Dear Friends, 

It is with great sadness that we at McClellan Sports Management Group 
announce the passing of one of our own, professional snowboarder, Josh Malay 
on Sunday, February 29, 2004.  Josh was 23. He was on a trip with Transworld 
Snowboarding in the Spanish Pyrenees when the unexpected accident occurred. 
It was a freak accident.  Josh jumped off a small cliff on the first run of 
the day and landed on a rock, which threw him forward into a front flip.  He 
struck his head on a small rock and suffered brain damage due to the head 
injury. 

When my wife Kelly worked for Burton in Denver she used to tell me about 
this kid, Josh Malay who rode at Beaver Creek.  She would always tell me how 
he was an awesome snowboarder and how much she liked him.  I remember the 
first day I met Josh, we were at the Vail pipe and Kelly introduced us.  He 
was so stoked to meet me and just hang out and ride.  He told me how he used 
to watch all the Kingpin videos with J2, Adam Merriman, Stevie Alters and I 
and how we were the ones that made him want to move to Colorado to 
snowboard.  I had never really had anyone tell me anything like this before 
and I was flattered by Josh saying this to me. 

As I watched him ride the pipe I could not believe how impressive he was on 
a snowboard.  His enthusiasm on a board reminded me a lot of Stevie, one of 
my all-time favorite snowboarders.  He had a natural talent like no other. 
We just hiked the pipe and rode all day, I will never forget it. 

>From that day on, we were bros.  When I started representing athletes Josh 
was the first on my list of rookies to sign up.  I knew in my heart that 
Josh was on his way to being one of the big names in snowboarding. He loved 
to snowboard, day and night he would be out there filming and shredding 
before he ever made a penny from the sport.  He did it for the love, not to 
be in the lime light or a hero to anyone, just for himself and his love of 
snowboarding. 

Josh was not only one of my athletes but one of my great friends.  His 
generosity, honesty and amazing personality will always have a place in my 
heart.  I know everything happens for a reason and it was just Josh’s time 
to go to a better place.  He will always be here with us and I’ll cherish 
the memories I have of him until the day I die. 

Josh you will be missed by many and forgotten by no one.  R.I.P. little 
dougy!  Lysnsi also wants you to know how just how much she loves you. 

Ninja 
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PS.  I would sincerely like to thank Oakley, Santa Cruz, The Other Side, 
Vail Resorts, Fender Guitars, Lynsi Aldridge, Pat Malay, all Josh’s friends. 
I especially want to send my gratitude to Mark Gallup, Kendra Star, Annie 
Fast and Jesse Fox for being there and taking care of Josh before the family 
could arrive.  You guys are the best and we could not have made it through 
this with out your support, for that I am forever grateful. 

Services for Josh Malay will be held at Beaver Creek on Saturday March 6. 
Meet at the bottom of Chair 6 (Centennial) at 8:00 a.m. the lifts will open 
for memorial attendee’s at 8:30a.m., the service will be held from 
9:00-11:00 a.m. at Spruce Saddle.  All are invited to attend. 

On Sunday, March 7 there will be a service held at 2:00 p.m. at: 
Fornum Holt Funeral Home 
405 W 7th St 
Glenwood Springs, Co 
970.945.5815 

Josh Malay Memorial Fund - A fund is being set up to help with the medical 
expenses incurred by the accident.  In lieu of flowers the family is asking 
for donations to be sent to: 

Josh Malay Memorial Fund 
c/o Ninja 
2426 Champa St 
Denver, Co 80205 
970.390.3651 
 

  
Phoenix, AZ - April 2 & 4, 2004 - Desert West Skateboard Plaza will hold it's third annual amateur skateboard contest.  The 1st and 2nd Annual Phoenix Am contests were huge successes with over 1200 spectators and contestants from across the world.  This year, Circa Shoe Company and several other skateboard industry sponsors areproviding their support. KR3W Apparel and Cowtown Skateboards are sponsoring a brand new street course at the park! This contest provides a way for the City of Phoenix and the Skateboard Enthusiasts to raise funds for additions to the skate park.  In the past four years,over $52,000 has been raised through entry fees, donations and concessions.  The park is located at 6501 W. Virginia Ave in Phoenix, AZ.  The contest is scheduled from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm on Saturday, and from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on Sunday.  To raise additional funds, a $3.00 general admission is charged at the gate and concessions are sold. A free party for all riders and team managers will be 
held Saturday night. 
  
One hundred riders will be accepted for the Qualifiers on April 3.  All riders must have a legitimate industry sponsor and the top 35 of these qualifiers will skate in the semi-finals April 4.  Only ten riders will be selected to compete in the finals on Sunday.  First Place is competing for $2000, Second Place $1000, and Third Place $500.  Also on Sunday, the Best Trick contest will commence with Zero Skateboards sponsoring the $2000 
prize.  
  
Desert West Skateboard Plaza is skateboard only and it is the only free public park of it's kind in the country.  A dedicated committee of skateboarders and the City of Phoenix collaborated to put this park in the ground.  Local skateboarders raised funds by holding skateboard contests on basketball courts and having concerts at local clubs.  The City of Phoenix matched the funds and the first public skateboard park in Phoenix became a reality.  During the park's early years,skateboarders traveled to Desert 
West from all parts of the country, which promptedt he growth of more than 25 parks throughout Arizona. 
 

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Am I going to get laid?         You're pro, man. You better get laid. 
Tell them you're a character on Tony Hawk THUG. If not, we have a 
back-up plan for you at Ybor Strip right next to the Park.         
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I'm big time. I shouldn't have to skate against 100 other rookie pros. 
Hook me up.         Former Street Winners Go Straight To Semi-finals! 
We thought that we could make coming to Tampa a bit more appealing by 
offering a spot right in the semi-finals to those that have won a Tampa 
Pro in the past. You still need to register, but you get to go straight 
to the semi's on Sunday. Here's the list of former winners (we think 
it's correct): 

*        Mike Vallely 
*        Gershon Mosley 
*        Andrew Reynolds (2) 
*        Kerry Getz 
*        Kyle Berard 
*        Tony Trujillo 
*        Eric Koston (2) 

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What's the Contest Schedule?         THURSDAY 

*        Doors open at 9am 
*        Open practice all day 
*        5pm - skaters' meeting 
*        7pm - doors close 
*        8pm - Opening of "Transformed" in Transitions Art Gallery/Bowl 
Warehouse sponsored by Red Bull (open bar, DJ, mad artsy chicks hanging 
out, etc.) 

FRIDAY 

*        Doors open at 9am 
*        10am - 2nd Annual Team Manager/Industry VIP Street Contest 

        *        6-pack of beer to enter, winner takes all 
        *        Sign up on Registration Form 

*        11am - open practice 
*        1pm - street qualifiers 
*        Cliche Skateboars premiere of "Bon Appetit" in the Bowl 
Warehouse immediately following qualifiers 

SATURDAY 

*        Doors open at 9am 
*        10am - Worst Trick Contest (pros only) 

        *        Let's see how lame you can get. Whether it be a benihana 
finger flip to nose on the qp or a early grab melon to smith on the flat 
rail, we want to see your absolute worst shit. Terrible prizes to be 
announced. 
        *        Sign up on Registration Form 

*        11am - open practice 
*        1pm - street qualifiers 
*        World Industries Moat Race immediately following qualifiers 
*        Vert Contest, finals and vert best trick (sign up day of) 
included right after the Moat Race 

SUNDAY 

*        Doors open at 9am 
*        12pm - semi-finals and finals 
*        Shorty's Best Trick Contest immediately following (sign up day 
of) 
*        World's Greatest Product Toss 
*        Awards 

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*        All team managers, filmers, industry VIP's, etc., must 
pre-register to have access - contact Ryan Clements 
*        Nighttime activities (parties, video premieres, etc.) - contact 
Brian Schaefer 
*        Send your product for the World's Greatest Product Toss 

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How much of that $50,000 purse am I going to go home with?         Place 
Street         Street Best Trick         Vert         Vert Best Trick         
1st         $10,000         $1,000         $5,000         $1,000         
2nd         $7,500         $800         $2,500         $800         
3rd         $5,000         $600         $2,000         $600         
4th         $2,500         $400         $1,500         $400         
5th         $1,000         $200         $1,000         $200         
6th         $900         -         $700         -         
7th         $800         -         $600         -         
8th         $700         -         $500         -         
9th         $600         -         $250         -         
10th         $500         -         $100         -         
11th         $250         -         -         -         
12th         $100         -         -         -         
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So can I stay at your sister's house when I get to Tampa?         Nope! 
Click here <http://www.skateparkoftampa.com/spot/general_hotels.aspx> 
for hotel information.         
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I have some product from my company that I want to sell for beer money, 
oops - I mean use in the product toss. Is that cool?         Yes! Bring all 
the products and gear you want to contribute to the product toss. Or, 
send your stuff to: 
Skatepark of Tampa 
Contest Promo 
4215 East Columbus Drive 
Tampa, Florida 33605 
         
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Where do I get the Registration Form? Click here for an Excel format Registration Form.