Global News reports that the City is putting in place measures to keep people from skating the benches, banked hip, and other obstacles at the corner of 10th St and Memorial Dr NW. It appears they’re installing strategically placed planters as well as cameras in an effort to curb skateboarding, BMX, and mountain biking at the spot.
Bylaw officers have threatened to ticket offenders to the tune of $200.
It is an amazing skate spot and obviously no one skating there is intending to disrespect the site or the people it memorializes. The fact that it has seen such heavy use is a testament to the fact that Calgary skateboarders are starved for new facilities. It goes to show that we don’t need a giant concrete skatepark to have fun; as the Skateboard Amenities Strategy dictates, numerous small “skate spots” are planned.
Calgary-area skaters Brandon Curcio and Tyson Branston will be releasing their video, Initial Incident soon. They’re generously donating some of their profits to CASE. Watch the promo below and stay tuned for a full premiere:
Friend of CASE, Dan Robinson, sent us this video. He celebrated his 37th birthday by releasing a video of him doing 37 tricks (with appearances by Rob Thorpe and Lyndon Strandquist). Enjoy:
