DC Shoes is doing an awesome contest this summer as the final lap in the DC Nationals…

THE OFFICIAL SCOOP:
July 3, 2009 – VANCOUVER, BC — Canada will see the DC King Of series land in Vancouver, BC on August 22 – 23, 2009. DC’s King Of Series global grassroots skateboarding contest returns, touring to new infamous skate spots worldwide. This one-of-a-kind contest travels to local street skate spots in cities across the globe, welcoming the city’s best unsponsored skateboarders to compete in a jam format contest. A win at these contests gives undiscovered street skaters more than just their local city’s respect.

“We are super excited to combine the DC Nationals final contest with the DC King Of series this year,” says Trevn Sharp, Canadian Skate Team Manager. “I have already seen tons of sick skating and I am sure the level of skating at the Finals will be even higher. I’m really looking forward to seeing who will be crowned the King Of Vancouver this August.”

The DC Nationals City Qualifiers will send the top 5 skateboarders from each contest to attend the King Of Vancouver, acting as the final stage for this summer’s series. In order to skate in the King Of Vancouver, skateboarders must qualify at a City Qualifier. The winner of the King Of Vancouver will walk away with instant global exposure throughout the skate world, a piece of the $10,000 cash purse and a spot on DC’s newly formed DC Kings Team, DC’s latest skate squad based completely off DC King Of contest winners. They will also be eligible to receive a SHAZAM article in Color Magazine, where they will be partnered with some of the best photographers and writers in the industry. “SHAZAM is a great opportunity for those skaters who have never had the chance to be in a national magazine” says Sharp.

There are still 5 City Qualifiers yet to take place, the next being this weekend in Vancouver. For more information and full contest details visit www.dcnationals.com and www.dcshoes.com/king. Videos covering all of the City Qualifiers will be available at www.push.ca.

Vancouver, July 4th, Railside Skate Park, presented by Underworld
Regina, July 11th, Regina Skate Plaza, presented by the Tiki Room
Montreal, July 18th, Taz Skate Park, presented by Empire
Halifax, July 25th, The Commons Park, presented by Pro Skates
Toronto, August 1st, Brampton Plaza, presented by Sanction