Chaz Ortiz
Chaz Ortiz (born May 4, 1994) is an American professional skateboarder. As of 2017, he is ranked the 23rd skateboarder globally and the 13th in street skating.[1] In 2012, he gained recognition as the youngest person to place first in the Dew Tour Championship.[2]
Life and career
Growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, Ortiz had a knack for skateboards when he received his first one from his cousin at age six. Although acquired his interest at a young age, his real competitive upbringing was in the footsteps of his dad; Mark Ortiz, through wrestling.
Ortiz became the state wrestling champion at age 11 but went back to skateboarding in time to prepare for the Gatorade Free Flow Tour, where he finished in first place at age 13.[3] The same year, he took the second-place spot in the Volcom Damn Am contest, behind Scott DeCenzo.
Ortiz obtained his professional status at age 14 through Zoo York, after finishing in 6th place at Zoo York's Am Getting Paid 2006 Street Finals. Since then, he has been regularly finishing in the top tier of many events and has been selected to compete in Street League Skateboarding with the best skaters around the world.[4]
Ortiz is featured in the video game Tony Hawk: Shred.[5] He is of mixed Mexican and Irish ancestry.[6]
Sponsorship
Chaz Ortiz turned pro at the age of 14 through Zoo York, and has since then accumulated sponsorships from Zoo York,[7] DGK, Ricta Wheels, Krux Trucks, Mob Grip, Bronson Bearings, Shapes Wax, Uprise Skateshop, Ethika, and OC Ramps.[2]
Contest history
| Event - 2017 | Date | Contestants | Placing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street League Chicago Prelims | August | 25 | 15 |
| X Games Minneapolis Men's Street Finals | July | 10 | 4 |
| X Games Minneapolis Street Prelims | July | 16 | 6 |
| Dew Tour Pro Street Qualifiers | June | 23 | 18 |
| Event - 2016 | Date | Contestants | Placing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street League NYC Qualifiers | August | 23 | 10[1] |
| 2016 SLS Pro Open Barcelona | May 21 | 8 | 7 |
| Event - 2015 | Date | Contestants | Placing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Pro 2015 Finals | March | 12 | 5 |
| Tampa Pro 2015 Semi-Finals | March 22 | 32 | 6 |
| Tampa Pro 2015 Qualifiers | March 21 | 67 | 21 |
| Event - 2014 | Date | Contestants | Placing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Pro 2014 Finals | March 23 | 12 | 2 |
| Tampa Pro 2014 Semi-Finals | March 23 | 33 | 3 |
| Tampa Pro 2014 Qualifiers | March 22 | 72 | 5 |
| Tampa Pro 2014 Silver Trucks Best Trick Contest | March 21 | 5 | 4 |
| Event - 2013 | Date | Contestants | Placing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street League Finals - Brazil | April 21 | 21 | 5 |
| Street League Prelims - Brazil | April 19 | 8 | 5 |
| Tampa Pro 2013 Finals | March 24 | 12 | 3 |
| Tampa Pro 2013 Semi-Finals | March 24 | 32 | 3 |
| Tampa Pro 2013 Qualifiers | March 23 | 64 | 4 |
| Event - 2012 | Date | Contestants | Placing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dew Tour Street Finals Round 1 | October 20 | 12 | 9 |
| Dew Tour Street Semi-Finals | October 20 | 30 | 1 |
| Street League Newark, NJ 2012 | August 26 | 8 | 3 |
| Street League Glendale, AZ 2012 | July 15 | 24 | 11 |
| XGames Street 2012 | July 1 | 20 | 4 |
| Street League Ontario 2012 | June 15 | 24 | 2 |
| Street League Kansas City 2012 | May 19 | 23 | 3 |
| Tampa Pro 2012 Street Qualifiers | March 26 | 77 | 1 |
| Tampa Pro 2012 Street Finals | March 26 | 12 | 2 |
| Event - 2011 | Date | Contestants | Placing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street League New Jersey, August 2011 | August 27 | 6 | 4 |
| X Games 17 Street | July 29 | 5 | 4 |
| Street League Arizona, July 2011 | July 17 | 10 | 9 |
| Street League Kansas City June 2011 | June 12 | 20 | 3 |
| Street League Seattle May 2011 | May 8 | 20 | 3 |
| Tampa Pro 2011 Street Semi-Finals | March 13 | 32 | 8 |
| Tampa Pro 2011 Street Finals | March 13 | 12 | 7 |
| Tampa Pro 2011 Silver Best Trick | March 13 | 5 | 3 |
| Tampa Pro 2011 Qualifiers | March 12 | 86 | 4 |
| Event - 2010 | Date | Contestants | Placing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street League: Las Vegas, Nevada Finals | Sept 25 | 21 | 4 |
| Street League: Ontario, California Finals | Sept 15 | 22 | 2 |
| SLS World Tour: Ontario, Canada | Sept 11 | 2 | 2 |
| SLS World Tour: Glendale, Arizona | August 28 | 24 | 6 |
| Street League: Glendale, Arizona Finals | August 28 | 22 | 6 |
| Tampa Pro 2010 Street Semi-Finals | March 14 | 33 | 3 |
| Tampa Pro 2010 Street Finals | March 14 | 12 | 10 |
| Tampa Pro 2010 Street Qualifiers | March 12 | 82 | 8 |
| Event - 2009 | Date | Contestants | Placing |
|---|---|---|---|
| XGames Street Elimination | July 31 | 15 | 6 |
| Dew Tour Park Finals | July 25 | 12 | 4 |
| Maloof Money Cup Pro Street Semi-Finals | July 12 | 29 | 14 |
| Maloof Money Cup Pro Street Qualifiers | July 10 | 33 | 4 |
| Tampa Pro 2009 Street Semi-Finals | March 22 | 34 | 3 |
| Tampa Pro 2009 Street Finals | March 22 | 12 | 3 |
| Tampa Pro 2009 Street Qualifiers | March 21 | 72 | 7 |
| Event - 2008 | Date | Contestants | Placing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damn Am Minneapolis 2008 Street Semi-Finals | June 8 | 28 | 6 |
| Damn Am Minneapolis 2008 Street Finals | June 8 | 12 | 2 |
| Damn Am Minneapolis 2008 Street Qualifiers | June 7 | 93 | 7 |
| Phoenix Am 2008 Street Semi-Finals | April 6 | 35 | 9 |
| Phoenix Am 2008 Street Finals | April 6 | 11 | 2 |
| Phoenix Am 2008 Street Qualifiers | April 5 | 112 | 3 |
| Tampa Am 2008 Street Finals | Jan 20 | 12 | 6 |
| Tampa Am 2008 Street Semi-Finals | Jan 20 | 35 | 3 |
| Event - 2007 | Date | Contestants | Placing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damn Am Costa Mesa 2007 Finals | Oct 28 | 13 | 2 |
| Damn Am Costa Mesa 2007 Semi-Finals | Oct 28 | 30 | 3 |
| Damn Am Costa Mesa 2007 Friday Qualifiers | Oct 26 | 94 | 2 |
| Dew Tour-Play Station Pro: Skate Park Prelim | Oct 19 | 12 | 6 |
| Dew Tour-Play Station Pro: Skate Park Finals | Oct 19 | 12 | 6 |
| Damn Am Minneapolis 2007 Semi-Finals | June 10 | 29 | 1 |
| Damn Am Minneapolis 2007 Finals | June 10 | 12 | 2 |
| Damn Am Minneapolis 2007 Saturday Qualifiers | June 9 | 112 | 5 |
| Tampa Am 2007 Sunday Street Semi-Final | Jan 21 | 37 | 30 |
| Tampa Am 2007 Friday Street Qualifiers | Jan 19 | 110 | 13 |
| Event - 2006 | Date | Contestants | Placing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damn Am Costa Mesa 2006 Semi-Finals | Oct 29 | 36 | 16 |
| Damn Am Costa Mesa 2006 Saturday Qualifiers | Oct 28 | 103 | 9 |
| Zoo York's Am Getting Paid 2006 Street Finals | Sept 24 | 15 | 6 |
| Zoo York's Am Getting Paid 2006 Street Semi-Finals | Sept 24 | 39 | 19 |
| Phoenix Am 2006 Qualifiers | April 1 | 113 | 59 |
| Phoenix Am 2006 Eliminator Semi-Finals | March 25 | 35 | 13 |
| Phoenix Am 2006 Street Qualifiers | March 24 | 109 | 14 |
| Event - 2005 | Date | Contestants | Placing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damn Am Costa Mesa 2005 Friday Qualifiers | Oct 28 | 90 | 46 |
| Damn Am Minneapolis 2005 Street Qualifiers | June 11 | 116 | 43 |
| Event - 2004 | Date | Contestants | Placing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damn Am Minneapolis 2003 Street Qualifiers | Sept 20 | 75 | 44[4] |
References
- Meronek, Rob. "Chaz Ortiz Profile Bio: Ranking, Photos, Video". TheBoardr. Archived from the original on 2018-03-24. Retrieved 2018-02-22.
- "Chaz Ortiz | Zumiez". www.zumiez.com. Archived from the original on 2018-01-24. Retrieved 2018-02-22.
- "Chaz Ortiz on Skating With Lil Wayne, Saving Chicago's Scene". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 2018-04-02. Retrieved 2018-02-22.
- "Chaz Ortiz Contest Results History". SPoT Skate Shop at Skatepark of Tampa. Archived from the original on 2018-03-09. Retrieved 2018-02-22.
- "Can't believe I am in a video game!!!". Chaz Ortiz. Archived from the original on 2018-03-24. Retrieved 2018-02-26.
- "Chaz Ortiz 20 Questions". 20 January 2016.
- "Buckheit: Oh, to be young and 'unbreakable'". ESPN.com. 2009-09-16. Archived from the original on 2018-05-28. Retrieved 2018-02-26.