Maloof Money Cup
The Maloof Money Cup was an annual
History
The inaugural event was held in 2008 at the
The event offered the largest cash prize of any skateboarding competition or event to date. Participants won up to $160,000 for winning a single event.[2] A million dollar bonus was offered to any participant that wins four consecutive tournaments.[3] All three of the skateparks built for the event were collaborations between event organizers, skaters, and the host cities, with the intention that the facilities would remain as permanent parks in those communities after events have been completed.[4] World-class skateparks remain in New York City, Washington, DC, and Kimberley, South Africa.
There has not been a Maloof Money Cup event since November 2013, but there are plans for future events in the US and elsewhere.
Money Cup Performers
Maloof Money Cup events also feature music performers with a variety of artists from the hip-hop, pop and rock genres. Some notable artists have appeared including Ludacris, Snoop Dogg, Lil Jon and Nelly.[5]
Results
In 2008, for the professional
In 2009,
In 2010 in the California competition, Cole won again in the professional street finals,[9] the amateur section went to Ishod Wair,[10] and the ladies' section went to Leticia Bufoni.[11] In the New York competition, Cole won the pro street finals and in the amateur section Felipe Gustavo won.[12]
In 2011, in the New York event, Greg Lutzka took the pro street final win and Evan Smith took the amateur win.[13][14] In Washington DC, the pro street final win went to Andrew Reynolds[15] and the amateur win went to Ishod Wair.[16] In the South Africa competition, the pro/open street final win went to Ishod Wair and the amateur win went to Justus Kotze.
Maloof Skateboarding Assistance Foundation
The Maloof Skateboarding Assistance Foundation is a
References
- ^ "About the World's Greatest Skateboard Event". Maloofmoneycup.com. 2010-07-23. Archived from the original on 2012-01-24. Retrieved 2012-02-22.
- ^ "Skate Park Opens This Weekend in D.C." NBC Washington. September 3, 2011. Retrieved March 16, 2012.
- ^ "Maloof Money Cup D.C. preview". ESPN.com. September 5, 2011. Retrieved March 16, 2012.
- ^ "About the Maloof Money Cup". July 23, 2010. Archived from the original on May 26, 2011. Retrieved March 16, 2012.
- ^ "Musicians, DJs & Artists from the Maloof Money Cup Events". Maloofmoneycup.com. Archived from the original on 2011-11-13. Retrieved 2012-02-22.
- ^ "MALOOF MONEY CUP WINNERS AWARDED EXCLUSIVE NIXON WATCHES VALUED AT $10,000 USD". Nixon. Nixon Inc. 2008. Retrieved 24 September 2012.
- ^ "2008 Results". Maloofmoneycup.com. January 28, 2012. Archived from the original on January 26, 2012. Retrieved March 16, 2012.
- ^ "2009 Maloof Money Cup FINAL RESULTS | Transworld Skateboarding". Skateboarding.transworld.net. 2009-07-12. Retrieved 2012-02-22.
- ^ "2010 Maloof Money Cup Volcom Street Pro Finals Results". Maloofmoneycup.com.
- ^ "WorldIndustries AmStreet Final Overall Results". Maloofmoneycup.com. August 8, 2010.
- ^ "Women's Pro Street Final Overall". Maloofmoneycup.com. August 8, 2010.
- ^ "Maloof Money Cup NYC 2010 Finals Results". Skateboarder Magazine. June 7, 2010.
- ^ "Maloof Money Cup 2011 NYC Am Results". Daily Sesh. Archived from the original on 2012-04-25. Retrieved 2011-11-10.
- ^ "Maloof Money Cup 2011 NYC Pro Results". Daily Sesh. Archived from the original on 2012-04-25. Retrieved 2011-11-10.
- ^ "Maloof Money Cup DC Pro Finals Results". Maloofmoneycup.com. September 4, 2011.
- ^ "Maloof Money Cup DC Am Finals Results". Maloofmoneycup.com. September 4, 2011.
- ^ "Maloof Skateboarding Assistance Foundation". Maloofmoneycup.com. August 1, 2010. Retrieved 2012-02-22.