P.S. RESORTS TO SPONSOR EL GATO SKATEBOARD CLASSIC

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Joe Enos/Amanda Cherrey
BuzzFactory
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760-969-4200
P.S. RESORTS TO SPONSOR
EL GATO SKATEBOARD CLASSIC COMPETITION
AND EXPO IN PALM SPRINGS
Eddie Elguera, Tony Hawk and skating’s legends to demo
at Palm Springs SkatePark on January 23-25
January 5, 2015, PALM SPRINGS-- P.S. Resorts has announced its sponsorship of the first
El Gato Skateboard Classic to be held January 23-25, at the Palm Springs SkatePark.
The three-day event brings together skateboarding legends for a series of demonstrations,
competitions, and a meet and greet dinner for the skaters and their fans.
Skateboarding legends scheduled to attend include Tony Hawk, Christian Hosoi, Steve
Caballero, Mike McGill, Kevin Stabb, and the event’s creator and host Palm Desert resident
and two-time world champion Eddie “El Gato” Elguera.
“P.S. Resorts is proud to be a sponsor of the first El Gato Skateboard Classic in Palm Springs,”
said Tim Ellis, vice-chairman of P.S. Resorts. “This is a unique opportunity to bring the legends
of this truly California sport to Palm Springs and to utilize the city’s popular skatepark. The
three-day event is a great way for visitors to experience Palm Springs and to see the world’s
top skateboarders up close.”
The schedule of events includes:
Friday, January 23 r d
7 PM
Meet & Greet and Art & Photo Show: “The Revolutionary Era of Skateboarding”
Palm Springs SkatePark
FREE
Saturday, January 24 th
10 AM
Legend’s Skate Jam and poolside music by Powerflex 5
Palm Springs SkatePark
Tickets on sale now at ElGatoClassic.com
3 PM
El Gato, Tony Hawk & Legends Vert Skate Demo
Palm Springs High School (Baristo Road parking lot)
Tickets on sale now at ElGatoClassic.com
7 PM
Legends’ Meet & Greet Dinner
Music by Johnny Rad & the Eggplants
Hacienda Cantina & Beach Club, Palm Springs
Tickets on sale now at ElGatoClassic.com
Sunday, January 25 th
2 PM
Legends’ Contest
Palm Springs SkatePark
Tickets on sale now at ElGatoClassic.com
There will also be a vendor village, signed merchandise available for purchase, and guest
musical appearances.
Tickets and detailed information for all events can be found at www.elgatoclassic.com.
Hotel reservations for travelers can be made at any of P.S. Resorts member hotels. A complete
listing of hotels can be found at www.ps-resorts.com.
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ABOUT P.S. RESORTS
P.S. Resorts is a California non-profit mutual benefit corporation made up of local hoteliers and business
leaders to promote Palm Springs tourism through events and attractions. For additional information,
please visit our website http://www.ps-resorts.com, or our Facebook page,
https://www.facebook.com/PSResorts