Texas Skate Jam IX for the Make-A-Wish Foundation Info and Schedule
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Texas Skate Jam IX for the Make-A-Wish Foundation
Saturday, November 5, 2005Southside Skatepark in Houston, Texas
What is the Texas Skate Jam?
It’s a Skate Jam, but with more of a purpose! We raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation (www.wish.org). All money raised goes to MAW – over $185,000 in the last eight years! Who comes out?
Over 100 invited pros and ams skate for 700+ spectators. Tickets are $30 each and are available at many locations – check www.skateboarder.com for more info. Anyone that wants to see something amazing...by ‘amazing’ we mean skateboarding giving back. And not just everyday people giving money out, but SKATEBOARDING giving money to an organization that offers real hope and happiness to children with life threatening illnesses. Who sponsors the Jam?
Adio, South Shore Distributing, Zoo York, 411VM, Transworld, Skatepark of Tampa, and most of all, Southside Skatepark, where it all goes down. Companies: Please send product to be part of the Biggest Product Toss Ever!
South Shore Distributing
Attn: Make-A-Wish
5005 Gulf Freeway
Houston, TX 77023
What’s going on that weekend in Houston?
- Friday: Free skate for skaters on the list. Please contact Damian to get on the list
- Friday night: Bar to hang out at T.B.A.
- Saturday
- Skating and autographs going on all day
- Every spectator gets a Swag Bag that includes an event shirt, stickers, and other stuff
- 10am - Doors open
- 1pm - Bowl Jam
- 3pm - Street Jam - obstacle T.B.A.
- 5pm - Street Jam - obstacle T.B.A.
- 6pm - Biggest Product Toss Ever immediately following
- 6:30pm - Awards
- Saturday night: 8pm - Adio After-Party (location T.B.A.)
How do I get there and where do I stay?
Airport: Make sure you fly into Hobby Airport (it’s only five minutes from Southside)Hotels: Things might change because of the relief effort involved here in Houston, but rooms are available at this time!
Springhill Suites Hobby by Marriot
Phone: 713-943-1713
Distance from South Side: 1.25 miles
Cost: $65 plus tax (max. 15 rooms/Oct. 20 deadline/must mention Make-A-Wish)
Free shuttle to/from Hobby Airport and Southside
This is the best joint to stay at…big rooms, free breakfast, and restaurants in walking distance
Courtyard by Marriot Hobby Airport
Phone: 832-325-2195 (ask for Andy Witt)
Distance from South Side: 1.5 miles
Cost: $89 plus tax (must talk to Andy Witt for special pricing and mention Make-A-Wish)
Free shuttle to/from Hobby Airport and Southside/restaurant with all-you-can-eat breakfast for $9
La Quinta Inn Hobby Airport
Phone: 713-941-0900
Distance from South Side: 1.3 miles
Cost: $69 - $76 plus tax
Free shuttle to/from Hobby Airport & Southside/full service restaurant & bar in walking distance
Holiday Inn Express Hobby Airport
Phone: 713-941-6000
Distance from South Side: 1.7 miles
Cost: $73 plus tax
Free shuttle to/from Hobby Airport & Southside/continental breakfast & Luthers BBQ next door
Best Western Hobby Airport
Phone: 713-910-8600
Distance from South Side: 1.9 miles
Cost: $59.95 plus tax
Free shuttle to/from Hobby Airport ONLY/free continental breakfast/all rooms have fridges and microwaves
Red Roof Inn Hobby Airport
Phone: 713-943-3300 – 800-733-7663
Distance from South Side: 1.9 miles
Cost: $57.99 plus tax/children stay free
Free shuttle to/from Hobby Airport ONLY/free continental breakfast
All questions and PRODUCT DONATIONS:
Damian Hebert
South Shore Distributing
Attn: Make-A-Wish
5005 Gulf Freeway
Houston, TX 77023
Phone: 713-986-4900
Fax: 713-986-4880
Cell: 713-962-2318
Email: dhebert@skatenet.com
Event Location:
Southside Skate Park
510 Iowa
South Houston, Texas 77587
Phone: 713-946-0414
Fax: 713-946-0034
PLEASE DON’T SEND PRODUCTS TO SOUTHSHIDE SKATEPARK…THEY DON’T HAVE MUCH ROOM AND DAMIAN WILL JUST HAVE TO BRING IT TO SOUTH SHORE!
