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Steve Steadham brought his  Spyder Cup Series to Venice, California  on Sat. April 1st, 2017.   Many locals turned out to watch and compete. There were lot of new kids, and Venetians Julian, Kiko. Haden, Desmond, David & Asher moved up to pro/am division. Venice’s built in crowd of spectators got the riders, and there was many a ripper on hand to showcase talent.
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Here is a message from Spyder Cup founder Steve Steadham.  It was an Amazing 1st Annual Venice Spyder Cup yesterday!

Thanks to Presenting Sponsor: Aces & 8, T.H.A.N., Vans, Powell Peralta, Stedmz, Bones Bearings, Khiro, Millennium, Christian Hosoi, Maui and Sons, Black Flys, 187 Killer Pads, S-Tech Wheels.

 Special Thanks to: The City of L.A. parks and rec. staff: Victor, Fred, & Lance. Alan from the The LA Fire Dept., Gabriel Ortega,  Tonan Ruiz, and all the Amazing Parents and Skaters. Ton HanDave DuncanBennett HaradaEric Tuma BrittonLonny HiramotoHeidi LemmonTravis Perrin & Jeff Ramos.

About the Spyder Cup:  The Spyder Cup is a Pro & Am. Skateboard Series.  They have events all over the USA & abroad. BMX, Scooters & Rollerblades. Founded by Steve Steadham.

The history of the Spyder Cup begins five years ago in Hawaii when skateboarding pioneer Steve Steadham saw that the popular tropical destination was the ideal venue for a skateboarding event
which promotes both community and a healthy, sports-orientated lifestyle.  After discussing the concept with close friend Michael Kays,, they both began the Spyder Cup. Once witnessing the raw energy and success of the event for themselves, it wasn’t long before key figures within the extreme sports industry suggested to Steve that he expand the Spyder Cup to the other 49 states. Click here to read more!

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Pro Bowl and Snakerun:


Womens Pro:

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In top photo:    Haden Mckenna

In Spyder Cup poster/flyer:  Koreas top street rider JuWon.  Photo taken at the Venice Skatepark

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View 2017 Spyder Cup Series Event Highlights.

All photos by Heidi Lemmon
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Antonio Thronn Passos Jr,  Dave Duncan, and Spyder Cup founder Steve Steadham.
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Kids with skate legend Christian Hosoi   Heidi  says “this is why we love contests and giving back.”
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Skate legend Christian Hosoi
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Desmond Shepherd
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Kevin Valdez all the way up from East LA with The Garage Board Shop
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Kiko Francisco
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Julian Torres
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Asher Bradshaw with another 540
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Ty
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Luke Kahler
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13 year old Asher Bradshaw 540 in the deep end
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Dave Duncan
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Luke Kahler
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Vianez Morales and skaters dad Danny!
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Josh Klassman, Christian Hosoi & Juice Magazine’s Dan Levy
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Spider man
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Girls in the money: Pauline Branom, Julz Lynn, & Collette
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Bennett HaradaTonan Ruiz, and Bruce Thomas
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Everything is skateable in Venice
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For more info on the Spyder Cup Series, visit spydercup.events.
Follow Spyder Cup on Facebook!  https://www.facebook.com/spydercup.events.
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View all 2017 Spyder Cup Series photos by  Heidi Lemmon

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