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West 49 Take the Cake Presented by Schick Xtreme3 HAPPY BIRTHDAY WEST 49

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West 49 Take the Cake Presented by Schick Xtreme3 HAPPY BIRTHDAY WEST 49
It’s time to help West 49 celebrate their 15th birthday. This Friday & Saturday (Oct 1st & 2nd), the West 49 Take the Cake Presented by Schick Xtreme3 and the Axe Twist Amateur Open takes place at the Oakes Garden Theatre in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Here are some updates regarding the event:
(PRWEB) October 1, 2010
It’s time to help West 49 celebrate their 15th birthday. This Friday & Saturday (Oct 1st & 2nd), the West 49 Take the Cake Presented by Schick Xtreme3 and the Axe Twist Amateur Open takes place at the Oakes Garden Theatre in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Here are some updates regarding the event:
* This is Canada’s largest cash purse event in Canadian skateboarding history with $100,000.00 CDN in prize money being awarded.
* Lots of reasons for riders to sign up for the AXE TWIST AMATEUR OPEN. West 49 and Schick Xtreme3 have dropped another $1500.00 of prize money into the Axe Twist Amateur Open (1st $750, 2nd $500, 3rd $250).
* New Era will be outfitting the top three Axe Twist Amateur Open Finalists in New Era authentic gear via an exclusive online shopping experience (1st $500, 2nd $350, 3rd $250).
* And of course, the winning skater moves on to compete with the world’s best in Saturday’s final feature including Paul Rodriguez, Chaz Ortiz and Torey Pudwill just to name a few.
* This event will be jam-packed with performances, autograph sessions, activities and of course, the best skateboarding in Canadian history all with Niagara Falls as the backdrop to an amazing weekend of action sports.
Tickets are still available and can be purchased online at www.west49takethecake.com , at select West 49 stores in Southwestern Ontario and at the gate on event day.
For more information including roster, ticket information, event schedule and more head over to the www.west49takethecake.com
To arrange press credentials, book interviews or for more information on West 49 or Take The Cake, please contact:
Micki Benedetti
905 466-2575
micki(at)benedetti(dot)ca
www.west49.com
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Niagara Falls, Ontario Hosts Canada’s Largest Skateboarding Competition

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Niagara Falls, Ontario Hosts Canada’s Largest Skateboarding Competition
World-class skateboarders, Clifton Hill’s famous Street of Fun by the Falls and DJ duo LA Riots combine for the best in fall entertainment.
September 23, 2010 (Niagara Falls, ON) No stranger to showcasing the talents of daredevils, Niagara Falls welcomes a new generation of thrill-seekers for the West 49 Take the Cake skateboarding competition presented by Schick Xtreme3.
The open-air competition takes place at the foot of Clifton Hill in the Oakes Garden Theatre. It has attracted 14 of the world’s best skaters and will award $100,000 in prize money — the largest cash purse in Canadian skateboarding history. The fun kicks off on Friday, October 1st with the Axe Twist Amateur Open Qualifiers, with the final taking place on Saturday, October 2nd. Afterwards, the pros take center stage in the grand finale West 49 Take the Cake contest.
The event is expected to attract over 7,000 spectators, who will be treated to expert street riding from top skaters such as Paul “P-Rod” Rodriguez, who beat out stiff competition to claim victory at this year’s Tampa Pro competition. Joining him will be teen sensation Chaz Ortiz who won his first tournament at just 14 years old two years ago at the AST Dew Tour, as well as Torey Pudwill who placed third at the Street League DC Pro Tour competition last August.
Young Canadian rap artist, SHAD and DJ New Money from Montreal will treat attendees to live performances on Saturday between finals. The fun continues along Clifton Hill’s world-famous Street of Fun by the Falls, which features many exciting Niagara Falls attractions like the 175-foot tall Niagara SkyWheel, Casino Niagara, Maid of the Mist, Niagara Parks, and the Great Canadian Midway—a 70,000 square-foot entertainment complex featuring over 300 games.
Clifton Hill also offers some of the best Niagara Falls restaurants, including the Boston Pizza/Strike Rock N’ Bowl entertainment centre, where attendees can sample great cuisine and relax before heading out to the official West 49 Take the Cake AfterParty hosted by Coors Light. It takes place at Rumours Night Club, located just up the hill from the Take the Cake competition.
The after party will feature the deejay duo LA Riots who have produced and remixed for high-profile artists such as Kylie Minogue and DJ Tiësto. LA Riots is fast becoming known for their live DJ sets that showcase a fusion of house, techno and indie electro. Doors to the Coors Light AfterParty open at 9 p.m.

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Rumours Presents: West 49’s Take the Cake After Party featuring LA RIOTS!

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Rumours Presents:
Coors Light “West 49’s Take the Cake” After Party featuring LA RIOTS!
The only party worth checking out!!!
Saturday Oct 2nd, 2010
Featuring: LA RIOTS
West 49 Take the Cake presented by Schick Xtreme3 and the Axe Twist Amateur Open is Canada’s largest cash purse event in Canadian skateboarding history with $100,000.00 CDN in prize money being awarded.
Thirteen of the worlds best international skaters will descend on Niagara Falls Oct 1-2, 2010 to showcase their best tricks!
Rumours Nightclub is proud to be hosting the Official Wrap Up Party Saturday October 2nd.
Cover is $10.00 CAD
Doors open @ 9pm
Dress Code in effect: No baggy attire, sports wear or cut off sleeves. Runners are allowed.
Only those 19 years of age and over will be admitted. (No exceptions) Government photo I.D. required (Passport, drivers license, BYID card, Military card, photo health card).

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West 49 Take The Cake Presented by Schick Xtreme 3 Announces Line-up for Niagara Falls

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West 49 Take The Cake Contest Presented by Schick Xtreme 3 Announces Line-up
Limited tickets available to purchase online at www.west49takethecake.com
(PRWEB) September 10, 2010
October 1-2, 2010 marks the largest skate contest to hit Canada in 2010 with the West 49 Take the Cake Presented by Schick Xtreme 3 and the Axe Twist Amateur Open. This is Canada’s largest cash purse event in Canadian skateboarding history with $100,000.00 CDN in prize money being awarded. Fifteen of the world’s best international skaters will descend on the Oakes Garden Theatre in Niagara Falls on Oct 1st and 2nd to showcase their tricks on a best trick stair set up.
Thanks to some of the great brand partnerships, confirmed to attend this explosive event are : Paul Rodriguez “P-Rod” (Plan B), Chaz Ortiz (Zoo York), Alex Olson (Quiksilver), Torey Pudwill (DVS), Sierra Fellers (C1RCA), Matt Miller (DC), Corey Duffel (OSIRIS), Darrell Stanton (ELEMENT), Chima Ferguson (Volcom), Paul Trep (RDS), Grant Patterson (Redst*r), Shuriken Shannon (Billabong), Brandon Westgate (Emerica), and Tom Asta (Fallen) are all coming to compete. To see more information on all the participants check out the Take the Cake website www.west49takethecake.com.
Limited tickets to this exciting and jam-packed event are now available to purchase at www.west49takethecake.com. A day pass for either Friday’s Axe Twist Amateur Open qualifiers or Saturday’s $100k pro competition is $10.00 and a weekend pass is $15.00 (plus fees & taxes).
The excitement begins on Friday, October 1st with the Axe Twist Amateur Open Qualifiers – which will give one skater the pass to ride with the world’s best in Saturday’s final feature. Saturday, October 2nd will play host to the Axe Twist Amateur Open Finals and the highly anticipated West 49 Take The Cake Presented by Schick Xtreme 3 pro contest. The two day event is an outdoor event with Niagara Falls in the backdrop and showcases a live performance by Canadian hip hop musician SHAD.
Spectators can plan to celebrate and hang out with the skate brands in the sponsor village. This event that will be jam-packed with parties, signings, music performances and much more including The Push.ca Public Skate Park that will be open all day to the general public. (*Helmets are Mandatory.)
For more information including roster, ticket information, event schedule and more head over to the www.west49takethecake.com
For more information on the event or to arrange press credentials, please contact:
Micki Benedetti
905 466-2575
micki(at)benedetti(dot)ca
www.west49takethecake.com
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Zoo York’s Take the Cake VIP experience with Chaz Ortiz in Niagara Falls

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Zoo York’s Take the Cake VIP experience with Chaz Ortiz
Win: You and a friend can win a trip to Niagara Falls, ON for the West 49 Take the Cake skate contest.
Includes: flight, hotel (2 nights) and spending money VIP lounge to watch the contest Private session and dinner with Zoo York’s Chaz Ortiz plus A Zoo York Prize Pack worth 500$ retail Includes gear and Chaz Ortiz pro board.

To Enter the contest click here

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West 49 Take The Cake Niagara Falls Skater List

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Source: Push.ca
West 49 Take The Cake Niagara Falls Skater List
P-Rod, Chaz Ortiz, Alex Olson, Torey Pudwill, Sierra Fellers, Matt Miller, Corey Duffel, Darrell Stanton, Chima Ferguson, Paul Trep, Grant Patterson, Shuriken Shannon, Brandon Westgate, and many, many more are all confirmed to compete in the West 49 Take the Cake event coming Oct 1st and 2nd to Niagara Falls, Ontario.
West 49 Take the Cake is Canada’s largest cash purse event in Canadian skateboarding history with $100,000.00 CDN in prize money being awarded. Thirteen of the worlds best international skaters will descend on Niagara Falls Oct 1-2, 2010 to showcase their tricks on a best trick stair set up.
The excitement begins on Friday, October 1st with the Axe Twist Amateur Open Qualifiers – which will give one skater the pass to ride with the worlds best in Saturday’s final feature. Saturday, October 2nd will play host to the Axe Twist Amateur Open Finals and the highly anticipated WEST 49 TAKE THE CAKE presented by Schick X3 contest. The two day event takes place in the open air with Niagara Falls in the backdrop and showcases a live performance from the artist SHAD.
Plan to celebrate with us at the official warm up and wrap up parties. The Push.ca Skate Park will be open all day so bring your skate, and helmet, to join in the fun as well as hang out with the skate brands in the sponsor village.
There is more information available on PUSH.ca and head over to the West 49 Take the Cake website for more information on registering, winning prizes, parties, and more.
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West49 Turns 15 and brings “Take the Cake” Skateboard Comp to Niagara Falls

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: To mark 15 years as Canada’s largest retail skateboard shop, West 49 is celebrating in a big way. West 49 Take The Cake skateboard contest will take place in Niagara Falls, Ontario in October 2010. On Saturday, October 2, 2010, West 49 Take The Cake will erupt Oakes Garden Theatre in Niagara Falls featuring 10 of the worlds most influential and recognizable pro skaters throwing down their best tricks for a $100,000.00 CASH prize. Canada’s largest Cash purse event in Canada.
West 49 Take The Cake event will be the standout skateboard event of the year, a must attend on anyone’s calendar of events. An amateur qualifying contest on the Friday will give one skater the pass to ride with the worlds best in Saturday’s final feature. Managed by eventSing promotions inc. who have more than a decade experience in packaging and producing National action sports events. Together, West 49 and eventSing promotions made the easy decision to involve Canada’s most respected park designers; New Line Skateparks who will be installing the best trick feature that promises to play upon the 15th birthday celebration. The excitement begins on Friday, October 1st with an amateur contest and a large welcome party for VIP and invited skaters.
The event space will be filled with action sports retailers and manufacturers featuring interactive games and up to 7,000 fans throughout the two-day event. West 49 is in the process of finalizing some great sponsorship deals to make this event the best possible and hopes to secure a national television deal to broadcast West 49 Take The Cake.
According to Sam Baio, President & CEO of West 49 Inc. “In celebrating our 15th year we are proud to present Canada’s biggest skateboard competition in years. Skating is our roots and our culture. Our customers deserve a show of this magnitude.” With 76 stores in nine provinces, West 49 serves up gear from the most trusted and popular action sports brands such as DC, Quiksilver, Element, C1RCA, Nike 6.0, Etnies, Volcom, Vans, Emerica, Fallen, DVS, Lakai, Hurley, Flip, Almost, Globe, Zoo York, Billabong, Osiris, RDS, Zero, Plan B and Alien Workshop.
West 49’s selection of the latest hoodies, tees, denim, and boards is unrivaled.
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For more information on West 49 or Take The Cake, please contact:
Micki Benedetti 905 466-2575 micki@benedetti.ca
Natalie Lodge natlodge@eventsing.com
www.west49.com