News Update: June 14, 2006

Volcom Meadows Pro Invitational

Friday, July 28 - Saturday, July 29, 2006
In Association with SPoTlight Productions

What is it?
It's an invite only pro skateboarding contest.

Where is it?
It's at the Volcom Brothers Skatepark in Mammoth Lakes, California.

What's the prize purse?
$30,333.00.

How do I register?
Email ryan@skateparkoftampa.com.

Is it free to spectate?
Yes. There is also free food until it runs out.

I'm going! What hotels are around?
Screw that. Set up a tent and represent. You need to camp out the night before with us. Bring all the necessary camping supplies or purchase them at the Wal Mart 15 minutes down the road. Check out camping details here.

Or, if you don't want to get your panties dirty, here's hotel info:

The Village Lodging Mammoth's home base is happening - begin and end your day at the social center of town. Experience a higher level of luxury with shopping and dining options at your front door. Studio, one, two, and three bedrooms condos for $149 - $489 a night.

Mammoth Mountain Inn On Mammoth Mountain at 9,000 feet, the Inn is the ultimate alpine escape, steps from the Adventure Center, Panorama Gondola, Mountain Bike Park, and Main Lodge. Studio, one and two bedroom condos that sleep up to nine for $109 - $159 a night.

Check out more details about lodging here.

How do I get there?
From Reno - 3 Hours
Highway 395 South
Exit Route 203, North 3 Miles to Mammoth

From San Francisco - 5 Hours
580 East
120 East thru Yosemite
395 South
Exit Route 203, North 3 Miles to Mammoth

From Los Angeles - 5 Hours
5 North
14 East
395 North
Exit Route 203, North 3 Miles to Mammoth

Skatepark is located on Meridian Blvd., go left on Meridian before entering town of Mammoth Lakes, Park is ¼ mile up on right side.

What's going on each day?
All times are approximate.

FRIDAY:
Practice all day (all week also)
Registration: 12pm - 6pm
Riders' Meeting: 6pm
Review Contest Format and Heat Sheets posted
Campsite to be announced

SATURDAY:
Practice until 2pm
Contest starts at 2pm
Best Trick, Best Line, Best Campsite Crashers
Awards