Flatspot Longboards Presents the 9th Britannia Classic Race and Freeride

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One of North America’s most fun downhill skateboard races and freerides, The Britannia Classic, will be returning for it’s 9th year near Squamish, BC Canada, presented by Flatspot Longboards. Set in a historic mining community just 40 minutes outside of Vancouver, the Britannia Classic features the world’s top riders, cash podium and a welcoming atmosphere for riders, volunteers and fans of all ages. This year, flatspot will be bringing a new twist, offering $2 fun races to test your skills and a Learn To Race program for anyone wanting to build them. The multi-day event is happening May 27-29, 2016 and registration is open now and will stay open until it’s full!

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Unkle is proud to announce volunteer and rider REGISTRATION is now OPEN for the 9th Britannia Classic presented by Flatspot Longboards.

Flatspot Longboard Shop in Vancouver’s Chinatown, and now online across Canada, have been a pillar in the Northwest longboard community and Unkle Events could not be more stoked on such a quality supporter stepping up. Flatspot will injecting some new energy and increasing the FUN on and off the mountain this year hosting a variety of $2 fun races, a new Learn to Race Camp and BBQ’s and Music each night at the campsite free. If you don’t know the shop, these guys are all about having fun with skateboarding.

The annual Britannia Classic freeride and race will be held near Squamish, BC on May 27-29 just 40mins north of Vancouver. New for our 9th year is the addition of both a 1 and also a 3 day leather optional Freeride. In addition, Flatspot will be helping organize some fun new events such as ‘Learn to Race Camp’, ‘No hands Race’, ‘Switch Race’ and a ‘Buttboard Race’ on Saturday. Keeping with our roots, Sunday will still be main Race Day for Open, 17 and Under, Women and 30+ Master’s classes.

As always we will have a variety of local Food Trucks on site to keep your bellies full. Friday evening at the campsite Flatspot Longboards will host a BBQ and Party for skaters and volunteers. Camping on Friday and Saturday night for volunteers and skaters is included at near Brennan Park Rec Area where we can use the Aquatics Facilities and Dirt Pump Track. Check out our revised schedule and make sure to get signed up as spots are limited.



* Registered riders and volunteers get a 10% discount at free Flatspot patch at Flatspot Longboards during the month of May. Contact info@flatspotlongboards.com with your details or visit them in Vancouver. Contact info here.

General Schedule:

Friday May 27

8am – Volunteer and Skater Sign in.

8am -12pm – Flatspot Learn To Race Camp

9am – 5pm – All Day Open Freeride

6pm – Flatspot Longboard Shop BBQ and Party / Free Camping for Skaters and Volunteers @ Brenan Park Overflow.

Saturday May 28

8am – Volunteer and Skater Sign in. * Last chance for racer sign in.

8am -12pm – Flatspot Learn To Race Camp

9am – 5pm – All Day Open Freeride

2pm – 5pm – No Hands Race, Switch Race, Buttboard Race

6pm – Flatspot Longboard Shop BBQ and Bocce Tournament / Free Camping for Skaters and Volunteers @ Brenan Park Overflow.

Sunday May 29th

8am – Volunteer Sign in.

9am -9:30pm – Practice Run for Racers

9am – 3pm – All Day Open Freeride * Priority to Race Heats

10am – U17 Round 1

11am – U17 Round 2

11:30am – U17 Round 3

12pm – Practice run for Open Racers

1pm – Open Round 1 – 128 riders

2pm – Open Round 2 – 64 riders

3pm – Open Round 3 – 32 riders * End of Freeride time

3:30pm – Open Quarter Finals – Top 16 + Women and Masters practice – No More Freeride

4pm – Open Semi Finals – Top 8 + Women and Masters Semi Finals

4:30pm – Consi / Open Finals + Women and Masters Finals

5pm – Podiums

5:30pm – Hay Volunteers Needed

7:30pm – Volunteer Dinner in Squamish

*We are in need of volunteers to help out each day including Thursday May 26 Hay Day in Vancouver and Monday May 30 traveling from Squamish to The Whistler Longboard Festival Venue. If you or someone you know can help out even just for an afternoon, please have them fill in this form specifying availability.

For more information, registration, volunteering or anything else please check the website or hit us up on social media.

Britannia Classic Website here: britanniaclassic.com

Flatspot Longboards Website here: flatspotlongboards.com

Britannia Classic Facebook here: facebook.com/BritanniaClassic

Britannia Classic 2016 Event Page here

Britannia Twitter: twitter.com/BritanniaDH

Britannia Instagram: instagram.com/britanniaclassic

* Registered riders and volunteers get a 10% discount and a free Flatspot patch at Flatspot Longboards during the month of May. Contact info@flatspotlongboards.com with your details or visit them in Vancouver. Contact info here.

Watch the 2015 Britannia Classic video here:

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