Lawrenceberg, Indiana
The éS Game of Skate took Blacklist and LBG by storm on June 4th. A crowd of about 100-150 kids gathered around the shop for a free BBQ and 40 competitors signed up for their shot to advance to the regional finals in Chicago, IL. With a chance of rain lurking, all the skaters were informed during the rider's meeting to flock to a designated nearby pavilion once the rain hit their grip tape. As the GAME begun and a few rounds were completed, a bolt of lightning and crack of thunder sent 100+ kids fleeing for the shelter. Once we got the new lanes taped off, the GAME resumed at the LBG Skatepark pavilion surrounded by severe downpours and gusting winds. After we got a few more rounds in, all hell broke loose. The storm sent 50+ mph winds and rain into the pavilion and with the sound of the tornado sirens, I found myself directing 100+ kids towards a nearby outdoor bathroom for shelter.
2 days later, the rescheduled éS Game of Skate went off at high noon on June 6th with sunny skies and 90+ degree temps. Many kids returned from the previous date and new arrivals drove into town from over 90 minutes away. The bracket rounded off with 24 skaters and many spectators came out to watch the day’s festivities. Ghetto was the name of the game with the help of our duct taped lanes and one LBG local's car audio and mainstream hip-hop. The skaters came of firing as some local favorites got paired up in the opening rounds. In the end, it was LBG local Kyle Houze representing Blacklist taking 3rd, Hamilton OH's Jake Benz representing Demented Skateshop taking 2nd, and Cincinnati OH's Devin Abner representing Anonymous Skateshop taking 1st and advancing to the Regional Finals in Chicago, IL.
