Vans Park Series SYDNEY!!!

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Sydney, AUSTRALIA (March 4, 2017) – Back to back rain delays did not stop the 2017 Vans Park Series Pro Tour Global Qualifiers in Australia today, as twenty of the world’s most talented park terrain skateboarders battled through a lightning round of finals heats, to inevitably crown Tom Schaar the winner of the VPS Australia Global Qualifier. With an exceptional performance leading the qualifiers and flawless runs in today’s finals, the 17-year-old perfectionist swept the crowds with his dynamic flow and precision throughout the custom-spec park terrain course. Tom Schaar’s conclusive win not only grants him the Australia Global Qualifier title, but also places him in the lead in the 2017 VPS Men's Tour Challenger Rankings.



In a well-deserved 2nd place, Ivan Federico’s calculated form and variety of tricks were in full force, while Pedro Barros’ undeterred speed and velocity earned him 3rd. For the full list of rankings and more information on the VPS Men’s Pro Tour, visit www.vansparkseries.com.



VPS Australia Global Qualifier – RESULTS

1. Tom Schaar

2. Ivan Federico

3. Pedro Barros

4. Murilo Peres

5. Raven Tershy

6. Cory Juneau

7. Alex Sorgente

8. Willy Lara

9. Tristan Rennie

10. Clay Kreiner



2017 VPS Men’s Tour Challenger Rankings

1. Tom Schaar

2. Murilo Peres

3. Willy Lara

4. Tristan Rennie

5. Roman Pabich



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The 2017 Vans Park Series Pro Tour is the premier league for professional park terrain skateboarders consisting of five men’s global qualifiers and one women’s global qualifier spanning five countries over six months and culminating with the official Vans Park Series World Championships. The 2017 Vans Park Series World Championships are sanctioned by the International Skateboarding Federation and will be held in September with final date and location to be announced on vansparkseries.com along with live event Webcast and additional Pro Tour details.



Known for its unrivaled combination of speed, style, flow, amplitude and creativity, park terrain is the fastest growing discipline in competitive skateboarding today. The Vans Park Series is the defining event series for global competitive park terrain skateboarding and the first and only point system culminating in the official ISF-sanctioned park terrain skateboarding Continental and World Championships for men and women.



Showcasing an international roster of skateboarding’s elite pros and a total prize purse in excess of $500,000(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 vansparkseries.com.



Follow the Vans Park Series on social media or sign up online now for the latest information on Vans Park Series event details, elite pros, official sanctions and competition formats.

SYDNEY, Australia (March 5, 2017) – The Vans Park Series Oceania Continental Men’s Championships finally took flight this morning, challenging 19 incredible park terrain skateboarders from the local South Pacific Region for a chance to compete in the 2017 ISF-sanctioned VPS World Championships. After frequent weather delays, the regional qualifier event, which is open to local registered and approved entrants, was postponed until clear skies this morning allowed for an adjusted finals competition. New Zealand native Bowman Hansen, 24, brought on a fiery breakout performance, demonstrating an unfathomable backside boneless revert on the tombstone to secure his title win. His unyielding talent earns him the first regional VPS Oceania Continental Championship title and grants him the invite to join the VPS Select Pros in the series’ world championship event later this year.



Vans Park Series also congratulates teenage rippers Keegan Palmer, 13, and Jedd Mckenzie, 15, who rounded out the podium with a little taste of what the future generation of park terrain skateboarding will look like. For the full list of rankings and more information on VPS Continental and National Championships, visit www.vansparkseries.com.



VPS Oceania Continental Championships – MEN’S RESULTS



1. Bowman Hansen – Advancing to the World Championships

2. Keegan Palmer

3. Jedd Mckenzie

4. George Richards

5. Lachlan Abbott

6. Kieran Woolley

7. Ethan Copeland

8. Mitchel Howse



Showcasing a gamut of emerging park terrain skateboarding talent from all-over the South Pacific region, the VPS Oceania Continental Championships welcomes a new crop of challengers into the park terrain skateboarding field. VPS Continental Champions advance directly to the VPS World Championships in September. The VPS Continental and World Champions are officially recognized by skateboarding’s governing body, the International Skateboarding Federation (ISF).



The VPS Continental and National Championships are open to all skaters, men and women, meeting proof of regional eligibility and associated entry fees, providing an official path to the Vans Park Series World Championships, and a chance to earn a spot on the 2018 VPS World Tour. Prospective competitors should visit www.vansparkseries.com for information.



Known for its unrivaled combination of speed, style, flow, amplitude and creativity, park terrain is the fastest growing discipline in competitive skateboarding today. The Vans Park Series is the defining event series for global competitive park terrain skateboarding and the first and only point system culminating in the official ISF-recognized park terrain skateboarding Continental and World Championships for men and women.



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The 2017 Vans Park Series World Tour is the premier league for professional park terrain skateboarders consisting of five men’s global qualifiers and one women’s global qualifier spanning five countries over six months and culminating with the official Vans Park Series ISF World Championships. The 2017 Vans Park Series ISF World Championships will be held in September with final date and location to be announced at vansparkseries.com along with live event Webcast and World Tour additional details.



Showcasing an international roster of skateboarding’s elite pros and a total prize purse in excess of $500,000(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 vansparkseries.com.



Follow the Vans Park Series on social media or sign up online now for the latest information on Vans Park Series event details, elite pros, official sanctions and competition formats.



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Keegan Palmer killed that final... I would've had him in First !!!