It is time again for summer, joy, sun and Basel! Hard to believe it's already the 10th time of the etnies European Skateboard Championships 2010 presented by Carhartt from the 5th – 8th of August in Basel, Switzerland. IOU Ramps will be in charge of getting the party going with a redesigned streetcourse and miniramp.

The city of Basel provides the venue and over 300 skateboarders from over 20 nations are on the guest list. We would be happy if you join the ESC crew, etnies, Carhartt, Element, Skullcandy, Zimstern, TSG, G-Shock, and Red Bull to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the ESC and the party of the summer with us.

The youngsters, 16 and under, start off the show with the Street Junior Champs on Thursday afternoon. On Friday we celebrate skateboarding all day long during the street prequalification to find the ones who will compete against the Top 100 from Europe on Saturday. This Top 100 list is published on www.skateboardeurope.com as well as relevant information for the 10th edition of the ESC. Saturday kicks off the miniramp with the qualification runs, as well as the Street qualification. Sunday is dedicated to the finals in street, miniramp and Girlʼs Jam. Hopefully the crowd and the competitors will still be in the mood to have a good time after the Saturday night party mission.

A huge "Thank you" goes to etnies and Carhartt for all the gifts and great ideas and the support of the last ten years of the European Skateboard Championships. Enjoy this party!