THE PUSH GAMES COMPLETES THE WORLDS FIRST HEXATHLON OF ACTION SPORTS
On March 28th 2009, a group of hardcore athletes participated in the Push Games, Lost Energy Invitational, the world’s first multi-sport challenge involving six of the most popular action sports in a one day non-stop “Hexathlon” of actions sports. The event was designed to literally push athletes both mentally and physically from one event to another for 15 hours straight across 160 miles of Southern California’s most beautiful locations.
Title sponsor Lost Energy Drink lured professional and amateur athletes and a mix weekend warriors, all hoping to be crowned the worlds best crossover athlete.
The Push is a single day event that focuses on the top 6 core sports of the action sports world. This initial “Push Experience” will happen in some of the most beautiful locations in southern California. It’s a 166 mile 1 day trek that will take you to snow covered mountains, dirt trails, race tracks, sculpted cement, finishing in the cool waters of the Pacific Ocean in San Diego.
The concept was devised by Bob Krause and his 18 year old son Ryan in April of 2007 after completing 23 action sports in one day, 15 hour father son bonding experience.
The Push kicked off on the slopes of Snow Valley at 8am and finished on the sandy beaches of Carlsbad California as the sun set around 7:30. Participants drove their own vehicles to each location as the production crew provided all the equipment and protective gear. Athletes built camaraderie along the way but came with their game faces on ready to win. They gave it 100% while trying to impress the judges through a series of adrenalin pumping timed runs and impressive freestyle showcases. Luckily no one was seriously
THE PUSH GAMES IS GOING TO BLOW UP IN 2010
We are preparing to launch the concept on a much bigger scale to athletes across the America by mid August 2009. Registration will be an on-line and anyone over 16 can enter and participants. In mid December 2009 a panel of experts will select the top 60 candidates to participate in the big day. Giant purse money will be given to the top athletes in each category, attracting pros, amateurs as well as the hardcore weekend warrior types who have what it takes to complete the grueling Hexathlon of action sports and push themselves to their limits.
ARE YOU A GAMER?
Do you have what it takes to be in the 2010 Push Games? Then take a minute and give us some information about yourself. We will notify you with event updates and when the games are open for registration.
WANNA BE A SPONSOR?
For sponsorship opportunities please contact sales@thepushgames.com or call 619-980-8516
Video
Watch 2008 coverage generated at the first "father son" Push (Channel 10): Watch Now (opens in new window)
2007 Push Highlights: How it all began (see video below)
