Communities For Skaters

Also on Thursday...

2007-06-18T06:36:00.000-07:00

Wild in the Streets!Video Premier at Tiki Room5 pmThen mass skate to the Skate Jam.

2007-06-10T09:56:00.001-07:00

Skatetown at Arts Festival

2007-04-28T07:15:00.000-07:00

SkatetownTuesday, May 22, 2007Starting 6:30 pmHoly Rosary Park, 13th Ave.Manny pad competition and other fun contests for all ages.Cash and other prizes.In conjunction with D-Tension, a hip hop showcase.Sponsored by Communities 4 Sk8rsParticipating skate shops: Tiki, 306, W49, Goodwood

Your neighbourhood skatepark

2006-10-04T16:26:00.000-07:00

It's been said that if your neighbourhood doesn't have a skatepark, your neighbourhood IS a skatepark. Please drive with caution through the Cathedral Area skatepark. Pay attention to traffic cones set up by parents, and watching for small s8rs coming thru the intersections around Connaught School. A skatebox has been left at the school to try to keep skaters contained on the cement pad infront,

Events

2006-06-19T11:51:00.000-07:00

Ringo's Skate Day Party for Young RippersDate and Time ChangeSaturday June 242 pm till 5 pmLakeridge SkateparkDC National Local QualifierSunday June 251 pmLakeridge SkateparkReclaim the Streets After School Skate PartiesFor times and locations, ask someone who knows

Skate plazas are beautiful!

2006-03-10T16:37:00.000-08:00

Here's what Winnipeg's new Forks Skate Plaza will look like.And here's a plaza that's already built, in California.

Progress report

2006-03-09T05:15:00.000-08:00

March 9: So far fifteen people living on or very near Les Sherman Park, on both the north and south sides, have put their names forward as volunteer skate plaza stewards.March 1: Following presentations by the city administration, Communities 4 Sk8rs and the Skatepark Stewards Network, the Parks Advisory Board passed a motion in favour of a skate plaza in North Les Sherman Park.Feb 23: The

Central Zone Board Report

2006-03-07T15:29:00.000-08:00

At its most recent board meeting on February 23rd, 2006, the following motion was passed: that the Central Zone Board recommends that Les Sherman Park be the choice for the next skateboard park. In attendance were representatives from all six community associations. - Jim Elliott, Secretary

Upcoming Meetings

2006-03-03T13:49:00.000-08:00

Parks and Community Services Meeting: March 22.4 PM City Hall ForumThis is the "crunch time" meeting, when the city will either make a final decision or not.Communities 4 Sk8rs and the Skateparks Stewards Network will be making group presentations, however individuals are also strongly encouraged to speak up in support of skateboarders. If you want to speak, fill out a request form on arrival.

2006-03-02T18:25:00.000-08:00

DECISION OF THEPARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARDCommunication from the Office of the City ClerkITEM #: PRAB06-1 SUBJECT: Skatepark Facility – Development Process UpdateDECISION:That Les Sherman Park North be recommended as the site for the development of the new Skateboard Plaza.This recommendation be forwarded to the Administration to include in their report to the Parks and Community Services

A Sk8 Dad Speaks

2006-03-01T04:40:00.000-08:00

The following was submitted to Communities 4 Sk8rs by a random skate dad:It is past time we took a closer look at skateboarding and the hearts and minds of the young people who are engaged in this exciting and challenging sport. Too often they have been misunderstood and treated with disrespect. Sure, some act out, some may do some damage, but there is so much that is positive about the sport.

The sound of a skatepark

2006-02-25T13:06:00.000-08:00

We have received a few questions about sound and traffic. Here is what we have discovered:The city has conducted both sound and traffic studies at the Lakeridge Park and found the impact to be very low. Most of the skaters bike, skateboard or bus to the site, and we can assume that with the much greater accessibility of Les Sherman, this would be even more so the case. From our observation, there

Petition Summary

2006-02-24T08:01:00.000-08:00

Here is a breakdown of the petition in favour of the North Les Sherman park site, which was submitted to the Parks and Community Services board in November:Valid signatures:Cathedral Area 498River Heights 16Total, adjacent neighbourhoods 514Other Regina 1059Out of town 95Total 1668InvalidDuplicate signature 48Illegible address 9Invalid address 16Total 73Total number of records: 1741How the

Fill out the online survey

2006-01-27T06:17:00.000-08:00

The City of Regina has posted an online survey about skatepark locations. If you can't make it to the public meetings, be sure to at least fill out the survey. The meeting times and locations are listed below.

Welcome to Communities 4 Sk8rs

2006-01-03T14:40:00.000-08:00

We are a coalition of residents and skateboarders in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. We believe: That skateboarding is a sport, art and culture of benefit to our city. That skateparks can and should be beautiful and accessible. That skateparks should be part of our community life and neighbourhoods, and not relegated to the edge of town. That youth should have equitable access to public

Cathedral Area Community Association Backs Skatepark

2006-01-03T13:40:00.000-08:00

Report from Tom Morin, Cathedral Area Community Association President, in the Village Voice, November 2005:"The City of Regina's proposal to build a Skateboarder park in the southern end of Regina was another item that came up in the Spring of 2005. A couple of the proposed locations for the 'Skatepark' fell within the Cathedral neighbourhood. The proposed locations in Les Sherman Park for the

Lee Matasi Memorial Fund

2005-12-11T18:30:00.000-08:00

A memorial fund is being set up by the Ottawa School of Art in memory of skater/artist Lee Matasi, who was killed in Vancouver. Lee was the driving force behind Vancouver's Leeside Skatepark.

Welcome to Winter 9 Results - November 2005

2005-11-18T15:42:00.000-08:00

Open Category:1st - Nathan Rolline2nd - Beau Larson3rd - Mikey TapaquonAges 14-16:1st - Taylor Senft2nd - Cody Williamson3rd - Aaron SwitzerAges 13+under:1st - Colin Shewchuk2nd - Sarah Molder3rd - Ringo JedlicFourstar Best Trick:(on 5 set)1st - Mikey Tapaquon - switch inward heel, bigspin flip2nd - Corey Lakeman - switch 360 flip3rd - Danny Wartman - fakie 360 flipView Photo Gallery.

Skatepark Update

2005-11-11T14:21:00.000-08:00

Reports availableThe new advisory committee report is now on the web. It recommends consideration of five sites. Les Sherman and Kinsman Park South (a new south-end location) are ranked highest, but in the covering letter the administration gives the nod to the Science Centre site, saying it is “relatively centrally located” (a bit of a stretch) and meets the original criteria (except for a bus

Saskatoon plans more skate parks

2005-11-09T12:59:00.000-08:00

Courtesy of Prairie Print Clipping Service.by Lori Coolican - Star Phoenix - Nov. 9, 2005Skateboard-loving youngsters in Saskatoon could have three more places to jump and glide a year from now if a proposal to add new skateboard parks survives the upcoming budget process.The city's planning and operations committee approved a proposal Tuesday to add three satellite parks for beginner to

Upcoming Meetings

2005-11-05T05:55:00.000-08:00

Presentation to Parks and Community Services CommitteeWed. Nov. 16 4:30 PMCity Hall

Parks and Community Services Committee

2005-11-04T05:59:00.000-08:00

Cc. your emails to pfiacco@regina.caChair - Bill Gray761-0919 (h)777-7178 (w)bgray@regina.caVice Chair - Jerry Flegel777-6689jflegel@regina.caTerry Hincks949-9690 (h)777-7177 (w)thincks@regina.caBill Hutchinson584-1739Email: bhutchin@regina.ca Wade Murray596-1035wmurray@regina.ca

Estevan Park a Hit

2005-10-26T13:43:00.000-07:00

News courtesty of Prairie Print Clipping Service. Estevan Mercury - Oct. 26, 2005Now that they finally have a place to call their own, Estevan's skateboarding and BMX enthusiasts are making sure that the city's new skatepark is being put to good use.The impressive facility opened last week and it has been an unqualified hit with users who have flocked to the park in droves.Helen Fornwald, the

Let them skate

2005-10-16T13:01:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Communities 4 Sk8rs

2005-10-15T08:28:00.000-07:00

Prince Albert Skatepark Gets Boost

2005-10-12T10:46:00.000-07:00

Prince Albert Herald - September 28, 2005By Holly WibergThanks to Prairie Print Clipping for this articleAs kids skateboarding the streets of Prince Albert, Adam Balon and Chad Levesque looked with envy to cities such as Calgary and Regina.Those communities had parks specially designed for skateboarders and BMXers. Meanwhile in Prince Albert, skateboarders made do with streets, parking lots and

Meeting with Mayor Requested

2005-10-07T07:01:00.000-07:00

Communities 4 Sk8rs sent a letter to Mayor Pat Fiacco on September 28 requesting a meeting. The letter points out that Mayor Fiacco met privately with residents opposed to the skatepark, and therefore he should be just as eager to meet with skatepark supporters. As of October 7, no reply has been forthcoming.

Skatepark Stewards Network

2005-09-04T06:55:00.000-07:00

The Skatepark Stewards Network is a neighbourhood network of volunteers who have agreed to look in on the site, pick up stray garbage and report any problems with the facility. If you live near North Les Sherman, or walk through the park regularly, you are welcome to put your name on the list. To do so, contact us by email.

Subscribe to e-news

2005-09-04T06:52:00.000-07:00

If you want to receive regular updates by email, and be included in discussions about meetings and other activities, please contact us by email.

Skatepark FAQs

2005-09-04T06:30:00.000-07:00

Where is the location? The proposed location is in North Les Sherman Park, also known as Turtle Park. Two possible sites are under consideration, one near 15th Ave., between the soccer pitch and the ball diamonds, and one just south of the Balkwill Centre. Both sites are outside the flood plain. Communities 4 Sk8ers NEWS - August Skater shines Regina skater Sarah Molder represented Saskatchewan at the DC National Skateboarding Championship in Vancouver on August 25. She placed seventh in a field of Canada’s top 15 female skaters. Pretty good for an 11-year-old in her first national event! More Community Support At their

Skate News - Hudson Bay

2005-08-16T10:50:00.000-07:00

Hudson Bay skatepark project to proceedHudson Bay Post-Review - Aug. 16 2005Two students working in Hudson Bay for the summer have been inspired to construct a quality skatepark for the community. They have taken it on themselves to coordinate redesign and construction of a park that can be enjoyed by kids of all ages.Existing ramps were of low quality, deteriorated and a hazard to the rider's

Skate News - Prince Albert

2005-08-10T10:43:00.000-07:00

Public Backs ParkRegan Brady - Prince Albert Daily Herald - Aug 10 2005The Proposed Prime Ministers' Park location for an outdoor skatepark facility met no opposition from the public at a meeting Tuesday night.About 20 people, many skateboard subcommittee members, attended the meeting at City Hall to show their support of the new location, which is south of the south parking lot of the Art

Skate News - Vancouver

2005-07-27T08:36:00.000-07:00

MAYOR LARRY CAMPBELL PROCLAIMS AUGUST 22-28 AS “SKATEBOARDING WEEK” IN THE CITY OF VANCOUVER“British Columbia’s skateboarders have brought international distinction to our city with their achievements.” – Mayor Larry CampbellVANCOUVER, July 27, 2005 – In a move that reflects the emerging status of the west coast as the hotbed for skateboarding in Canada, Mayor Larry Campbell has officially

Skate News - Kindersley

2005-07-20T19:12:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Prairie Print Clipping for this news item.Expansion increases interest in Sk8ParkTammy Rollie - Kindersley Clarion - Wed. July 20, 2005Kindersley 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-

Skate News - Prince Albert

2005-07-08T19:34:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Prairie Print Clipping for this news article.One vote for a skateboard parkColumnist Nestor Hrychiuk - Prince Albert Daily Herald - July 8, 2005.Some observations: What to do with $700,000? The city wants public input and the federal government has earmarked that amount as a centennial grant celebrating the province's 100th birthday.City council's original plan approved by a 5-4 vote to

Skate News - Yorkton

2005-06-29T19:56:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Prairie Print Clipping for this article.Skateboard park move and upgrade plannedCalvin Daniels - Yorkton This Week - June 29, 2005The existing skateboard park appears to be on the move this summer, but where it ends up is likely to be only a temporary location awaiting plans for a major development within a few years.The City of Yorkton has already set aside $60,000 from a centenary

Skate News - Fort Qu'Appelle

2005-06-21T20:39:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Prairie Print Clipping for this articleSkate Park ProgressBeth Grainger, on behalf of the Skate Park Committee - Letter to the Editor - Fort Qu'Appelle Times - June 21, 2005.Editor:The skate park project in Fort Qu'Appelle continues. We have had a large amount of monetary donations from organizations and businesses and to date over $23,000 has been raised. Donations in kind are also

How the petition was conducted

2005-02-18T06:54:00.000-08:00

Timeline The petition was actively circulated among residents primarily over a two to three-week period following the May 25, 2005 Open House. It was during this period that most of the signatures were gathered, totalling 1000 in the first two weeks. After that, it was available for signing at some business locations and community events. Signatures were collected from these locations in

How the petition was conducted

2005-02-18T06:40:00.000-08:00