Verizon Insider Blog http://www.verizoninsider.com Verizon Insider Verizon Insider http://www.verizoninsider.com en-us Copyright 2009 Verizon Wireless, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. WiredText http://www.WiredText.com/ <![CDATA[Make It Count Delano, CA!]]> http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=97 http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=97 http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=97 Element Skateboards and Verizon Wireless present the 5th stop of the Make It Count Contest tour!  Delano skatepark is the destination for this saturday March 13th. 
 
Check back after the event for photos and a video recap!
 
For more info on the event visit Make It Count. 
]]> Verizon Insider Athletes Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:50:00 EST <![CDATA[Ultimate Boarder Presented by Verizon Wireless!]]> http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=96 http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=96 http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=96 Verizon is bringing you the Ultimate board sport competition!  And don't forget to watch Omar Hassan defend his title in individual and team rankings!  Good Luck Omar! see you there!


Competition Schedule:
March 13th - 16th = Seaside Reef, San Diego = SURF *(4 day waiting period, 1 day competition)
March 18th - 19th = Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort, Tahoe = SNOW (18th practice, 19th competition)
March 20th = Grand Sierra Resort & Casino, Reno = SKATE, AWARDS, CONCERT, CLOSING PARTY


Also don't miss
- Visit the Verizon Wireless booth to check out the latest in phone technology!
- Find out how to win Omar Hassan's skateboard and to win VIP passes to see Pennywise!

]]> Verizon Insider Athletes Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:50:00 EST <![CDATA[Nalu's Island Grill: Springfest 2010!]]> http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=95 http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=95 http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=95 Verizon Insider Athletes Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:50:00 EST <![CDATA[Make it Count Seattle, Washington]]> http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=94 http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=94 http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=94 Congrats to Jason Singler, the overall winner at the Seattle, WA stop on the Element “Make it Count” International Contest Series.  Skaters came from all over the Northwest and into Canada made the trip to Skate Barn, where Levi Brown was on hand to judge the jam style contest. Jason will join contest winners from all over the world at the finals at Element YMCA Skate Camp June 20, 2010. Next stop is Honolulu, HI and Delano, CA shortly after.  Chad Muska, Mike V, Darrell Stanton and more on hand to judge at the next stops!
 

Element Contest Series - Seattle, WA - Jason Singler wins from ELEMENT SKATEBOARDS on Vimeo.

Results:
OVERALL WINNER
Jason Singler (trip to skate camp finals)

JAM CONTEST WINNERS
Power Balance Zone
13 & under – Ben Sauer
14 & up - Jason Singler

Dakine Zone
13 & under - Dominic Devries
14 & up - Caleb Cole

Skull Candy Zone
13 & under - Greg Dehart
14 & up - Jason Singler 
]]> Verizon Insider Athletes Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:50:00 EST <![CDATA[Donny on The Daily Habit!]]> http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=93 http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=93 http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=93 Make sure to tune in to Fuel.Tv's, The Daily Habit this Thursday night at 9 and 12 EST to see guest host Chris Cote with Verizon Wireless team rider and free surfing Renaissance Man Donavon Frankenreiter! Plus, we have got the World Premiere of Donavon’s new music video and a special live performance of an old classic by the man himself.  
 
You don't want to miss this one!  Also listen in to find out how you can win Donavon's Ultimate luau experience including a ton of free gear from all of Donavon's sponsors! 
 
 UPDATE!!
 
THe Ultimate Luau Contest is now Live!  Check it out now!
http://www.verizoninsider.com/donavondailyhabit/ 
]]> Verizon Insider Athletes Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:50:00 EST <![CDATA[Omar on ESPN Radio!]]> http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=92 http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=92 http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=92 Verizon Wireless Rider Omar Hassan was at Lakers practice interviewing Lamar Odom recently and 710 ESPN's Beto Duran caught up with Hassan and talked about his love for the Lakers, the connection between skating and hoops. Check it out!
 
 http://sports.espn.go.com/espnradio/player?id=4890959
]]> Verizon Insider Athletes Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:50:00 EST <![CDATA[Costa Mesa Vans Store Grand Opening!]]> http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=90 http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=90 http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=90 Verizon Wireless rider and all around legend in the pool skating community, was on hand with along with Grosso, Hasoi, and Tudor to do some signing and throw some gear to hundreds of stoked costa mesa locals!  The mood ws amazing and the threatening rain was never enough to break the vibe in Downtown Costa Mesa!  Good Times!
 
 
]]> Verizon Insider Athletes Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:50:00 EST <![CDATA[Who's next on The Daily Habit?]]> http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=89 http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=89 http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=89 Tonight, one of the world’s best pool skaters, the tough as nails and certified gnarly Omar Hassan is back on the Habit. Plus, we’re bringing you a heart pounding performance on the Stride Sound Stage from today’s musical guest Shadows Fall. Also, Omar Hassan takes us back to his old elementary school to teach some shred with Professor Schmitt of Create-A-Skate.
 
Dont miss this show! and make sure you stay posted to win a ton of gear from all of Omar's Sponsors! 
]]> Verizon Insider Athletes Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:50:00 EST <![CDATA[Todd Potter on the Daily Habit!]]> http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=88 http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=88 http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=88 FMX star, Verizon Wireless Athlete, two-time X Games “Best Whip” gold medalist and one of the standout characters in FUEL TV’s upcoming “Bubba’s World”, Todd Potter is going to be on the Daily Habit on Monday FEB 1st, 2010!
 
Dont forget to tune and get ready for a Crazy Giveaway that Todd has for you!!! Check back after the show for details!
 
***update***
 
The Todd Potter contest is now live!  Check it out  and enter to win a truck load of Todd Potter's Gear!
 
http://verizoninsider.com/todddailyhabit 
]]> Verizon Insider Athletes Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:50:00 EST <![CDATA[Hawaii Jr Surf Team finishes Second!]]> http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=87 http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=87 http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=87 After 8 days of intense competition from all the junior surfers around the world, The ISA World Championships are now over!  Hawaii battled from start to finish and with a few amazing wave scores from the 4 time reigning champions, Australia, Hawaii was just barely squeaked out of the top spot.  
 
To finish Second out of over 20 countries is no small feat, and we would like to congratulate the surfers and the coaches on such an amazing  finish to this contest!  
 
Check out this short clip from the finals on day 8 from Piha Beach, New Zealand. 
 
For more information on the Hawaii JR surf team click here! 
 
]]> Verizon Insider Athletes Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:50:00 EST <![CDATA[Tom Wallisch: The newest Verizon Wireless Athlete!]]> http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=86 http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=86 http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=86 We would like to take a moment and introduce to you, our brand new addition to the Verizon team!  Tom Wallisch is one of the sickest skiers off all time.  Tom is currently burning up the Dew tour and has been nominated for the "PowerBar Performance of the Year" for his amazing contest run at Snowbasin in Ogden, UT.
 
Watch the video at AlliSports.com and make sure to vote for Tom!
 
Join us in Wishing Tom good luck and keep posted to Verizon Insider for more information on all your favorite Verizon Wireless athletes!
]]> Verizon Insider Athletes Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:50:00 EST <![CDATA[World Junior Surf Championships in NZ!]]> http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=85 http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=85 http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=85 Day 5 of the the World JR surf Championships has proved to be the best so far!  Perfect surf (3-5ft), and beautiful conditions, have given the raddest in up-and-coming surfers from around the world a perfect showcase to break out all the tricks they have been saving for a sunny day.  And right smack in the top of the pack is the Verizon Wireless sponsored Hawaii Surf team!  Currently tied for 1st place with The USA and Australia, The Hawaii team has posted big scores and remained consistent to make sure that they are a force to not soon be forgotten.  
 
For more info visit  ISA world Juniors  and Check out the Hawaii JR surf team.
 
 
]]> Verizon Insider Athletes Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:50:00 EST <![CDATA[Omar Hassan on The Daily Habit!]]> http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=84 http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=84 http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=84

Omar will be on Fuel Tv's "The Daily Habit" on February 6th with special musical guest Shadows Fall!  Don't forget to tune in and check out Omar and a huge surprise he has in store for everyone!  Another giveaway, perhaps? Here are a few fun facts to tide you over until next Friday!


Where is Omar's Hometown? 

- Answer: Costa Mesa, CA 


How long has Omar been sponsored by Vans Shoes? 

- Answer: 25 years 


How long has Omar been riding for Verizon Wireless? 

- Answer: Roughly 3 years 


What is the latest model of Omar's Vans Signature Model? 

- Answer: La Cripta Dos 


Don't forget! February 6th at 9:00pm ET (6:00pm PT) and is re-aired later in the evening at 12:00am ET (9:00pm PT)!

 ]]> Verizon Insider Athletes Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:50:00 EST <![CDATA[Beacham gets caught on camera!]]> http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=83 http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=83 http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=83

Rusty and Verizon Wireless Team Rider Matt Beacham is a busy guy.  He spends a better portion of his year on the road with rambunctious teenagers filming for his show "New Pollution" on Fuel TV, but every so often he manages to sneak in a fun session at home.  Here we see Beacham intercepting our most recent West Coast swell…

To check out more images from the recent run of swells have a look at the Rusty January Swell Gallery featuring Matt Beacham, Jake Halstead, Jay Christenson, Dustin Fiero, Jonathon Dupont and a handful of other rippers…Heres the link!

 

]]> Verizon Insider Athletes Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:50:00 EST <![CDATA[Make It Count AZ Video]]> http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=82 http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=82 http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=82 We got a rad video recap from the Make it count stop in Peoria, AZ!
 
Dont miss the upcoming tour stops at www.elementskateboards.com 
]]> Verizon Insider Athletes Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:50:00 EST <![CDATA[1st stop of the Make It Count tour]]> http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=81 http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=81 http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=81 THe 2010 Make It Count officially started on the 9th of January in Peoria, AZ!  The Element Awareness team was there bright and early to make sure this tour kicked off right!  Here are some Great Photos to give you a peek in case you didn't make it out!
 
Video coming soon! 
]]> Verizon Insider Athletes Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:50:00 EST <![CDATA[Win Kyle Loza's Gear!]]> http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=79 http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=79 http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=79

Don’t forget to catch Fuel Tv this week to catch Kyle Loza on the Daily Habit!  Airing this Friday at 9:00pm ET (6:00pm PT) and is re-aired later in the evening at 12:00am ET (9:00pm PT)!  Kyle will announce a very special contest and how you can win a ton of his gear! So don't miss your chance to get all sorts of goodies including, Etnies shoes, Monster energy gear, A signed Alpinestars Kyle Loza Jersey, a Blackberry storm 2, and much more!  

 

Tune in, Log on, and gear up!! See you then!

 
UPDATE!!!!
The contest is now open! Enter now!
http://www.verizoninsider.com/kyledailyhabit/ 

 

 

]]> Verizon Insider Athletes Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:50:00 EST <![CDATA[Omar The Legend!]]> http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=77 http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=77 http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=77 ]]> Verizon Insider Athletes Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:50:00 EST <![CDATA[Kyle Loza Giveaway!]]> http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=76 http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=76 http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=76 Want some Kyle Loza gear? check it out!
 
 www.wahoos.com
]]> Verizon Insider Athletes Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:50:00 EST <![CDATA[The Element Awareness "Make it Count" tour!]]> http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=75 http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=75 http://www.verizoninsider.com/athletes/blog/post.aspx?id=75

2010 is just around the corner, and with it comes the all-new "Make it Count" Skate tour!  This Ten-stop skate contest kicks off on January 9th in Peoria, AZ.  The winner at each stop will receive a free trip to the YMCA/Element skate camp and a ticket to the finals in Sequoia Lake, CA!  

 

The finals winner will not only get a sponsorship from Element Skateboards, but they will also be added to the Verizon Wireless Action Sports Team!  Don’t forget to make it to one (or all!) of these stops and if you think you have what it takes...bring your board and get in on the action!  For more information and details on upcoming stops visit http://www.elementalawareness.org/.

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