The Big O Ten-Year Anniversary Jam Photos
7/11/2023
TWO-THOUSAND-TWENTY-THREE marks the TEn-year anniversary of the Big O's rebirth after it was saved and moved. So, obviously, a celebration was in order. Ace Trucks in association with Mehrathon Trading and Big O Bastards crew organized a jam to celebrate the occasion at the epic spot. The weather was definitely not favorable, yet we rolled the dice. It rained a few times, but we were equipped to get it dry in a flash. DJ Upperkutz got the vibes going and the trucks started barking. Collisions, close calls, hang-ups and bangers, it had all the ingredients required for a good ol' jam. Lots of dollar bills were handed out during the best trick and people threw down. Everyone kept skating through the day, but after a while, it was time for the official Big O soundclash between selectors Juan Love and Spoon-Bee and it did not disappoint. They mashed up the place! Five minutes after their sets, a huge thunderstorm hit, so it was a blessing from the Skate Gods that everything went down without a hiccup. Huge shoutout to Vans Canada and Empire for their support. We couldn't have done it without them. —Marc Tison
Photos by Dan Mathieu
Pioneers showing off their vintage Big O Ace trucks 1.0
Everyone was all in for the cause
Big O Bastards merch—get you some!
Adamo pizza is always down for the culture
Mami was jonesing to get some
Ace Trucks grand puba Joey Tershay with Uncle Sammy
Justin, Spanky and Kenny don't like rain
Phil Dulude and his dad Pat, generations of gnar
No, I'm not an olympian but I always find time to make jokes
But seriously, an Olympic cat ran through here with a torch in '76. Ask Akira
Chris St-Cyr… present!
Barry Walsh, because style matters
Jeremy Seguin, back D with the quickness
I thought Barry said he wasn't doing doubles anymore?!
Keeping the place clean, Jazzy made sure to sweep it
Phil Dulude with a buttery oop frontside ollie
Adam Greene didn't break into a Slim Jim, but he MCd the jam like a boss
Barry spends most of his time in the air. Ollie to fakie
Inverts are rare at the O. Hopkins gets upside down
Hugo picking boogers. He probably did a backside shove out of this
Hungry hungry hippos
Hugo with a fat kickflip over the deathbox, which were actually light boxes in the '70s
Mackenzie Carruthers destroys every inch of this place. Seeing him skate is a treat
Alexis' magic potion—drink as many as you want but you'll never be as creative as him
John Cardiel and Barry Walsh… inna dee place
Masters of the lens and retail
Young Emma busted a sick beatbox banger
The masses gathered to the stage for the Big O soundclash
Spoon-Bee got the place warmed up
Selectors Spoon-Bee and Juan Love, musical addicts
Still here
Limited-edition souvenirs baked at Homegrown skateboards
Juan Love leveling the vibes with host Danny Rebel
Gladly rescheduled their golf plans to be here
Sebby has a lot of sole
Marty and Felix, decades of pipe localism
The Hop definitely got wet
DJ Pikan-T of Hi-Five Sound (the day's MVP) and Chris, lifted
Reunited and it feels so good
Let the games begin
From concept to realization to takeover
Back in the O, Adam Hopkins powering through a FSNBS
Commander General Kevin Cann… DIIIIIITCH!!!
Mami Tezuka shredded hard all day. Monty would approve
The Mighty Vernon Maytone graced us with a few songs
Big fan
The last song was the Big O Anthem, by our beloved friend Akira Betts—missed but never forgotten
WE WILL BE HERE FOREVER! Thanks to everyone that made this happen
Adam Hopkins and Matt Dupuis split the purse for the Ace Of The Day award
Let’s leave with some heat to remember it by. Matt Dupuis snatches a stalefish. See you at the 11-year party
Now check all the action in with this killer recap vid by Daniel Policelli
Photos by Dan Mathieu
Pioneers showing off their vintage Big O Ace trucks 1.0
Everyone was all in for the cause
Big O Bastards merch—get you some!
Adamo pizza is always down for the culture
Mami was jonesing to get some
Ace Trucks grand puba Joey Tershay with Uncle Sammy
Justin, Spanky and Kenny don't like rain
Phil Dulude and his dad Pat, generations of gnar
No, I'm not an olympian but I always find time to make jokes
But seriously, an Olympic cat ran through here with a torch in '76. Ask Akira
Chris St-Cyr… present!
Barry Walsh, because style matters
Jeremy Seguin, back D with the quickness
I thought Barry said he wasn't doing doubles anymore?!
Keeping the place clean, Jazzy made sure to sweep it
Phil Dulude with a buttery oop frontside ollie
Adam Greene didn't break into a Slim Jim, but he MCd the jam like a boss
Barry spends most of his time in the air. Ollie to fakie
Inverts are rare at the O. Hopkins gets upside down
Hugo picking boogers. He probably did a backside shove out of this
Hungry hungry hippos
Hugo with a fat kickflip over the deathbox, which were actually light boxes in the '70s
Mackenzie Carruthers destroys every inch of this place. Seeing him skate is a treat
Alexis' magic potion—drink as many as you want but you'll never be as creative as him
John Cardiel and Barry Walsh… inna dee place
Masters of the lens and retail
Young Emma busted a sick beatbox banger
The masses gathered to the stage for the Big O soundclash
Spoon-Bee got the place warmed up
Selectors Spoon-Bee and Juan Love, musical addicts
Still here
Limited-edition souvenirs baked at Homegrown skateboards
Juan Love leveling the vibes with host Danny Rebel
Gladly rescheduled their golf plans to be here
Sebby has a lot of sole
Marty and Felix, decades of pipe localism
The Hop definitely got wet
DJ Pikan-T of Hi-Five Sound (the day's MVP) and Chris, lifted
Reunited and it feels so good
Let the games begin
From concept to realization to takeover
Back in the O, Adam Hopkins powering through a FSNBS
Commander General Kevin Cann… DIIIIIITCH!!!
Mami Tezuka shredded hard all day. Monty would approve
The Mighty Vernon Maytone graced us with a few songs
Big fan
The last song was the Big O Anthem, by our beloved friend Akira Betts—missed but never forgotten
WE WILL BE HERE FOREVER! Thanks to everyone that made this happen
Adam Hopkins and Matt Dupuis split the purse for the Ace Of The Day award
Let’s leave with some heat to remember it by. Matt Dupuis snatches a stalefish. See you at the 11-year party
Now check all the action in with this killer recap vid by Daniel Policelli
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