Millennium Session 052309 from Donovan Watson on Vimeo.
As we progress as an association, we would like to shed more spot light on the skaters of Calgary and area. We will be creating a page for the locals to post their goods on this site.
If you have any ideas for C.A.S.E. or would like to contribute some skate propaganda, send it our way. admin@calgaryskateboarding.com
Skate or Die!
Since the weather is finally conducive to skateboarding outside, this is a good time to become acquainted with the City of Calgary’s by-laws as they apply to skateboarding.
If you check out this link, you will notice that skateboarding on city sidewalks is legal, provided it’s not in the “Central Traffic Zone” (essentially all of downtown). Skateboarding on any city street is technically not legal. Skateboarding is allowed on all city pathways, provided you’re not doing anything “unsafe to other people” and not breaking the other pathway rules (speed limit 20 Km/h, pass on the left, etc). You can see the pathway by-laws here.
Most importantly, you can’t skate anywhere where there is a “no skateboarding” sign (duh). This includes places like Stephen Avenue Mall and in front of the Kerby Centre (8th Ave SW between 10th St. and 11th St.)
Technically, permission from the owner is needed to skate on private property.
As long as you’re aware of these rules, are courteous to other people, and use some common sense, you should be able to “street skate” without any problems.
The new issue of SBC Skateboard (Summer 2009) has a bit of Calgary coverage. Both Sean MacAlister and Drew Merriman have shots from Spain. Drew and Geoff Strelow each have a “Recognize”.
Aight! The Langdon Kids are getting their claim to fame for all the hard work they’ve done to get their new skate park. The park opening is slated for July 17th.
Skaters is hosting a free BBQ at Millennium Park on Sunday, May 24th. Check the poster below for more details. Skating and food are both great!
