Wellington BOWL-A-RAMA - Feb 10th to 13th
WELLINGTON BOWL-A-RAMA
SAVE THE DATES: WEEK OF FESTIVITIES
Thursday 10th
OAKLEY presents “Love & Guts” art show.
WHERE: Manky Chops Gallery Level 1, 166 Cuba St. Te Aro, Wellington
WHEN: From 6pm until late.
WHAT: Artwork from a large field of international skateboard personalities.
Friday 11th
OAKLEY BOWL-A-RAMA™ in conjunction with Oakley, Manual Magazine, Manky Chops Gallery and Te Papa present “The Skate of the Art” exhibition.
WHERE: Te Papa Gallery, 55 Cable Street, Wellington
WHEN: From 6pm until late
WHAT: Forget canvas! Today’s hot, young artists are creating edgy artworks on their skateboards! You can imagine what results when a bunch of creative’s are each given a blank skateboard deck and free rein.
Saturday 12th
OAKLEY BOWL-A-RAMA competition and the official wrap party.
WHERE: Comp at Waitangi Park, official wrap party at Sandwiches.
WHEN: Competition start from 5.30pm. Official OAKLEY BOWL-A-RAMA™ wrap party from 9pm at Sandwiches.
Sunday 13th
Rain Day
All Week
Youth focused art show and competition
WHERE: PlaNet Pasifika, Inspiration Station and Te Huka ? Tai spaces at Te Papa.
PEDRO BARROS WINS OAKLEY BOWL-A-RAMA 2011!
After a long day of battle at Wellington’s Waitangi Park, Pedro Barros and Pat Ngoho skate away as winners of OAKLEY BOWL-A-RAMA.
The crowds of over 6000 on Saturday 12th of February witnessed Pat walk away with the Masters 1st place prize of A$2000 and youngster Pedro Barros with the Pro’s 1st place prize of A$4800, a prize purse which gave each skater a huge incentive to get amongst the competition in this years OAKLEY BOWL-A-RAMA.
The event series, including the sister event VANS BOWL-A-RAMA held at Bondi Beach in Sydney, has recently gone through some exciting developments including the World Cup of Skate signing a five year deal, major growth in prize purses and major sponsor alignments. We are stoked to be able to work with the best in the industry to deliver a strong event every year” Comments Chad Ford, BOWL-A-RAMA Director. The event keeps growing every year and brings with it the biggest skaters in the world. With the support of partners such as OAKLEY and World Cup of Skate, we are definitely on our way to becoming one of the most iconic skate events in history” He adds.
thats the dooz mate.