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On the last day of the WSSF Bind Mute Productions and Crispin Lipscomb put together an art show in Function Junction. Blind Mute took care of the artists and Crispin decided it would be a good idea to get a bunch of white
Ipath shoes that could be painted and then were auctioned which raised a total of $725 for the
Whistler Skateboard Association . The event had a good vibe and a whole lot of sweet art from over 50 different artists. Thanks goes out to
Pepe and Randy at Blind Mute Productions, Crispin Lipscomb and all the artists for making the event possible and thinking of the Whistler Skateboard Association.
wsa : 5:03 PM
Blind Mute
Productions will be holding an Art Exhibition on Sat. April 19th in Function
Junction. Let’s Talk About… Feelings, group art exhibition
featuring following artists.
Dave"PEPE"Petko, Randoid, Daniel Poisson, Arne Guttman.
Tifdyl, Arin Seibler, Phresha La Vandale, Liz Thomson, Virginia Croix,
KristaLynn Martens, Maria Sandner, Dagan Beach, Devin White, Helen Wojcik, The Incredible Amoeba, Farrahlynn Owen, Liks, Vanessa Stark,
JoseeStAmour, Becky MacKeigan, Candace Webb, Oliver Roy, Pamela Mason, Pilar Alvarez, Bob Scott,
Tom Meraw, Lauren Ritz, Amanda Lye, Mark"MUNK"Jansen, 12 Midnight, I
Braineater, Nicole Steen, Holly Ruth Anderson, Andrea Tucker, Christina Christy,
Tyler Bradley, Gayle Arnold, Mike Jackson and Erin Sharp.
Part of proceeds will be donated to WSA.
wsa : 4:32 PM
On Sat. March 22nd we had a bobcat and a bunch of skaters remove snow from the Whistler Skatepark.
We started removing snow at 10am and finished around 5pm. Capilano Highway Services were so kind to let their employee Mark Johnson use the bobcat to remove snow from the park.
Thanks goes out to Mark and Capilano Highway Services for their support. The park may need a little more shoveling and a water drainage system but it is skate-able and should be fully dry with the help of some sun and rain.
We didn’t get into the bowl removing any snow but the street course is a good start for March considering we are still getting some good pow days on the hill.
www.whistlerskate.org
wsa : 11:11 AM
The skatepark has new hrs and is officially closing at 10 pm now. Please respect these rules and the security guards as by cooperating and working with the mountain will go a much longer way for the future of skateboarding in Whistler.
For more details on Whistler Skate news check out
http://whistlerskate.org/ to see the latest news and read a few articles published in the last few weeks.
wsa : 11:43 AM
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
The WSA is having a board meeting Wednesday the 28th down in the Creekside Underground Skatepark at 8pm. Come show your support, get involved, hear what has been happening over the past few months, discuss what is going on this winter and what we should work on for the future.
http://whistlerskate.org/
wsa : 9:16 PM
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
Monday, November 05, 2007
In the spring of 2004, Whistler/Blackcomb was gracious
enough to offer the use of a dedicated space in the then newly constructed
Creekside Underground Parking structure. Since that time, much hard work as
well as over $10,000 have gone into the creation and maintenance of a small
skateboard park. Although the ramp has seen phenomenal use, and has been
recognized as one of the best things to happen off-mountain to this town in
recent history, the actions of some are ruining it for all. A small group of
people have not been treating the space with any respect, leaving garbage all
over, vandalism, making unnecessary graffiti markings (we allow proper graffiti
art, not “tags”) as well as, disgustingly enough, urinating in the underground
area. Now because of these people’s actions, W/B is forced with the very
difficult decision of having to possibly close the park due to the never-ending
costs of cleaning up after us.
Hopefully it is not too late and are optimistic that if the
community steps up this week by committing to reform the way we have been
acting, then possibly we will be allowed to keep this park.
At this point we must make one thing clear. Whistler/Blackcomb
is the good guy here. They gave us the space, gave us two years to prove we can
use it responsibly and now because of the actions of the skateboard community
as a whole, they might have to close it down because of the insane amount of
money they have been spending to keep it clean and safe.
Next Friday, November 9th
Quite Simply, our actions this week will decide the future
of the Creekside Underground Skatepark. If you want to see it kept alive then it
is up to you to get off the couch and spread the word. One thing you can do is
to write a letter to the editor of one of the local papers. We are hoping that
next Thursday’s paper will be filled with letters of support (you must get your
letter in by Tuesday to be included in that weeks paper). Explain why you think
the park should be kept alive, how it has changed your experience of living in
Whistler. Don’t forget to mention how much of a valuable community resource it
is. Below you will find some key contact info
Pique Editor: Editor(at)piquenewsmagazine.com
or go to their website and follow the link
Question Editor: general(at)whistlerquestion.com (put
Letter to the Editor in the subject field)
wsa : 12:49 PM
The first
annual Beef Under the Chief wrapped up Sat. 25th. The rain held out and skaters
threw down some groundbreaking tricks. Prangnell held it down with 2 powerful
runs taking home 1st.
1st-Mike
Prangnell $400
2nd-Kris
Foley $300
3rd-Dave
“57″ $200
4th-Steve
Denman $100
5th-Johny
“Dread” $100
6th Arte
$60
7th-”Princess”
Jimmy $40
8th-Tosh
Osaka
9th-Martin
Gallant
10th-Adam
T
Top 5 also
got a custom a Sector 9 board/trophy
Best trick
on Gap
Tosh Osaka
$100
Runner up
Kris Foley & Steve Denman
Best trick
on large handrail
Steve
Denman $100
runner
up Kris Foley
wsa : 12:49 PM
Check out Beef Under The Chief contest at Squamish park on www.WhistlerSkate.org
wsa : 9:57 PM
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
The first annual Beef Under the Chief wrapped up Sat. 25th. The rain
held out and skaters threw down some ground breaking tricks. Prangnell
held it down with 2 powerful runs taking home 1st.
Highlight
CLIP of Dave Priest going LARGE.
1st-Mike Prangnell $400
Top 5 also got a custom a Sector 9 board/trophy
Best trick on Gap
Best trick on large handrail
Complete video coming shortly.
Subscribe to WSA RSS feed or via email to be updated of post on the video.
The International Association Of Skateboard Companies ,
Skaters For Public Skateparks and the
Tony Hawk Foundation have worked together to bring you the ultimate Public Skatepark Guide.
My bet is it is a great tool for any individual or organizations to get some more information on how to get skateparks built.
For more info on the guide and your free copy go to
http://publicskateparkguide.org/ The Tony Hawk Foundation
Tony Hawk Foundation Spring 2007 Grant Awards Announced 23 communities receive financial assistance for skatepark construction.
The Tony Hawk Foundation has announced its Spring 2007 skatepark grant
awards. Collectively worth $210,000, the 23 grants were awarded by the
Foundation's Board of Directors to help build free, quality public
skateparks. Grant recipients were selected based on a number of
criteria set out by the Tony Hawk Foundation, including the local
median income and demonstrated need of the community where the
skatepark will be located, the scope and quality of the skatepark
design, the degree to which skaters themselves are involved in all
aspects of the project (including planning, fundraising, and design),
and other factors.
• Nederland, Colorado $25,000
The Tony Hawk Foundation also welcomes two new members to its staff.
Scott Taylor joins the Foundation as Programs Manager and is the
primary contact for the Foundation's Grant and Technical Assistance
Programs. Scott spent the past decade working in the skateboarding
industry, most recently as Web Editor for Skateboarder Magazine. C.C.
Flashman is the Foundation's new Development Associate, and will be
working with our team to further develop sponsorship and fundraising
programs. C.C. has extensive experience in sales, marketing, and event
planning.For more information on the Spring 2007 Tony Hawk Foundation grant awards, click here.
Athletes For Hope Links Top Athletes' Charities
Tony Hawk, Muhammad Ali, Lance Armstrong, Andre Agassi, and other top athletes launch new nonprofit organization.
here for more information about the Athletes For Hope launch.
To visit the Athletes For Hope Web site, go to www.athletesforhope.org .
Thanks to some of the crew at Evolution;
Nothing beats skating the outdoor in March.
Word on the outdoor is that we asked the Municipality to come thorugh with $100,000 for improvemnts and additions to the outdoor park, well for this year they hope to bring $30, 000 to the table.
So that is a start and we'll see what else we can do to possbly double that investment.
Stay tuned for updates and more info.
wsa : 1:48 AM
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
THE WHISTLER
SKATEBOAR ASSOCIATION
For Immediate release:
After an incredible amount of work on the part of everyone from organizers, fundraisers and especially our team of highly-skilled and highly-motivated builders, The Whistler Skateboard Association is pleased to announce the re-opening of the Creekside Underground Bowl, fixed-up and resurfaced with over $4,000 worth of Skatelite, a durable material that should last for years to come.
After the initial success of the ramp last summer, it was made awfully clear that standard ramp-building practices were not enough to withstand the incredible amount of use a ramp of this nature, in a town of this nature, would be receiving. The decision to resurface the ramp in Skatelite was an easy one, securing the funds to pay for the new materials has proven to be a lot more challenging. But with hard work and perseverance, goals can be achieved and with the use of funds raised through past fundraisers, as well as several key “donations/loans”, we were able to complete this long overdue task.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all those involved in The Whistler Skateboard Association as well as this past weeks build. Thanks go to Whistler/Blackcomb, especially Brian Finestone, The Resort Municipality of Whistler, The Rotary Club, Lawrie at Rona, Kyle and Rick at
Snowboard.com & SkateboardVillage.com, Mike at
Garf’s , Phsea at Daily Slice, Kyle at
New Line Skateparks our lead builder Dean and all of our builders who put in a ton of time and effort this week.
On behalf of The Whistler Skateboard Association,
Lenny Rubenovitch -President
Dave Murphy -Vice-President
Brian Hockenstein -Secretary/Treasurer
http://whistlerskate.org/
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
The bowl has finially been completed, come out to underground tonight to skate the ramp and have a few complimentary refreshments.
Dean knows how to get it done.
Official news post and media to come.
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
The Skatelite has arrived and we are working on making a build date. We would like to make the repairs to the ramp in under 4 days of work. So in the next week or so if we hope to have all tools, 2nd layer of plywood and builders ready to build.
In the meantime check out a video of one of our previous fundraisers:
Thursday, January 11, 2007
The WSA is having a meeting at 3 Below, the restaurant next to the movie theatre, on Monday Jan. 15th. The main objective of the meeting is to get everyone together to talk about the rebuilding of the ramps down in the underground. We have ordered the skatelite for the resurfacing of the bowl (which cost $4,500) and it will be arriving next week. We would like to put a call out to any interested skilled builders for the resurfacing and expansion of the park. As well, we will be talking about our next fundraiser/event among other things. So come on out and support Skateboarding in Whislter.
Stay in loop with WSA news.
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Well Santa has gave us what we have been asking for, we are glad to have ordered enough sheets of skatelite from
New Line Skateparks to resurface the bowl.
A building crew will be assembled in the next 2 weeks and builders will fix and repair the first and second layers of the ramp while we anxiously await Skatelite.
Stay tuned for information concering exact time and location of Board meeting. Anticipated date should be around the 9th or 10th at Millenium Place.
Due to the busy time of the year
WB has asked that we move all obstacles in the the official skatepark room. Skaters have cleaned up the park and have came up with a pretty tight skate area.
Thursday, December 14, 2006
The Pique News magazine helps spread the word on the WSA.Check out next weeks Pique or this blog for date and times of WSA next board meeting. A Skatelite order will be placed very soon and we will start the re construction of the bowl shortly.
Click article to read article.
wsa : 6:53 PM
Monday, December 04, 2006
Compeition Results:
Lee Sauders won the $200 Longhorn best Rail trick with a backside kickflip 5-0. Lee also won the Nomis $100 MVP with sick tricks on all obstacles.
Nathan Lacoste won the $200 Longhorn best trick for the Stair section with switch kicklips , switch heelflips and switch bigspins down the stair setup.
Johnny aka “LA “ won the $200 Longhorn best Ledge trick with a technical nollie heel frontside tailside to fakie
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add the WSA as a friend to the WSA profile so when we upload photos and video coverage of the event you will be notified.
Stay tuned for more coverage of the event.
It was a packed house
Grafitti piece by Alex and Joel.
Nomis crew making the setup all colorful
Dave Cambell from Westbeach the Shop hoooked up mad product for shwag giveaways.
Lee on the right, Stoked with $300 from The Longhorn and Nomis.
Best Rail and Best overall.
Mikey Kinkhamer and Sammy Osachuck.
wsa : 3:38 PM
Friday, December 01, 2006
Come to Watch
Liam's Film "Pipe Dream" this
Sunday, keep your ticket stub and go to the Savage beagle for a free
drink. Donation at the door, proceeds will go towards the
Whistler Skateboard
Association.
wsa : 1:33 PM
Friday, September 29, 2006
The Longhorn patio went off last night with a skateboard railjam fundraiser. With the support of our sponsors and the community the Whistler Skateboard Association raised $1700.
A big thanks goes out to everyone who helped make this event possible.
For the Compeition:
Lee Sauders won the $200 Longhorn best Rail trick with a backside kickflip 5-0. Lee also won the Nomis $100 MVP with sick tricks on all obstacles.
Nathan Lacoste won the $200 Longhorn best trick for the Stair section with switch kicklips , switch heelflips and switch bigspins down the stair setup.
Johnny aka “LA “ won the $200 Longhorn best Ledge trick with a technical nollie heel frontside tailside to fakie
Subscribe or
add the WSA as a friend to the WSA profile so when we upload photos and video coverage of the event you will be notified.
Stay tuned for more coverage of the event.
It was a packed house
Grafitti piece by Alex and Joel.
Nomis crew making the setup all colorful
Dave Cambell from Westbeach the Shop hoooked up mad product for shwag giveaways.
Lee on the right, Stoked with $300 from The Longhorn and Nomis.
Best Rail and Best overall.
Mikey Kinkhamer and Sammy Osachuck.
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Whistler Skateboard Association
and the Longhorn present to
you a Skateboard Rail jam
Contest/ Fundraiser.
On Thursday, September 28, 2006,
The Whistler Skateboard Association will be holding a fundraiser event
at the Longhorn Saloon in Whistler. We will be setting up scaffolding
on the patio and creating a street-style rail/ledge setup where skaters
will be able to perform tricks on the obstacles and down the stairs.
There will be two hours where the ramp is open for the public to have
fun on (5pm to 7pm), and then in the evening (7pm to 9pm) we will be
hosting a full-on competition where skaters will be competing for cash
and prizes. As well, there will be live music and other stuff going on
got anyone who comes to hang out and support the Whistler Skateboard
Association, a non-profit community driven group formed to help take
care of some of the many skateboard related issues in Whistler,
especially the underground skatepark in Creekside. After the
competition, there will be the video premiere of The Peanut Gallery, a
locally produced skateboard film, and then the party will continue all
night. This event will go on rain or shine, we have planned for tents
and coverings for the ramps and of course, everyone can hang out
inside, listen to live music and, of course, have a great
time.
Some of the supporters of this
event are Longhorn Saloon, UnderExposed Media Group, Nomis Clothing,
Westbeach the shop, Evolution, Katmandu, Red Bull, Gauge Clothing,
SkateboardVillage.com and Ogio Bags.
For more information, or to
pre-register for the competition, check out www.WhistlerSkate.Org ,
email Lenny@WhistlerSkate.org , message
his Profile or call
Lenny at 604.698.1514
Whistler Skateboard Association
Website .
Monday, September 25, 2006
The Bowl Series final wrapped up in Whistler on Sunday August 13
th . People from all walks of life came out to show their support and witness the bowl get torn apart. With kids, women’s, intermediate and advanced categories the skating went on all day long, providing the crowd several opportunities to scream loudly as hammers got thrown. A lot of different lines were explored throughout the afternoon, and a lot of best trick sessions occurred on different aspects of the bowl, including some sick speed lines through the snakerun.
st in the advanced men’s category.
When it came time to crown the Bowl champion, it went to Danny Hage who represented at numerous jams on the series this year. Congrats.
Shane Hunter with one LARGE mute grab transfer. Hip to hip, kids.
Patrick, melon out of the bong
Whistler Skate Association
Website .
Monday, September 18, 2006
On Thursday, September 28, 2006, The Whistler Skateboard Association will be holding a fundraiser event at the Longhorn Saloon in Whistler. We will be setting up scaffolding on the patio and creating a street-style rail/ledge setup where skaters will be able to perform tricks on the obstacles and down the stairs. There will be two hours where the ramp is open for the public to have fun on (5pm to 7pm), and then in the evening (7pm to 9pm) we will be hosting a full-on competition where skaters will be competing for cash and prizes. As well, there will be live music and other stuff going on got anyone who comes to hang out and support the Whistler Skateboard Association, a non-profit community driven group formed to help take care of some of the many skateboard related issues in Whistler, especially the underground skatepark in Creekside. After the competition, there will be the video premiere of The Peanut Gallery, a locally produced skateboard film, and then the party will continue all night. This event will go on rain or shine, we have planned for tents and coverings for the ramps and of course, everyone can hang out inside, listen to live music and, of course, have a great time.
Some of the supporters of this event are Longhorn Saloon, UnderExposed Media Group, Nomis Clothing, Westbeach the shop, Evolution, Katmandu, Red Bull, Gauge Clothing, SkateboardVillage.com and Ogio Bags.
For more information, or to pre-register for the competition, check out www.WhistlerSkate.Org , email Lenny@WhistlerSkate.org , message his Profile or call Lenny at 604.698.1514
Email lenny@whistlerskate.org for pre-registration and more info.
