The Independence Day International Slalomboard Cup in Boston, Massachusetts is this year's premier north eastern slalom event presented by Red Bull. Taking place in one of the United States' oldest cities, the International Slalomboard Cup is two days of fast and furious racing, fireworks, food and drink, family fun, and wild nightlife.
A diverse lineup of races will be featured, starting with I.S.S.A. Parallel Straight Slalom, Dual GS, Dual TS, an Ed Economy Longboard Slalom Race, and an unusual event entitled, "Win John Gilmour's Money" on July 4th. July 5th follows up with some single-track racing which will include. I.S.S.A. Special Slalom and I.S.S.A. Giant Slalom. All courses will be very exciting, fast, and technically challenging.
Info for the Racers
The $75.00 USD entry fee allows entry into all races, free barbeque for skaters and their families, and free special events. If it is convenient for you, entry fees can be paid through PayPal with the email, e500mercedes@yahoo.com.
Lodging is available at a hostel located at 575 Commonwealth Ave. The phone number is 617-536-1027. If you did NOT make a reservation through John Gilmour, ten the cost is $33 per night, per person. Not bad since each room has its own shower and A/C.
Getting around Boston is incredibly easy, so there is no reason to rent a car. A taxi from the airport will run about $25, and the subway is only $1. All events for the weekend will be within a 5 minute radius from the July 4th race site.
Schedule of Events (John Gilmour will only participate in the Ed Economy Longboard and Win John Gilmour's Money events.)
July 3:
•For folks who get in early, you can meet at Bukowski's at 12:00 noon for "the best burgers in town", and they're only a dollar. Yep, "buck-a-burger!". Bukowski's is located at 50 Dalton Street, Boston MA 02115 (617) 437-9999, a stone throw away from The Prudential Tower and next door to the Loews Cheri cinema. Afterwards, people can just skate around Boston or something.
•OFFICIAL MEETING is at Charlie's Eating and Drinking Saloon on 284 Newbury St. at 6:00PM. After some grub, folks will head over to Trio, on 174 Lincoln St., to induldge in some beverages. After a good meal and some inebriating juices to wash it down, folks will head over to check out the Boston events. It is said that Boston has fireworks on BOTH the 3rd and 4th.
•For those staying at the converted Howard Johnson (and you know who you are), you can check in after 1:00PM. The hostel is located at 575 Commonwealth Ave. and the phone number is 617-536-1027.
July 4:
•I.S.S.A Parallel Straight Slalom (ramp) 9:00AM Practice, 9:15AM Race Course Specs: 1.7m center on center, to be increased to 2.0m center on center if needed.
•Dual Giant Slalom 10:00AM Practice, 10:30AM Race
•Ed Economy Longboard Slalom Race 1:00PM
LUNCH @ the Red Bull BBQ (that's Barbecue for all you acronym illiterates.)
•Win John Gilmour's Money 3:00PM
•Dual Tight Slalom 4:30PM Practice, 5:00PM Race
•A Red Bull sponsored "evening gathering" (in college it was called a party!) following the races. Location and time to be announced.
July 5:
(All Single Track)
•I.S.S.A. Special Slalom (ramp)
•I.S.S.A. Giant Slalom (ramp)
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