Skateboarding Hall Of Fame Inauguration Oct. 24

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• October 13 2009
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IASC will hold an inaugural celebration October 24, 2009, as four of skateboarding’s pros are inducted into the Skatelab’s Skateboarding Hall of Fame. Danny Way, Tony Hawk, Tony Alva and Bruce Logan will be honored at the historical, invite-only event, to be hosted at the Vans Skatepark at the Block in Orange, CA. Check out the official invitation below. Buy Skateboarding Hall of Fame Inauguration tickets here.

IASC Skateboard Hall of Fame Invitation

More information can be found below:

“RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. - October 8, 2009 – October 24, 2009 is a date that is sure to go down in history.  The International Association of Skateboard Companies (IASC) will join hundreds from the skate community to honor and induct skateboarding icons; Bruce Logan, Tony Alva, Tony Hawk and Danny Way; into the Skateboard Hall of Fame at the official inaugural celebration.

“Skateboarding has grown up, and not in a bad way - we can look back and be proud of the history of our sport,” said John Bernards, executive director of IASC.  “Taking the opportunity to acknowledge and honor the individuals who have so greatly influenced and shaped the industry allows us to look forward to the future of skateboarding without ever forgetting our roots and everything it took to get where we are today – each and every shenanigan, triumph and challenge.”

The Vans Skatepark at the Block in Orange, CA, will host the historical, invite-only event.  In addition to a live musical performance, guests will enjoy cocktails and appetizers and have the opportunity to bid on a large selection of invaluable memorabilia at both a silent and live auction.  Proceeds from ticket sales and auction items will benefit the Go Skateboarding Foundation.  The non-profit organization provides positive educational experiences, career-minded programming, and scholarships for skateboarders. The foundation also donates to various skateboard-related charities, including: The Tony Hawk Foundation, Ray Underhill, the Johnny Romano Foundation, and the Patrick Kerr Foundation.

To participate by making a donation, please contact Laurie Bergthold at laurie@skateboardiasc.org.

About IASC
The International Association of Skateboard Companies (IASC), a non-profit organization that represents the united voice of the skateboard industry to the outside world, was founded in 1994.  In 2003, IASC was restructured into the organization that founded Go Skateboarding Day.  Driven by skate industry leaders, IASC strives to promote skateboarding and increase participation, educate, and save members money.  For further information, please visit www.skateboardiasc.org.

About Go Skateboarding Foundation
The Go Skateboarding Foundation was founded in 2005 in response to the generosity of the skateboard industry. A donation to the Go Skateboarding Foundation helps fund programs which promote skateboarding and make a positive impact in our society and the lives of young skateboarders. The Go Skateboarding Foundation provides young people with scholarships to college and skatecamp and aspires to inspire and empower tomorrow’s skateboard community leaders.

About Skatelab Skateboard Hall of Fame and Museum
With 2 permanent locations and several “pop up” displays Skatelab Skateboarding Museums educate people about the history of skateboarding worldwide. The museum inside SKATELAB of California is home to the Skateboarding Hall of Fame which was founded in 1997.  With more than 50,000 visitors each year, Skatelab shows a collection of more than 5,000 vintage skateboards as well as skateboarding memorabilia. Skateboard history lives on at Skatelab.”