Helmet Giveaways June 30
Come to the skate park 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on June 30, 2007 and get a free helmet from Crocker Law & the Brain Injury Association. The user must be present for a proper fitting.
Skater Appreciation Day April 28, 2007
The celebration will include giveaways for attending skaters, feature demonstrations by area teams, offer clinics for skaters and promote safety in the skate park.
The park will be closed to open skating from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. as BG Parks & Rec invites Blue Wallace and twelve of their skate team members to conduct clinics for interested skaters. The lessons will include basic skills and tricks suitable for all ages of inexperienced to moderately skilled skaters. Only skaters participating in the free clinics will be permitted in the park during that hour.
At 10 a.m. the gates open to all skaters and the first 400 will receive a packet of gift certificates and coupons from a number of local businesses. The first 1000 will receive a gift certificate from Outer Loop. Everyone will receive a free raffle ticket for a variety of items being given away that include shirts, decks, complete decks, inline skates and an iPod shuffle. Revolution 91.7 will feature their favorite music as raffle winners are announced throughout the event. Donating businesses include: Blue Wallace, Greenwood Skate Center, Great Escape, Howard's Cycling and Fitness, Outer Loop, Print Mafia, The Place and more.
From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop by the BG Parks and Recreation tent and fuel up with a free hotdog or hamburger and a drink. During this time Chad Anthony will provide commentary on the mike as area skate teams are showcased. Featured teams include skateboard, bmx and inline teams sponsored by Bowling Green shops like Blue Wallace, Howard's Cycling and Fitness and Outer Loop as well as independent teams and teams from other communities that will use the park. Skill levels demonstrated by the teams range from moderately experienced to highly technical. All skill levels will be featured as the opening of the new park where they will hone their skills for years to come is celebrated.
Skate Appreciation Day is a celebration of xtreme sports enthusiasts and the end of their long wait for a facility where they are free to practice their skills. The Bowling Green Skate Park is restricted to skateboards, bmx and inline skates. Skaters should know basic skills before attempting to skate on even the easiest portions of the park. For the safety of everyone Heely's, mountain bikes, scooters and other rolling toys or sports equipment are NEVER PERMITTED in the park. All concrete is intended to be skateable surface and spectators should confine themselves to the grass surrounding the park to avoid becoming hazardous obstacles.
Grand Opening April 14, 2007
Ribbon cutting 10 a.m. followed by opening skating
Music by Revolution 91.7, MC Chad Anthony
Giveaways include ipod shuffle, complete decks, inline skates, clothing, gift certificates and more by area businesses including Blue Wallace, Greenwood Skate Center, Great Escape, Howard's Cycling and Fitness, Outer Loop, Print Mafia, The Place and more.
Volunteers: Nathan Curry, Jim Madison, Connie, Lyle Donoho, Kim Mason,
Media Supporters: The Daily News, WDNS 93, Revolution, The Amplifier,
Skate Park Movie Fundraiser: November 11, 2006 - doors open 9:30a.m.; showtime 10a.m. @ Great Escape 12
Giveaways from Powell and Element, Print Mafia shirts and posters for sale, Raffles including limited edition Print Mafia posters signed by Powell & Element Pros, Decks, Shoes & Shirts by Howards Cycling & Fitness, A Complete Deck from Blue Wallace, A Long Board from retired Pro Ray Underhill and more.
All proceeds go towards lightening & amenities at the new Skate Park.
----------------------- 10/21/06 Competition Event Sponsors & Donors: Blue Wallace, Lowes, Print Mafia, The Place, Greenwood Skate Center, Howards Cycling & Fitness, Marty Eubanks World Champion Karate, Alien Workshop, Lyle Donoho, Tamela, Ikon Construction
Volunteers: Nathan Curry, Michelle Reece, Randy Reece, Kim Mason, Jim Madison, Connie, Taylor "Abu: Licklighter, Lyle Donoho, Brad Anthony, John Ritter, Matt Mason, Jean Arnold, Ben Arnold, Tamela, Ernie Gouvas, Chad Anthony, Mike Kenney, Fred, Danny, Perry Arnold, Semir Bahic, Roger Langley, Jake Strain, Trevor Marones, Jake Rhoades, Mikey Harrod, Steven Tat, Calvin Shelton, Austin, Ronnie Jaggers, Joe Jackson
1st Competition - Our first competition was held Oct. 21, 2006 next to Blue Wallace, the event's sponsor. The course was designed by Mike Kenney and Nathan Curry and built under their direction by local skaters and supporters. The ramps and other sections were then auctioned at the end of the competition.
Save the Bowl construction Sponsors: Blue Wallace, WNKY-TV, Kiwanis Club, Nat's Outdoor Sports, Nathan Curry, The Amplifier, Lowe's, PrintMafia, Great Escape, Sam's Club, DNA Distribution, Alien Workshop, Howard's Cycling & Fitness, The Place, Olympic Karate, Camping World, Barbara Small, Coca Cola, Mike Kenney, Tony Rhodes Insurance, Volcum Inc, Lyle Donoho, CJ Johanson, Ernie Gouvas, Bill Carter, Shawn Justice, Oscar Cherry, Phillip Brown, Lee Jordan, Jaime Morales, Mark Boling, Cedric Burnam, Forrest Halford, Lori Ritter
Hey guys, I moved to Athens, GA, and I would like to see how everyone is progressing at BGSP... put up some photos of my people skating!!! One love, caleb; oh, and the guys of p.s.5. 7
