{"id":73963,"date":"2019-07-30T16:24:24","date_gmt":"2019-07-30T23:24:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/?p=73963"},"modified":"2019-07-30T18:03:30","modified_gmt":"2019-07-31T01:03:30","slug":"triple-eight-clash-at-clairemont-vert-bowl-street-skatercross-benefit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/triple-eight-clash-at-clairemont-vert-bowl-street-skatercross-benefit\/","title":{"rendered":"Triple Eight Clash at Clairemont: Vert, Bowl, Street &#038; Skatercross Benefit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Mark your calendars for Sept 21st and get on down to San Diego to join in the fun and fundraising at the Triple Eight Clash at Clairemont, which will present &#8220;jam-style format&#8221; Vert, Bowl, Street and Skatercross<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>&nbsp;skateboard racing events to benefit the YMCA and cancer patients through the efforts of Grind For Life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Triple Eight Clash at Clairemont\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/slE717biVN0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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Our goal is to make it one of the premier live events in action sports.\u201d said Bobby Oppenheim, Triple Eight President.&nbsp; \u201cIt\u2019s a perfect formula: jam-style formats that get the best riders together at the ideal skatepark\u2013which is right in their backyard.&nbsp; Fans and families get to interact with the athletes, listen to some great tunes, and it\u2019s all for a good cause.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cTriple Eight is excited to partner on this signature event\u2014and look for ways to extend it with promotions around the country throughout the year.\u201d&nbsp; said Yana Farrally-Plourde, Triple Eight Brand Director. \u201cWe want to spread the stoke and the benefits of Clash, and bring more attention to the big event at Clairemont.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhen it comes to helping people with cancer, we\u2019ll take all the support we can get, but better still that it comes from Triple Eight, a brand that has its roots in skateboarding since 1995,\u201d said professional skateboarder and event founder Andy Macdonald. \u201cWe couldn\u2019t be more proud to make Triple Eight literally part of our name and bring you \u2018Triple Eight Clash at Clairemont\u2019. Bigger. Faster. Louder!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Triple Eight Clash at Clairemont is a full day of action that benefits the YMCA\u2019s skatepark as well as Grind for Life, a cancer charity founded by two-time survivor and lifelong skateboarder Mike Rogers. Grind for Life provides financial assistance for cancer patients and their families when traveling for treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the event fans can watch professional skateboarders and BMX riders like Macdonald, Tony Hawk, Steve Caballero, Christian Hosoi, Elliot Sloan, Mitchie Brusco, Kevin Staab, Jeromy Green, Paul-Luc Ronchetti, Bucky Lasek, Bryce Wettstein, Alex Sorgente, Nora Vasconcellos, Tom Schaar, Beaver Fleming, Simon Tabron, Mykel Larrin, Dennis Enarson, Gary Young, and many more ripping on the vert ramp, street course, and concrete bowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skatercross<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>&nbsp;Skateboard Racing returns to the world\u2019s first and only track in 2019. The vision of Macdonald, a 23-time X Games medalist, Skatercross<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>&nbsp;features multiple riders racing each other side-by-side on a course full of jumps, berms, gaps, and hurdles with ample opportunities for passing and crashing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fans will have the chance to mingle with their favorite skaters and BMX riders during a huge autograph session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Live music has always been a huge part of the event \u2013 and this year the iconic punk band Black Flag will be rocking pool-side with founder Greg Ginn and fronted by skateboard legend Mike Vallely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Triple Eight Clash at Clairemont will offer up various food and drink options as well as a large vendor village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned as Triple Eight Clash at Clairemont will be announcing more details soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Triple Eight Clash at Clairemont<\/strong><br \/>YMCA\u2019s Krause Family Skate and Bike Park<br \/>3401 Clairemont Drive<br \/>San Diego, CA 92117<br \/>858-246-6731<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#TripleEightClashAtClairemont<\/strong><br \/><strong>#MissionValleyYMCA&nbsp; #GrindForLife&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><br \/>About Clash at Clairemont<br \/><\/strong><em>Clash at Clairemont began in 2007 as a cooperative effort between professional skateboarder Andy Macdonald, the YMCA, Grind for Life, and several industry sponsors. Now in its 12<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;year, Clash at Clairemont is a family-friendly fundraiser supporting the YMCA\u2019s Krause Family Skate and Bike Park in San Diego and the Grind for Life cancer charity. The annual event features the biggest names in skateboarding and BMX uniting to help crush cancer. Clash at Clairemont also includes live music, food, and a vendor village. It is considered Southern California\u2019s Premier Action Sports Fundraising Celebration.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Web:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.clashatclairemont.com\/\">http:\/\/www.clashatclairemont.com<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Facebook:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/clashatclairemont\">http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/clashatclairemont<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Instagram:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/clashatclairemont\">@clashatclairemont<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Twitter:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/clashatclrmnt\">@clashatclrmnt<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About TRIPLE EIGHT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Triple Eight was born on the streets of New York City.&nbsp; Back in 1995, we hit the pavement\u2014literally\u2014with our first helmet, and have been developing tough, stylish protective gear for the action sports industry ever since. Our team is continuously dreaming up new products, incorporating new technology, and maintaining our hard-earned reputation for skate, bike, snow, water and derby gear of the highest quality and craftsmanship. After all, we\u2019re not only making the products, we\u2019re using them too.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Triple Eight Distribution, Inc. is the global leader in action sports protective gear with&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.triple8.com\/\"><em>Triple Eight<\/em><\/a><em>,&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.187killerpads.com\/\"><em>187 Killer Pads<\/em><\/a><em>,&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.iwipeout.com\/\"><em>Wipeout Dry Erase Protective Gear<\/em><\/a><em>, and distribution of&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sisuguard.com\/\"><em>SISU Mouthguards<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Web:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/triple8.com\/about-us\/\">https:\/\/triple8.com<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Facebook:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Triple8NYC\/\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Triple8NYC\/<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Instagram:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/triple8nyc\">@triple8nyc<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Twitter:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/triple8nyc\">@triple8nyc<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><br \/>About the YMCA of San Diego County<br \/><\/strong><em>The YMCA of San Diego County is dedicated to improving the quality of human life and to helping all people realize their fullest potential through development of the spirit, mind and body. It is the second largest Y in the nation, serving more than 400,000 San Diego County residents and employing more than 5,000 people. Through a variety of programs and services focused on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y unites men, women and children \u2013 regardless of age, income or background \u2013 to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation\u2019s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. The YMCA\u2019s Krause Family Skate and Bike Park strives to provide a fun and positive environment for children and adults of all ages and abilities, while also serving as a training ground for professional athletes.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Web:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ymca.org\/missionvalley\">http:\/\/www.ymca.org\/missionvalley<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Facebook:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ymcaskatepark\">http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ymcaskatepark<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Instagram:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/clairemontskatepark\">@clairemontskatepark<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><br \/>About Grind for Life<br \/><\/strong><em>Founded in 2004 by two-time cancer survivor and lifelong skateboarder Mike Rogers, Grind for Life provides financial assistance to cancer patients and their families when traveling long distances to doctors and hospitals. GFL educates and inspires patients and their families concerning cancer survival and recovery. Those who qualify may request assistance for travel and lodging expenses as well as meal and personal needs.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Web:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.grindforlife.org\/\">http:\/\/www.grindforlife.org<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Facebook:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/grindforlife\">http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/grindforlife<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Instagram:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/grindforlifeorg\">@grindforlifeorg<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Twitter:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/grindforlife\">@grindforlife<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><br \/>About Skatercross<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>&nbsp;Skateboard Racing<\/strong><em>The vision of 23-time X Games medalist Andy Macdonald, Skatercross<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>&nbsp;Skateboard Racing is an exciting new discipline that features multiple skaters racing each other at once on a track full of jumps, berms, gaps, and hurdles with ample opportunities for passing and crashing. 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