LOS ANGELES (October 27, 2008)—The LG Action Sports World Championships (LG World Championships) is excited to announce that a line-up of the 2008 season’s most elite action sports athletes is confirmed to compete in Seattle for the most prestigious title of the year. From October 31 – November 2 at Seattle’s KeyArena 150 of the world’s best pros in Skateboard, BMX, and Inline Skating will vie for their share of the $600,000 purse and title of LG Action Sports World Champion.

The defending LG Action Sports World Champion in Skateboard Vert, Pierre-Luc Gagnon (Montreal, Canada), has claimed all the most notable titles this season (the Maloof Money Cup, the X Games and the Mountain Dew Cup) and plans to top it off with the 2008 LG World Championship title. However, he’ll have to overcome challenges from Bucky Lasek (Baltimore, Maryland), 17 year-old sensation Alex Perelson (San Diego, Calif.), Bob Burnquist (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) and San Diego’s Andy MacDonald to name just a few. Skateboard Vert prelims take place on Saturday afternoon, with the finals on Sunday.

BMX Vert will feature a tough competition as all the competitors chase the top man of the last four years, 37 year-old Jamie Bestwick (Nottingham, England). Bestwick will be going for his fifth consecutive LG World Championships. Challenging him during the Saturday evening final will be a talented group of bikers including Simon Tabron (Newquay, England), Chad Kagy (Gilroy, Calif.), Jimmy Walker (Chicago, Illinois), Melbourne, Australia’s Steven McCann, and Paso Robles, California’s John Parker.

Rodolfo Ramos of Cascavel-Pavel, Brazil returns to the LG World Championships hoping to repeat his 2007 performance as the Skateboard Street champion. He’ll face a strong field of street skaters, including Paul Rodriguez (Chatsworth, Calif.), Greg Lutzka (Milwaukee, Wis.), Danilo do Rosario (Curitiba), and Austen Seaholm (Anaheim, Calif.). Prelims and finals take place on Sunday afternoon. Daniel Dhers (Caracas, Venezuela), Craig Mast (Warren, Ohio), Rob Darden (Greenville, SC), Ryan Guettler (Queensland, Australia), and Garrett Reynolds (Toms River, New Jersey), top the list of BMX Street competitors looking to dethrone the 2007 world champion Morgan Wade of Tyler, Texas. The BMX Street action begins on Friday, with the finals following on Saturday afternoon. The Inline Skating world will be represented by the superstar pros in both Vert and Street, as well as in Women’s Street.

A complete roster of athletes for each contest can be found on the event web site at www.lgactionsports.com.

Tickets for the LG Action Sports World Championships include daily concerts by The Game (Friday evening), MxPx (Saturday afternoon), Pennywise (Saturday night) and Hoobastank (Sunday afternoon), and sponsor village activities. Tickets can be purchased at the KeyArena Box Office, via Ticketmaster.com, at all Ticketmaster outlets or by calling 206 628 0123 to charge them by phone. Three-day reserved seats packages are also available at discounted rates through www.ticketmaster.com or at the KeyArena Box Office.

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The series, called “The Uprising,” brings a bold look to Christian television for the next generation. The show will be available to more than 125 million people worldwide through various television networks and online at steelroots.com.

Indian Land, SC (Vocus/PRWEB ) October 14, 2008 — Steelroots, one of the leading producers of television programs targeting Christian youth and one of the few media-based ministries focusing on action sports, today announced that it will debut a new reality TV series called “The Uprising” on Thursday, October 16th at 5:00pm EST on INSP – The Inspiration Network. The series also can be viewed 24/7 online at www.steelroots.com.

“The Uprising” follows pro skaters Jay Haizlip, Christian Hosoi, and Brian Sumner as they comb skate parks, backyard pools, and other hangouts in an effort to spread the Gospel. The series was birthed out of Haizlip’s The Sanctuary Church in Huntington Beach, California where he serves as Senior Pastor and his “The Uprising is Here” events, which brings pro skateboarders, live music, and the faith message to young people across the country. The events feature Hosoi and Sumner, as well as other pro skateboarders.

(Watch a clip, view host bios, and download “The Uprising” banners, wallpapers, and MySpace layouts at: http://www.steelroots.com/theuprising/)

According to Haizlip, every episode will be filled with light, energy, excitement, and most of all, purpose.

“We’re excited to partner with Steelroots for ‘The Uprising,’” said Haizlip. “Christian, Brian, and I have traveled across the world ministering to the needs of people and we know that there is a desperate need for this series. People are struggling with real issues like alcohol and drug addiction, stints in jail, abuse, and problems with parents. We’re going to offer them hope through this show and let them know that God is on their side.”

The first episode of the series runs the gamut from skate sessions with family and friends in a backyard pool, an encounter with a hitch hiker, and a not-so-typical “run-in” with the law at the Santa Ana Skate Park.

“This isn’t your grandmother’s Christian TV,” said Hosoi. “This is in-your-face modern day evangelism that gets down in the dirt with people to help them wrestle through their issues.”

Sumner agrees, and also sees the series as an opportunity for the trio to use their skateboarding gifts for a greater good.

“We’ve all been blessed to use our skateboarding talents to reach a lot of people, and now we’re using our talents as an outlet to spread the Gospel,” said Sumner. “The three of us have faced difficult challenges, and we know that a relationship with God is what makes us all overcomers.”

In addition to a faith message, “The Uprising” also will showcase skate tricks and events and feature appearances by other pro skaters like Paul Rodriguez, Chad Tim Tim, Ray Barbee, Jereme Rogers, Josh Harmony, and more.

“The Uprising” joins other original programs from Steelroots that include the Christian Hip Hop show “Mixx Master’s Lounge,” the Christian music video show “Steelroots Top 10 Countdown,” “The Steelroots Show,” and specials featuring popular athletes and music artists. For more information visit www.steelroots.com.

INSP is available in more than 55 million U.S. households via more than 2,400 cable systems and on DIRECTV channel 364 and DISH Network channel 259. “The Uprising” also will air on i-Lifetv – Inspirational Life Television. Internationally, the program will air on Inspiration Network International reaching over 70 million homes worldwide in more than 103 countries. Viewers can check their program guides for channel line-up information.

About Steelroots:
Steelroots was launched in 2002 as one of the expanding outreaches of the Inspiration Ministries. Since its launch, Steelroots has become a leading provider of Christian content for youth and young adults. Steelroots uses television, Internet, print media, products, and special events to accomplish its vision of “revealing the Truth to today’s generation.” Steelroots’ original television programs include “Steelroots – The Show,” “SRtv’s Top Ten Countdown,” “Mixx Master’s Lounge,” and special programs that address timely topics. Steelroots TV is broadcast to more than 125 million homes worldwide through INSP – The Inspiration Network, i-Lifetv – Inspirational Life Television, and INI – Inspiration Network International. For more information visit www.steelroots.com.

Photo courtesy of www.steelroots.com

Steelroots is giving away a Brian Sumner autographed skateboard (Autographed Reliance Brian Sumner skate deck, Independent trucks, Rocket wheels, Ninja bearings, Grip tape, Bolts) and autographed NSS shoes! Sign up and complete The Uprising Survey for a chance to win!

Contest End Date: 10/31/2008

Image Courtesy of zspotnow.com

What: Fujifilm invites local Miami skateboarders and members of the Z Spot Now community to an event of high class skating and live music performances in honor of the stylish FinePix Z20fd digital camera.

Who: Hosted by pro-skater and Jack Ass crew member Clyde
Singleton, the second Z Spot event in the series will take place at the
M.I.A. Skate Park in Miami, Florida and feature skate demos from
Habitat Skate Crew and sounds from the acclaimed DJ Z-Trip. A special
guest appearance from Miami Ink tattoo maestro Darren Brass will also
take place.

Straight off their global tour, Habitat skaters will be onsite signing
autographs, doing tricks and sharing tips with the young M.I.A
skateboarding community. Meanwhile, world famous DJ Z-Trip will get the
crowd moving with the sounds of his eclectic “mash-up” mixing style.
Also, NYC-based DJ Van Scott will be on hand for an opening set.

Featured Habitat skaters include: Fred Gall, Ed Selego, Kerry Getz, Stefan Janoski, Danny Garcia, Silas Baxter-Neal

When: Saturday, October 18th, from 2pm-6pm

Where: M.I.A Skatepark (1850 NW 84 Ave, Doral, FL 33126)