NEWS: SLUG Magazine¹s summer skate contest series, Summer of Death, kicks off in Ogden, UT at Crossroads skatepark on July 14.

SLUG Magazine’s summer skate contest series,

Summer of Death, kicks off in Ogden, UT at Crossroads skatepark onJuly 14.

SALT LAKE CITY, Friday, June 1– SLUG Magazine kicks off the thirteenth year of its amateur skate series, Summer of Death, with Lords of SLUG Mag, happening July 14 at Crossroads indoor skate park in Ogden, Utah.

This throwback jam style contest will feature two divisions: 17 and under for the mini-rippers and an open division for the big dogs. Shredders will compete for glory on Crossroads’ (95 North Harrisville Rd.) indoor ramps. Pull out the tank tops, short shorts and vans slip-ons—registration starts at 1 p.m. and the contest starts at 3 p.m.

Now in its thirteenth year, Summer of Death has served as stomping ground for skaters like Lizard King, Adam Dyet and Tyson Bowerbank and a staple of summer for many amateur skaters. Lords of SLUG Mag will be the first of two skate contests planned for the 2012 season.

Lords of SLUG Mag is sponsored by Milo, Salty Peaks, SK801, Blindside, Saga and Crossroads. SLUG Magazine is s currently seeking additional sponsors for the 2012 series. If you are interested in sponsoring this event or the entire series contact Mike Brown (mikebrown@slugmag.com, 801-521-3686) or Angela Brown (angela@slugmag.com, 801-487-9221)