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Skate News - Kindersley

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Expansion increases interest in Sk8Park
Tammy Rollie - Kindersley Clarion - Wed. July 20, 2005

Kindersley has become the skating hot spot this summer.

With the recent expansion of Kindersley's Sk8Park, committee members are noticing that it's getting more attention than ever by local skate boarders.

"The skate park is the place to be," said 14-year-old skateboarding enthusiast Evan Knouse. "It's something you want to see in your town as a skateboarder."

Since the park was established in the west half of the tennis courts south of Kindersley Composite Highschool in the spring of 2004, Knouse says he's been spending every day there.

"I was skating before they started it but as soon as it happened, I was here every day," he said. "It's something to do."

After the town approved the park's expansion last spring to include the enture tennis court, and after receiving a fresh coat of asphalt, Knouse said the park is just what skateboarders have been wanting.

"It's crazy. It's so big now. I'm here every day for about three hours," he said. "If you're a skateboarder you always have to do something new or you will never get better. A big part of skateboarding is meeting new skaters and seeing what they're doing and (the park) brings us together and keeps us out of trouble."

Thirteen-year-old Matt Casoria is also encouraged by the additional space, saying it gives skaters the additional room they need.

"It's something to do so you're not at home all day."

posted by Communities 4 Sk8ers @ 7:12 PM