The event was an all-day celebration of BMX, uniting role model pro athletes together with new generations of riders. The structure was unique, a great example for the future of BMX events, as it was non-competitive, all ages, all styles and all skill levels. 
The impressive turnout included a DJ, an outdoor BBQ, an exclusive VIP lounge, a 6,500 sq ft flatland area, benches and a picnic table were brought in to enhance the street course, and all the park riders made great use of the bowl area of the bikepark. More than 20 sponsors pitched in with product, 
Foundations chooses to promote only the most healthy and positive, safe and effective products available. Big thanks to all the photographers and videographers that came out, exposure of underground talent was one of the main interests of the event. The positive vibe of the day, the encouragement, support, inspiration, and the unity, were felt by all. This is an annual event, everyone is already looking forward to next year! Special thanks including but not limited to:
Eric Hough, Jesse Puente, Sean Azizi, Koit, Max Roth, and Cassie Melcher with Foundations - Mark Losey, Danny Panzone, and Baldy from VitalBMX.com - Jeff Zielinski, Fat Tony from RideBMX - Lloyd Ramsay, and Bart with FatBMX.com - Ashley Hughes with Current TV - DJ Launchin Lance you rock - Karla and Neil for cooking and handling the BBQ! The sponsors:
Quamen Bikes, S&M Bikes, Fit Bike Co, Primo, Federal, KHE, Volume Bikes, Demolition Parts, Integral, Eastern Bikes, Colony BMX, Profile, SST ORYG, Tip Plus Distribution, Bellflower Bicycles... E-21 BMX clothing, Co-op clothing, Stampede BMX clothing, Livity organic clothing... Sambazon organic heath drinks, Guayaki Yerba Mate organic energy drink, Kashi organic cereal bars, Cliff bars, Manitoba organic health products, Glaceau Smart Water, Vitamin energy, and Vitamin Water... 
- Manager of Special Events for the city of Long Beach, David Ashman - Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine, Phil Hester - Police/Special Events, Sgt. Tom Marcoux - Fire/Special Events, Inspector Nathan Honda - Houghton Park Representative, Sonny Seng - Park Maintenance, Chris Sandburg - Kim Olmos and Chrissy Marshall, Parks - Park Ranger Lt. Joe Stillnovich - Rangers and El Dorado Regional, William Greco - Paramedics Matthew, Greg, and Chelsea... -The riders: (including but not limited to) Flatland:
- Jesse Puente, Pete Brandt, Max Roth, Ryan Russell, Mike Robbins, Chad Johnston, Koit, Eric Hough Harb Lill, Sean Burnette, Stewart, Ryota Fujimoto, Chester Espino, Old School Eric T Smith, Gabo, Ryan Sanchez, Jonathan Beasley, George, Alvarez.. and more - Street & park
- Alex Castillo, Frank Marh, Kyle Walker, Junide G, Amanda 'Smalls' Sciandra, Donald Redman, Carlos, Douglas, Juan G, Eddie Mouuall, Kieth, Shawn, Antonio 'AJ' McKee, Patrick Overturf, James Hall, Andy Santos, Max Cinko, Luis Tio, Larry Edgar, Jake Williams, Lil Hern, Morgan Long, JR, Mikey Johnson, Azuzu Shenab, Pablo, Michael Fricke, Jon Jon, Domo, Adrian, Dominique Matthews, Ron McCoy, Mike Bigg, Gabester, Johnny Boy, Jon Millard, Shane Saw, Matt Roussel, Jorge Cota, Brian Gregor, Al Campo, Kyle Rohling, Sean Azizi, Eric Montano, Josh Goodall, Roberto Rivera, Luis 'Ozzy' Perez, Tyler Kirkland, John Hicks, Dominique Clark, Brandon Alaimalo, Fernando, Eduardo Campos,
Shane Trujillo, Valentine Charm, Kenny A, Roberto Williams, Troy Ayres, Pablo Q, Kyle Rogers, Sean Stack, Eric T Smith, Ryota,Kody Walker, Hernan, Mike Grande, Brian Lane, Caleb Norman, Emmit, Chris BMXican, Julio Garzi, Brian Damon, 'Juice Box', Alex 'Jrab' Raban, Brad Beler, Mikey Reading, Larry Alvarado, Quincy Dean, Robert Kramm, Ariel Greer, Alfredo Mancuso, Eric Hough, Eben Fischer... and moreThanks to everyone who helped make this event a success.
Eric Hough
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.