Sep 30, 2011 | Activism, By-laws, Headlines, Skateboarding, Skateparks
The City of Calgary Recreation & CASE would like to thank everyone who took the time to complete the 2011 Skateboard Preference survey. We heard from over 900 skateboard enthusiasts and supporters. The data collected has been synthesized and will inform portions of the Skateboard Amenity Strategy being presented to Standing Policy Committee on Community & Protective Services in November. Please check back for updates on the progress of the report to Council and detailed findings of the survey.
Sep 29, 2011 | Magazines, Photos, Skateboarding, Skateparks
From Push.ca:
The Future of Skateparks
Posted On Sep 27 2011, 10:55 AM by asayer
Could this be the future of skateparks? Big name designers, WiFi, graffitti walls, concert stage, climbing wall, and more all housed under thermal canopies that allow skating year round no matter what mother nature is throwing down. Sounds like just the thing Canada needs.
Selgas Cano completed the Merida Factory Youth Movement in Spain this summer and the thinking behind it is quite ground breaking. With skateboarding more in the mainstream then ever it probably won’t be long before skateparks start getting worked into cities urban design plans more often.
Write-up and pics (unless otherwise mentioned) from Juxtapoz:
“Built by architectural firm Selgas Cano in Merida Spain, Merida Factory Youth Movement, is an all-encompassing fun zone for kids and young adults. Completed this year, the project includes a skatepark, concert hall, rock climbing, theatre, ballroom, and even broadband Internet. The entire building is covered under a large thermal canopy, allowing use in all weather conditions. Open to anyone and beautifully designed.”
Sep 28, 2011 | Headlines, Skateboarding, Skateparks
From the Sylvan Lake Skatepark Association:
“Construction To Start Soon: Sylvan Lake Alberta Town Council approved the proposed skatepark in tonight’s meeting, meaning construction will begin soon! Sylvan Lake skateboarders and BMXers will soon be stoked to ride their own skatepark. More details to come! In the words of a famous Sylvan Lake sage, “long live the scene!”
Sep 27, 2011 | Competitions, Events, Headlines, Photos, Skateboarding, Skateparks
Mission Snow & Skate had another one of their “secret spot contests” this past weekend at Westside Skatepark.
Denis Lebel and Jeff Kent tied for top place. John Rajic was on hand to shoot some photos:
Sep 25, 2011 | Activism, Skateboarding, Skateparks
[From the Cochrane Eagle Online]:
Skateboard group heading to town’s skatepark for fall cleanup
A group of local skateboarders, responding to criticism over the lack of cleanliness at the Cochrane skatepark, is rolling into the area this week to do some tidying up.
Calling themselves “The Inside”, the group is planning the cleanup for 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 21.
“We want to show this (town) that we care about our parks,” said group member Brandon Curcio.
A recent letter to the editor of the Cochrane Eagle bemoaned the state of the park following the Labour Day weekend.
“We have set aside a time to clean up the skatepark in order to be in a clean environment and honour the (town) for the generosity of giving us such an amazing park,” said Levi Switzer, local skateboarder and one of “The Inside” leaders.
They will sweep, clean up garbage, and collect bottles.
Switzer says the public’s help Sept. 21 is welcome.
“The Inside” describes itself as a group of local teens who want to promote positivity and make a difference in the community. They have the desire to change the view of a stereotypical skateboarder into one that is responsible and cares about its community, says a letter from the group.
The group meets every Wednesday at the skateboard park to hang out and have fun. They supply drinks and snacks for anyone at the park.
According to the letter, the group has been involved in leadership building camping trips, raised $3,000 for cancer research, money to stop domestic violence as well as being heavily involved with other humanitarian skateboard groups called the “Medicine Hat Skateboard Association” and the “Edmonton Skateboard Association”.
For more information visit their Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/theinsidecochrane.
Thanks to Josh Poffenroth for the photos.
