Skateboard
There are some amazing skateboard parks just waiting to be discovered. I love coming across a new one. Every time I do, I document it here. Hopefully, you will find a new park to skate in the process.
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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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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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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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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…
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Skateboard Competitions This Month in Ontario
Summer is here and skateboard season is kicking off with some great competitions and events. Here are a few that are happening this month in Southern, Ontario, Canada. One of them is TODAY! So, get out there and show us what you’ve got. Compete, have fun, take home some prizes, and have fun! WHAT: Zumiez…
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Binbrook Skatepark
How cool is it to have a skatepark under a water tower? With a mini ramp that is the perfect size for my abilities? With some cool grind ledges, launch ramps, quarter-pipe transfers, multi-leveled rails, and a spine? This is definitely one of my favourite skateparks. It’s mostly because of the near perfect half-pipe. We need…
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Corunna Skatepark (ON, Canada)
Last week I discovered an amazing skatepark close to Sarnia, Ontario. As I drove home from it, I saw this park off in the distance. I immediately took a detour to see what it had to offer. This park is located in the Corunna Athletic Park at 420 Colborne Street. Corunna, ON. This graduated rail…
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Aamjiwnaang Skatepark (Sarnia, ON)
This is my new favourite skateboard park. It is located on the Aamjiwnaang First Nation at 1972 Virgil Avenue in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. The ramps are metal and offer a smooth ride. There are plenty of obstacles, some great ramps, and even a dual leveled half-pipe. I wish every skatepark had one of these ramps.…