Go Skateboarding Day 2017 – June 21
Go Skateboarding Day is a day to celebrate skateboarding. There are lots of events going on around the city on GSD. Here are the posters for the events happening in Calgary on Go Skateboarding Day (June 21):
Skateboard Strategy Update
From the Skateboard Amenities Strategy:
“Currently, The City of Calgary is in need of additional skateboarding area to meet the needs of the skateboarding population. It is recommended that the City develop an additional 243,860 sqft to meet the needs of the current skateboarding population. To meet projected needs of the skateboarding population over the next 10 years, it is estimated that a total of 277,607 sqft be constructed.”
The above image shows the size of the parks built in 2015 and 2016 in square feet. The total is about 50,000. That means we still have a lot more skatepark terrain to go, if we’re sticking with the recommendations of the Strategy.
Click below to read it if you haven’t yet.
UPDATE: Millennium Park Lasers
Millennium Park Lasers
Last week we told you about the lasers at Millennium Park. CBC spoke with a City of Calgary official who says they won’t be able to use the lasers anymore.
Go Skateboarding Day 2017
Join us at Millennium Park between 4-6pm on June 21 for a free Go Skateboarding Day celebration!
Millennium Park Lasers
Did you know that Calgary’s Millennium Park skatepark has lasers? From the Laserist.org website:
“Laser Fantasy International has completed work on Canada’s first permanent outdoor laser display. Located at the new Millennium Park in Calgary, the display features 24 separate beams that radiate like spokes on a wheel from the top of a 35-foot tower”
And from CanadianArchitect.com:
“The design features a spiral ramp surrounded by 24 columns, which deflect 24 beams generated in the centre of the scheme by two high intensity lasers to produce a 300-metre high tower of light. This installation is the first permanent outdoor laser display in Canada and its construction required approval from civil aviation authorities. The result is a spectacular combination of laser technology and architecture.”
Millennium Park Lasers
CASE has been communicating with the City of Calgary Parks department in an effort to get the lasers turned on for a special occasion. Stay tuned for updates!
What Flamingo Girls’ Skateboarding Tour
The ladies from 100% Skate Club are collaborating with artists Eric and Mia for “What Flamingo”, an all girls city-wide skate tour and collection of events.
Beginning on June 21 (Go Skateboarding Day), the ladies will tour Calgary skateparks, host a photo workshop, and premiere a skate video.
Follow 100% Skate Club on Facebook and watch Eric and Mia’s website for updates.
