Zoo York Welcomes Chaz Ortiz

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Zoo York Welcomes Chaz OrtizOFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE - NEW YORK, NY – June 5, 2008 – The Zoo York Institute is proud to announce that Chaz Ortiz is the newest member of its Am Team.

Hailing from Chicago, IL, over the past few years Chaz (spelled with one “z”) has quickly made a name for himself in the skateboarding world by racking up an impressive tally of top finishes at all the major contests. Standouts include placing 2nd at Phoenix Am 2008, 6th at Tampa Am 2008, 2nd at Volcom Damn Am 2007, and 6th at last year’s Dew Tour PlayStation Pro in Orlando.

Chaz is known for his super smooth, seemingly effortless style, and at only fourteen years of age he exudes a quiet confidence well beyond his years. With youth on his side, fire in his heart and a deep bag of man-sized tricks on lock, Chaz truly is the future of skateboarding.

“I’d heard about Chaz for a couple years before actually meeting him, and when we finally skated together I was blown away by his natural talent and how fast he progressed,” says ZY Senior Team Manager Seamus Deegan. “Even though we’re announcing it today, Chaz has actually been with Zoo York for years. In 2005, Harold [Hunter] spotted him at a contest and put him on the flow team, and now three years later we’re hyped to officially welcome him to the family.”

To keep the momentum going, Chaz spent most of May in NYC with the team shooting photos for ads and filming for his part in Zoo’s upcoming video, “State of Mind.”

As Zoo York’s newest recruit, Chaz joins veteran ZY Officials Zered Bassett, Donny Barley, Aaron Suski, Forrest Kirby, Kevin Taylor, Brandon Westgate (Am), Matt Miller (Am), Anthony Shetler (Am), Lamare Hemmings (Am), Ron Deily (Am), and Eli Reed (Am).

In addition to Zoo York, Chaz also skates for eS Footwear, Force Trucks, Diamond, FKD Bearings, Bones Wheels, and Warp Skatepark.

Find out more at: www.zooyork.com .

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Comment by Ebay hot items | 0 Props | 2008-08-02 23:58:48
2008-08-02 23:58:48

Very interesting site, i have added it to my fovourites. Greetings

 
Comment by Paulina Pollard | 0 Props | 2008-08-05 18:07:03
2008-08-05 18:07:03

HI CHAZ

ITS ME PAULINA AND YESSI WE JUST WANTED TO SHOW YOU SOME LOVE AND TELL YOU HOW PROD WE ARE OF YOU!!!

ILL MAKE SURE TO TELL YOUR UNCLE AL TO COMES SEE YOU MORE!!
IF NOT WILL KICK HIS ASS IF HE DOSEN’T! LOL

SEE YOU AROUND
LOVE YESSI AND PAULINA

 
Comment by BRITTANY WHEELER | 0 Props | 2008-09-19 13:24:57
2008-09-19 13:24:57

CALL ME (941)-879-4296 LOVE UUUUUUUUUUUUUU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 
Comment by Alex Halil | 0 Props | 2008-10-08 10:20:20
2008-10-08 10:20:20

you da best chaz.
i wish i knew you so we could skate.
i need some help with my boardslide kickflips lol.
im tryin to get on zoo york myself think you could help.

email me back
peace.keep skateing

 
Comment by Liliya | 0 Props | 2008-10-19 14:51:49
2008-10-19 14:51:49

Hey ur cute!!! email me and i will send u my pic bye love u!!!!

 
Comment by Maggie | 0 Props | 2008-10-20 07:25:39
2008-10-20 07:25:39

Chaz, my little cousin! I am so so SO incredibly proud of you and how far you’ve come. I remember when you used to come to my house after school and we’d babysit you and you would just skate your life away :). You have come so far and I could not be more proud. I’ve talked you up quite a bit at school and lots of people know who you are and are so impressed with you. Angie emails me and keeps me up to date since I havent seen you in forever. I know you’re going to keep going til you’re at the top and I can’t wait to watch it happen. Love ya :)!

 
Comment by chino | 0 Props | 2008-10-30 10:05:45
2008-10-30 10:05:45

yo ur a little punk who thinks who can skate ur a scrub play me in skate an i bet ill bet u u little punk go get some pussy u little dickhead

 
Comment by david | 0 Props | 2008-10-30 10:08:38
2008-10-30 10:08:38

dammmmmmmmmmmmmnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn ur so uglyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy girls dont judge him on his pic i know him in real life he is a little skater punk who thinks hes the shit ima kick his ass so good by to his little “cute” face

 
Comment by marco | 0 Props | 2008-10-30 10:22:42
2008-10-30 10:22:42

little dickkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

 
Comment by web site | 0 Props | 2008-11-03 11:07:19
2008-11-03 11:07:19

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Comment by anthony | 0 Props | 2008-11-05 14:28:21
2008-11-05 14:28:21

u rock my sox

 
Comment by Johnny | 0 Props | 2008-11-05 16:06:04
2008-11-05 16:06:04

too bad for you that prop 8 failed.

 
Comment by leo | 0 Props | 2008-11-06 11:25:06
2008-11-06 11:25:06

sk8r f a g s

 
Comment by chuck norris | 0 Props | 2008-11-06 11:25:59
2008-11-06 11:25:59

ill round house kick u in the mouth

 
Comment by nicher | 0 Props | 2008-11-10 16:38:22
2008-11-10 16:38:22

chaz is the bomb

 
Comment by bob | 0 Props | 2008-11-10 16:39:54
2008-11-10 16:39:54

chaz need’s to go to element or stero

 
Comment by Sariita Bishhh | 0 Props | 2008-11-11 10:04:43
2008-11-11 10:04:43

Omg chaz your freakinqq hot and a great skater !!
hti me up please i would love too lyk chill skate anything
and i can kindahh skate so its all qood ! and yur so freakinqq
wow even since i saw yuu on t.v ive been lyk the greatest fan ever !

 
Comment by Sariita Bishhh | 0 Props | 2008-11-11 10:05:25
2008-11-11 10:05:25

ohh and add my myspace

myspace.com/s3xygurl305

 
Comment by GmoneyGeorge3 | 0 Props | 2008-11-12 11:04:44
2008-11-12 11:04:44

Well I just wanted to say I think you are pretty kool!
Ive been seeing you on MTV and decided to check you out!
I noticed a lot of guys on here are hating on you and
posting bad things… but they are just haters, dont let
them get you down, I always say “if you dont have haters,
then you must be doing something wrong!” Anyway keep rising
to the top!

George

 
Comment by GmoneyGeorge3 | 0 Props | 2008-11-12 11:08:39
2008-11-12 11:08:39

You Rock!!!! lol

 
Comment by web site | 0 Props | 2008-11-14 10:39:41
2008-11-14 10:39:41

girls please do not post your emails or anything like that please and thank you =)

 

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