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Congrats to “Hicks on Sticks” for winning outstanding achievement in action-sports film making at the Newport Beach Film Festival.

Skateboarders will get an opportunity to see professional demonstrations, win prizes and get a few tips from the pros at the Railside skateboard park on May 6 between noon and 4 p.m. It is free to participate and skateboarders can register between 11 a.m. and noon prior to the event.

Submitted Story from KYIS:

With over 100 unique skateboarders using the KYIS over the last 4 months we are thrilled this indoor space proved fun for young and older skaters from Castlegar and surrounding communities.
Big thanks to all the volunteer supervisors: Dave Morrison, Deb krahn, Skylar Parent, Ben P. Also extend our gratitude to Al, Morris, Rob, Matt Fontes and all the Kinnaird Park Community Church board for having the foresight to nurture Castlegar’s skateboarding culture under their roof over the winter months.
We are waiting to hear to here back on a CBT grant for the 2012/13 season. Never the less come late August we will be doing some interior painting, artwork and other upgrades. If you are interested in being involved keep following us through facebook.com/groups/261510373882506/

Enjoy the summer!

A vibrant and determined youth forging ahead in his life. Read a full article her Its just how he rolls | Living | Kamloops Daily News. Get connected with Alex through his Facebook page.

Listen to Alex’s CBC interview: cbc.ca/video/watch/AudioMobile/Daybreak South/ID=2218347213

This is one of the most comprehensive articles I have ever read on a local skatepark efforts. Props to Andrew Bennett > a reporter for the Rossland Telegraph for the 01 May 2012 article:Rossland’s skatepark gets a designer…and one step closer to reality | The Rossland Telegraph.

Congrats also to the Rossland Skatepark Association for their diligent efforts in taken the process slowly and thoughtfully. We are all looking forward to the 3-D renderings from Spectrum Skateparks.

Are you interested in helping to propel another generation of skateboarders in the Kootenay’s?
Ben Wixon. MA.ED, Director of Development-Programming and Instruction, Skaters for Public Skateparks and Executive Director of Drop In to Skateboarding is coming to Castlegar, BC.
Details
When: Saturday July 7th
Where: The Castlegar Skatepark
Cost: $20 includes a manual
Requirements: Keen attitude to learn, byo skateboard/helmet (some extra helmets and boards will be available)
Sign up: facebook.com/events/255184181247626/
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