The first event of the 2013 Kootenay Skateboard Series started at the Kalso skatepark last Sunday. A superb group of skaters came out to enjoy the Spectrum designed park. The full wrap up can be found here: http://kootenayskateboardseries.org/kaslo-skate-jam-wrap-up
More photos by Spencer Legebokoff
The next event is at Castlegar Rotary Skatepark on Sunday, June 2nd as part of the cities annual Sunfest celebration.
Cloverdale Rodeo and Fairgrounds
Head on out and watch freestyle skateboarders from across the globe battle it out for 10,000 dollars in cash prizes.
Vancouver Skateboarding legend, Rob Sluggo Boyce and Anthony Hancock will be competing in the Masters. Check out all the details: vans.com/eventsites/pool2013/
Sluggo: 10th
Anthony: 15th
See results: http://istia.tv/blog/vans-protec-pool-party-2013-results-pictures-and-highlights/
The two best skateboard shops in Vancouver have come together to offer a small run of collaboration T-shirts. An eclectic mix of live artists with a background in skateboarding will be on hand to entertain. This free event takes place at Antisocial Skateboard Shop and features performances by Craig Williams, Sorcerers and The Rita. Early show, doors at 8pm. Please bring a can of food for the food bank.
Sheckler Foundation’s #SKATEFORACAUSE is Saturday May 4th from 10am – 5pm at the Etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest. Pro skate contest & carnival is open to the public and FREE for everyone to attend. VIP tickets are available at http://www.shecklerfoundation.org.#BETHECHANGE source: https://twitter.com/hasslehoffart
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Hippie Mike hosts the annual Surrey Youth Week Jam tonight at Chuck Bailey Skate Park. Free BBQ put on by The Surrey Fire Fighters, and separate competitions for skateboards and BMX. This event will be run in “Heat Format” to qualify to Finals for each category so be sure to show up early and get registered in your proper age groups
9 & under; 10-13; 14-18; 19 & over
Registration starts at 3pm – qualifying heats begin around 4pm
