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

  1. Meronek, Rob. "Chaz Ortiz Profile Bio: Ranking, Photos, Video". TheBoardr. Archived from the original on 2018-03-24. Retrieved 2018-02-22.
  2. "Chaz Ortiz | Zumiez". www.zumiez.com. Archived from the original on 2018-01-24. Retrieved 2018-02-22.
  3. "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.
  4. "Chaz Ortiz Contest Results History". SPoT Skate Shop at Skatepark of Tampa. Archived from the original on 2018-03-09. Retrieved 2018-02-22.
  5. "Can't believe I am in a video game!!!". Chaz Ortiz. Archived from the original on 2018-03-24. Retrieved 2018-02-26.
  6. "Chaz Ortiz 20 Questions". 20 January 2016.
  7. "Buckheit: Oh, to be young and 'unbreakable'". ESPN.com. 2009-09-16. Archived from the original on 2018-05-28. Retrieved 2018-02-26.
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