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] [ 2]
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]
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] [ 6]
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]
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
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