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BEST OF 2016 WINTER DEW TOUR SNOWBOARD HIGHLIGHT SHOW TO AIR THIS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24 AT 4:30 P.M. ET ON NBC

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Coverage Highlights Three Days of Snowboard Competition from Breckenridge, Colo.

Featuring Olympians Mark McMorris, Jamie Anderson and Spencer O’Brien

 

STAMFORD, Conn. – December 22, 2016 – NBC Sports’ coverage of the 2016 Winter Dew Tour concludes this Saturday, December 24, at 4:30 p.m. ET, highlighting three days of winter action sports competition from Breckenridge Ski Resort, in Breckenridge, Colo.

Featuring a roster of many of the world’s best winter action sports athletes, 52 skiers and snowboarders faced off against each other in six events, including men’s and women’s Individual Pro Ski and Snowboard Competitions, Ski and Snowboard Streetstyle, and the inaugural Winter Dew Tour Team Challenge.

Saturday’s coverage on NBC features highlights from the men’s and women’s Individual Pro Snowboard Competitions, and the Winter Dew Tour Snowboard Team Challenge.

Olympians participating in the 2016 Winter Dew Tour include Mark McMorris (CAN), Jamie Anderson (USA), and Spencer O’Brien (CAN).

Jimmy Coleman hosts NBC’s coverage from Breckenridge Ski Resort. Coleman will be joined by analysts Todd Richards, Tina Dixon and Eddie Wall.

REMAINING 2016 WINTER DEW TOUR SCHEDULE ON NBC (All times ET.)

 

DATE EVENT NETWORK TIME
Saturday, December 24 Men’s and Women’s Individual Pro Snowboard Competition, Snowboard Streetsyle, Snowboard Team Challenge NBC 4:30 p.m.

 

ABOUT DEW TOUR

The Dew Tour is an innovative contest series and content platform that brings together the world’s best skateboarders, snowboarders, skiers, artists, brands, and fans in a celebration of creativity and style.

In 2016, TEN: The Enthusiast Network became the official strategic partner to lead content production, execution and event staging for the Dew Tour. Working in close collaboration with TEN’s core action sports media brands and in partnership with DEW®, Dew Tour continues to progress events and content, bringing millions of action sports fans engaging stories and experiences across digital and broadcast mediums. In addition to Dewtour.com and TEN’s digital network, Dew Tour’s summer and winter events will be broadcast on NBC.

 

– NBC SPORTS GROUP–

 

NBC SPORTS GROUP TO PRESENT MORE THAN 10 HOURS OF DEW TOUR LOS ANGELES COVERAGE ACROSS NBC, NBC SPORTS LIVE EXTRA AND DEWTOUR.COM

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Coverage of Dew Tour Los Angeles Begins Friday at 7 p.m. ET on DewTour.com

First All-Skateboarding Event Descends on Downtown Los Angeles

Live Coverage of Street and Vert Skateboarding Competitions From Ace Hotel

Stamford, Conn. – August 12, 2015 – NBC Sports Group’s coverage of the 2015 Dew Tour continues Friday at 7 p.m. ET on DewTour.com, when the Dew Tour hits the streets of Los Angeles for three days of skateboarding-only competition. Featuring a strong collection of the world’s best skateboard athletes, NBC Sports Group will present more than six hours of coverage across DewTour.com, and four hours of coverage on NBC and NBC Sports Live Extra, beginning August 30 at 12:30 p.m. ET.

Friday’s coverage on DewTour.com will feature skateboard vert, returning for a record 11th consecutive year at the Dew Tour. Five-time Dew Tour Skateboard Vert Champion Pierre-Luc Gagnon will look to defend his 2014 title against all-star veterans Bob Burnquist, Bucky Lasek and Andy McDonald, as well as a strong collection of young talent including Alex Perelson.

The action continues Saturday at 7 p.m. ET on DewTour.com, with Dew Tour Los Angeles’ skateboard street competition. Mountain Dew athletes Paul Rodriguez, Trevor Colden and Sean Malto lead an impressive roster of athletes that also includes 2014 Dew Tour Champion Louie Lopez.

The epic weekend will culminate with the Dew Tour’s skateboard streetstyle competition at 4 p.m. ET on DewTour.com. Dew Tour Chicago winner Curren Caples looks to cap off an incredible summer with a second streetstyle victory of the season, but will be challenged by two-time streetstyle champion Ryan Sheckler, as well as 2014 Dew Tour Brooklyn winner Trevor Colden.

NBC and NBC Sports Live Extra will present Dew Tour Los Angeles in four one-hour specials airing on Sunday, August 30, at 12:30 p.m. ET (Skateboard Street Final), Saturday, September 5, at 1:30 p.m. ET (Skateboard Streetstyle Final), Saturday, September 12, at 3 p.m. ET (Skateboard Vert Final), and Sunday, October 4, at 1:30 p.m. ET (Best of Dew Tour Los Angeles). DewTour.com, the Dew Tour’s dedicated 24/7 digital platform, will stream live competitions and bring consumers exclusive Dew Tour action, interviews and behind-the-scenes access on desktops, mobile device and tablets.

For the first time ever, the Dew Tour will focus exclusively on the sport, lifestyle, art, music and culture of skateboarding. Centered around the Ace Hotel, Dew Tour Los Angeles will feature competitions in street, vert and the popular streetstyle discipline created by the Dew Tour three years ago. The 2015 streetstyle competition will take place in downtown Los Angeles on Broadway Street between Temple Street and 1st Street.

DEW TOUR LOS ANGELES BROADCAST AND LIVE STREAM SCHEDULE

DATE TIME COVERAGE PLATFORM
Friday, Aug. 14 7 p.m. Skateboard Vert Final DewTour.com
Saturday, Aug. 15 7 p.m. Skateboard Street Final Dew Tour.com
Sunday, Aug. 16 4 p.m. Skateboard Streetstyle Final DewTour.com
Sunday, Aug. 30 12:30 p.m. Skateboard Street Final NBC / NBC Sports LiveExtra
Saturday, Sept. 5 1:30 p.m. Skateboard Streetstyle Final NBC / NBC Sports LiveExtra
Saturday, Sept. 12 3 p.m. Skateboard Vert Final NBC / NBC Sports LiveExtra
Sunday, Oct. 4 1:30 p.m. Best of Dew Tour Los Angeles NBC / NBC Sports LiveExtra

*All times listed are ET

ABOUT DEW TOUR

The Dew Tour consists of three marquee events, featuring disciplines across BMX, skateboard, freeski and snowboard (superpipe and slopestyle). Dew Tour events are premium action sports and lifestyle festivals combining the best in competitions along with the Dew Tour Experience, live music performances and lifestyle showcases. The Dew Tour is broadcast on NBC, and streamed live on DewTour.com and NBC Sports Live Extra. The Dew Tour is also distributed domestically on Universal HD and Comcast SportsNet, and internationally on TVA, Fox Sports Australia, Extreme Sports Channel, ProSieben, DR and Sky TV. Dew Tour partners include Mountain Dew (tour title sponsor), Paul Mitchell, Bud Light, SQUATCH Snack Sticks, Sony Mobile Communications, Verizon Wireless, Airwalk, MIKE AND IKE® Candy and U.S. Army. More information can be found at www.DewTour.com.

–NBC SPORTS GROUP–

DEW TOUR ANNOUNCES LOS ANGELES EVENT SCHEDULE AND ALL-STAR ATHLETE ROSTER

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First All-Skateboarding Event Descends on Downtown Los Angeles, August 14-16

Street and Vert Skateboarding Competitions to Take Place at Ace Hotel

Broadway Street to Close Between Temple-and-1st for Dew Tour Streetstyle Competition

Burr Ridge, Ill. – July 28, 2015 –  The Dew Tour hits the streets of Los Angeles, Calif., for three days of skateboarding-only competition Friday, August 14 – Sunday, August 16. For the first time ever, the Dew Tour will focus exclusively on the sport, lifestyle, art, music and culture of skateboarding. Centered around the Ace Hotel, Dew Tour Los Angeles will feature competitions in street, vert and the popular streetstyle discipline created by the Dew Tour three years ago.  In addition to the skate competitions, Dew Tour Los Angeles will also feature sponsor activations, art exhibits, autograph signings and concerts. A complete telecast schedule and concert schedule will be announced in the coming days.

Competitions begin on Friday, August 14, at 4 p.m. PT with skateboard vert returning for a record 11th consecutive year at the Dew Tour. Five-time Dew Tour Skateboard Vert Champion Pierre-Luc Gagnon will look to defend his 2014 title against all-star veterans Bob Burnquist and Andy McDonald, as well as a strong collection of young talent including Tom Schaar and Alex Perelson.

The action continues on Saturday at 4 p.m. PT with Dew Tour Los Angeles’ skateboard street competition. Mountain Dew athletes Paul Rodriguez, Trevor Colden and Sean Malto lead an impressive roster of athletes that also includes 2014 Dew Tour Champion Louie Lopez.

The epic weekend will culminate with the Dew Tour’s skateboard streetstyle competition at 1 p.m. PT. Dew Tour Chicago winner Curren Caples looks to cap off an incredible summer with a second streetstyle victory of the season, but will be challenged by two-time streetstyle champion Ryan Sheckler, as well as 2014 Dew Tour Brooklyn winner Trevor Colden. The 2015 streetstyle competition will take place in downtown Los Angeles on Broadway street between Temple street and 1st street.

For a full list of athletes scheduled to compete visit DewTour.com.

The Dew Tour Los Angeles is a free event and is open to the public. Event gates will open at Noon PT on Friday, August 14, Noon PT on Saturday, August 15, and 10 a.m. PT on Sunday, August 15.

 

The complete schedule of events for Dew Tour Los Angeles is listed below:

 

DEW TOUR LOS ANGELES EVENT SCHEDULE

DATE EVENT TIME
Friday, August 14 SKB Street Practice 1 p.m.
Friday, August 14 SKB Vert Practice 2 p.m.
Friday, August 14 SKB Vert Final 4 p.m.
Saturday, August 15 SKB Streetstyle Practice 11 a.m.
Saturday, August 15 Shop Open Skate (TransWorld) Noon
Saturday, August 15 SKB Street Practice 2 p.m.
Saturday, August 15 SKB Street Final 4 p.m.
Sunday, August 16 Zumiez Crash the Course Session #1 10 a.m.
Sunday, August 16 SKB Streetstyle Practice 11 a.m.
Sunday, August 16 Zumiez Crash the Course Session #2 11:45 a.m.
Sunday, August 16 SKB Streetstyle Final 1 p.m.

*All times listed are local / PT

 

2015 DEW TOUR EVENT SCHEDULE

DATE EVENT LOCATION
June 20-21 Dew Tour Chicago Grant Park Skate Plaza
Aug. 14-16 Dew Tour Los Angeles ACE Hotel
Dec. 10-13 Dew Tour Breckenridge Breckenridge, Colo.

 

For additional Dew Tour event information, visit www.DewTour.com and the Dew Tour Facebook page.

 

ABOUT DEW TOUR

The Dew Tour consists of three marquee events, featuring disciplines across BMX, skateboard, freeski and snowboard (superpipe and slopestyle), with additional competitions integrated throughout the year. Dew Tour events are premium action sports and lifestyle festivals combining the best in competitions along with the Dew Tour Experience, live music performances and lifestyle showcases. The Dew Tour is broadcast on NBC, and streamed live on DewTour.com and NBC Sports Live Extra. The Dew Tour is also distributed domestically on Universal HD and Comcast SportsNet, and internationally on TVA, Fox Sports Australia, Extreme Sports Channel, ProSieben, DR and Sky TV. Dew Tour partners include Mountain Dew (tour title sponsor), Paul Mitchell, Bud Light, SQUATCH Snack Sticks, Sony Mobile Communications, Verizon Wireless, Airwalk, MIKE AND IKE® Candy and U.S. Army. More information can be found at www.DewTour.com.

 

–NBC SPORTS GROUP–

NBC SPORTS GROUP’S COVERAGE OF 2015 DEW TOUR KICKS OFF SATURDAY AT 2:30 P.M. ET ON NBC

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NBC Sports Group to Present More Than 10 Hours of Dew Tour Chicago Coverage Across NBC, NBC UNIVERSO and NBC Sports Live Extra

 

Live Coverage From Grant Park Skate Plaza in Chicago, Ill.

 

Stamford, Conn. – June 17, 2015 – NBC Sports Group will kick off its coverage of the 2015 Dew Tour season Saturday at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC, from Chicago, Ill. Featuring many of the world’s best skateboard and BMX athletes, NBC Sports Group will present four hours of coverage on NBC, and more than 10 hours across NBC Sports Live Extra and DewTour.com. In addition, NBC UNIVERSO, the modern sports and entertainment cable channel for Latinos, will provide Spanish-language coverage Saturday at 2:30 p.m. ET.

 

The Dew Tour returns to Chicago after a five-year hiatus, and will feature the successful streetstyle competition created by the Dew Tour three years ago. The event will take place at Grant Park Skate Plaza, and will include skate and BMX street and streetstyle competitions.

 

Curren Caples and Chicago native Chaz Ortiz lead an impressive roster of skaters confirmed for the weekend, while past Dew Tour BMX champions Dennis Enarson and, Garrett Reynolds join Chicago local Brian Kachinsky in a strong field of BMX riders.

 

TELEVISION AND LIVE STREAM                              

Dew Tour Chicago will be presented on NBC, NBC UNIVERSO, NBC Sports Live Extra and DewTour.com/live. DewTour.com, the Dew Tour’s dedicated 24/7 digital platform, will stream live competitions and bring consumers exclusive Dew Tour action, interviews and behind-the-scenes access on desktops, mobile device and tablets.

 

DATE TIME COVERAGE PLATFORM
Saturday, June 20 2:30 p.m. SKB Streetstyle Final NBC / NBC UNIVERSO
Saturday, June 20 5 p.m. BMX Street Best Session Final Live Extra / DewTour.com
Sunday, June 21 1 p.m. BMX Streetstyle Final Live Extra / DewTour.com
Sunday, June 21 5 p.m. SKB Street Best Session Final Live Extra / DewTour.com
Saturday, June 27 3 p.m. SKB Street Best Session Final NBC
Saturday, August 1 3 p.m. Best of Dew Tour Chicago NBC

*All times listed are ET

 

2015 DEW TOUR EVENT SCHEDULE

DATE EVENT LOCATION
June 20-21 Dew Tour Chicago Grant Park Skate Plaza
Aug. 14-16 Dew Tour Los Angeles ACE Hotel
Dec. 10-13 Dew Tour Breckenridge Breckenridge Ski Resort

 

For additional Dew Tour event information, visit www.DewTour.com and the Dew Tour Facebook page.

 

ABOUT DEW TOUR

The Dew Tour consists of three marquee events, featuring disciplines across BMX, skateboard, freeski and snowboard (superpipe and slopestyle), with additional competitions integrated throughout the year. Dew Tour events are premium action sports and lifestyle festivals combining the best in competitions along with the Dew Tour Experience, live music performances and lifestyle showcases. The Dew Tour is broadcast on NBC, and streamed live on DewTour.com and NBC Sports Live Extra. The Dew Tour is also distributed domestically on Universal HD and Comcast SportsNet, and internationally on TVA, Fox Sports Australia, Extreme Sports Channel, ProSieben, DR and Sky TV. Dew Tour partners include Mountain Dew (tour title sponsor), Paul Mitchell, Bud Light, SQUATCH Snack Sticks, Sony Mobile Communications, Verizon Wireless, Airwalk, MIKE AND IKE® Candy and U.S. Army. More information can be found at www.DewTour.com.

 

–NBC SPORTS GROUP–

DEW TOUR ANNOUNCES 2015 SCHEDULE

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Chicago and Los Angeles Join Breckenridge Ski Resort for 2015 Season

Dew Tour Chicago To Take Place at Grant Park Skate Plaza

Ace Hotel to Serve as Central Hub of Dew Tour Los Angeles

Burr Ridge, Ill. – April 23, 2015 –  The 11th year of the Dew Tour will bring the best of skate and BMX to Chicago, Ill., and will kick off June 20-21. First-time host Los Angeles, Calif. will provide a playground for a celebration of the sport and culture of skateboarding, spanning the downtown area from August 14-16. Concluding the season will be eight-year host Breckenridge Ski Resort with snowboard and freeski events December 10-13.

Dew Tour returns to Chicago after a five year hiatus, highlighted with the successful streetstyle competition created by the Dew Tour three years ago. The event will take place at Grant Park Skate Plaza, and will feature skate and BMX street and streetstyle competitions. Sunday of the event coincides with international Go Skate Day, and will feature special activities for local Chicago area skaters. In addition, Dew Tour’s return to Chicago will also be a celebration of the summer opening of the new Grant Park Skate Plaza. As part of the celebration, the Dew Tour will work with the Chicago Park District and Grant Park Conservancy to make further improvements to the park.

Heading to downtown Los Angeles, where skateboard roots run deep, the Dew Tour will create a skateboard cultural ecosystem, inclusive of art, fashion, music, movie premieres, competitions and more. For the first time in the Tour’s 11-year history, the Ace Hotel will act as the central hub of the Dew Tour, encompassing theaters, concert venues and outdoor competition courses. Dew Tour Los Angeles will feature skateboard street, skateboard streetstyle, and additional skateboard competitions to be named at a later date. It will also host the cinematic version of “Dew Tour Push.”

“Los Angeles is the heart of the skateboard industry, and the Dew Tour has long celebrated the diverse culture that has grown from this hub. We’re shaking things up and tapping into the resources the area provides, from adding movie premieres to incorporating fashion, art and music on a grander scale. We’re ready to bring Dew Tour home to skate’s roots,” said Chris Stiepock, General Manager, Dew Tour. “This year NBC and the Dew Tour are very excited about holding events in two of the three largest cities in America.”

“Mountain Dew is devoted to driving progression within action sports, and Dew Tour 2015 signals new, groundbreaking partnerships and enhanced consumer experiences through film, music and art that will help drive this continued commitment,” said Greg Lyons, Vice President of Brand Marketing, Mountain Dew. “We strive to bring the culture of skateboarding to life through creativity and community, and both Chicago and Los Angeles provide the perfect backdrop to celebrate skateboarding through the deep heritage and lifestyle surrounding the sport.”

Come December, the Dew Tour will return to Breckenridge, Colo. for the eighth year in a row, representing the winter sports of freeski and snowboarding. As one of the top winter resorts in their capacity to hold a major early-season event, Breckenridge Ski Resort will once again support the top international men and women’s snowboard and freeski athletes to compete in superpipe and slopestyle competitions, while downtown Breckenridge will play host to streetstyle competitions, music and more.

Complete coverage of all three events will be broadcast on NBC and will be available online via DewTour.com and NBC Sports Live Extra. Further information about coverage dates and times will be announced at a later date.

2015 DEW TOUR EVENT SCHEDULE

EVENT DATE LOCATION
Dew Tour Chicago June 20-21 Chicago, Ill.
Dew Tour Los Angeles August 14-16 Los Angeles, Calif.
Dew Tour Breckenridge December 10-13 Breckenridge, Colo.

 

Dew Tour

The Dew Tour consists of three marquee events, featuring disciplines across BMX, skateboard, freeski and snowboard (superpipe and slopestyle), with additional competitions integrated throughout the year. Dew Tour events are premium action sports and lifestyle festivals combining the best in competitions along with the Dew Tour Experience, live music performances and lifestyle showcases. The Dew Tour is broadcast live on NBC, and streamed live on DewTour.com and NBC Sports Live Extra. The Dew Tour is also distributed domestically on Universal HD and Comcast SportsNet, and internationally on Eurosport, TVA, Fox Sports Asia, Extreme Sports Channel, MCM, ProSieben, DR and Globosat. Dew Tour partners include Mountain Dew (tour title sponsor), Paul Mitchell, SQUATCH Snack Sticks, Sony Mobile Communications, Verizon Wireless, Airwalk, Mike and Ike and U.S. Army. More information can be found at www.DewTour.com.

–NBC SPORTS GROUP–