New Skatepark In Drummondville

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This traditional skate plaza nestled along the Saint Francois River in Drummondville Quebec, integrates the best of an urban setting while respecting the natural surroundings. Paving stones add to the plaza aesthetic while a balance of transitions, rails, banks and ledges offer anything a rider might be looking for in their local skatepark. High contrast colour and metal work bring the space to life while the thoughtful landscaping and planters match those of the surrounding environment. To view more photos click here.

Skatepark opens in Inukjuak

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Kids in Inukjuak were quick to make use of their new skatepark Saturday after it officially opened to the community. Joe Buffalo, a professional skateboarder from Samson Cree Nation in Alberta, attended and gave the young people a skate lesson. Caroline Gleason, a teacher in the hamlet of about 1,700 residents, led the charge to get the park built with the help of the northern village, the Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services, CRT Construction, the non-profit Make Life Skate Life, and several local businesses. (Photo courtesy of Sylvain Paradis). Taken from Nunatsiaq News.

Learning To Skateboard In My 30s Has Been A Revelation

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“I know I’m not the only woman in my 30s to harbour skateboarding fantasies, and I definitely won’t be after this summer. Skateboarding is having a major moment, with all eyes on the sport – in no small part thanks to the super-cool teen skateboarders at the Tokyo Olympics, including Team GB’s own bronze medallist, 13-year-old Sky Brown, whose triumph at the Games feels like it belongs to all of us.

The female skateboarders, in particular, were a joy to watch: they were inspiring, energising, youthful and full of promise. They gave us exactly the kind of #positivevibes we were so desperately in need of this year. Despite all the soaring through the air and balancing on impossible surfaces, skateboarding is still a sport that manages to feel inclusive and accessible for those of all ages. Plus, the dress code is effortless, comfortable and currently on trend (see: everything baggy and tie-dyed).”

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World’s first multi-story skatepark

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“The facility features a concrete bowl and separate pool, both of which have unique design features. The first floor features a large skatepark with a 700-square-meter area, and on the top floor, is a Flow Floor with a variety of obstacles designed for all climbing disciplines including speed walls and bouldering.” Click here to read the rest of the article. There are multiple multi-story skateparks around the world by the way.

Surviving The Horror Of Residential Schools By Skateboarding

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There are sometimes rumors of stories about your friends that you don’t know if they are true or just rumors. Stories of pain or of happiness or lucky or of secrets in someone’s closet. As a friend it is sometimes difficult to bring up the story in the case that by doing so, you are bringing up memories that your friend would hope to forget. Our friend, Joe Buffalo wants to talk about some government imposed pain that he lived through that he is currently trying to overcome clean and sober. We love you Buffalo!

Women inspired by Olympics learn skateboarding in Cornwall

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A group of women inspired by their children and the Olympics are taking skateboarding lessons in Cornwall. About 20 women aged 45 and above have joined the group, and are attending lessons at the Mount Hawke Skate Park near St Agnes.

Katie Mallam, 49, said she had gone over ramps and completed kick turns.

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City vs Skateboard

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The majority of large cities around Canada have laws making skateboarding illegal. It’s been like that since the 60’s. The NFB documents this fact for Montreal in the mid 60’s. With skateboarders fighting the laws, media showing off skateboarding, and the Olympics accepting skateboarding, all this has started to change the thinking of the illegallity of skateboarding. Vancouver is moving forward!

Annie Guglia Olympian

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The first Olympics with skateboarding has come an gone. Covid-19 affected skateboarding’s entry into the Olympics with some athletes testing positive and thus some other athletes got to get into the games that hadn’t qualified. Injuries also changed which athletes participated. CBC made two episodes on Annie Guglia’s journey to the Tokyo Olympics. Thanks for representing skating Annie.