Ramp Bylaw Notice of Motion

Jul 2, 2015 | Activism, By-laws, CASE News, Skateboarding

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You’re probably aware that Calgary has had a bylaw banning ramps on private property since 1986. On June 29th, Councillor Evan Woolley put forward a Notice of Motion to amend the bylaw. Council passed the motion.
This is a good first step towards changing the bylaw but there’s still some work to be done which will be presented to council in 2016.
In the meantime, we strongly suggest contacting your councillor and explaining why it’s important to change this bylaw. All councillors are listed at this link, so find yours and use the contact form to reach out.
You can read how each councillor voted by viewing the agenda minutes here. Scroll down to 8.1.2 “SPORTS RAMPS”.
Read more in Metro, Calgary Herald, and Calgary Sun.

Go Skateboarding Day 2015

Jun 17, 2015 | Skateboarding

The Calgary Association of Skateboarding Enthusiasts (C.A.S.E.) has once again partnered with the City of Calgary (Recreation) to celebrate Go Skateboarding Day on Sunday, June 21st from 1pm-4pm at Shaw Millennium Park.


Go Skateboarding Day is an internationally recognized day to celebrate skateboarding. Beginning in 2004, the informal holiday promotes skateboarding through free events in hundreds of cities on that day. June 21st has been recognized by US Congress as Go Skateboarding Day.

C.A.S.E. has been celebrating Go Skateboarding Day in Calgary for the past six years. This will be the first event held at Millennium Park since repairs were made earlier in the year. Competitions, games, and giveaways are planned for the day. The free celebration is open to all ages of skateboarders and spectators. C.A.S.E. encourages families to attend.

Sponsors include skateboard retail stores The Source Skateboard and Snowboards, Youth Brigade, West 49, Mission Snow & Skate, and Royal Boardshop. Vans, DC, Peeler Boards, and Artschool Skateboards will also be on hand with prizes.

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