Thursday, July 11

Globe Shoes World Championships

Press Release

What: The Monster Mastership's Globe Shoes World Championships, now in its 21st year, will host a field of over one hundred invite-only skateboarders from across the globe as they compete for their share of the $70,000 USD in prize money.

Who: Some of the biggest names in professional skateboarding including last year's winners Rune Glifberg, Bastien Salabanzi, and Tony Magnussen will join the likes of skateboarding greats Bob Burnquist, Chet Thomas, Arto Saari, Bucky Lasek, Chad Fernandez, Eric Koston, Andy Macdonald, Geoff Rowley and many more.

When: July 12-14, 2002

Where: Dortmund, Germany - Westfalenhallen Arena

Background: From a small parking lot in 1982 to the 10,000 seat indoor arena in 2002, the Monster Mastership skateboarding event has grown to achieve 'World Championship' status. With a world-class field of riders and a progressive and challenging course designed by ramp-builder extraordinaire Dave Duncan, the Globe Shoes World Championships is a must on the professional skateboarding circuit.