{"id":67080,"date":"2018-05-14T09:00:56","date_gmt":"2018-05-14T16:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/?p=67080"},"modified":"2018-05-13T15:45:34","modified_gmt":"2018-05-13T22:45:34","slug":"vans-park-series-announces-2018-pro-tour-invitees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/vans-park-series-announces-2018-pro-tour-invitees\/","title":{"rendered":"Vans Park Series Announces 2018 Pro Tour Invitees"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vans Park Series has announced the official 2018 VPS Pro Tour roster<\/span><\/a>, inviting the top-ranking men and women pros from the 2017 season, along with new Tour Challengers and Wildcards. VPS Select Pros are pre-seeded directly into the semi-finals at every VPS Pro Tour qualifying event, to be met by exclusive qualifying Tour Challengers in pursuit of valuable points toward their final year end rankings and a chance to compete in the 2018 VPS World Championships.<\/p>\n

For the Women\u2019s division, Vans Park Series expands the qualification series for the 2018 Women\u2019s Pro Tour with events in Brazil, Sweden and United States, and announces open<\/b> registration at each stop for all women\u2019s competitors who are not currently on the VPS circuit. Prospective competitors are encouraged to enter here<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

The final roster of Select Pros, Challengers and Wildcards for the 2018 VPS Pro Tour is now available online at www.vansparkseries.com<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Vans Park Series<\/b><\/p>\n

2018 World Championship Tour Invitees*<\/b><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Select Pros<\/b><\/p>\n

Oskar Rozenberg Hallberg<\/p>\n

Pedro Barros<\/p>\n

Tom Schaar<\/p>\n

Alex Sorgente<\/p>\n

Karl Berglind<\/p>\n

Ivan Federico<\/p>\n

Cory Juneau<\/p>\n

Jack Fardell<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s Tour Wildcards<\/b><\/p>\n

Chris Russell<\/p>\n

Fernando Bramsmark<\/p>\n

Grant Taylor<\/p>\n

Jakko Ojanen<\/p>\n

Kevin Kowalski<\/p>\n

Raven Tershy<\/p>\n

Ronnie Sandoval<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Select Pros<\/b><\/p>\n

Nora Vasconcellos<\/p>\n

Brighton Zeuner<\/p>\n

Kisa Nakamura<\/p>\n

Lizzie Armanto<\/p>\n

Grace Marhoefer<\/p>\n

Jordan Barratt<\/p>\n

Kihana Ogawa<\/p>\n

Yndiara Asp<\/p>\n

The 2018 Vans Park Series Pro Tour will be broadcast live and for free on the ETN app<\/span><\/a>, ETNlive.com<\/span><\/a>, and vansparkseries.com<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

*To claim their invitations to the 2018 Men\u2019s VPS World Championships, invitees are required to compete in three of four VPS Pro Tour global qualifying events, leaving final athlete participation to be confirmed on day of competition. Women\u2019s VPS World Championships invitees are required to compete in two of three women\u2019s global qualifier events to claim their invitations to the 2018 Women\u2019s VPS World Championships.<\/i><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

For the 2018 season, all Women\u2019s qualifier events are open for registration to all women\u2019s competitors who are not currently on the VPS circuit. Stay tuned to <\/i>www.vansparkseries.com<\/i><\/span><\/a> for final qualifying athlete confirmations for the 2018 VPS Pro Tour.<\/i><\/p>\n

2018 VANS PARK SERIES<\/b><\/p>\n

PRO TOUR SCHEDULE<\/b><\/p>\n

Pro Tour<\/b><\/p>\n

S\u00e3o Paulo, Brazil<\/p>\n

June 2<\/p>\n

Vancouver, Canada*<\/p>\n

July 14<\/p>\n

Huntington Beach, CA<\/p>\n

August 4<\/p>\n

Malm\u04e7, Sweden<\/p>\n

September 8<\/p>\n

World Championships<\/b><\/p>\n

China<\/p>\n

October 27<\/p>\n

*Men\u2019s Only Pro Tour Event<\/p>\n

ABOUT ETN<\/b><\/p>\n

ETN is a digital network created by skateboarders that provides members with a one-of-a-kind experience into the world of skateboarding through unique original shows and live events. As the official live broadcast partner of skateboarding\u2019s premiere contest series, SLS & Vans Park Series, the network continues to pioneer a growing platform for the world\u2019s best skateboarders, while shining a light on the unpredictable, raw, culture of skateboarding. Download the ETN app now or visit ETNlive.com<\/span><\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

ABOUT VANS PARK SERIES<\/b><\/p>\n

The 2018 Vans Park Series Pro Tour is the premier series for professional park terrain skateboarders consisting of four men\u2019s global qualifiers and three women\u2019s global qualifiers spanning five countries over six months and culminating with the official Vans Park Series World Championships. Showcasing an international roster of skateboarding\u2019s elite pros and a total series purse in excess of $700,000(USD), the Vans Park Series uniquely defines the park terrain format with its exclusive points system, judging guidelines and qualifying park terrain course criteria. Additional information and live webcast details will be available on the official Vans Park Series iOS app<\/span><\/a> and online<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Follow the Vans Park Series on social media or sign up online<\/span><\/a> now for the latest information on Vans Park Series event details, elite pros, official sanctions and competition formats.<\/p>\n

vansparkseries.com<\/a><\/p>\n

@vansparkseries on Instagram<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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