Happy Birthday to Elissa Steamer!
Posted by: Sarah | Monday, July 31, 2006
We’d like to wish a very happy birthday today to skate team rider Elissa Steamer! We also want to wish her luck at X Games 12 on Saturday…
Watch Alexis Waite’s “Firsthand” Episode: Part One
Posted by: Sarah | Thursday, July 27, 2006
etnies Girl snowboarder Alexis Waite was recently featured on Fuel TV’s “Firsthand”—a show that takes you into the daily lives of top athletes for exclusive footage and interviews—and lucky for you, we’re posting the episode in its entirety. Watch the first segment now (right click on the link above to download it) and check back soon for the rest of the episode. Enjoy!
Update: This video has been removed at the request of the copyright owner.
Hang Out With etnies Girl at the US Open of Surfing!
Posted by: Sarah | Thursday, July 27, 2006
The US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, Calif., is in full swing, and starting at 9 a.m. today through Sunday, you’ll find etnies Girl in the Festival Village (just look for our tents). We’ll be spray painting, handing out glitter sunscreen packets, and will give everyone the chance to spin the etnies Wheel of Fortune to win utterly fabulous, utterly free prizes—so come on down and be sure and stop by! If you’re 21 or older, you’re also invited to the etnies US Open Party hosted by Spy Optic! (No RSVP is required; check out the details below.) Hope to see you there!
Schedule of Events:
Thursday, July 27:
ETNIES GIRL TENT ACTIVITIES: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
ETNIES GIRL FEATURED IN TEEN VOGUE FASHIONLIVE! SHOW: 3:45 p.m.
Location: Just south of the Huntington Beach Pier by Pacific Coast Hwy and Main St.
Details: Teen Vogue FashionLive! features a high-energy runway fashion show featuring top fashion from etnies Girl and other designers. There will be live demos by pro athletes, in addition to activity stations offering autographs, interactive booths and gift bags.
Free and open to the public
ETNIES US OPEN PARTY HOSTED BY SPY OPTIC: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Location: AKA Ultra Lounge, Formally known as Scorpion’s Bar
8082 Adams Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Open to everyone 21 & up – no RSVP list required
Friday, July 28:
ETNIES GIRL TENT ACTIVITIES: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
ETNIES SURF TEAM AUTOGRAPH SIGNING: Afternoon (exact time TBD)
Location: etnies Tent
Saturday, July 29:
ETNIES GIRL TENT ACTIVITIES: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
ETNIES BEACH BUMS AUTOGRAPH SIGNING: 12 noon to 1 p.m.
Location: Beach Bums Tent
Riders: etnies Girl’s Mary Osborne and Serena Brooke, and etnies’ Malloy brothers, Brett Simpson and Aaron Cormican
ETNIES JACK’S AUTOGRAPH SIGNING: 3 to 4 p.m.
Location: Jack's Surfboards
101 Main St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Riders: etnies Girl’s Mary Osborne and Serena Brooke, and etnies’ Malloy brothers, Brett Simpson and Aaron Cormican
Sunday, July 30:
ETNIES GIRL TENT ACTIVITIES: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Survey Says: Take This Quick Survey!
Posted by: Sarah | Wednesday, July 26, 2006
etnies needs your help!
Help us help YOU by taking this super quick and simple nine-question survey…There aren’t any answers to write in, so it should take you less than a minute. (Really.)
Thanks to everyone to fills it out!
Happy Birthday to Sarah Whitmore!
Posted by: Sarah | Wednesday, July 26, 2006
We’d like to wish a very happy 22nd birthday today to etnies Girl motocross team rider Sarah Whitmore! Sarah is injured, so we also want to wish her a speedy recovery…
That’s Hot: etnies Hot Dogs and Hessians
Posted by: Sarah | Wednesday, July 26, 2006
HOLY HOTNESS!!!! It was scorching at the three Hot Dogs and Hessians events etnies and Active held in Southern California last week, but that didn’t keep the etnies team—or their fans—away. Team riders Elissa Steamer and Lauren Perkins (along with etnies teammates Arto Saari and Kyle Leeper) graced us with their presence at the Costa Mesa Active on Thursday, July 20, where they rocked out to Def Leppard and Iron Maiden, signed autographs, skated rails and launched ramps. More than 150 people showed up to skate with the pros and grab some free gear, making the event a lively and successful Hessian sweat fest. On Friday, Elissa, Lauren and the guys (Arto, Leeper and Ronnie Creager) headed to the San Dimas Skatepark for the second Hot Dogs and Hessians stop, and Elissa and the guys made it to the Hot Dogs and Hessians finale that Saturday at the Fontana Skatepark. Visit the etnies Skate blog for more info on the San Dimas and Fontana stops, and visit the etnies Skate Photo Gallery for tons of pictures. Thanks to the team, everyone at Active and to all of the fans who showed up despite the heat!
Stacey Mulligan Wins Street Finals at BMX Masters!
Posted by: Sarah | Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Congrats to etnies Girl team rider Stacey Mulligan for taking first place this past weekend in the girls’ street finals of the BMX Masters competition in Cologne, Germany! She walked away with a new cell phone/camera/MP3 player, in addition to other great gear. After she returns to Spain, where she is based for the summer, Stacey will film more footage for the upcoming etnies Girl DVD before she heads off to Morocco…Nice work if you can get it, right?
Tarah Gieger Snags Second Place at WMA Round Three!
Posted by: Sarah | Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Congratulations to etnies Girl team rider Tarah Gieger for taking second place overall in round three of the Women’s Motocross Association (WMA) Pro National Series in Lakewood, Colo., this past weekend! Coming off her second consecutive Mammoth Motocross win last month, Tarah was able to get in plenty of training in the long break between WMA rounds two and three, which was evident as she consistently placed third in both motos for an overall finish of second place.
We want to wish a speedy recovery to Sarah Whitmore, who unfortunately could not compete in this race due to an injury. In overall WMA standings after round three, Tarah currently holds seventh place and Sarah is in ninth. Both girls will be back for round four of the WMA in Washougal, Wash., July 27-29, round five at Broome-Tioga at Binghamton, N.Y., Aug. 18-19, and round six at Steel City Raceway in Delmont, Penn., Sept. 1-2.
[Photo via Transworld Motocross]Vote Now: CIO Awards!
Posted by: Sarah | Monday, July 24, 2006
Elissa Steamer, Lauren Perkins and Evelien Bouilliart are all nominated for Check It Out Magazine’s Street Skater of the Year, and we need your help to make sure one of them wins! Take a moment to vote for your favorite etnies Girl skater today!
Sarah Whitmore's Story: Male vs. Female Motocross Race
Posted by: Sarah | Friday, July 21, 2006
Sarah Whitmore is not afraid to kick ass and take names, and this time Jesse Ziegler was on the business side of her ass kicking. Check out Sarah’s version of events from their male vs. female motocross race on the Dirt Rider website. Jesse tries to plead his case for getting beaten by a (very accomplished) girl in the August issue of the magazine, but we’re not buying it. The beginning of Sarah’s article says it all: “Let me start by saying anything Jesse says should be taken with a grain of salt. I’m sure he is going to make up some great excuse why he not only got beat but was smoked, by yours truly. This is what really happened…”
Gearing Up for X Games 12!
Posted by: Sarah | Thursday, July 20, 2006
Elissa Steamer, Lauren Perkins and Evelien Bouilliart are gearing up to return to the X Games this summer to defend their titles! The team has killed it in past years in the Women’s Street Skate event, which will take place for the third time this year at X Games 12. In fact, etnies Girl riders have taken gold and silver each year the X Games has held the event, and we don’t expect this year to be any different—that is, unless this year is a clean sweep! Elissa will be attempting to win her third gold medal in a row, Evelien will be defending her silver medal finish at last year’s event, and Lauren, who brought home silver in 2004, will be attempting to get back on the podium this year.
Unfortunately, the event won’t be televised, but if you’re in Southern California, we want to encourage you to come down to the Home Depot Center and show your support for the team. The contest will take place on Saturday, Aug. 5, at 3:30 p.m. We hope to see you there! If you can’t make it, make sure to check the site for updates and photos.
Leanne’s MGT Camp Journals
Posted by: Sarah | Wednesday, July 19, 2006
etnies Girl snowboarder and MGT Snowboard Camp director Leanne Pelosi found time in her busy schedule recently to write journals about this month’s MGT Girls Session on Blackcomb Glacier in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. To read about Leanne’s latest exploits, visit Transworld Snowboarding and Snowboarder Mag. Enjoy!
Skate With the etnies Team at Active!
Posted by: Sarah | Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Join the etnies Team at Active locations throughout Southern California this Thursday through Saturday!
The etnies Team BBQ Launch Ramp Jam and Signing will take place at the Costa Mesa Active at the CAMP this Thursday, July 20, from 3-6 p.m.
The team will also be at the San Dimas Skatepark this Friday, July 21, from 5-6:30 p.m. An etnies signing will take place afterwards at the San Dimas Active at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Transworld DVD Premiere at 8:00 p.m.
Last, the Hot Dogs and Hessians Finale will take place this Saturday, July 22, from 5-7 p.m. at the Fontana Skatepark.
Contests, giveaways, signings and good times! Hope to see you there!
Win a Trip to etnies Girl Skate Camp!
Posted by: Sarah | Tuesday, July 18, 2006The etnies Girl Skate Camp in Basel, Switzerland, is celebrating its second anniversary this year, and to celebrate, etnies Girl and Cooler Magazine want to send you there August 5-13 so you can learn to skate like a pro! The contest is open to all girls ages 16 and up, and the fab grand prize includes flights, accommodations, and expert coaching by etnies Girl riders Evelien Bouilliart, Lisa Schairer, Lucy Adams and Ianire Elorriaga, as well as entry to the European Skateboard Championships in Basel on August 11-13.
For your chance to win, simply answer the following question:
Which place did Evelien Bouilliart take at the 2005 X Games? (Hint: You can find the answer on the etnies Girl Web site!)
E-mail your entries to etniescomp [at] coolermag.com by July 21, and don't forget to include your daytime phone number, age and hometown. All entrants must be 16 or older.
Good luck!
Fall Shoes in Online Store!
Posted by: Sarah | Monday, July 17, 2006
The etnies Girl Online Store has just been updated with some brand new shoes from our Fall ’06 line. Time to go shopping!
Casey O’Connell Art Show in L.A.
Posted by: Sarah | Friday, July 14, 2006
Casey O’Connell, one of our favorite new artists who we’ve been telling you about on the site, is having her first big show in Los Angeles—and it opens tomorrow! The show will run through August 19 at BLK/MRKT Gallery, and also features the work of Seattle’s Robert Hardgrave. If you’re in the area, this is definitely one you don’t want to miss.
BLK/MRKT Gallery
6009 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 837-1989
HOURS: Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Learn to Skate With etnies Girls Get on Board!
Posted by: Sarah | Thursday, July 13, 2006
Want to learn to skate? Come learn with etnies Girl! etnies Girls Get on Board will be holding skate clinics July 14-16 in Florida, New York and Maryland. Open to females of all ages and skill levels, the clinics will take place at the following times and locations:
WHEN: JULY 14th
Registration: 8:30 a.m.
Clinic: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: SKATEPARK OF TAMPA
4215 East Columbus Drive
Tampa, FL 33605
WHEN: JULY 15th
Registration: 8:30 a.m.
Clinic: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: CHELSEA PIERS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX – PIER 62
23rd Street & the Hudson River
New York, NY 10011
WHEN: JULY 16th
Registration: 8:30 a.m.
Clinic: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: HILL STREET SKATE PARK
The clinics cost $40 and include three house of instruction, an etnies Girl gift bag full of magazines, stickers, and an etnies Girls Get on Board T-shirt and patch, and a donation to Boarding for Breast Cancer. You will need to bring your own skateboard, helmet, and elbow and knee pads. We’ll take care of the rest! For more details, or to register for a clinic, visit the Girls Get on Board section of the site. We hope to see you at a clinic!
It’s a Cinch to Customize!
Posted by: Sarah | Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Check out the newest addition to the ME (my etnies) Custom Shoe Builder: the Cinch!
Check It Out Mag Awards: Vote for the etnies Girl Team!
Posted by: Sarah | Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Elissa Seamer, Lauren Perkins and Evelien Bouilliart are all nominated for Check It Out Magazine’s Street Skater of the Year. Cast your vote for your favorite etnies Girl skater today!
etnies Girl Riders Unstoppable at Abominable Snow Jam!
Posted by: Sarah | Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Congratulations to team rider Alexis Waite and distributor riders Mercedes Nicoll and Marie France Roy for their stellar showings at the third annual Abominable Snow Jam! Held at Timberline and Mt. Hood, Ore., on July 8-10, the event was summer snowboarding at its best. Alexis took home the Best Trick award—and a new Rolex—for a super smooth McTwist in the women’s quarterpipe competition, and secured a solid third place finish in the event. Congrats are also in order for Mercedes Nicoll, who scored second place and $2,500 in the women’s halfpipe competition, and Marie France Roy, who received fourth place and $300 in women’s slopestyle. Awesome job, ladies!
etnies Girl Skaters Clean Up at Mystic Cup!
Posted by: Sarah | Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Congratulations to Evelien Bouilliart and Lauren Perkins for placing second and third, respectively, in the Ladies Street Jam Finals at the Mystic Cup in Prague over the weekend! Evelien also deserves huge props for taking fourth pace in the Best Trick competition with her frontside feeble grind on the big rail, giving her the distinction of being the only female to make the top five. Last, but definitely not least, congrats go out to etnies Girl distributor rider and Norway’s newest rising star, 17-year-old Kristina Westad, who earned herself a fourth place finish in the Street Jam. Well done, ladies!
Ladies Street Jam Final Results:
- Lacey Baker
- Evelien Bouilliart
- Lauren Perkins
- Kristina Westad
- Sasha Smirnova
Street Best Trick Results:
- Bastien Salabanzi (etnies)
- Chris Pfanner
- Ondrej Leskoviansky
- Evelien Bouilliart
- Phillip Shuster
etnies Girl Artists: Introducing Paramore!
Posted by: Sarah | Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Have you been looking for new music lately? Are you sick of wearing your same old, beat up shoes? No problem—etnies Girl has got you covered!
We’re happy to announce that we have a brand new Artists page in the Lifestyle section featuring etnies Girl-approved bands that we want you to hear. We will debut a new artist each month, along with a giveaway so you can score goodies from us and the bands!
The first etnies Girl featured artist is Paramore, a five-piece power-pop outfit from Tennessee fronted by Hayley Williams, who SPIN.com has called a “powerhouse.” Alternative Press has declared Paramore’s songs “explosive and melody rich” and named them a band to watch in 2006, and The New York Times has said their debut “All We Know Is Falling” is one of the best underrated albums of 2005.
Enter the etnies Girl & Paramore Giveaway by July 31 for your chance to win new gear and new music! One grand prize winner will be randomly selected to win a signed copy of Paramore’s CD, a T-shirt and a pair of etnies Girl shoes, and two runners-up will each receive a pair of shoes of their choice. Check out the Contests page for complete details.
etnies Girl & Paramore Giveaway!
Posted by: Sarah | Thursday, July 6, 2006
etnies Girl and Paramore have teamed up to give you the chance to win new gear and new music! One grand prize winner will be randomly selected to win a signed copy of Paramore’s CD, “All We Know Is Falling,” as well as a T-shirt and a pair of etnies Girl shoes, and two runners-up will each receive a pair of shoes of their choice. Enter the etnies Girl & Paramore Giveaway by July 31, 2006, and good luck!
Step Up to Be the Next etnies Girl!
Posted by: Sarah | Wednesday, July 5, 2006
etnies Girl, Journeys and Seventeen are flying one lucky winner and her best friend to Southern California for an action-packed weekend at the annual etnies Goofy vs. Regular (GvR) Contest and etnies 20th Anniversary grand finale celebration! All you have to do to Step Up to Be the Next etnies Girl is submit a paragraph describing why you’re a true etnies Girl along with a photo of yourself by July 31, 2006. Check out the Lifestyle page for full contest details and prizes, and make sure to submit your paragraph in the official contest page, not in the blog. Good luck!