contest with the highest amplitude of the day. His finals run impressed the judges with a tailwhip, opposite tailwhip, backflip, downside whip, no foot can can, and a lookback transfer on the quarterpipe to bank.
“This contest is a great opportunity,” Herrera said. “I’m psyched I get to go to the finals and ride the Dew Tour course.”
“It’s great to have the Gatorade Free Flow Tour in town,” said Woodward Denver manager, Mary Beth Andrews. “Kids are really psyched to have a professional style contest and gain valuable experience. It’s great to see the locals taking the podium, and I’m excited to see how they do at the finals.”
With the win, Herrera earn an automatic bid into the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals that will take place at the Dew Tour’s Toyota Challenge, September 16-19, 2010 in Salt Lake City, Utah at EnergySolutions Arena.
Gatorade Free Flow Tour – Woodward Denver Results Saturday, June 26-27, 2010 Denver, Colo.
BMX Park
1. Trey Herrera, Aurora, Colo.
2. Tremaine Stuart, Aurora, Colo.
3. Eric Saenz, Aurora, Colo.
4. Matt Gutierrez, Albuquerque, N.M.
5. Jesus Pulgavir, Aurora, Colo.
The 2010 Gatorade Free Flow Tour includes a total of 30 skateboarding competitions (seven skate vert and 23 skate park) and 17 BMX contests (three BMX dirt and 14 BMX park) at 30 parks across the United States. The winners in each of the 45 competitions will be flown to the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals, taking place in conjunction with the Dew Tour’s Toyota Challenge, September 16-19. Encompassing the “Flow to Pro” theme that is the cornerstone of the Gatorade Free Flow Tour, the two overall skate champions and the two BMX champions will earn a spot to compete against the pros at the final stop of the 2010 Dew Tour season, October 14-17 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. 2010 Registration All competitions are open to both male and female amateur competitors 21 and younger for all skate and BMX disciplines. There is a $15 entry fee, and all participants under the age of 18 must bring a parent or guardian to the event to sign a liability waiver. Contest registration forms, waivers and detailed information are available ahead of time at gatoradefreeflowtour.com.