Red Bull Manny Mania 2009 Is Coming!
April 16, 2009 – 12:33 am PT by MikeTags: Manny Pacquiao, Red Bull Manny Mania —
There is only one other relevant Manny right now and that’s Manny PAC MAN Pacquiao. And I’m not talking about his upcoming fight with Ricky Hatton because that fight will be over by the 4th round. Mark my words. What I’m talking about is his new album that is about to drop. That shiznit will be dope son! But in other Manny News, the third year of RED BULL MANNY MANIA kicks off with a bang, descending upon the streets of New York City at the beginning of the summer on June 7, 2009. That’s just around the corner so you better get your manny pad out and start practicing. No actually don’t because just like previous years, this contest is an invite to pros only.
Anyway, Manhattan will be the place to be that weekend, with 5boro’s legendary Back to the Banks contest and Red Bull Manny Mania taking place Saturday and Sunday, respectively, punctuated with video premieres, parties and the gathering of skaters from around the country.
All summer long across 15 stops and all parts of the country, the Red Bull Manny Mania Am Series gives up-and-comers a chance to show off their best manual combos for a chance to win prizes, and the best will move on to compete online for claim of the best manual amateur cross the U.S.A.
Rules:
An invite-only contest where 16 pros compete in four-man heats in a jam format. Each skater is given a score reflecting their performance in the entire jam. The top five scores from the entire field will move on to the finals. Then final will be the top five skaters in one epic 20 minute jam where they will battle it out until the Manny master is crowned
Why Manuals:
One of the most difficult tricks, a manual requires balance, skill and creativity. With guidelines and manual pads, riders take to the course to see just what two wheeled trickery can get thrown down. Oh yeah, Joey’s dog is named “Manny” too!
June 7th - New York, NY (Pro Only)
June 21st - Pittsburgh, PA
June 27th - Portland, OR
June 27th - Philadelphia, PA
July 11th - Baltimore, MD
July 18th - Boston, MA
July 18th - San Francisco, CA
July 18th - Chicago, IL
July 25th - Richmond, VA
July 25th - Atlanta, GA
August 1st - Miami, FL
August 8th - Houston, TX
August 14th - Columbus, OH
August 22nd - Denver, CO
TBD - Los Angeles, CA
September 4th - Phoenix, AZ