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The Dow Wetlands (Sarnia, ON)
The Dow Wetlands is located at the corner of LaSalle Road and Highway 40 in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. Today, I decided to go for a run around the trail there. There are plenty of places to take in the natural beauty of the wetland and enjoy a picnic. The trail runs alongside five ponds and […]
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Iroqouis Skatepark – Whitby
Iroqouis Skatepark is a colourful cement-based park in Whitby, Ontario. It is located at the Iroquois Park Sports Centre in Whitby, Ontario, Canada. I had the pleasure of skateboarding there a few weekends back. Here is a brief tour of the park. The art in this park is very well done. Here is one of […]
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Medway Forest Trail (London, ON)
Medway Forest Trail is a great place to run in London, Ontario, Canada. I started today’s run at Western University and ran for five kilometers. It’s quiet back here and the sounds of the city fade away as you get further into the woods. I always love being able to run alongside a river. There […]
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Skateboard Competitions in Ontario (July and August)
WHAT: Ode to the Aud Skateboard Competition WHERE: Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Skatepark WHEN: Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. FORMAT: Best Tricks ENTRANCE FEE: Free SPONSOR: EMERICA WHAT: Cambellford Skateboard Competition WHERE: Campbellford Ontario Skatepark on Saskatoon drive WHEN: August 12th 11am sign ups start at 12pm ENTRANCE FEE: $5. $ goes towards best tricks FORMAT: Contest timed run & best trick […]
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Fisher-Hallman Skatepark (Kitchener, ON)
There’s a new skatepark in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, and it is nice. Let’s explore it, shall we? It has a large bowl that’s a little difficult to skate, but a lot of fun. There’s a china gap for those who like to get some air, a spine with a railing to grind, a quarter pipe […]
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Skateboard Competition Next Week (Brantford, ON)
Bell City Summer Jam ’17 (Skateboard Competition) WHAT: Bell City Summer Jam ’17 WHERE: Brant Crossing Skatepark. Branford. ON. WHEN: July 22nd, 2017 ENTRANCE FEE: $10 CONTACT: The Collective Skateshop. 62 Brant Ave. Brantford, ON. PHONE: (519) 758-9656 EMAIL: Contact Page SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook If you have a skateboard competition, please send me the info and poster and I will share it here. […]
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Highlights from Last July
It’s time to go exploring! Let’s dig through the archives and blow the dust off some posts you might have missed. Here are a few highlights from last year at this time. Read all of the posts from last July, or just these favs . . . Old School Skateboarding with Rodney Mullen Rodney Mullen is a […]
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Skateboard Competitions This July
London Skateboard Co-op – Canada day @ Kiwanis WHAT: Canada Day Skateboard Competition WHERE: Kiwanis Skatepark. 1475 Brydges Street (at Wavell) London, ON. Canada WHEN: July 1st, 2017 CONTACT: London Skateboard Co-op PHONE: (519) 518-9995 EMAIL: londonskateboardcoop@gmail.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook Kenora Skateboard Competition WHAT: Kenora Skateboard Competition WHERE: Kenora, ON. Canada WHEN: July 9th, 2017 CONTACT: Board Anyone PHONE: (807) 468-3211 SOCIAL MEDIA: http://www.boardanyone.com/ […]
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It’s Time to Break the Gender-Barrier in Professional Sport
American Ninja Warrior is a grueling obstacle course competition. The athletes only get one shot at conquering the very complex course. Even the best trained and experienced athletes fail. Women regularly compete in the games and there are no separate or easier courses designed for them. They run the same track with the same rules […]
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Go Skateboarding Day (5 Easy Tricks for Newbies)
Today is Go Skateboarding Day. It’s a day to celebrate the sport and the art of skateboarding. It’s a day to encourage people to get out there are try it. To that end, I found this interesting video that highlights the 5 Easiest Skateboard Tricks. I have to admit that I stick to the tried-and-true […]