim Brauch Memorial Contest
\nFantastic turnout for skate competition honoring local hero and skate legend Tim Brauch.<\/p>\n

[September 22nd San Jose, CA – September 23rd, Scotts Valley, CA]<\/p>\n

This weekend hardcore skate fans and community members of all ages came out for big air, good times, and the celebration of an exceptional athlete at the 14th Annual Tim Brauch Contest. The two-part competition, featuring a bowl contest held in San Jose, CA and a street contest held in Scotts Valley, CA honored skate hero and legend Tim Brauch.<\/p>\n

Its actually quite difficult to decide what the best part of the bowl is with Pro, Masters (40 and older), From (15 and younger), Amateur, and Girls divisions each giving a fantastic show. Every year the contest brings out a strong line up of pros- this years roster included Michael Brookman, Josh Rodriguez, and Sky Siljeg just to name a few. The competition’s Masters division regularly brings out legendary veterans like local Steve Caballero, Mike McGill, and Christian Hosoi, skaters that turned pro more than 30 years ago, but continue to shred hard. These skaters created some of the sports most well known tricks and built the sport into what is today. <\/p>\n

On the other hand, the contest also boasts an incredible lineup of mind-blowing up and coming amateurs and groms that are sure to be the future of this sport. Tristan Rennie (14 years old) threw down a Madonna winning him first place in the Groms division. 10 year old sensation Kiko Francisco threw huge airs and clean grinds landing him in 5th. The Girls, a Division that sees more and more skaters each year, shredded hard as well with Lizzie Armanto taking home first.<\/p>\n

The second day of the contest was held at the Tim Brauch Skate Park in Scotts Valley, CA near Santa Cruz where Tim loved to skate. The park’s versatile features including bowls, rails, and stairs offered competitors a variety of options and challenges. The competition could not have been more close- street champion Jesse Arrowwood, 17, beat the runner up AJ Robinson, 19, by fractions of a point. One of the biggest honors however went to Camillo Arana, who took home the Tim’s Spirit Award for his combination of relentless competitiveness and exceptional sportsmanship. <\/p>\n

The skaters weren’t the only ones that had a good time. Attendees enjoyed food, raffles, carnival games and swag from the events many sponsors including Etnies, Vans, Powell-Peralta, and Independent. “This is always such a rewarding experience,” said Cindi Ferrera Busenhart, President of SESSIONS, the locally based company that organizes the event, “Tim was not only a fantastic athlete, but such an exceptional person. We love honoring him, remembering him with this community that knew him well, and sharing his story with those who didn’t get the chance.”<\/p>\n

All proceeds of the annual competition go to the Tim Brauch Memorial Fund, a non-profit organization that carries on Tim’s vision of engaging youth and teaching respect, self-confidence, and giving back to the sport and community. The foundation promotes the values of action sports in the community by funding skate parks and creating scholarships. The contest has been put on the last 14 years by SESSIONS Outerwear and this years sponsors include: WA-TAHH, Etnies, Ex’pression College for Digital Arts, Powell Peralta, Vans, Tim Brauch Foundation, Independent and World Cup Skateboarding.<\/p>\n

Saturday 9\/22 Results
\nGroms Division
\n1st Tristan Rennie, 14, Rielto, CA
\n2nd Griffin Chase, 13, Monroe, WA
\n3rd Bobo Kuamo’o, 13, Nanakuli, HW
\n4th Shane Sullivan, 15, Brentwooc, CA
\n5th Archer Braun, 15, San Diego, CA
\n6th Kiko Francisco, 10, Carson, CA
\nClick here for full results<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Girls Division
\n1st Lizzie Armanto, 18, Santa Monica, CA
\n2nd Julie Kindstrand, 19, Santa Ana, CA
\n3rd Allysha Bergado, 16, El Segundo, CA
\n4th Justyce Tabor, 16, Seaside, OR
\n5th Abby Zsarnay, 18, Santa Paula, CA
\n6th Arianna Carmona, 14, Buena Park, CA
\nClick here for full results<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n

Masters Division
\n1st Steve Caballero, 47, Campbell, CA
\n2nd Mike McGill, 47, Encinitas, CA
\n3rd Eddie Elguera, 49, Palm Desert, CA
\n4th Christian Hosoi, 45, Huntington Beach, CA
\n5th Mark Partain, 47, Hood River, OR
\n6th Jeff Hedges, 46, San Francisco, CA
\nClick here for full results <\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n

Pro Division
\n1st Michael Brookman, 19, Monclaire, CA
\n2nd Josh Rodriguez, 20, Banning, CA
\n3rd Sky Siljeg, 18, Bothell, WA
\n4th Chris Russell, 16, Hermosa Beach, CA
\n5th Daniel Curevo, 22, Encinitas, CA
\n6th Josh Mattson, , Boulder Creek, CA
\nClick here for full results<\/a><\/strong>
\nSunday 9\/23 Results (Amateur)
\n1st Jesse Arrowood
\n2nd AJ Robinson
\n3rd Derck Finch
\n4th Camillo Arana
\n5th Angel Ortega
\n6th Steven Smith
\n7th Jesse Santoyo (tie)
\n7th Connor Kepp (tie)
\n9th Zachary “Ducky” Kovacs<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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