Tom Schaar Professional Skateboard Athlete
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TOM SCHAAR PROFESSIONAL SKATEBOARD ATHLETE BORN LOS ANGELES, CA LIVES MALIBU, CA HEIGHT 4’5” WEIGHT 70 LBS. SPONSORS DC SHOES, RED BULL ENERGY DRINK, ELEMENT SKATEBOARDS, MEGARAMP, PRO-TEC HELMETS, SKATELAB BIO Inspired by his older brother John, Tom Schaar began skateboarding when he was four-years-old. And, it didn’t take long before his love and skill for the sport evolved. In fact, he entered his first competition just one year later at the age of five! Best known for his incredible acrobatics, the native Californian is a “big-air tranny” skateboarder. Tom can be usually be found flying high at skateparks, bowls, verts and mini-mega ramps, all at a level that extends way beyond his young age. The most challenging trick Schaar has landed is a backside 360 to 900 on the MegaRamp – the youngest skateboarder to complete this move. He has also successfully mastered the 30” vert ramp and landed a front side 540/rodeo flip and a back flip. But even having accomplished techniques that most boys his age don’t attempt, Schaar’s appetite for success isn’t satisfied. He is continually setting his goals higher and higher and working towards becoming an even better, well rounded skater. It is clear that Tom is on the path to success and the entire skateboarding industry is taking notice. Among the many that have taken note of Tom, professional skateboarders Bucky Lasek, Bob Burnquist and Steve Badillio have all mentored Schaar. All have encouraged him to try new tricks, develop a signature style, and make sure to keep skateboarding fun. With his many numerous accomplishments, it seems Schaar is doing just that. In 2008, Schaar became the youngest person to compete in the Tampa Am Vert contest and was also the youngest person to compete in the finals of the expert division at King of the Groms for two consecutive years (2008-2009). In February 2009, Fuel TV named him “All Out Athlete,” the youngest athlete to receive this honor. During the summer of 2009, Tom was featured in Disney and ESPN’s new TV series “Next X”. The series featured five advanced skateboarders and BMXer’s who were invited to Woodward West to show why they are considered future X Gamers. At the young age of 12, Tom became the youngest skateboarder to land a 900, which inducted him into the famed “900 Club” (8th in the world). To further that impressive feat, the same year Tom also became the first skateboarder to land a 1080, making history and headlines aroudn the world. Tom will no doubt continue to push the boundaries that contribute to the evolution of skateboarding. WASSERMAN MEDIA GROUP 2052 Corte Nogal, Suite 150 Carlsbad, CA 92011 TEL 760 602 6200 FAX 760 602 9800 www.wmgllc.com TOM SCHAAR PROFESSIONAL SKATEBOARD ATHLETE BORN LOS ANGELES, CA LIVES MALIBU, CA HEIGHT 5’0” WEIGHT 100 LBS. SPONSORS DC SHOES, RED BULL ENERGY DRINK, ELEMENT SKATEBOARDS, MEGARAMP, PRO-TEC HELMETS, SKATELAB CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS Bronze Medal - X Games Munich, Big Air - 2013 6th Place - X Games Munich, Vert - 2013 4th Place - Dew Tour Ocean City, Bowl - 2013 4th Place - X Games Barcelona, Big Air - 2013 6th Place - Pro-tec Pool Party, Bowl - 2013 1st Place - Dew Tour Ocean City, Mega 2.0 - 2012 6th Place - X Games, Big Air - 2012 7th Place - X Games, Vert - 2012 Gold Medal - X Games Asia, Mini Mega - 2012 First person to successfully land a 1080 in competition - 2012 Youngest Athlete to successfully land a 900 (8th only in the world) - 2011 1st Place - Bob Burnquist MegaRamp Dreamland Invitational, Am MegaRamp - 2011 3rd Place - Free Flow Tour, Salt Lake City - 2010 9th Place - Maloof Money Cup, Am Vert - 2010 1st Place - Ultimate Boarder Contest - 2010 1st Place – California Amateur Skate League (C.A.S.L.) Woodward West #1, Vert - 2010 Best Trick – C.A.S.L. Woodward West #1, Fakie 360 B/S Grab - 2010 1st Place – California Amateur Skate League (C.A.S.L.) Woodward West #1, Bowl - 2010 1st Place – C.A.S.L. California State Games #2, Ramp - 2010 1st Place – California Amateur Skate League (C.A.S.L.) Skatelab #1, Bowl - 2010 Best Trick – California Amateur Skate League (C.A.S.L.) Skatelab #1, 360 Nose Grab with Judo - 2010 14th Place - Tampa Am, Vert – 2010 (youngest skater) 1st Place - Basic Bowl - 2009 Youngest Invitee - Maloof Money Cup – 2009 3rd Place - King of the Groms, Expert Division – 2009 Dew Tour – Grom Demo – 2009 All Out Athlete - Fuel TV, youngest ever - 2009 9th Place - LG World Championships, Am Vert – 2008 4th Place - King of the Groms, Expert Division - 2008 (youngest skater) Youngest Athlete to do a 540 - X Games 15, Demo - 2008 23rd Place - Tampa Am, Vert – 2008 (youngest skater) Dew Tour – Grom Demo – 2008 6th Place - King of the Groms, Expert Division - 2007 (youngest skater) Mini-Mega Ramp o Youngest to skate the ramp o Tour with pros to Eco Challenge, 2009 o ASR 2009, Demo with pros Other: Disney and ESPN’s TV Series – Next X, Spring 2009 Concrete Wave magazine – featured December 2009 Scholastic Book Series: _Picture on the cover of Skateboarder’s Start-up, book by Scholastic December 2009 WASSERMAN MEDIA GROUP 2052 Corte Nogal, Suite 150 Carlsbad, CA 92011 TEL 760 602 6200 FAX 760 602 9800 www.wmgllc.com.