UNITED STATES 2007 - Skate Comp Results and Such

September 2007 Skate Competition Results

On Thursday, September 6, 2007, we had our fourth skate competition at FacePlant SkateChurch. There was a pretty big turnout with skaters competing in the sponsored and unsponsored brackets as well as for the biggest air and best tick. There were trophies awarded for 1st place through 5th place in the sponsored and unsponsored categories, and trophies for the biggest air winner and the best trick winner. Everyone did really well. Those who didn't get a trophy were encouraged to keep practicing for next time. Here are the results from the competition:

UNSPONSORED: 1st place: Tim Hartman, 2nd place: Cody Bell, 3rd place: Zach Ball, 4th place: Corey Dennis, 5th place: Chris Perez.

SPONSORED: 1st place: Josh Newton, 2nd place: Curtis Christensen,3rd place: Kyle Ponciano, 4th place: Kyle McClellan, 5th place: John Mason.

BIGGEST AIR: Josh Newton.

BEST TRICK: Jake Misener.

FacePlant Sponsorships

Lately, we have been pretty laid back about what it takes to be a sponsored FacePlant skater. As of right now, we have an A-TEAM and a B-TEAM. This is all going to change. There will be no more A-TEAM and B-TEAM. Just sponsored skaters. FacePlant SkateChurch staff member, Matt Popi and I have been talking about raising the bar again. So many skaters want to be sponsored. The requirements I had made before to be sponsored by FacePlant have not been followed that well. The time has come for that to change. I have hade almost two years to observe you guys in action. I will be making decisions based on your skateboarding skills and improvement and your spiritual life. Here are the new requirements:

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(1) Must have a growing, hand-holding relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.

(2) Must have completed the trick list to our liking and be able to be on the level of or on your way to being on par with other skaters who have sponsors.

(3) Must read the Bible and journal every day in the "Real Life Journal." These journals will be checked every Thursday at SkateChurch.

(4) Must attend Tuesdays and Thursdays consistantly AS WELL AS Sunday mornings at Whipple Creek Church at least every other week and be a part of our FacePlant prayer team on Sunday mornings.

(5) Must attend our FacePlant SkateTour trips to skate parks as often as possible and be involved in outreach to other youth at the skate parks.

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I know it sounds like a bunch of rules...but there is a reason behind these requirement. I want everyone who is skating for FacePlant Ministries to be accountable for their lifestyle. Remember, the FacePlant logo has a cross and a Christian fish in it, so when you are representing and skating for FacePlant Ministries, you are representing and skating for Jesus Christ. I am also thinking about starting a FacePlant scooter team. Same requirements apply. Next batch of sponsored guys will be receiving FacePlant sweatshirts. I'm not just giving them away to anyone. You're going to have to work hard for them.
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Christian Young

Youth Pastor