Dignowity Hill Pushcart Derby

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Hello everyone...

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Hello everyone...

This year marks the first annual Austin Fashion Week, as well as their first ever Fashion Photographer Awards.

Please take a moment to follow the link below and cast your vote for us!!!

http://www.fashionweekaustin.com/photographers/Alan_Crook/




THANKS!!!

Spread the Word!

Thanks for the Add!! Rough cut from scene in our film project "JUDE" below

ROUGH CUT Jude vs Head Pastor

2009 Winners

Main Event: Los Luchadores-Team Captain: Greg Velazquez
Showcase Award: Flamin’ Outbacks-Team Captain: Raphael Casarez
Speed Demon: Calypso-Team Captain: Cruz Ortiz
Cinco Anos Award: Lazy Pushers-Team Captain: Andrew Fothergill
Cinco Anos Award: Li’l General y La Familia-Team Captain: Li’l General Benavides
Sponsor Award: Jim Poteet, Poteet Architects


THANKS TO-

Judges-Jim Poteet, Ivy Taylor, & Chris Sauter
Roy Villarreal-Pushcart Workshop
Officials-Tim, Mo, & Mark
MC-Marisela Barrera
Refs-Laurissa & David
Flag Girl-Michelle Valdez
Sponsor-Jim Poteet, Poteet Architects
Volunteer-Super Sarah
City of San Antonio-Parks & Recreation Dept
Jefferson HS Volunteers
Dignowity Hill Neighborhood Association
DJ R E L from the Astex
Food People-Manuel & Liz
Dignowity Hill Park Neighbors
For the soldiers y los Vets


2009 Teams & Captains

Bee Nation (Southwest School of Art & Craft)-Team Captain: Rainey
Calypso-Team Captain: Cruz Ortiz
Carver Pit Crew (Carver Community Cultural Center)-Team Captain: Meredith Ruiz
Constipated Contenders (Jefferson H.S.

Fine Arts Magnet-Art Club)-Team Captain: Vera Mendoza
Dumpster Drivers-Team Captain: Justin Howard
Flamin’ Outbacks-Team Captain: Raphael Casarez
Lazy Pushers-Team Captain: Andrew Fothergill
Li’l General y La Familia-Team Captain: Li’l General Benavides
Los Luchadores-Team Captain: Greg Velazquez
PUSH-A-CABRA (Gomez Family)-Team Captain: Eddie Gomez
Racing With Scissors-Team Captain: Laura Salazar
Trans Cheese Former II-Team Captain: Rick Villarreal

FOR ALL PUSHCART RULES, SEE BOTH POSTINGS BELOW

This is an event designed to be fun and safe – so please be nice and let’s show some good sports-people-ship – all teams must sign this document in agreement – so that we all know the rules and procedures and no one sues the folks putting this shin-dig on – remember this is supposed to be fun and safe – so be cool – and no crybabies – just have a good time!! –Cruz Ortiz, Artist

PROCEDURES
- all teams and pushcarts must check-in and go through safety inspection by Derby Refs at the
registration table between 4:00pm–4:30pm
- derby tracks will be open from 3:00pm–4:30pm for practice runs

RULES
Pushcart Rules
- carts must not have any protruding parts (ex: long bolts, large stabbing pieces of wood, knives, etc.
)
- all carts need to have steering that is controlled by the driver; not the pushers
- NO: pull carts, rickshaws/rickshas (a pushcart is a cart that is pushed; not pulled)
- all carts need to have a seatbelt that securely holds the driver in the pushcart
- all carts need to be tagged as “good to go” by official derby referees before competing in races – a
well built cart won’t getcha hurt – a well build cart will allow you to race

Team Rules
- one driver and two pushers for each pushcart
- team members must be 14 years old or older to compete on team (pushcart team members 17-14
years old need parent’s/guardian’s permission)
- all cart racing teams must wear helmets and safety gear
- no sandals; all team members muse wear closed-toed shoes

Racing Rules
- all races will be overseen by the Official Derby Referees – decisions by the refs are final
- races will start with front wheels of each pushcart on starting line
- any early jump starts will result in a disqualification or do-over – decisions by the refs are final
- the race is over when front wheels cross the finish line

other IMPORTANT rules
- Clean-up – every single person in your crew should clean-up after the derby – this is a collaborative
public art

YOU KNOW this ain't your regular pushcart derby.



SATURDAY, MARCH 28
5:00-8:00pm
MC: Marisela Barrera
Music: R E L from the astex
Pushcart teams include: Lazy Pushers, Trans Cheese Former II, Bee Nation of the Southwest School of Art & Craft, the Carver Community Cultural Center.........we're having our largest turnout yet.



WHAT: Fifth annual Dignowity Hill Pushcart Derby
WHEN: 5-8 p.m.

Saturday, March 28
WHERE: Dignowity Hill Park, 700 Nolan St.