Who receives a exclusive 'Golden Skillie' award is up to visitors of the official "Nickelodeon's Fruit Shoot Skills Awards" website can vote for who they think deserves to win a 'Golden Skillie' award in the "Coolest Moves", "Best Trick", "Rising Movie Star", "Rising Sports Star", "Big Talent" and "Fruit Shoot Inspiration" award categories. Who takes home a 'Golden Skillie' award is up to you! You can vote for who you want to win a coveted Golden Skillie Award here on the voting page on the official "Nickelodeon's Fruit Shoot Skills Awards" website, Nick.co.uk/fruitshoot!
Then, when all of the votes have been counted up, Nickelodeon and Fruit Shoot will be taking over the prestigious ICC Birmingham on Saturday 21st July 2012 for for a day of crazy-skills, awesome showcases and maybe even a few celebrity appearances that are sure to wow the crowds!
The day will kick off with Pre-show Skills Activities outside the ICC where guests can try and master various 'Skill Stations' themselves! What better way to gear up for the 'Skillies' than to hone your own skills?! Nickelodeon and Fruit Shoot will have it all - Snowboarding simulators, Rock Climbing Walls, Keepy-uppy stands, Basketball Mini-clinics, Street Dance Tutorials and much more! So get ready to give it all a go!
Then the doors to the main awards event will open and Nickelodeon UK Presenters Anna Williamson and Jamie Rickers (Nickelodeon's Jamie and Anna) will host the Live Awards show where everyone's online votes will determine which nominees take home the coveted Golden Skillie Awards! And who knows, maybe a few talented Celebs will show us their skills on stage too?! And it wouldn't be Nickelodeon without some slime, obviously! One thing is for certain, it will be a SERIOUSLY awesome day!You can register for free tickets to attend "Nickelodeon's Fruit Shoot Skills Awards" by filling out a online form here on the official "Nickelodeon's Fruit Shoot Skills Awards" website. Tickets Terms and Conditions: Registration for tickets will close at midday on Friday 6th July 2012. One ticket in each Group must be taken by an adult (over 18 years old). At least one child must attend in each Group. You must live in the UK or Eire to apply for tickets. Tickets will be allocated on a ‘first come, first served’ basis, and are subject to availability.
You can find out more information about "Nickelodeon's Fruit Shoot Skills Awards" here on Nickelodeon UK's official websites' official "Nickelodeon's Fruit Shoot Skills Awards" website, where you can also play exclusive Fruit Shoot themed games Wall Ball (Bounce the ball!), Flying disc (Catch the flying disc), Dodgeball (Can you dodge the ball?), and Trampoline (Show your trampoline skills!) and find out more about Britvic's Robinsons Fruit Shoot soft drink.
Below is more information about each of "Nickelodeon's Fruit Shoot Skills Awards" award categories and a full list of who has been nominated to win a coveted Golden Skillie Award from the official "Nickelodeon's Fruit Shoot Skills Awards" website. Click on each nominees name to watch a video clip to see them in action, where you can also vote for that nomination as well. The closing date for voting in each category is midday (12.00pm) on Wednesday 18th July 2012:
Coolest Moves:Click here to vote for who you think deserves to win a coveted Golden Skillie Award.
This is the award for the person with all the skills to pay the bills! Whether it's poppin' and lockin' or rippin' it up on wheels, the nominee that oozes the most style and flair will take home the prize!
ISAAC MAXWELL (9 years old) SKATEBOARDER
Isaac from North Wales, has been rocking the Skate Park since he was 6 and has got his heart firmly set on becoming a professional skater!
CAMERON SALE (10 years old) BMX RIDER
This Flying Scotsman has no fear when he is shredding the half pipe on his BMX, and is all about the Big Air!
ARIZONA SNOW (11 years old) FREESTYLE STREET DANCER
Arizona - the Essex Street Dancer - is one seriously feisty customer whose freestyle skills never fail to get the crowds pumping!
LOTTIE CORNISH (14 years old) HULA HOOPSTER
Lottie hasn't been Hooping too long, but it's clear to see that her Hula-skills make her a strong contender to take home the ‘Coolest Moves' Skillie!
Best Trick:
Pure and Simple - this is the award for the most mind-blowing Trick! They've put all the hours of practice into perfecting the ultimate trick, so now you must decide which nominee deserves to take home the Golden Skillie!
JOSH OGDEN (15 years old) SNOWBOARDER
Josh has already been coined the ‘powerhouse' of his Snowboarding Team, and with ambition to match his talent, this guy wants to shred it up at an International level as soon as possible!
MORGAN PRICE (9 years old) MAGICIAN
Morgan became the youngest professional magician at the age of 6, and has wowed the crowds ever since! Can she scoop the Skillie for ‘Best Trick'?
OSCAR DUDLEY (10 Years old) (DIABLO)
You'll have a tough time trying to keep up with the fast hands of Oscar and his slick Diablo moves - but will his Best Trick earn him a Golden Skillie?
KIERAN O'REILLY (12 years old) (SCOOTER)
Kieran is one of Britain's most promising Scooter prospects and it's easy to see why when he hits the half-pipe that hard!
Rising Music Star:
This category celebrates the slickest young Musicians out there ready and waiting to rock out in front of thousands of fans on stage! But who do you want to hear more from?! Cast your vote!
JACK HILL (12 years old) DJ
World Recorder holder Jack has been named ‘World's Youngest DJ' by the Guinness Book of World Records, and since his first gig at just 6 years old, he has played for 100's of party goers ever since!
JAMES BELL (14 years old) GUITARIST
This Little Master of the Six-String is set on Stage stardom - but has he got what it takes to go home with a Skillie? You decide!
MORGAN SIMPSON (13 years old) DRUMMER
Morgan, from Hertfordshire, is all over the serious beats - and pushes his Drum skills to the limit! At the age of 10 Morgan even played at a music festival with an attendance of 30,000 people!
CURTIS ELTON (8 years old) PIANIST
This musical protégé has become the youngest person in the UK to pass the Grade 8 piano exam - something that takes adults years to achieve! And not only can he handle the keys like a King - he teaches other kids how to play too! That's serious skill-factor!
Rising Sports Star:
This award is for the Sport Star of tomorrow! Could we find a future Gold Medallist as well as a Skillie winner?!
KAI FIFIELD (8 years old) FOOTBALLER
This Northampton lad joined in a kickabout near the Barcelona football stadium whilst on holiday — and after being spotted by Club Scouts, was asked for trials with the European champions! A mini-Messi in the making!
SAMUEL RAMOS (9 years old) GYMNAST
This young Acrobat from Sheffield is set to become one of Britain's most promising Olympic Gymnasts! And maybe even a Golden Skillie winner?!
JASMINE HANNAH (11 years old) KARATE BLACK BELT
Hannah, the Hicks-based hot-shot, became the youngest Karate Black Belt in the UK at the tender age of 8, and continues to wow the judges at competitions around the country.
DESTINEE AND ESSENCE MARTINS (11 years old) TENNIS STARS
Already dubbed the ‘New Williams Sisters' - this Twinset from Edgware have already represented Great Britain in international competitions! Serving up skills like this, it's no wonder they are Skillie Contenders!
Big Talent:
This is an award for the group of young athletes that you feel demonstrates the best teamwork, collaboration and commitment to getting the job done, in style!
UNITY ALLSTARS (10 - 15 year olds) CHEERLEADING TEAM
‘Unity All-stars' are the two-time National Champions from London! With young athletes ranging from 10 years old through to 15 years old, their dedication to delivering International level Jazz Hands never falters!
MASTERS OF MOTION (10 - 14 year olds) STREET DANCE CREW
This young dance troupe - made up of boys and girls aged between 10 and 14 years old -are the World Street Dance Champions 2011 and the Youngest Ever Hip Hop Crew to win the UK Street Dance XXL Championships - so they know how to bring it with style!
HAWKS CHEER TEAM (12 year old and under) CHEERLEADING TEAM
This Wigan-based Under 12's Cheerleading troupe is a National Award winning team with serious skills in Pom Pom, Dance and Stunt Cheering! But will the triple-threat troupe take home the Golden Skillie?!
THE FUTURE (7 - 11 year olds) STREET DANCE CREW
This Street Dance team from Rotherham are as slick as they come, and with acrobatic ability and seamless synchronicity, they are serious contenders for the Golden Skillie!
Fruit Shoot Inspiration:
This is the award for the most inspirational young person who has not only achieved so much with their own talent and determination, but also inspires others to work hard and play hard!
LAUREN ASQUITH (17 years old) FOOTBALLER AND COACH
Not only is Lauren an incredibly talented footballer, who has firmly established herself as a club and international player, she is also a passionate coach who has decided to live her life with one simple aim - to make as much of a difference to as many players as possible. And whilst committing so much time to coaching and playing, Lauren is still predicted 3 A's and a B at A-Level!
CAMERON FOSTER (17 years old) FUNDRAISER AND SPORTS COACH
At the age of 9, Cameron suffered serious injuries from a skiing accident, and spent 6 weeks in a wheelchair. That time made him realise just how difficult it must be for people suffering from disabilities to play and fully enjoy sports. He was inspired to raise money for his local Disability Sports Organisation, and his charity work hasn't stopped since! So far he has raised approximately £15,000 for specialist sports equipment for disabled people, with countless sponsored runs, walks, and even abseiling down Manchester United's Football Stadium! He also puts his own sporting prowess to use and works with able-bodied and disabled young people as a volunteer coach with local Karate, Basketball, and Cricket Clubs!
JENNA DOWNING (24 years old) WORLD CHAMPION INLINE SKATER & COACH
As well being the reigning Female Inline Skating World Champion, Jenna is a working as a Sports Mentor with the aim to inspire young people to find and fulfil their potential in sport or in life. Jenna uses her experiences and skills to help young people to participate, stay in and excel in sport, as well as helping disadvantaged young people to find and believe in their own talents. As a national and international coach, Jenna also established the first ‘girls only' Inline Skating Academy in an attempt to get young, disadvantaged girls off the streets and into sport.
DOUGLAS ROSS (18 years old) GYMNAST AND OLYMPIC HOPEFUL
Gymnast Douglas Ross thought his glittering career was over when he damaged his hip five years ago. But, despite undergoing major surgery, the talented athlete fought back from his injury to secure a place in the Scotland squad. He has won numerous gold and silver medals and is now one of Scotland's biggest medal hopes for the 2014 Commonwealth Games, and proof that an incredible work ethic and determination to follow your dream will pay off.
Important Information About The "Nickelodeon Fruit Shoot Skills Awards" Event:
The Fruit Shoot Pre-show skills activities will be open to ticket holders from 11-4pm on Saturday 21st July. Please arrive in good time to get into the skills activities before the main show as queues may be likely for both.
This is a family event. Nickelodeon recommends the Awards Show and Pre-show activities suitable for 7-15 year olds.
Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18 during the event.
Free tickets are allocated online on a first come first served basis.
Tickets for the Awards are limited. Any unsuccessful applicants will be placed on our ticket reserve list on a first come first served basis and will contact you if tickets do become available.
For a detailed map of the ICC venue, local and national transport, click here.
For full Terms & Conditions click here.
"Nickelodeon's Fruit Shoot Skills Awards" is in association with Nickelodeon UK's "Camp Orange 2012", Nickelodeon's adventure reality show for best friends.
Also, Tweeted (posted) Nickelodeon UK and Ireland on their official Twitter profile page (@NickelodeonUK) and Nickelodeon UK presenter Anna Williamson on her official Twitter feed (@annawilliamsTV):
@NickelodeonUK: Congrats to everyone who's been nominated for a Nickelodeon Fruit Shoot Skills Award! :) You guys rock!Below is a streaming video and transcript of Nickelodeon UK's brand new "The nominees have just been announced for Nickelodeon's very first Fruit Shoot Skills Awards!" promo/trailer:@annawilliamsTV: Huge congrats x
The nominees have just been announced for Nickelodeon's very first Fruit Shoot Skills Awards!Also, Tweeted (posted) by Nickelodeon UK and Ireland on their official Twitter profile page (@NickelodeonUK):
Go to Nick.co.uk/fruitshoot to vote for your favourites, and register for tickets to the live awards show on Saturday 21st July!
Join Jamie and Anna and celebrity guests as they announce the winners live on a day packed with crazy skills, awesome showcases, and some Serious Slime! Well, it wouldn't be Nick without it!
Be part of the Fruit Shoot Skills Awards, Saturday 21st July.
[Seek bill payers permission. Terms and conditions apply. Ticket registration closes midday 6/7/12. 6 ticket limit. Voting closes midday 18/7/12.]
Fab new games for The Skillie Awards here http://ow.ly/brH9L [direct link to the official "Nickelodeon's Fruit Shoot Skills Awards" websites online games webpage] I [heart symbol] dodgeball!
Also, Tweeted by Nickelodeon UK staff member and Associate Producer Adam J. Parker (also known as Adam John Parker) on his official Twitter stream (@adamjohnparker):
do u get to go to the nick awards?@adamjohnparker: which ones? - 10.49pm Thursday 14/6/2012ooh!? Erm, the ones they are advertising on nick recently. Think its for july 21st???@adamjohnparker: yeah I'll be there... Why? - 8.28am Friday 15/6/2012
