It is always good to see that vert skateboarding and the contests which bring together the relatively few skaters still involved in vert skating are still taking place around Europe. 4 new contest dates have been announced for the UK for 2008 sponsored by Vans and the United Kingdom Skateboard Association, here are the venues:

Sunday, April 13th 2008: Trawlers Jam at the Mt Hawke Skatepark
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Saturday, May 24th 2008: Seaside Session at the Ramp City Skatepark, Blackpool
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Sunday, July 27th 2008: Blockless Combat at Creation Skatepark (formularly known as the Epic Skatepark), Birmingham
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Saturday and Sunday, September 6th - 7th 2008: Final Bash at the Adrenaline Alley Skatepark, Corby
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