New Season of Adventures with Chris Drops on OffTheWall.tv
Posted 02/22/2012 by Kelly
Season three of Adventures with Chris, debuts on OffTheWall.tv today with an episode featuring Daniel Lutheran and the House of Vans coat drive. Here's what Chris Nieratko had to say about the upcoming season: "It’s pretty safe to say that Season 3 of Adventures with Chris is the best Season 3 Adventures with Chris has ever done. Sure, some day, a few seasons
All Chicks Skate Jam at House of Vans Friday
Posted 02/22/2012 by Kelly
Sorry boys, we have to leave you home this time for the All Chicks Skate Jam at the House of Vans going down this Friday, February 24th. There will be prizes, swag, food and more from 7pm - 11pm EST. Come out and hang with us!
Vans Custom Culture - Journeys Local Attitude Award
Posted 02/21/2012 by Kelly
The Vans Custom Culture competition is filling up quickly, with nearly 800 schools now registered. In addition to this news, we'd like to officially announce a special partnership with Journeys to present the Local Attitude award at the final event this May. This award will highlight one of the final five schools that creates the most compelling Local Flavor themed shoe with a $5,000 donation to that school's art program!
Vans BMX Night presented by CULT this Thursday
Posted 02/21/2012 by Kelly
Don't forget that the House of Vans in Brooklyn, NY is your new best friend if you ride BMX, because we are holding a BMX night presented by Cult this Thursday, February 23rd. Two sessions of riding, food, prizes, beats by PF Cuttin and giveaways including a Cult frame and complete. Guest riders include Robbie Morales, Trey Jones, Bobby Simmons, Timmy Theus, Codey Levesque and Chase Dehart. Get there early, because spots are limited.
Vans Bowl-A-Rama Coming to Australia this Saturday, Feb. 25th
Posted 02/20/2012 by Kelly
Join Vans on Saturday, February 25 to witness the biggest names in skateboarding vie for their share of the biggest prize purse in the event’s history, $80,000 AUD (more than $85,000 USD) as iconic Bondi Beach is taken over for the 8th year running by Vans Bowl-A-Rama. Since Australia is a day ahead, you can tune in to the live webcast online or the Vans Live 2.0 app on Friday, February 24 from 3pm to 12am PST. The world’s top skateboarders including Pro’s
"IPod" Wins World Snowboarding Championships!
Posted 02/20/2012 by Kelly
It's official - Iouri "IPod" Podladtchikov is the inaugural World Snowboarding Championships Halfpipe Champion! The contest was held this past weekend in Olso, Norway where he took home the win and $40,000. See what the champ had to say and watch is award winning run of a Backside Double Cork 1260 to a massive Front 1080 Double to Cab 1080 Double to Front 1080. Huge congrats!
Vans / Haro BMX Pro Camp Registration Now Open
Posted 02/19/2012 by Kelly
Vans BMX Pro Camp registration is now open at Vans Skatepark in Orange, CA. This year, we teamed up with Haro BMX to bring you some of the best pros. Cory Nastazio, Colin Mackay, Josh Harrington, Ronnie Napolitan and a possible special guest will be on tap to help you brush up on your skills.
Big News for Vans Warped Tour Fans
Posted 02/18/2012 by Kelly
Drum roll please… Vans Warped Tour announces the Kick-Off Party, No Room for Rockstars screening and concert at Club Nokia in Los Angeles on Thursday, March 29th. Tickets are available, so jump on it. Now, check out an exclusive clip featuring Forever Came Calling from the film No Room for Rockstars, the Vans Warped Tour.
Vans Hi-Standard Canada Series Round 2 Saturday
Posted 02/17/2012 by Kelly
The first event of the Canadian edition Vans Hi-Standard Big Air Series at Mt Seymour in Vancouver, BC, went off with a bang. Now it's time for round two at the Horseshow Resort in Barrie, Ontario this Saturday, February 18th. Come out to watch or enter in this jam format contest where you land your tricks with style and win cash. Also check out the Pro-tec Rail Best Trick contest.
Man, I Need Vans Game of S.K.A.T.E. at Vans Skatepark
Posted 02/16/2012 by Kelly
Head over to the Vans Skatepark in Orange, CA this Saturday, February 18th to participate in the 5th annual Man, I Need Vans Game of S.K.A.T.E. Two winners will win a year's supply of Vans shoes. Registration starts at the park at 12pm and the contest starts at 3pm. Good luck!
Vans Bowl-A-Rama Coming February 25th to Australia
Posted 02/16/2012 by Kelly
Mark your calendars for next Saturday, February 25th (Live in Australia, Check Time Zones) when the world’s top skateboarders invade Sydney, Australia's Bondi Beach for the 7th annual Bondi Bowl-A-Rama. Make sure to catch the webcast LIVE online or on the Vans Live 2.0 app. More details coming soon…
Elijah Berle Named "Year's Best Am"
Posted 02/15/2012 by Kelly
The entire Vans team would like to congratulate Vans footwear and apparel Team rider Elijah Berle for being named The Skateboard Mag's 2011 "Year's Best Am." Elijah's been on a tear all year, working double time to film for his upcoming Chocolate part and collecting footage for Vans' first-ever full length feature film project.