The Inside Fundraiser

Mar 6, 2012 | Activism, Events, Skateboarding

The Inside, a Cochrane-based skateboard group is hosting a fundraiser on March 14th. They’re traveling to Mexico to build homes for underprivileged people and are drumming up support. Check the poster out for more details:

Venice Beach Skateboard Association

Mar 1, 2012 | Skateboarding, Skateparks, Video

This isn’t Calgary-related, but it concerns a really positive aspect of skateboarding.

Jesse Martinez is a Venice Beach, CA skate legend (DogTown/Z-Flex/SMA/World Industries/Blind/Z-Cult/etc). He’s the godfather of the Venice Surf & Skateboard Association (it took them 15-years to get their park).

His group is now trying to raise funds to purchase equipment to aid in taking care of the Venice Beach Skatepark. Click here and here if you can donate.

Jesse spends most of his day and night there cleaning, policing and riding. This is a great example of stewardship– skaters taking care of their own space.

City Mobile Skatepark Program

Feb 27, 2012 | Events, Skateboarding, Skateparks

Here are the dates and locations for the City of Calgary Mobile Skatepark program for 2012:

May 7 – 11​ ​Shawnessy Community Association – outdoor rink
302 Shawingan Dr. SW

May 14 – 18​ ​Renfrew/Bridgeland/Crescent Heights
Address to be determined

May 21 – 25​ ​Sandstone/MacEwan – outdoor rink
375 Sandarac Dr. NW

May 28 – Jun 1​ Deer Run – parking lot
2223 – 146 Ave SE​

Jun 4 – 8​ ​Oakridge – outdoor rink
9504 Oakfield Dr. SW

Jun 11 – 15​ ​Scenic Acres – parking lot
8825 Scurfield Dr. NW