Author Archives: Rob Ashby

A classic old venue – a brand new race for 2011. The Rush 2011 will take place over the weekend of 25th/26th June 2011 at Brands Hatch on Hawthorn Hill on the GP circuit. If you have not experienced slalom at Brands before now is your chance to follow in the footsteps of the legends of UK […]

After over a year of running the new format of NCDSA Adam has now reverted back to the old single thread style. Ideal for a bit of lively, friendly banter during these dark wet evenings. Why not check out the UK thread now here: http://www.ncdsa.com/47/Skateboarding-in-United-Kingdom.htm Don’t forget you can also post things on the Chatroll right here too.  

Following the recent ISSA Election it has been announced that these five skaters have been duly elected to the 2011 ISSA Board for a two year term:

A reminder to all members of the ISSA that voting for the election of the 2011 Board of Directors closes at midnight on Tuesday 7th December.

Jani Soderhall has posted up a few photos from the 1982 European Championships over on slalomskateboarder.com, follow the link. http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=7628 Those were the days – being made to march around with a flag and a country name banner, ha, ha. The Brits were too rebellious and non-conformist for all of that mullarky though! Does anyone […]

Re-live those halcyon days gone by – Skateboard! “Europe’s Hottest Skateboard Magazine” All 19 issues are now available on-line here:  http://www.skateboardmagazine.co.uk/  If you look in issue 3, page 9 I’m just under Jeremy Henderson’s left armpit looking at a flyer and the bloke with the glasses next to me is my Dad! This was taken […]

Congratulations to Janis Kuzmins of Latvia on setting a new100 Cone World Record of 20.77 on Sunday 12th September. Details and photos can be found here: http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=6362

Race Report By Rob (with contributions from Paul Price) The Dutch Open Slalom Championships was the 4th race in the Amsterdam Slalom Series to be held at the Sloten Sportpark on the cycle track adjacent to the Velodrome. This time Team GB comprised Rob, Sam, Jon Merrifield, Paul Price and Ella Rogerro (and two friends […]