New York is hosting the 2010 Maloof Money Cup but who’s to say Bethlehem can do it in 2011?

Joe Maloof, creator of the MMC, owner of the Palms Casino and Sacramento Kings is aware of the Bethlehem Skateplaza’s construction.  He mentioned it to Dan Pensyl when 5Boro was in Las Vegas last month having lunch with the man himself.

That’s whoa.

5Boro’s commander and chief, Steve Rodriguez has played an an integral part of creating safe and legal public spaces for skateboarding from the Brooklyn Banks, the Manhattan Park and now the permanent Maloof Money Cup Course in Queens.

Peep game . . .

The Course Layout and Inspiration.

Maloof Money Cup New York June 5-6, 2010

The Maloof Money Cup (MMC), the worlds greatest skateboarding event co-presented by Vans  today released the design for the street course that will host the world’s best skateboarders at the 2010 Maloof Money Cup in Queens.  The one-of-a-kind skate park, designed by pro skateboarders, will be donated to the City after the event through the NYC Parks & Recreation Departments Adopt-a-Park program.

MMC New York will feature the VOLCOM STREET PRO as well as the World Industries amateur championship.   The NY contest will offer free tickets distributed at partner outlets (seats are limited) and will also feature a 50,000-square-foot festival village hosting action sports retailers and a variety of skateboarding activities for all ages.  The NY prize purse is nearly $250,000 in cash and prizes, with $100,000 going to the winner.

Photos courtesy of Max Hull and The Maloof Money Cup.