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King of New York Skate Contest by Ami Kealoha
DC Shoes is holding the inaugural “King of New York” skate contest tomorrow, Saturday, 16 September, 2006. One contest will be held in all five NYC boroughs on different dates over a three-week period, leading up to the final competition on 30 September 2006 where the King of NYC’s skating scene will be crowned. Held at the legendary Brooklyn Banks in Manhattan, the top three contestants from each contest will skate for the grand prize of cash and scores of DC shoes and apparel. To register or find out more, visit their site or check them out on Myspace.
by Todd Thomas
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