Kinnaird Youth Indoor Skatepark

Posted on April 16, 2013 by bcskateboarding

An update on the great response we have had for the Castlegar’s indoor skatepark for the second year.

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With the support of Kinnaird Park Community Church and the City of Castlegar (CBT Community Initiatives Funding) the Kinnaird Youth Indoor Skatepark was visited hundreds of times by skaters over the 2012/13 winter.

Our regular schedule maintained by a dedicated group of volunteers provided opportunities on Monday, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturday mornings for our 160+ registered skateboarders, of all skill levels, to enjoy a safe warm indoor location.

Utilizing Facebook our group grew to around 216 members who were well informed on all the activities throughout the winter including 2013 Kootenay Skateboard Series - Winter and the Hicks on Sticks pre-screening skate session. We also collected and posted many photos and videos of the successes of young people.

As the weather clears skaters are excited to be out at the Castlegar Rotary Skatepark. For those wishing to learn the basics beginner clinics run at the skatepark from May 4th to 25th, 9 am to 10:30 am. Registration is through the Castlegar and District Recreation Complex.

++++Summer at the Skatepark is running Monday to Friday from June 25th through to Sept 6th > 9am to 3pm+++

Regards,

Ty Smith

KYIS Coordinator

Matt Berger living the dream

Posted on April 16, 2013 by bcskateboarding

Phoenix Am Vid of Matt: http://youtu.be/oFDLf3LtNos

https://twitter.com/MattskateBerger

Nelson Skatepark getting ready

Posted on April 7, 2013 by bcskateboarding

Nelson meetings for the skatepark are in the final stages. Bob Hall of the Nelson Star has the full report: http://www.nelsonstar.com/news/201640811.html

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Thanks to Trevor Morgan VP @ www.newlineskateparks.com

( these are not the final plans… additional tweaks and modifications are in progress)

Castlegar Skatepark

Posted on April 4, 2013 by bcskateboarding

Stephan>Feeble Grind Photo Jamie J Warner from with warm smiles they skated into the glowing sun.

Jamie skateboarding the Castlegar Bowl>photo by Stephan

FB: facebook.com/FriendsOfTheCastlegarSkatepark

Coun. Larry Robinson brings balance to skateboarding discussion in White Rock

Posted on April 3, 2013 by bcskateboarding

This is a meaningful discussion about street skateboarding: thenownewspaper.com/news/Scrap+skateboard+White+Rock+councillor/8180221/story.html

2013 Kootenay Skateboard Series

Posted on March 29, 2013 by bcskateboarding

We are getting hyped for the the 4th Kootenay Skateboard Series: check out the details below

This year our focus in on learn to skateboard. The morning of each event will be dedicated to the beginner skateboards young and old. Around midday we will be having a BBQ and later in the day we will showcase the talents of the intermediate and advanced riders.

Event 1 Kaslo May Days: May 19th

Event 2 Castlegar Sunfest: June 2nd

Event 3 Nelson: June

Event 4 Slocan City: July _

Event 5 Have your say here for the last event facebook.com/questions/10151326051582727/ Salmo, Rossland or Trail

Prizes we be available courtsey of the following supporters;

Skull Skates, Spectrum Skatepark Creations, S-One Helmets, Concrete Skateboarding Magazine, Toy Machine Skateboards, Jessup Grip Tape, Rush Bearings, Bones STF, sk8shoes4kids, Emerica Shoes, Black Russian Skate and Apparel, New Line Skateparks Inc, Filtrate Eyewear, Carver Skateboards, Skateparktour , Artschool Skateboards and EZ Rock Radio.

FMI: http://kootenayskateboardseries.org/2013-kss

Hicks on Sticks Kootenay Premiere recap

Posted on March 7, 2013 by bcskateboarding

What a special day Saturday March 2nd was for the skateboarding community in the Kootenay’s. Castlegar’s The Old Theatre hosted Hicks on Sticks documentary with two packed screenings.

Prior to the screening Kinnaird Youth Indoor Skatepark hosted the pre-screening skateboard session. It was awesome to seet both Soren and Michael skateboading with Eugene Voykin and friends.

I had actually been give the raw copy of this movie by Josh and was blown away by the effort PM Skateboards went through to bring skateboarding to the rural communities of BC. The movie was even more poignant with the life changes for the skaters and musicans since the filming in 1999.

Afterwards we all ventured over to the Lion Head Pub to hear local rocker, Sack Grabbath, rip out some classic tunes. So big thanks all around to those that continue the passion to express the unique flavor of the Kootenay scene.

This is a must see movie…if you cannot buy the movie……