Petaluma, California – The IGSA is pleased to announce the 2011 IGSA Circuito Sudamericano de Downhill. Five South American events will make up the inaugural season with races in Argentina, Columbia, Peru, and Brazil.
The fifth event in Chile is still awaiting final confirmation but that is nearly certain At season’s end, Champions will be crowned in Open Downhill Skateboarding, Women’s Downhill Skateboarding, Jr I & Jr II Downhill Skateboarding, Street Luge and Classic Luge.
IGSA President Marcus Rietema said, “Downhill skateboarding is exploding in South America and more events have expressed a desire to become a part of the IGSA Series. With the launch of the Circuito Sudamericano de Downhill, we can accommodate more events that want to be part of an IGSA Championship. More competitors in South America will now have the chance to go after the Sudamericano title.”
2011 IGSA Circuito Sudamericano de Downhill
May 26-29 Snake Skeleton Downhill San Luis, Argentina
Oct 15-16 Festival de La Bajada Bogotá, Colombia
Oct 28-30 Hotel Los Portales Tarma Tarma, Peru
Nov 4-6 Malarrara Pro Teutonia Teutonia, Brazil
Nov 11-13 Chacattack Costa Chacabuco, Chile (pending)