So if you weren’t at The Commons Skate Park last night you missed a great show… the lovely peeps at Red Bull held “Manny Mania” here in Halifax. The quality of skating on this day was unrivaled by any regular day at the skate park. Guys came from all over N.S. to participate and show their best manualing skills. The stars of the evening were Johnny Purcell taking 3rd place, Alexander Mitchell coming in a close 2nd place to Neil Blackwood who came in 1st. Neil now gets to go to Vancouver on July 17th and compete in the Canadian Finals… Good luck!! We were all impressed with the skating that happened last night and congrats to all the finalists, you guys were awesome.

Here are some photos from last night;

Sarah

LADIES!

We’ve got exciting news to share! We’re happy to announce that “Crossing Boarders Ladies Skate Tour” is coming to Halifax. These ladies are traveling from Quebec and Sweden as a part of an Atlantic Canadian skateboard demo and clinic tour. They’re stopping here in Halifax Monday July 12th 2010, for a skate demo and clinic. This is a great opportunity for and ladies who need that extra attention, help or feedback to push them forward… or if you just want to meet/hangout with some great chicks who skate!

Sooo time to start practicing and getting pumped! Mark it on your calendar and keep checking the blog or facebook for more details. Wahooo!

xo Sarah

Skirtboarders!

Hey Ladies,

Here it is time for ladies skate night. Were going to get this rolling Monday night (10th), at 6ish. The shop closes down at 6 so we will be making our way to The Commons Skate Park. All ladies are welcome, any levels are welcome, remember this is a great way to meet other ladies that skate!

We STRONGLY suggest a helmet not only to protect your noggen but so you don’t receive a nasty ticket from the men in blue…

See you on MONDAY!

xo ProGirl

We are so serious about this…so SUPER serious. THIS weekend ONLY at ProSkates and ProGirl!!!!

Here are the details:

ALL Boots – $100
ALL Bindings – $100
ALL Jackets – $100
ALL Pants – $100

and…

Snowboards for $100, $200 and $300.

Thats right, not a single snowboard will be more than $300….majority will be less!

 ALL Snowboard accessories are 70% off too!! (Goggles, First Layer, Mitts, Gloves, Helmets, etc…)

Oh Yeah…. ALL marked SALE items are now 70% OFF!! So that means Sale Clothing, Luggage, Bags, Sandals, Bikinis, Jeans, etc… ALL 70% OFF!  

Better not miss this one, because there will be NOTHING left after!

 Starts NOW. Ends Sunday at 5pm. GET HERE EARLY!!!

Help ME!

You’re such a cute Chick and you peep so well Spring Sale!

The ladies at Pro Girl felt it was important to show that winter is over, and SPRING is here! To help all of you transition your footwear, clothing and accessories we’re having an Easter Pick-A-Sale. This Pick-A-Sale is pretty easy… you shop, and when you get your items to the counter, the Easter basket will be waiting to give you a deal!

Some of the eggs will hold; Tax Off, 10% Off, FREE ProGirl T-Shirt and much more!

There will be BIG sales on clothing, luggage, snowboard hardgoods and softgoods, bags and shoes!

The SALE is SATURDAY ONLY, from 10am until 6pm.

See you there!

xo Sarah

Chicks with bunny ears? You can't get much cuter then that.

Just wanted to inform everyone about the LAST snowboard competition of the season happening THIS SUNDAY AFTERNOON at Martock! So here’s the down low;

ANALOG’s “Go Huck Yourself” comp THIS Sunday 1-3pm, March 28th at Martock, N.S.

 ALL ages are welcome to participate, and it’s FREE to enter! ALL prizes are from ANALOG.

So make sure you’re there early so you register and to win some swag!

Go Huck Yourself at Martock!

The jump is already built so GO practice!!!

Hey Guys,

Sorry this has taken so long! It has been a busy week. Volcom Stone’s Peanut Butter & Rail Jam crew was here for a beautiful weekend of Peggy’s Cove, ridiculous sandwiches made with cookies, and of course, snowboarding! 

I wasn’t able to make it, but I got to hear all about who won, the wicked bails and all about the newcomers this year. Volcom’s blog has lots of photos and a great write up of the main events that went on.

Check it out; http://www.volcom.com/pbrj/eventArticle.asp?seasonId=18&ArticleID=228

And the results are as follows:

15 & Under: 1st: Jevin Allen 2nd: Floris Bouman 3rd: Cole Parsons 4th: Joel Kenny 5th: Colin Retson

16 & Over:  1st: Stephen Vassallo 2nd: Justin Clarke 3rd: Robbie Johnson 4th: Justin Hartt 5th: Matt Grant

Girl’s Open: 1st: Sara Payzant 2nd: Dallas Rourke 3rd: Charlotte Butcher 4th: Anne Gilbert 5th: Livy Fraser

Men’s Open: 1st: Jeremy Page 2nd: Jordan Newcombe 3rd: Garrett Connolly 4th: Les Ells 5th: Ben Horlings

And Electric’s $50 “Gooeyest Move” Award went to Jeremy Page.

A HUGE thankyou goes out to the Volcom crew, especially Christina, Jeff and Jake for putting on another great PBRJ. See you next year!!

Snowboard season is winding down… but there are still some good days left!

We hope to see you up at Martock or Wentworth this week.

xo Sarah

Ladies and gents,

Good news to pass along. This Sunday Volcom Stone’s Peanut Butter Rail Jam tour is coming back again this year! This laid back jam style contest is open to anyone and everyone who snowboards that thinks they’re got “the stuff”. If youre under 18 you’re totally welcome, but you just have to bring a parent to sign a waiver for you before you can ride… you know the legal reasons. Even if you don’t want to go in the comp, come just to watch… this contest is always a great time.

There are 4 different divisions:

15 & Under, 16 & Over, Girls and an OPEN catagory…(CASH PRIZES!!) Plus there will be $50 Cash For the GOOEYEST move of the event from Electric Goggles.

So here is the low down; Sunday March 14th at 9am SHARP sign up at the events desk. It’s FREE Entry, FREE Food, Bring your HELMET, and you need a lifet ticket to participate!

Remember that it’s limited entry so make sure to get there with plenty of time to spare.

For more info please call 1-949-943-9133

See you there!

Sarah

We be jammin'. With some sandwiches too.

For all of those who couldn’t make it this past weekend to our beautiful city’s downtown, you missed a great show! The 3rd annual Urbanbutter showcase took place down at the Waterfront Wearhouse.  Although the venue changed from last year, some the best riders in the east were there to show off their skills.

There was snowboarding and skiing going on all night, with a 30 foot screen showing Olympic events (us wining 3 Golds!!) with some great access to the bar/food inside. The music was playing and the vibe was great, despite the torrential rain the day before. There were 3 rails set up with the competition being in a rail jam style. Heats were set up so judges could catch every run and not miss anyone. There were a few terrible bails, with one of the first guys to hit the set up leaving in a stretcher (we hope you’re ok!) and definitely a few boards with some serious damage.

The night was a success, with people throwing some sick tricks, pushing each other and landing those last few to land themselves into the top spots.

And the results are for anyone who missed out:

Men’s Snowboarding: 1st Ben Horlings (walked away with $1000 and lots of great gear/product), 2nd Dustin Marshell (walked away with $500 and more swag) & 3rd Dave Graunn

Women’s Snowboarding: 1st Charlotte Butcher (walked away with $500 and tons of swag!), 2nd Anne Gillbert & 3rd Sarah Payzant

Men’s Skiing: 1st Collin Southerland (also walked away with $1000 bucks!), 2nd Charles Stevens & 3rd Chris Slaunwhite

There was a party afterwards at the waterfront Warehouse where all of us spectators went in to get warm and with the riders still in snowboard gear partying just as hard as everyone else. Tons of product was handed out through out the night. It was a mellow hang out with some great dance sessions by a few drunken participants! Love it. Get times had by all!

Almost all of the ProSkates/ProGirl family was out to play and it was great to see everyone.

A big thank you goes out to Dwayne at Urbanbutter for putting this on for the 3rd year, and all the other local shops/sponsors who where a part of it also. We’re all making snowboarding and skiing a bigger part of everyday life here on the east coast!  And of course to all the participants who threw down, it wouldn’t be possible with out you!

Here are some photos from the night! If you hae any feel free to send them to Sarah @ info-progirl@hotmail.com

See you on the hill.

xo Sarah