Oasis Freestyle Contest 1980 - Rodney Mullen, photo by Jim GoodrichLocation: San Diego, California, USA

Event Information

This event took place at the Oasis Skatepark in San Diego and was considered to be a pivotal moment for freestyle skateboarding. This was Rodney Mullen’s first major contest victory, beating the favourite, Steve Rocco, by less than one point. Tim Scroggs, Doug “Pineapple” Saladino, Tomy Jenson and Phil Jetton also competed at this contest but their placings are not known. Tara Kaylor was the only professional female freestyler at the event and performed an unofficial routine.

Results (Professional Finals)

1. Rodney Mullen
2. Steve Rocco
3. Chris Chaput
4. Steve Day
5. Reggie Barnes

Results (Professional Qualifying)

1. Rodney Mullen
2. Steve Rocco
3. Chris Chaput
4. Steve Day
5. Reggie Barnes
6. (Not known)
7. Dennis Martinez
8. Chris Heinz
9. Chris Larson

Results (Amateur 19 and Over)

1. Mike Foster

Results (Amateur 16 to 18)

1. James Barden

Results (Amateur 14 to 15)

1. Larry Barden

Results (Amateur 10 and Under)

1. Travis DeArmen

Results (Novice 19 and Over)

1. Sammy Mendoza

Results (Novice 16 to 18)

1. Martin Huerta

Results (Novice 14 to 15)

1. Walt Farrentini

Results (Novice 11 to 13)

1. Paul Hinker

Results (Novice 10 and Under)

1. Paul Lima

Results (Novice Girls)

1. Andy Godfrey

Articles

Article in Action Now Magazine Part 1
Article in Action Now Magazine Part 2
Article in Action Now Magazine Part 3