The Sydney Groms tore up the Master of the Hill event and walked away with all the cash.

In a tale of two events, there were two major skate competitions on last weekend. The kick flippers had Battle for Supemacy and ASRA had Master of the Hill (MOTH). Battle for Supremacy was canceled but MOTH was not. The downhill skaters not scared of a bit of rain. Maybe the kick flippers thought their tiny little wheels would dissolve in the rain.
Killara High cleaned up with 1st, 2nd and 3rd on the Grom’s podium and Cooper backing up with a 2nd on the Junior’s podium.

The big news was Hopkin Racing has finally given away some cash for our T-shirt podium guarantee.

Cooper Kruize, who is only 15 years old, won $700 from his first day ever of racing. That is almost as much as the prize money for each skater at Battle of Supremacy ($1000 each). No wonder all the kids are buying longboards, not only is it more fun, there is money in it!!

Groms podium
1st Cooper Kruize
2nd Scott Poole
3rd Ilan Aarons (Steve Daddow standing in for Ilan)

Juniors podium Master of the Hill 2010
1st Merrick Wildash
2nd Cooper Kruize
3rd Gabe Gwynne

Read the full report on the ASRA website

Big thank you to Ado at Cr8tive Sk8. We can not do these races without the support of skateshops and the skate industry.
Love ya work ado!!!

There is a lot of interest from the juniors and groms about competing at this year’s Master Of The Hill (MOTH).

It is this weekend, so you gotta start making plans on how to get there and getting parental permission to race.

ASRA have changed the focus of MOTH this year, and made it tastier for all the groms, juniors and anyone new to Downhill. This is a perfect race to start your downhill sporting life. The road we are racing on is about 800m long. It has an up hill run out, so no need to waste urethane sliding or shoes foot breaking. There is no motorised traffic. Road is perfect hotmix, no potholes. It is located in the bush, plenty of places to sit, watch or chill out.

For parents and guardians
This is not a dangerous event. ASRA are taking every precaution to make the event as safe as possible. There is always an element of risk, however there is no more risk than normal skate play on a local street or hill. In fact, kids are probably taking more risks on their local roads than they do at a sanctioned ASRA event where the authorities are watching.
ASRA believe it is important to give the youth coming into Downhill an event to learn all the safety aspects of the sport from older competitors. This is better than skaters holding their own outlaw races.
Competitors will get their safety gear and longboards checked. Racers will learn proper skating etiquette, how to skate within a group and near other competitors.
Racing will be limited to two competitors. All skaters will be wearing fullface helmets and leather jackets.

For competitors
You will need the proper safety gear or you will not be allowed to compete. If you still need a full face helmet, we have them available in hopshop. For leather jackets, check your local motorcycle shop, there are normally sales this time of year.
Leather pants are not required, but are an additional safety item. Shorts or jeans with skate knee pads are a good idea. Draggin Jeans have a full range of jeans that will save your skin in a crash. Check em out, your skin will love you for it.
Please check all requirements on the official MOTH page

How to get your parents to let you race
Let them read this blog post, so they can see the ASRA safety requirements.
Tell them they can call the Hopshop and speak to James, David or Jackson on 02 80601588. Sometimes it is better to let one of the older skaters explain what the event is. Parents dont respond well to “it will be mad and (insert unreliable friend’s name here) will be there, and I’ll hate you forever if I can not go.”
If reason does not work, time for bribery and honey. Promise to do more around the house, more homework etc. Or tell them they can be involved.
Dad’s are more than welcome to volunteer, or be involved in some way – make it a father and son day. Mum’s are welcome. We always need more mum’s track side to make the responsible decisions.
If that does not work, try to sell the charms of the Blue Mountains. They can drop you off at the race, and then enjoy a day in the Blue Mountains.  Maybe if you can all stay overnight, make it a small holiday. Last minute accommodation can be booked at Wotif.com.
Your parents can do the heritage walk at Katoomba. How about visiting the art galleries? Bushwalks. What mother could resist high tea at Liianfelds!!
The Hawkesbury farmers market is on this weekend in Penrith. Located on High Street in the Civic Precinct. 8am to 1pm. Enough time to drop you off, go to the markets to enjoy the food, produce, music and cooking demos, then cruise back to MOTH to see you in the final!

Get creative, and get to MOTH.

It is on again and Hopkin Racing is proud to be a race sponsor. Master Of The Hill 2009 was a fantastic day of racing and longboarding. This year promises to be an even better pocket nugget of skateboarding goodness.

Location is the Pump Station in the Blue Mountains. Approximately 90 minutes drive West from Sydney. It is a locals only hill. The exact location of the Pump Station is only revealed to those who sign a sacred oath to respect it, respect the traditional owners, and to leave it as clean and sparkling as they found it. If you can’t get somebody to tell you where it is, join ASRA online and ask Bugs or Robbo.

Master Of The Hill is a downhill racing event. Two-man heats. There will be no timed qualifiers – every rider qualifies and will be seeded randomly. Don’t worry about getting a tough draw; it’s a double-elimination system, so everybody gets a second chance. Every person will race at least two heats, and there will be hours of practice.

The hill is about 800 metres long, with a top speed of about 55km/h (for skateboarders). No footbreaking is required, nor sliding around corners. It’s easy enough for first-time racers, but has enough in it to create epic head-to-head racing for the pros. The road is closed, there is no motor vehicle  traffic on this road. All family, parents and friends are welcome. For Groms and Juniors, the best way to get there is to convince your parents to go. If your parents need to talk to a responsible adult, get them to call the Hopshop on 02 80601588 and asked for David Robertson, Jackson Shapiera or James Hopkin. They are also welcome to come into the shop to discuss the joys of gravel rash.

Date
Saturday 6th February 2010

Categories
Open Skateboard: Everybody who wants to be Master of the Hill.
Maximum 64 riders.
1st: $300, 2nd: $200, 3rd: $100.

Junior Skateboard: For those under 18 on race day. Juniors can also race in the Open category, so they get two events for the price of one.
Maximum 32 riders.
1st: $300, 2nd: $200, 3rd: $100.

Grom Skateboard: For those under 16 on race day. Groms can also race in the Junior category, so they get two events for the price of one.
Maximum 32 riders.
1st: $300, 2nd: $200, 3rd: $100.

Luge: This includes classic luge. It’s all one big category for those lying down. Ride whatever you think is faster (or whatever you have).
Maximum 32 riders.
1st: $300, 2nd: $200, 3rd: $100.

Requirements
To enter you must:
1) Be a paid-up member of ASRA. Click here to join ASRA.
2) Have a full-face helmet, leather gloves and a leather jacket to ride in. Full leathers are recommended.

Official Race webpage
For more details on the event and how to enter go to the official Master Of The Hill webpage.