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  Courtesy of Vans

Press Release:

 

Hangzhou, China April 18th 2011, Wabsono International is proud to welcome Vans as the Title sponsor of the 2011 Dragon Sk8 Series skateboarding contests in China!

 

In a short 2 years, starting with the “Battle at the Silver Dragon” in 2009, the Dragon Sk8 Series has grown in notoriety, popularity and legitimacy to become the preeminent series for Chinese skaters. The newly branded “Vans Dragon Sk8 series” in 2011 will tour 6 major cities in China; Beijing, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Xi’an, Shanghai and Hangzhou.

 

“Not just another “exhibition” masquerading as a contest, the Dragon Sk8 Series is designed to further the development of skating in China by tailoring the comp to the needs and desires of the skaters. With the participation of the local skaters here in China, we continue to grow the experience for everyone involved.” commented Glenn Brumage, Director at Wabsono and IASC board member.

 

“Considered by the majority of skaters as China’s most legitimate skateboarding event, it is important for us to act responsibly in finding the right partners as the sport and lifestyle grows in our country. There is no lack of athletic brands throwing money around and looking to buy their way into skating here, so we took great care in choosing a Title sponsor. For us, it is about legitimacy and reputation. With Vans’ heritage as the original skateboard shoe brand we are very excited to have them working with us.” said Bao Xuping, CEO Wabsono.

 

Vans Action Sports Category Manager, Mathew Morgan, said “Vans is excited about its partnership with Wabsono on the Dragon Sk8 Series and looks forward to providing an authentic platform for the development of skateboarding in China. We see the potential in this series to become one of China’s most important and anticipated skateboarding events every year.”

 

Approximate 2011 schedule

21-22 May– Shenzhen 18-19 June– Shanghai (Go Skateboarding Day) 09-10 July– Chengdu 30-31 July– Xi’an 13-14 Aug– Beijing 17-18 Sep– Hangzhou (“Battle at the Silver Dragon” Finals)

 

About Wabsono International

 

Based in Hangzhou PRC, Wabsono Internationals Action Sports unit has become a leader in the development of Action Sports participation and lifestyle in China. Wabsono currently specializes in Marketing, Promotion, Manufacturing and Distribution of the lifestyle and related products of Surfing, Skateboarding and Snowboarding. Having a strong position in the industry, Wabsono is capable of spending the necessary time and effort to build brands while building the lifestyle in China. Wabsono is committed to increasing the popularity of the Skate and Surf lifestyle in China.

 

About Vans

 

Vans, the original skate shoe maker, creates a full range of footwear and apparel for skaters. Vans supports grassroots skateboarding at both the local and national level and through our pro team that includes skaters such as Geoff Rowley, Tony Trujillo, Dustin Dollin, Anthony Van Engelen, Bucky Lasek and Omar Hassan as well as legends Tony Alva, Steve Caballero, Jeff Grosso and Christian Hosoi. Vans stages two of the world’s most progressive skate contests in the Pro-tec Pool Party and the Vans Downtown Showdown.