Skatepark La Friche Marseilles grand opening
Skatepark La Friche Marseilles opened Nov 14 with a demo courtesy of DC Shoes France – Jonathan Jean Philippe Arthur Derrien, Sebastien Simon, Stephane Larance – and Antiz Skateboard – Samuel Partaix, Hugo Liard, Julian Bachelier. Skatepark La Friche de la belle de Mai (The Wasteland of the Beautiful May) is open from 8am to [...]
Students gather at skatepark to help Stop Hunger
More than 100 students from four area colleges combined their manpower to take a bite out of world hunger Saturday. Students from Lynchburg College, Randolph College, Central Virginia Community College and Sweet Briar College teamed up with Raleigh, N.C.-based Stop Hunger Now and Lynchburg-based Sacred River Productions at a benefit event at Amazement Square’s Rotary [...]
Support skatepark plans
MEMBERS of Portishead Skatepark Project (PSP) are urging people in the town to pledge their support for a skatepark at the Lake Grounds. After several years of intensive effort by skateboarders, a formal planning application has now been submitted. The proposed park will be located close to the promenade, near the boathouse, and will comprise [...]
Remember your road rules at skatepark
The new Lithgow skatepark has been a great success, not only for the people riding bikes, scooters and skateboards but also for families and friends who like to sit and watch. With these crowds however come pedestrians and vehicles which can lead to road safety problems. “The skatepark is a great venue and we would [...]
Escondido Skatepark takes part in charity
ESCONDIDO — Skateboarders who donate two cans of food next week at the Escondido Bike and Skate Park in Kit Carson Park will be able to skate for half-price. The food will be donated to Feeding America San Diego, which will use it to feed San Diego County children and adults during the holidays. In [...]
Martinsburg skatepark likely to fill void
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — It is hoped an indoor skatepark expected to open in the coming weeks near Martinsburg will be a regional attraction, said R. Stephen Catlett, executive director of the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Parks & Recreation Board. Designed primarily for BMX, the 6,100-square-foot facility at 39 Kelly Island Road is in a former cold storage [...]
“SKATEBOARD: Evolution and Art in California”
The California Heritage Museum opened today the exhibit “SKATEBOARD: Evolution and Art in California”, that traces the evolution of boards from pre-1950 to the present, showcasing riders, designers, artists, and manufacturers. Guest curated by legendary Z-boy Nathan Pratt in conjunction with museum staff curator Michael Trotter and advisory committee members Jeff Ho, Skip Engblom, Cris [...]
Skatepark teens assaulted for confronting gang
A TEENAGER who told a gang of youths to stop throwing stones was left with a black eye when one of them came up to him and hit him in the face, a court heard. The boy was playing with friends in a skatepark in Swords, Dublin, when he was assaulted by Daniel Betley (20). [...]
Pro skateboarder’s CFO charged with embezzlement
The chief financial officer for a pro teen skateboarder’s business was arrested and charged Friday with embezzling more than $365,000, county prosecutors said. Matthew Mercuro, 36, of San Clemente is charged with two felony counts of grand theft with sentencing enhancements if convicted for excessive taking over $200,000 and $65,000, according to the Orange County [...]
Skateboard Heritage in Santa Monica
The California Heritage Museum is proud to present “SKATEBOARD: Evolution and Art in California.” The show opens to the general public on Saturday, November 14, 2009 and continues through Sunday, May 30, 2010. Guest curated by legendary Z-boy Nathan Pratt in conjunction with museum staff curator Michael Trotter and advisory committee members Jeff Ho, Skip [...]
