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In a move that reflects Calgary’s emergence as a new Canadian hotbed
for skateboarding, Mayor Dave Bronconnier has officially proclaimed the
week of August 21st to 27th, 2006 as “Skateboarding Week” in the City
of Calgary.
Skateboarding Week in 2006 will
take place in conjunction with Calgary’s hosting of the Slam City Jam
North American Skateboard Championships, August 25-27 at Stampede Park.
Slam City Jam is part of the World Cup of Skateboarding professional
tour and is the longest-running skateboarding championship in the
world.
“The proclamation of August 21-27 as Skateboarding Week simply
recognizes the rise of the sport here in the City of Calgary and what
it means as an important element of lifestyle and culture for our young
people and young-minded people of all ages,” said Mayor Bronconnier, an
active champion of events and activities for the Heart of the New West.
In the Official Proclamation, the Mayor outlines the rationale for the
designation of Skateboarding Week: “Canadian skateboarders have brought
international distinction to our country with their achievements and
Calgary has developed and established a significant skateboard industry
including some of the best new skate parks in North America and a
thriving skateboard community supported by the City of Calgary Mobile
Skate Parks Program.”
There are several new skate parks throughout Greater Calgary which have
been built in cooperation with city officials and local skateboarders,
and many more are planned for the future.
“We’re proud to be somewhat of a showcase for the local skateboarding
community and we’re committed to working hard to help promote Calgary’s
reputation as an emerging, dynamic skateboarding centre,” said Kleo
Landucci, President of Slam City Jam, which is making its Calgary debut
after 12 years in Vancouver. “We see Slam City as a forum for the
skateboarding community to come together and celebrate our growth and
we’re honoured to be holding the event in conjunction with Mayor
Bronconnier’s proclamation of Skateboarding Week in the City of
Calgary.”
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