REIMER RECORDS and STATISTICS LOOKING to TRACK MAPS Nation Final

2011 OFFICIAL GUIDE

EVENT SCHEDULE KEVIN TOP COMPETITORS REIMER RECORDS AND STATISTICS LOOKING TO TRACK MAPS Nation Final. Photo Pierre Gamby Kelly and Chapman battle in the rain soaked 2010 Newton’s Switzer, Reimer, DOMINATE AGAIN 2010 SEASON REVIEW

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Head Office 509 2nd Street James Kelly at the 2010 IGSA World Championships. Photo Pierre Gamby Petluma, CA, 94939 United States 2011 IGSA WORLD CUP SERIES SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Jun 29-Jul 3 Maryhill Festival of Speed Goldendale, WA, United States

Jul 20-23 Kozakov Challenge Kozakov, Czech Republic

Jul 29-31 Insul Cup 2011 Insul, Germany

Aug 5-Aug 7 Padova Grand Prix Teolo, Italy

Sep 2-4 Winsport Canada Cup Calgary, Canada

Oct 28-30 Copa de los Andes Tarma Tarma, Peru

Nov 4-6 Malarrara Pro Teutonia Teutonia, Brazil

Nov 25-27 Mt Keira Challenge Wollongong, NSW, Australia

Dec 9-11 Hot Heels Africa Kogelberg, South Africa

For detailed coverage from each round of the 2011 IGSA World Cup Series along with articles about your favorite racers and the latest technical innovations, detailed statistics and everything gravity racing related, visit the Offiicial website of the IGSA.

www.IGSAworldcup.com 4 4OFFICIAL OFFICIAL IGSA IGSA WORLD WORLD CUP CUP SERIES SERIES GUIDE GUIDE 2011 2011 www.IGSAworldcup.com www.IGSAworldcup.com www.IGSAworldcup.com OFFICIAL IGSA WORLD CUP SERIES GUIDE 2011 5 1 KEVIN REIMER Birthday: December 25, 1988 K-rimes had the dream season in 2010 winning his Citizenship: Canadian second World Championship and his first World Resides: Vancouver, BC, Canada Cup Series title. He went into 2011 as the favorite to repeat but a severe leg injury sustained in a World Cup Victories: 6 pre-season race could sideline him for the season. 2 PATRICK SWITZER Birthday: July 14, 1987 Switzer always races with speed and style. The Citizenship: Canadian likeable skater from Canada is always a contender. Resides: Vancouver, BC, Canada P-Swiss earned his second career World Cup victory in Padova last year. With Reimer on the World Cup Victories: 2 sidelines, he could dominate. 3 CHRISTOPH BATT Birthday: April 7, 1981 Christoph just seems to get better with age. Last Citizenship: Swiss year he earned his first World Cup victory in Resides: Brugg Switzerland Kozakov with a lightning fast qualifying run. The big rider from Switzerland was a contender at each World Cup Victories: 1 World Cup he entered. Expect the same in 2011. 4 DOUGLAS SILVA Birthday: March 11, 1983 Dalua has proven himself as South America’s top Citizenship: Brazilian downhill skater. In the past he was always fast on Resides: Sao Leopoldo, Brazil the straight, fast courses but recently he’s also been a contender in the technical races. Silva is World Cup Victories: 2 focused on the World Championship in Teutonia. 5 SCOOT SMITH Birthday: February 11, 1987 Scoot had his first ever winless season in 2010. The Citizenship: Canadian 2008 World Cup Series Champion and World Resides: Madeira Park, BC, Canada Champion is hoping to get back to his winning ways. He made some key equipment changes during the World Cup Victories: 5 off season in an effort to bolster his chances. 6 JAMES KELLY Birthday: March 18, 1990 “The American Dream” only competed in four World Citizenship: American Cup events in 2010 yet he was always a contender. Resides: Los Angeles, CA USA He finished second in Australia and in the top 10 at all the rest. Kelly is still looking for his first World World Cup Victories: 0 Cup win. A win could definitely happen in 2011.

TOP DOWNHILL SKATEBOARDING CONTENDERS 7 RAMÓN KÖNIGSHAUSEN Birthday: May 17, 1988 Ramon is another of those skaters still looking for TM Citizenship: Swiss their first World Cup victory. The 2008 slalom Resides: Samstagern, Switzerland World Champ came close qualifying number one in Italy and making it to the finals only to crash out. A World Cup Victories: 0 victory could come for him in Germany or Italy. 8 MISCHO ERBAN Birthday: September 28, 1983 After winning the 2009 Cup Series, Mischo had a Citizenship: Canadian/Czech disasterous 2010 start averaging 28th place in his Resides: Vernon, BC, Canada first four races. He came roaring back in the final three races with two podiums and the top qualifying World Cup Victories: 6 spot in Australia. He’s hungry for success in 2011.

6 OFFICIAL IGSA WORLD CUP SERIES GUIDE 2011 www.IGSAworldcup.com 9 ANDREW CHAPMAN Birthday: September 16, 1988 Andrew is amongst the fastest and most aggressive Citizenship: Canadian riders in the world. He has multiple podium finishes Resides: Vancouver, BC, Canada and a thirst to taste the top spot. Expect to see Chapman charging off the start line with a World Cup Victories: 0 vengeance. He’s always quick.

10 JACKSON SHAPIERA Birthday: March 23, 1989 Jacko has consistently been Australia’s number one Citizenship: Australian racer over the past three seasons. His win or crash Resides: Sydney, Australia attitude makes him a crowd favorite. 2010 was plagued by injuries. If he can stay healthy, Shapiera World Cup Victories: 0 could earn his first World Cup victory. 11 STEFAN RÜEFLI Birthday: January 8, 1982 Stefan Rüefli tends to go about his racing quietly and Citizenship: Swiss has a way of sneaking up on his competitors when Resides: Grenchen, Switzerland they least expect it. He’s a solid performer who always seems to be in the thick of things when the World Cup Victories : 0 race is on the line. 12 ERIK LUNDBERG Birthday: April 8, 1987 Erik had his best year in 2007 winning the World Citizenship: Swedish Cup Series Championship. He’s had a number of Resides: Stockholm, Sweden solid podium finishes but winless at the World Cup level since 2008. Always popular, everyone would World Cup Victories: 3 be happy to see Lundberg winning again. 13 NICOLAS ROBERT Birthday: January 3, 1991 Nicolas shocked the estblishment at the Graveyard Citizenship: Swiss Call in 2009 when he seemingly came out of Resides: Delémont, Switzerland nowhere to finish 3rd. In 2010 he proved his performance was no fluke with a number of solid finishes. World Cup Victories: 0 He could be the next Swiss World Cup star. 14 COREY LEESON Birthday: December 21, 1979 Leeso first made a name for himself at Newton’s in Citizenship: Australian 2008 as the fastest Aussie and subsequently Resides: Mermaid Beach, Australia getting knocked out cold in a viscious crash during the race. He’s improved steadily over the past few World Cup Victories: 0 seasons and is always a consistent performer.

15 ROBIN SANDBERG TOP DOWNHILL SKATEBOARDING CONTENDERS Birthday: April 9, 1985 Robin has been making steady progress over the Citizenship: Swedish past few seasons. He broke into the top 16 of the TM Resides: Oslo, Norway World Rankings in 2010. Sandberg lives and breathes downhill skateboarding. Don’t be World Cup Victories: 0 surprised if you see him in final or two this year. 16 MERRICK WILDASH Birthday: February 25, 1993 Merrick has skills and a keen racing sense well Citizenship: Australian beyond his years. He finished 2010 as the World’s Resides: Tweed Heads, Australia Top ranked Junior (under 18) and had a number of strong Open class finish as well. Could he be World Cup Victories: 0 Australia’s first World Champion?

www.IGSAworldcup.com OFFICIAL IGSA WORLD CUP SERIES GUIDE 2011 7 MARTIN SIEGRIST Birthday: November 19, 1980 Siegrist is a verteran racer who knows how to hang Citizenship: Swiss it out and push when a big race is on the line. His Resides: Liestal, Switzerland three World Championships (2004, 2006, 2007) are proof of that. He’s still looking to win that elusive World Cup Victories: 5 World Cup Series Championship. MIKE ZIETSMAN Birthday: October 21, 1986 It’s hard to believe how long Zietsman’s been racing. Citizenship: South African He finsihed 2nd at Red Bull DHX way back in 2002. Resides: Hout Bay, South Africa Mike rarely travels outside of South Africa anymore but he’s still very fast. He won Hot Heels Africa in World Cup Victories: 2 2010 against a strong field of IGSA regulars. ZAK MAYTUM Birthday: May 21, 1991 If Zak ever decided to travel, he’d certainly make a Citizenship: American strong run for the Series Championship. Instead he Resides: Boulder, CO, USA concentrates on the North American rounds where he’s always a contender. Maytum is the defending World Cup Victories: 1 Maryhill Champ and a Calgary victory is in his sights. CHRIS CHAPUT Birthday: April 11, 1961 Chaput is a skateboarding legend who was a Citizenship: American freestyle World Champ in the 70’s and the IGSA’s Resides: Huntington Beach, CA, USA 1st DH Skateboarding World Cup Series Champ in 2001. His Abec 11 wheels are the performance World Cup Victories: 1 benchmark for the industry. Can he win one more? SPENCER SMITH Birthday: June 1994 Spencer is one of the World’s best Junior racers Citizenship: American who will be making his presence known in the Open Resides: Seattle, WA, USA ranks for years to come. His first big international victory came last summer in Argonnay, France in World Cup Victories: 0 the Junior II class. Keep an eye on Spencer! WOLFGANG COLEMAN Birthday: January 1, 1994 At just 17 years old, Wolfgang is the Eh-Teams go-to Citizenship: Canadian guy when it comes to the Junior II Category. Resides: Vancouver, Canada Coleman will be the youngest rider on the circuit with a pro model under his feet as he races all World Cup Victories: 0 season in the fastest growing class in the World. TM TOP DOWNHILL SKATEBOARDING CONTENDERS DILLON STEPHENS Birthday: September 17, 1988 If last year’s performance is any sort of warning, this

TM Citizenship: Canadian season is set to be a strong year for “The Prince”. Resides: Summerland, Canada Dillon’s calculated skill on the race track will surely cause insecurity for those lined up beside him as he World Cup Victories: 0 travels in search of the World Cup Title in 2011. KYLE MARTIN Birthday: January 20, 1984 Kyle Martin is an absolute shredder who’s humble Citizenship: Canadian skills on the race track are no match for his globally Resides: Rosedale, Canada recognized freeride skills. If you’re lucky enough to see him in action, sit back, relax and be inspired by World Cup Victories: 0 what he’s discovered is possible on a skateboard. 8 OFFICIAL IGSA WORLD CUP SERIES GUIDE 2011 www.IGSAworldcup.com 1 BRIANNE DAVIES RETIRES FROM RACING Brianne Davies has decided to retire from racing at the end of the 2010 season. She went out on top by winning her third consecutive IGSA World Championship (2008, 2009, 2010) and her second IGSA World Cup Series Championship (2008, 2010). During Brianne’s career she continually broke down barriers in the male dominated sport. She pushed downhill skateboarding to the limit, often competing in the Open Class and beating many well known male competitors in head to head action. With a total of 10 World Cup race wins, Brianne holds the IGSA record for most downhill skateboarding victories male or female. Brianne still intends on doing lots of freeriding while pursuing a career in firefighting. She will be missed at the race track by many. 2 DOMINIQUE VUKOREP Birthday: August 1, 1986 Dominique had a strong season in 2010 highlighted Citizenship: Canadian by a second place finish in Brazil. At that event she Resides: Vancouver, BC, Canada also set the Official IGSA Women’s Downhill Skate- boarding Speed Record at 100.40 km/h (62.39 World Cup Victories: 0 mph). Expect a great year from Dominique. 3 MARIE BOUGOURD Birthday: May 8, 1987 Marie burst onto the scene last year by scoring Citizenship: French World Cup victories in Italy and the Czech Republic Resides: Lyon, France last year. She follows in the foot steps of pioneering French downhill racer Angelina Nobre. She’ll be World Cup Victories: 2 looking for more victories in 2011. 4 LENKA SALAČOVÁ Birthday: February 5, 1988 Lenka’s best finish in 2010 was a second at the Citizenship: Czech Padova Grand Prix. She made steady progress last Resides: Vrchlabí, Czech Republic season and will be looking for more podium finishes and her first win in 2011. Lenka’s most at home on World Cup Victories: 0 the tight, technical tracks. 5 KATIE NIELSON CONTENDERS TOP WOMEN’S DH SKATEBOARDING Birthday: June 5, 1987 Entering her 5th race season, “Skatie Katie” will Citizenship: Canadian undoubtedly be a crowd favorite as she makes her TM Resides: Vancouver BC, Canada first attempt at capturing an IGSA World Cup Title in 2011. Katie favors fast, technical courses where World Cup Victories: 1 her light weight is an advantage. 6 DASHA KORNIENKO Birthday: April 5, 1986 After winning the World Cup Series title in 2009, Citizenship: Canadian/Ukranian Dasha only ran a limited schedule last year. Dasha Resides: Auckland, New Zealand is equally at home on the tight tecnhical courses and the fast, straight ones. Born in the Ukraine, Dasha World Cup Victories: 3 will be battling for victory in every race she enteres. www.IGSAworldcup.com OFFICIAL IGSA WORLD CUP SERIES GUIDE 2011 9 Mischo Erban Sets a New Official IGSA World Speed Record! 130.08 km/h

Photo by Travis Conklin On September 30, 2010, Mischo Erban shattered his own IGSA Downhill Skateboarding World Speed Record. He reached a velocity of 130.08 km/h (80.83 mph) at a secret location in northern Colorado. This speed shattered the previous IGSA record of 113.02 km/h (70.23 mph), which Erban set in 2009.

27-year old Erban, who lives in Vernon, BC, Canada, was the 2009 IGSA World Cup Series Champion, and he has won six World Cup races in his career. That leaves him tied for first place on the all-time victory list with Kevin Reimer, who was the IGSA World Cup Series Champion in 2010 and the IGSA World Champion in 2009 and 2010.

Erban set the new Speed Record while testing wheel compounds and hubs for his sponsor, Seismic Skate Systems. In attendance were representatives from Seismic and AEND Industries (which manufactures Seis- mic wheels), along with a group of Engineering students from Colorado State University and Gary Fluitt, who served as the Official IGSA Representative. The IGSA’s state-of-the-art Tag Heuer timing system was used to record Erban’s speed through a 100-foot speed trap. IGSA Official Gary Fluitt verified (and filmed) the record.

“Honestly, we never thought we would hit 130 km/hr.” said Erban. “It was an exploratory effort that surprised us all!”

The location has been kept secret to discourage others from riding the road in uncontrolled conditions without proper safety precautions in place.

1010 OFFICIAL OFFICIAL IGSA IGSA WORLD WORLD CUP CUP SERIES SERIES GUIDE GUIDE 2011 2011 www.IGSAworldcup.com www.IGSAworldcup.com MARYHILL FESTIVAL OF SPEED 1st IGSA Jr. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS June 29-July 3, 2011

2010 Winner Zak Maytum sandwiched between Kevin Reimer and Patrick Switzer through Cowzer Corner. Photo Dawn Moisanen

Qualifying Records DH Skateboard: 2010 Kevin Reimer (CAN) 3:06.424 Women’s DH Skateboard: 2009 Brianne Davies (CAN) 3:15.193 Maryhill Festival of Speed Street Luge: 2009 Andy Lally (USA) 3:01.908 Goldendale, WA, USA Classic Luge: 2009 Andy Lally (USA) 3:11.802

2010 Winners START DH Skateboard: Zak Maytum (USA) Women’s Skateboard: Brianne Davies (CAN) Street Luge: Andy Lally (USA) ClassicTeolo, Italy Luge: is the Andy host Lallycity of (USA) the Padova Grand Prix located about 100 km Thewest Maryhill of Venice. Festival The oftrack Speed has returnstwo distinctly for its’ different fifth running parts in with 2011. a straight, The racefast courseupper half,always and encourages a tight, twisty close, lower hard half. racing. Skaters Zak Maytumwith slalom won racing the 2010 event in a close duel over Kevin Reimer. With Reimer out of action experience have figured out that they can “pump” their boards to generate TRACK FACTS due to an injury, it will be interesting to see who will be putting the pressure more speed when exiting the tight hairpins. Last year, former slalom World Course Length: 3.5 km (2.2 mi) on Maytum. Two-time winner Scoot Smith will definitely be a contender. Champion Ramon Konigshausen dominated qualifying and the race by Top Speed: 75 km/h (47 mph) Mischo Erban and James Kelly have both finished second here previously andusing will the be “pump” looking to to his win perfection. North America‘s Unfortunately most prestigious for Ramon, downhill he let race.victory Abecslip from 11 hashis grasp stepped when up he as crashed the title sponsorin the final. and Patrick the total Switzer prize took purse full increasedadvantage to of$10,000. Konigshausen’s Maryhill isn’t mistake the most to earndifficult his course second in the career world World to ride,Cup butwin. finding Ramon a fastwill beline, seeking posessing redemption good drafting in 2011. skills strong physical endurance are the keys to success.

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Mischo Erban will be focused on winning in his native Czech Republic. Photo Sven von Schlachta

Qualifying Records DH Skateboard: 2010 Christoph Batt (SUI) 2:24.365 Women’s DH Skateboard: 2009 Dasha Kornienko (CAN) 2:46.550 Street Luge: 2010 Luca Santolamazza 2:10.119 START KOZAKOV CHALLENGE Classic Luge: 2010 Michael Serek 2:20.611 Kozakov, Czech Republic

2010 Winners DH Skateboard: Christoph Batt (SUI) Women’s Skateboard: Marie Bougourd (FRA) Street Luge: Luca Santolamazza (ITA) Classic Luge: Michael Serek (AUT)

Kozakov has quickly gained the reputation as the best race in Europe. The track is a supreme test for even the most accomplished riders with its’ incredible combination of both tight, technical corners, fast sweepers and high-speed straights. Christoph Batt TRACK FACTS earned his first World Cup victory last year by setting the fastest Course Length: 3.4 km (2.1 mi) Top Speed: 97 km/h (60 mph) qualifying time and then watching the rain wash out the rest of the weekend. Batt will go into the race as the favorite but expect strong challenges from Switzer, Shapiera, Chapman, Siegrist and espe- cially Erban who would like nothing more than to win a World Cup in his native Czech Republic.

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Martin Siegrist headed to victory at Insul Cup 2010. Photo: Alex Frischauf

Qualifying Records STAR T DH Skateboard: 2010 Christoph Batt (SUI) 2:29.171 Insul Cup 2011 Women’s DH Skateboard: 2010 Brianne Davies (CAN) 2:42.120 Insul, Germany Street Luge: 2010 Yvon Labarthe 2:26.798 Classic Luge: 2010 Michael Serek 2:27.843

2010TM European Championship Winners DH Skateboard: Martin Siegrist (SUI) Women’s Skateboard: Brianne Davies (CAN) Street Luge: Yvon Labarthe (SUI) Classic Luge: Michael Serek (AUT)

After hosting a very successful 2010 European Championship, the Insul Cup is back as a World Cup in 2011. The track is located in the Eifel Mountains of Western Germany not far from the famed Nurbur- TRACK FACTS gring. It features five hairpin corners that challenge even the most Course Length: 2.1 km (1.3 mi) technically savvy riders. Martin Siegrist won a hard fought Final over Top Speed: 70 km/h (45 mph) Christoph Batt, Ramon Konigshausen and Mischo Erban last year. Expect another dog fight between those four and many others in 2011. This is a race that is very difficult to pick a favorite. One of the local German skaters like Boris Schinke or Alex Dietz could easily make it to the finals and pull off a surprise victory.

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Patrick Switzer leads Douglas Silva and Christoph Batt in last years Padova Grand Prix final. Photo Pierre Gamby

Qualifying Records DH Skateboard: 2009 Martin Siegrist (SUI) 1:58.276 Women’s DH Skateboard: 2009 Dasha Kornienko (CAN) 2:14.519 START Street Luge: 2009 Peter Eliot (GBR) 1:58.053 Classic Luge: 2009 Michael Serek (AUT) 2:00.339 PADOVA GRAND PRIX Teolo, Italy 2010 Winners DH Skateboard: Patrick Switzer (CAN) Women’s Skateboard: Marie (FRA) Street Luge: Yvon Labarthe (SUI) Classic Luge: Craig Deltour (FRA)

Teolo, Italy is the host city of the Padova Grand Prix located about 100 km west of Venice. The track has two distinctly different parts with a straight, fast upper half, and a tight, twisty lower half. Skaters with slalom racing experience have figured out that they can “pump” their boards to generate more speed when exiting the tight hairpins. Last year, former slalom World

Champion Ramon Konigshausen dominated qualifying and the race by TRACK FACTS using the “pump” to his perfection. Unfortunately for Ramon, he let victory Course Length: 1.6 km (1.0 mi) slip from his grasp when he crashed in the final. Patrick Switzer took full Top Speed: 80 km/h (50 mph) advantage of Konigshausen’s mistake to earn his second career World Cup win. Ramon will be seeking redemption in 2011.

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RecordsAs of January 1, 2011 Photo Pierre Gamby Pierre Photo Frischauf Alex Photo Kevin Reimer (pictured) and Mischo Erban are tied for first on the all-time win list. Michael Serek has the most Series Championships & race wins in any catagory.

The IGSA was the sanctioning body and X Games V WOMEN’S DH SKATEBOARD sport organizer of the 1997-2001 X June 25-27, 1999 Games Street Luge competitions. San Francisco, California, United States IGSA WORLD CUP SERIES CHAMPIONS Super Mass Luge (6-Man) Year Name Nationality Gold Dave Rogers United States 2010 Brianne Davies Canada 2009 Dasha Kornienko Canada X Games III Silver Biker Sherlock United States 2008 Brianne Davies Canada June 18-23, 1997 Bronze Sean Slate United States 2007 Sarah Hodel Switzerland Oceanside, California, United States Dual Luge (2-Man) 2006 Bettina Luginbuhl Switzerland 2005 Bettina Luginbuhl Switzerland Super Mass Luge (6-Man) Gold Dennis Derammelaere United States Gold Chris Ponseti United States Silver Lee Dansie United States Silver Biker Sherlock United States Bronze Biker Sherlock United States IGSA WORLD CHAMPIONS Bronze Rat Sult United States Year Name Nationality 2010 Brianne Davies Canada Mass Luge (4-man) X Games VI 2009 Brianne Davies Canada Gold Biker Sherlock United States August 11-13, 2000 2008 Brianne Davies Canada Gold Dennis Derammelaere United States San Francisco, CA, United States 2007 Jolanda Vogler Switzerland Bronze Lee Dansie United States 2006 Jolanda Vogler Switzerland Super Mass Luge (6-Man) 2005 Angelina Nobre France Dual Luge (2-Man) Gold Bob Pereyra United States 2004 Angelina Nobre France Gold Biker Sherlock United States Silver Lee Dansie United States 2003 Anne Semay France Gold Dennis Derammelaere United States Bronze John Rogers United States Bronze Darren Lott United States Dual Luge (2-Man) IGSA WORLD CUP RACE WINNERS Gold Bob Ozman United States Name Nationality Wins Silver Wade Sokol United States X Games IV Brianne Davies Canada 10 Bronze Bob Pereyra United States June 17-21, 1998 Angelina Nobre France 4 San Diego, California, United States Dasha Kornienko Canada 3 King of the Hill Marie Bougourd France 2 Gold Dennis Derammelaere United States Super Mass Luge (6-Man) Bettina Luginbuhl Switzerland 2 Gold Rat Sult United States Jolanda Vogler Switzerland 2 Silver Bob Pereyra United States Christie Alexio Brazil 1 Bronze Todd Lehr United States X Games VII Kristina Engstrand Sweden 1 August 10-12, 2001 Uta Hang Germany 1 Mass Luge (4-Man) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Anne Harding Canada 1 Gold Rat Sult United States Sarah Hodel Switzerland 1 Silver Sean Slate United States Super Mass Luge (6-Man) Katie Neilson Canada 1 Bronze Steve Fernando United States Gold Brent DeKeyser United States Holly Weiss United States 1 Silver Dave Rogers United States Dual Luge (2-Man) Bronze Dave Auld United States Gold Biker Sherlock United States IGSA WORLD SPEED RECORD Silver Stefan Wagner United States King of the Hill Dominique Vukorep 100.40 km/h (62.39 mph) Bronze Dave Auld United States Gold Dennis Derammelaere United States November 13, 2010 Teutonia, Brazil

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RecordsAs of January 1, 2011 DOWNHILL SKATEBOARD STREET LUGE CLASSIC LUGE

IGSA WORLD CUP SERIES CHAMPIONS IGSA WORLD CUP SERIES CHAMPIONS IGSA WORLD CUP SERIES CHAMPIONS Year Name Nationality Year Name Nationality Year Name Nationality 2010 Kevin Reimer Canada 2010 Peter Eliot Great Britain 2010 Michael Serek Austria 2009 Mischo Erban Canada 2009 Yvon Labarthe Switzerland 2009 Michael Serek Austria 2008 Scoot Smith Canada 2008 Leander Lacey South Africa 2008 Michael Serek Austria 2007 Erik Lundberg Sweden 2007 Sebastian Tournissac France 2007 Michael Serek Austria 2006 Fredrik Lindstrom Sweden 2006 Beni Weber Switzerland 2006 Beni Weber Switzerland 2005 Thomas Edstrand Canada 2005 David Dean United States 2005 David Dean United States 2004 Bassi Haller Germany 2004 Rian James United States 2004 Rian James United States 2003 Stuart Bradburn South Africa 2003 Richard Knaggs South Africa 2003 Jeremy Gilder Great Britain 2002 Werner Bucherl Austria 2002 Peter Eliot Great Britain 2002 Jeremy Gilder Great Britain 2001 Chris Chaput United States 2001 Dave Rogers United States 2001 Dave Rogers United States

IGSA WORLD CHAMPIONS IGSA WORLD CHAMPIONS IGSA WORLD CHAMPIONS Year Name Nationality Year Name Nationality Year Name Nationality 2010 Kevin Reimer Canada 2010 Luca Santolamazza Italy 2010 Michael Serek Austria 2009 Kevin Reimer Canada 2009 Nick Duffield Australia 2009 Andy Lally United States 2008 Scoot Smith Canada 2008 Matthias Lang Germany 2008 Michael Serek Austria 2007 Martin Siegrist Switzerland 2007 Gauthier DeKyndt France 2007 Jonathan Blottier France 2006 Martin Siegrist Switzerland 2006 Loic Zaccaro France 2006 Loic Zaccaro France 2005 Cedric Burel Canada 2005 David Dean United States 2005 David Dean United States 2004 Martin Siegrist Switzerland 2004 Leander Lacey South Africa 2004 Gregory Martin France 2003 Clement Cane France 2003 Brent DeKeyser United States 2003 Michael Serek Austria 2002 Yvon Labarthe Switzerland 2002 Olivier Wagner Switzerland 2002 Leander Lacey South Africa

IGSA WORLD CUP RACE WINNERS IGSA WORLD CUP RACE WINNERS IGSA WORLD CUP RACE WINNERS Name Nationality Wins Name Nationality Wins Name Nationality Wins Mischo Erban Canada 6 Leander Lacey South Africa 9 Michael Serek Austria 13 Kevin Reimer Canada 6 Brent DeKeyser United States 4 Andy Lally United States 6 Martin Siegrist Switzerland 5 Peter Eliot Great Britain 4 Leander Lacey South Africa 4 Scoot Smith Canada 5 David Dean United States 3 John Fryer United States 3 Stuart Bradburn South Africa 3 Nick Duffield Australia 3 David Dean United States 2 Erik Lundberg Sweden 3 Yvon Labarthe Switzerland 3 Jeremy Gilder Great Britain 2 Manu Antuna France 2 Andy Lally United States 3 Chris McBride United States 2 Cedric Burel France 2 Dave Rogers United States 3 Riley Meehan United States 2 Clement Carne France 2 Eugen Forschner Germany 2 Russel Naude South Africa 2 Thomas Edstrand Canada 2 John Fryer United States 2 Dave Rogers United States 2 Fredrik Lindstrom Sweden 2 Matthias Lang Germany 2 Sebastian Tournissac France 2 Douglas Silva Brazil 2 Mike McIntyre United States 2 Beni Weber Switzerland 2 Patrick Switzer Canada 2 John Rogers United States 2 Jonathan Blottier France 1 Aki Von Glasow Switzerland 2 Luca Santolamazza Italy 2 Kevin Bouaich Switzerland 1 Mike Ziestman South Africa 2 Sebastian Tournissac France 2 Craig Deltour France 1 Christoph Batt Switzerland 1 Olivier Wagner Switzerland 2 John Fritz Canada 1 Chris Chaput United States 1 Loic Zaccaro France 2 Robert Huber Switzerland 1 Brent DeKeyser United States 1 Denis Araujo Brazil 1 Yvon Labarthe Switzerland 1 Niko Desmarais Canada 1 Gauthier DeKyndt France 1 Darren Lott United States 1 Darryl Freeman United States 1 Edgar DeWit Netherlands 1 Alexandre Machado Brazil 1 Matthias Goransson Sweden 1 Kurtis Head United States 1 Abdil Mahdzan Malaysia 1 Bassi Haller Germany 1 Richard Hodkinson Great Britain 1 Gregory Martin France 1 Gary Hardwick United States 1 Rian James United States 1 Konstantin Weigl Austria 1 Rick Kludy United States 1 Jeremy Kahn United States 1 Loic Zaccaro France 1 Yvon Labarthe Switzerland 1 Richerd Knaggs Great Britain 1 Zak Maytum United States 1 Russel Naude South Africa 1 Andreas Pfander Switzerland 1 William Stephenson Great Britain 1 Louis Pilloni United States 1 Noah Sakamoto United States 1 Raffael Schaffner Switzerland 1 IGSA WORLD SPEED RECORD IGSA WORLD SPEED RECORD IGSA WORLD SPEED RECORD Mischo Erban 130.08 km/h (80.83 mph) Walter Ribeiro 133.82 km/h (83.15 mph) Chris McBride 122.97 km/h (76.41 mph) September 30, 2010 Colorado, United States November 13, 2010 Teutonia, Brazil October 24, 2010 Teutonia, Brazil

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Casey Morrow, Dillon Stephens and David Price race down the Canada Olympic Park track. Photo Winsport Canada

Qualifying Records DH Skateboard: Not established Women’s DH Skateboard:Not established WinSport Canada Cup Not established Calgary, Canada Street Luge: START Classic Luge: Not established

2010 Winners DH Skateboard: Not Contested Women’s Skateboard: Not Contested Street Luge: Not Contested Classic Luge: Not Contested Teolo, Italy is the host city of the Padova Grand Prix located about 100 km west of Venice. The track has two distinctly different parts with a straight, The Winsport Canada Cup is an all new event being run on the access road fast upper half, and a tight, twisty lower half. Skaters with slalom racing of the bobsled run at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary. The track itself is wideexperience smooth have and figuredchallenging out that with they a series can “pump”of sweeping their andboards hairpin to generate corners linkedmore speed by short when straights. exiting Athe chairlift tight hairpins. will whisk Last the year,riders former to the topslalom efficiently World soChampion no transport Ramon buses Konigshausen will be required. dominated The competitors qualifying andwill be the racing race for by theirusing share the “pump” of a $12,000 to his perfection.purse making Unfortunately the Canada forCup Ramon, one of hethe letrichest victory of TRACK FACTS the year. Spectators will be able to catch all the action up and down the slip from his grasp when he crashed in the final. Patrick Switzer took full Course Length: 1.5 km (.9mi) course on a series of big screens ensuring non-stop action. The whole advantage of Konigshausen’s mistake to earn his second career World Top Speed: 90 km/h (56mph) event will have a festival atmosphere with live bands, DJ’s, beer gardens Cup win. Ramon will be seeking redemption in 2011. and a demo village making it one of the world’s best gravity sports events.

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Douglas Silva out in the lead on his way to winning last years South American Championship in Tarma, Peru. Photo Barbara Britvin Qualifying Records DH Skateboard: 2010 Douglas Silva (BRA) 3:03.440 Women’s DH Skateboard: 2010 Mariza Nunes (PER) 3:39.730 Street Luge: Not established COPA DE LOS ANDES START Classic Luge: Not established TARMA, PERU

2010 Winners (South American Championship) DH Skateboard: Douglas Silva (BRA) Women’s Skateboard: Mariza Nunes (PER) Street Luge: Not Contested Classic Luge: Not Contested Teolo, Italy is the host city of the Padova Grand Prix located about 100 km westPrior of to Venice. 2010, theThe only track IGSA has sanctionedtwo distinctly events different held parts in South with Americaa straight, took fastplace upper in Brazil.half, and That a tight, all changed twisty lower last yearhalf. with Skaters the debut with slalomof the Hotelracing los experiencePortales Tarmahave figured South Americanout that they Championship can “pump” their held boards in the to city generate of Tarma, morePeru. speed Located when high exiting in the the Andes tight hairpins.Mountains Last at an year, elevation former of slalom approximately World 3000m (9850’), the track and the event were an immediate hit with over 60 Champion Ramon Konigshausen dominated qualifying and the race by competitors racing in the inaugural event . For 2011 the event the has gained TRACK FACTS using the “pump” to his perfection. Unfortunately for Ramon, he let victory Course Length: 2.9 km (1.8 mi) World Cup status and the name has been changed to the Copa de los Andes. Top Speed: 85 km/h (53 mph) slipWith from a year his graspof experience, when he thecrashed organizers in the are final. ready Patrick for the Switzer world totook descend full advantageon the “Pearl of Konigshausen’sof the Andes.” Last mistake year Douglas to earn Silva his second won a tough career battle World over CupKevin win. Reimer Ramon in thewill final.be seeking Expect redemption more of the in same 2011. when most of the IGSA’s top competitors race it out in the final event before the World Championships. 2020 OFFICIAL OFFICIAL IGSA IGSA WORLD WORLD CUP CUP SERIES SERIES GUIDE GUIDE 2011 2011 www.IGSAworldcup.com www.IGSAworldcup.com Malarrara Pro Teutonia 10th IGSA World Championships November 4-6, 2011

Kevin Reimer leads Douglas Silva through the high speed sweeper in the 2010 Finals. Photo Francisco Urbistondo Qualifying Records DH Skateboard: 2009 Douglas Silva (BRA) 1:17.723 Women’s DH Skateboard: 2010 Brianne Davies (CAN) 1:39.280 START Street Luge: 2010 Jades Wolverine (BRA) 1:16.032 MALARRARA PRO TEUTONIA Classic Luge: 2010 Alexandre Machado (BRA) 1:21.030 Teutonia, Brazil

2010 Winners DH Skateboard: Kevin Reimer (CAN) Women’s Skateboard: Brianne Davies (CAN) Street Luge: Jades Wolverine (BRA) Classic Luge: Alexandre Machado (BRA) Teolo, Italy is the host city of the Padova Grand Prix located about 100 km Teutoniawest of Venice.is the fastest The track gravity has sports two distinctly race track different in the parts world with and a onestraight, that instills fear in competitors unlike any other. The track has gradual corners in fast upper half, and a tight, twisty lower half. Skaters with slalom racing the upper section where the competitors continually accelerate. At the big experience have figured out that they can “pump” their boards to generate mid track sweeper, they’re doing about 90km/h (53 mph). From this point, the bottommore speeddrops outwhen as exitingthe grade the increses tight hairpins. to over Last 10%. year, The former skateboards slalom accelWorld- erateChampion to speeds Ramon in excess Konigshausen of 115 km/h dominated (72 mph) and qualifying the luges and 130 the km/h race (81 by TRACK FACTS mph)using heading the “pump” to the to finish. his perfection. The pavement Unfortunately has slight for ripples Ramon, which he arelet victoryampli- Course Length: 2.0 km (1.2 mi) fiedslip by from the hishigh grasp speeds when adding he crashed to the craziness in the final. that Patrickis Teutonia. Switzer Three-time took full Top Speed: 113 km/h (70 mph) winneradvantage Kevin of Reimer Konigshausen’s describes mistake it as a straight, to earn his technical second hill. career All the World top competitors will be converging on Teutonia for the 10th IGSA World Champi- Cup win. Ramon will be seeking redemption in 2011. onships. It promises to be a high speed duel from start to finish.

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After finishing third overall in 2010 WCS Points, Christoph Batt will be a top contender for victory in Australia. Photo Pierre Gamby Qualifying Records DH Skateboard: Not Established Women’s DH Skateboard: Not Established MOUNT KEIRA CHALLENGE Street Luge: Not established START Wollongong, NSW, Australia Classic Luge: Not established

2010 Winners DH Skateboard: Not Contested Women’s Skateboard: Not Contested Street Luge: Not Contested Classic Luge: Not Contested Teolo, Italy is the host city of the Padova Grand Prix located about 100 km Newton’s Nation in Bathurst had originally been slated to host an IGSA World west of Venice. The track has two distinctly different parts with a straight, TRACK FACTS Cup event for the fourth time in 2011. The mega festival in Bathurst was hurt fast upper half, and a tight, twisty lower half. Skaters with slalom racing Course Length: 1.8 km (1.1 mi) by poor attendance due to less than ideal scheduling. The organizers feel a Top Speed: 80 km/h (50 mph) experience have figured out that they can “pump” their boards to generate Fall date will prove to be much more attractive so students from the nearby moreuniversity speed willwhen be exiting able tothe attend. tight hairpins. The organizers Last year, have former decided slalom toWorld take a Championone-year Ramonhiatus with Konigshausen Newton’s Nation dominated returning qualifying in April 2012. and theThe race Australian by usingSkateboard the “pump” Racing to his Association perfection. (ASRA)Unfortunately has stepped for Ramon, in to he save let victory the day. slipWollongong, from his grasp which when is a coastalhe crashed city 1.5in the hrs final. south Patrick of Sydney Switzer will playtook host full to advantagethe Mount of Keira Konigshausen’s Challenge. It's mistake a twisty to course earn his with second fast sweeping career World corners and enough gradient and natural obstacles to keep it interesting for every- Cup win. Ramon will be seeking redemption in 2011. one. This event is still awaiting final confirmation as we go to press.

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Mischo Erban leads Ramon Konigshausen and Stefan Ruefli at Hot Heels Africa 2010. Photo Sharon La Grange

Qualifying Records DH Skateboard: 2009 Mischo Erban (CAN) 1:49.580 HOT HEELS AFRICA Women’s DH Skateboard: 2009 Dasha Kornienko (CAN) 2:02.870 START Kogelberg, South Africa Street Luge: 2008 Russel Naude (RSA) 1:42.830 Classic Luge: 2010 Russel Naude (RSA) 1:47.410

2010 Winners DH Skateboard: Mike Zietsman (RSA) Women’s Skateboard: Not Contested Street Luge: Peter Eliot (GBR) ClassicTeolo, Italy Luge: is the Russel host city Naude of the Padova(RSA) Grand Prix located about 100 km west of Venice. The track has two distinctly different parts with a straight, Hot Heels Africa returns for the eighth consecutive year as the IGSA World fast upper half, and a tight, twisty lower half. Skaters with slalom racing Cup Series Finale. The event is held in the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve TRACK FACTS nearexperience Cape Town. have figured Summer out is that just they beginning can “pump” in the theirSouthern boards Hemisphere to generate Course Length: 1.9 km (1.2 mi) during early December so those who live in colder climates always enjoy more speed when exiting the tight hairpins. Last year, former slalom World Top Speed: 80 km/h (50 mph) the trip to Cape Town. Throughout the years many championships have beenChampion decided Ramon in Kogelberg. Konigshausen Local Mike dominated Zietsman qualifying showed and he still the knows race by howusing to the reach “pump” the topto his of perfection.the podium Unfortunatelyby winning last for year. Ramon, Ramon he let Konig victory- shausen equaled his career best performance by finishing second while slip from his grasp when he crashed in the final. Patrick Switzer took full Mischo Erban continued his late season surge by finishing third. With the additionadvantage of the of fifth Konigshausen’s race to each mistakeracers points to earn total, his expect second the career2011 World World CupCup win. Series Ramon to be will decided be seeking in South redemption Africa. in The 2011. South African Gravity Sports Association (SAGRA) always puts on a great show in Kogelberg. www.IGSAworldcup.comww.IGSAworldcup.com OFFICIAL OFFICIAL IGSA IGSA WORLD WORLD CUP CUP SERIES SERIES GUIDE GUIDE 2011 2011 23 23 GRAVITY SPORTS EXPLAINED

DOWNHILL SKATEBOARDING Competitors stand upright on longboards and ride in an aerodynamic “tuck” position at speeds in excess of 110 km/h (68 mph). Downhill Skateboarding is also known as “Speedboarding” and “Stand up”. The skater’s hands are used as outriggers to help maintain balance and stability. Hard plastic pucks are attached to the gloves so the hands can be placed on the pavement incur- ring only minimal friction. Braking is accomplished by either dragging a foot on the ground, or pitching the skateboard sideways in a controlled slide. Decks are typically 34”- 48” in length and constructed from materials including wood, carbon ber, Kevlar, berglass, lightnweight metals and structural foam. Racing trucks are typically machined or cast aluminum. Wheels are typically 70-90mm in diameter and made from polyurethane to provide low rolling resistance, vibration dampening and traction. Photo Bob Ozman

CLASSIC LUGE In the late 80’s a group of Austrian snowboarding enthusiasts began sitting on their skateboards and riding down from the Kaurnatal Resort after a day of snowboarding. Over time their hobby grew into a fully organized race known as Hot Heels Kaurnatal. This is how Classic Luge or “Buttboarding” got its‘ start. To maintain the spirit of those early days, Classic Luge is the most restricted IGSA racing category. Boards must be constructed of wood and wheels cannot exceed 70mm in diameter. The trucks must be commercially available. The idea behind Classic Luge is to keep technology minimal so that the rider skill is the determining factor. Top speeds in Classic Luge tend to be only marginally slower than those achieved in Street Luge. Photo: Alex Frischauf

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DOWNHILL SKATEBOARDING Competitors stand upright on longboards and ride in Season Review an aerodynamic “tuck” position at speeds in excess of 110 km/h (68 mph). Downhill Skateboarding is also known as “Speedboarding” and “Stand up”. The skater’s hands are used as 2010 outriggers to help maintain balance and stability. Hard plastic pucks are attached to the gloves so the hands can be placed on the pavement incur- ring only minimal friction. Braking is accomplished by either dragging a foot on the ground, or pitching the skateboard sideways in a controlled slide. Decks are typically 34”- 48” in length and constructed from materials including wood, carbon ber, Kevlar, berglass, lightnweight metals and structural foam. Racing trucks are typically machined or cast aluminum. Wheels are typically 70-90mm in diameter and made from polyurethane to provide low rolling resistance, vibration dampening and traction. K-Rimes P-Swiss Photo: Pierre Gamby Photo: Pierre Gamby Photo Bob Ozman

STREET LUGE After rst being pioneered in the 1970’s at the Signal Hill Downhill skateboard race, “Laydown” remained underground for nearly two decades, ESPN adopted the sport for the inaugural 1995 X Games and renamed it “Street Luge.” Competitors lay in the Photo: Pierre Gamby Dalua Photo: Francisco Urbistondo Photo: Sharon La Grange Batt supine position and control the oversize skateboard by leaning Scoot their bodies. Braking is accomplished by dragging the shoe soles on the pavement. Street luge’s are highly sophisticated vehicles constructed 2010 IGSA World Cup Series from a variety of materials including carbon ber, Kevlar, berglass, alumi- Reimer’s Dominant Year Final Standings num, titanium, steel, structural foam, and other exotic materials. Between two by Marcus Rietema and four trucks are typically used. Four to eight polyurethane wheels that are typically Kevin “K-Rimes” Reimer dominated the IGSA’s 10th World Cup season 70-90mm in diameter provide low rolling resistance, vibration dampening and traction. Photo: Francisco Urbistondo unlike anyone before him. Out of the eight races, each competitors four 1. Kevin Reimer, CAN 1800.00 pts best finishes were counted toward their final points tally. Of the six World 2. Patrick Switzer, CAN 1731.36 pts Cup races Reimer competed in, he had four victories in Germany, France, 3. Christoph Batt, SUI 1702.37 pts Brazil and Australia giving him a perfect score of 1800 points. In the other 4. Douglas Silva, BRA 1651.43 pts two races he finished second (USA, Czech Republic). He also won his 5. Scoot Smith, CAN 1640.97 pts second World Championship in a row. For Reimer, 2010 will be remem- 6. James Kelley, USA 1637.25 pts CLASSIC LUGE bered as a dream year. 7. Ramón Konigshausen, SUI 1632.52 pts In the late 80’s a group of Austrian snowboard- 8. Mischo Erban, CAN 1607.09 pts ing enthusiasts began sitting on their skateboards Finishing second overall was Patrick “P-Swiss” Switzer. He was victorious 9. Andrew Chapman, CAN 1603.96 pts and riding down from the Kaurnatal Resort after a day in Italy, finished second in France and had third place finishes in both 10. Jackson Shapiera, AUS 1581.29 pts of snowboarding. Over time their hobby grew into a fully Germany and Australia giving him 1731.36 points for the season. It was a 11. Stefan Rufli, SUI 1580.95 pts organized race known as Hot Heels Kaurnatal. This is how solid year for Switzer who was always pushing Reimer but seemingly 12. Erik Lundberg, SWE 1504.45 pts Classic Luge or “Buttboarding” got its‘ start. To maintain the spirit unable to beat him. Expect him to come back even hungrier this year. 13. Nicolas Robert, SUI 1484.56 pts of those early days, Classic Luge is the most restricted IGSA racing 14. Corey Leeson, AUS 1423.86 pts category. Boards must be constructed of wood and wheels cannot Christoph Batt had a breakthrough season earning his maiden World Cup 15. Robin Sandberg, SWE 1403.33 pts exceed 70mm in diameter. The trucks must be commercially available. The victory in the Czech Republic, finishing second in Italy and scoring two fifth 16. Merrick Wildash, AUS 1362.63 pts idea behind Classic Luge is to keep technology minimal so that the rider skill is place finishes in Germany and South Africa. He was always fast and a 17. Bruno Fuchs, SUI 1348.33 pts the determining factor. Top speeds in Classic Luge tend to be only marginally contender in every race he entered. In the two races where he finished 18. Danky Dean Ovalhe, BRA 1332.92 pts slower than those achieved in Street Luge. fifth, he had crashes in the Semi-Finals and then came back to win in the 19. Matthew Ardeme, RSA 1317.53 pts Photo: Alex Frischauf Consolation-Final. Batt will be a force to reckon with in 2011. 20. Dominik Kowalski, GER 1313.40 pts

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TM Citizenship: British past few seasons as his experience level has grown. Resides: Worcester, England His lone Street Luge World Cup victory came at Teutonia in 2009, site of this years World Champi- World Cup Victories: 1 onships. Can he win the big one in 2011? FABIEN PRUAL Birthday: October 22, 1979 Fabien continues to improve as his experience level Citizenship: French increases. He went from 16th in the 2009 Classic Resides: Lon, France Luge rankings to sixth last year. Prual has become a consistent top five finisher and is aiming for his World Cup Victories: 0 first World Cup victory this year.. 26 OFFICIAL IGSA WORLD CUP SERIES GUIDE 2011 www.IGSAworldcup.com Dasha Kornienko Photo: Pierre Gamby

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