DC Shoes Pledges $1M For Skateboards To Return To LOVE Park

Before the 2002 * ban on skateboarding there, LOVE Park * attracted skateboarders worldwide. On Tuesday, June 1st as cheering skateboarders watched, DC Shoe Company of Vista, California * promised that it would donate $100,000 each year for 10 years to pay for "maintenance, security and upkeep" of the park if it was reopened for skateboarders. (Full Article) Search *
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Quiksilver Purchasing DC Shoe Skateboard Footwear Company

According to a recent article in Transworld * Snowboarding, Quiksilver * and DC Shoes have announced a "definitive agreement whereby Quiksilver will acquire DC Shoes". Reportedly the total price consists of an initial payment of $56M in cash, 1.M "restricted shares of Quiksilver common stock", "the assumption of approximately $10M in funded indebtedness", and up to an another $5M over 4 years "if DC Shoes reaches certain performance targets." DC Shoe's team of professional skateboarders currently includes Danny Way *, Colin McKay *, Josh Kalis *, Stevie Williams *, and Anthony Van Engelen *. (Full Article) Search *
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Rob Dyrdek DC Shoes Skate Plaza To Open Near Cincinatti

For all of the skate parks built in Southern California *, none is like the one that will be dedicated next week in Kettering, Ohio *. Rob Dyrdek *, a 29- year-old San Diego * resident, who hails from Ohio, conceived, designed and raised nearly all of the funds to build a 39,000- square-foot skate plaza *. (extract: ...square-foot skate plaza. The Rob Dyrdek-DC Shoes Skate Plaza will open next week...) (Full Article) Search *
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DC Shoe Company

Shoes, Clothing and Team Pages. Team includes Danny Way *, Colin McKay *, Rob Dyrdek *, Josh Kalis *, Lindsey Robertson, Darrel Stanton, Brian Wenning, Ryan Smith, Ryan Gallant *, and Devine Calloway. www.dcshoes.com Search * Related
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Skateboard Shoes Now Dominant Athletic Footware

Skateboard footwear is gaining popularity even among kids who've never picked up a board. Skate shoes outpaced all other athletic shoes in sales last year, according to one study. Another study found that in 2004 *, skate shoe sales accounted for 28 percent of total retail sales in the category, more than sandal and jeans sales combined. (Full Article) Search *
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Where's the LOVE (Park?)

When Friends of LOVE Park *, which was in discussions with the city, announced last week that DC Shoes would kick in $1 million over 10 years for park upkeep if skateboarding was allowed, the city saw a window of opportunity open. And it bailed. (Full Article) Search *
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Philadelphia Skateboard Events June 12th and 21st by Franklin's Paine

On Saturday June 12th at 5pm the DC Shoe Co. team will be making a stop at Carmella Playground (formerly known as Whitehall), and on Monday June 21st 6pm Franklin's Paine is sponsoring 'Go Skateboarding Day *' at the same location. (Full Article) Search *
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Rob Dyrdek/DC Shoes Foundation Skate Plaza

Approximately 40,000 square feet plaza resembling a public square. Admission is free, and the park is located in Indian Riffle Park. 2801 E. Stroop Road, Kettering, Ohio * 45440, (937) 296-2454 www.ci.kettering.oh.us/newweb/ departments/recreation/rec_fac_ skate.php Search * Related
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Vans Skateboard Shoes Go To Apparel Giant

Vans * agreed yesterday to be acquired by VF Corp., maker of Lee and Wrangler Jeans, in a $396 million deal which is "is part of a consolidation trend in the action sports industry". (extract: ...Diego UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER The skateboard-shoe company Vans agreed yesterday to be acquired...the youth market for growth. Last month, DC Shoes, a Vista skateboard-shoe company, agreed to be acquired by surf...entitled "Apparel giant set to buy skateboard-shoe pioneer" and was found at http://www...) (Full Article) Search *
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Swollen Members

A promotional site for this new album featuring artists such as Ghostface Killah, Casual and the Alchemist, and sponsored by companies such as DC shoes. www.swollenmembers.com Search * Related
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