Westside Recreation Centre Mini-ramp Closed for Repairs
The folks at Westside let us know that the ramp will be undergoing some repairs. Here’s what they told us:
“The Half-Pipe will be closed during the following days for maintenance:
• Wednesday, May 22 – Friday, May 31
• We will be reinforcing the frame to make it last longer”
Skateboarding is Not Noisy
A common criticism of skateboarding is that it’s noisy. Check out this report from the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, who recorded noise levels in Cathedral Square with and without 6 skateboarders doing their thing. The noise levels were raised less than 3dB with 6 skaters. The max noise level measurement with the skateboarders was 66.8 dB. That’s “moderate to quiet” according to the threshold of hearing diagram below. Skateparks are even quieter, since the concrete is smooth and there are no gaps to make wheels click.
VANCOUVER NOISE REPORT
Threshold of hearing diagram
Memorial Dr and 10th St NW Spot Update
Global News reports that the City is putting in place measures to keep people from skating the benches, banked hip, and other obstacles at the corner of 10th St and Memorial Dr NW. It appears they’re installing strategically placed planters as well as cameras in an effort to curb skateboarding, BMX, and mountain biking at the spot.
Bylaw officers have threatened to ticket offenders to the tune of $200.
It is an amazing skate spot and obviously no one skating there is intending to disrespect the site or the people it memorializes. The fact that it has seen such heavy use is a testament to the fact that Calgary skateboarders are starved for new facilities. It goes to show that we don’t need a giant concrete skatepark to have fun; as the Skateboard Amenities Strategy dictates, numerous small “skate spots” are planned.
SAC Skatepark Opens May 8 in SW Calgary
Southview Alliance Church (SAC) Skate Park will be open this year from May 8 to August 28 every Wednesday from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. It features a 4 foot mini-ramp, quarter pipe, ledge, manny pads, flat bars, and a pyramid with a hubba. There will also be a BBQ and snack stand. The park is located at 1436 James McKevitt Road SW. Admission is a suggested donation of $5 — the money will be spent repairing and rebuilding ramps this summer.
Tyler Warren Concrete Magazine Cover
Tyler Warren is on the cover of the latest edition of Concrete Skateboarding Magazine! Go to your local skate shop and pick up a copy.
Skatepark Plan Article in Calgary Sun
Skateboarding and skateparks have been in the news a lot lately. Here’s a link to an article in the Calgary Sun about the City planning to implement the Skateboard Amenities Strategy.
Skateboard Amenities Strategy Action
This is big news. The City of Calgary has put out a request for proposals to put the Skateboard Amenities Strategy into action. That means that the City will choose a company to choose locations and design skateparks! Read more from the actual request below:
“The City of Calgary, Recreation is seeking an engineering or architectural consulting firm that has extensive experience with planning and designing a range of skate parks to assist in the implementation of the Skateboarding Amenities Strategy. Scope of requirements for this project includes communication, site selection, concept planning, construction drawings, and construction tendering.”
New Issue of SBC Skateboard Out Now!
Go to your local skate shop and pick up a copy of the new issue of SBC Skateboard. It features new editor Jeff Thorburn and a ton of Calgary content.
Skatepark Clean Up This Friday
Some skateboarders have decided to clean up Millennium Skatepark to get it ready to skate for the year. The chosen date is Friday, March 29th starting at about 1:00PM. If you want to help out, please bring:
-shovel
-broom
-gloves
-garbage bags
-skateboard
Bones Brigade, An Autobiography Premiere
Royal Boardshop and CASE present Bones Brigade: An Autobiography on November 20th at 7PM. Click here for tickets – only $10.
