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Alva Los Angeles Store Grand Opening, December 17th

Tony Alva *, has announced the opening of his new skateboard and lifestyle store, Alva Los Angeles *. Alva himself is expected be on location to greet and sign autographs at the new store, 1086 South Fairfax Avenue (between Olympic and Pico), on Saturday, December 17, 2005 * from 1PM to 10PM. (Full Article) Search *

Alva Shop Grand Opening: Skateboard, Art, Music, Film, and Fashion, December 10th, 2005

There will be a grand opening party on December 10th, 2005 * for Tony Alva *'s new The Alva Shop starting at 5PM and going until midnight. The Alva shop is located at 403 B Wisconsin *, Oceanside, California *, 92054. (Full Article) Search *

Andy Mac Zon Skateboard Sells On Amazon For $40 Complete

Andy Macdonald * and Amazon.com have announced the new Andy Mac Zon Skateboard, for sale only through Amazon.com and carrying a list price of $100, complete-- though it's currently being sold for $39.99. "I want to expose as many kids to skating as possible, whether they can afford a $100 skateboard or not." (Full Article) Search *

Asian X-Games In Seoul, Korea, May 2005

Seoul, Korea *: The X Games, which some call the "world’s signature action sports competition", will make its South Korean * debut when the City of Seoul will host the Asian X Games, May 26 – 29 2005 *. (Full Article) Search *

Australia Gets National Skateboard Development Program

Skate Australia *, which calls itself "the governing body for roller sports in Australia", has developed a national sports development program for Skateboarding in Australia. Each clinic costs $40 in Australian * dollars for five hours of coaching. Apparently Australia is the only nation with an 'official' program such as this to promote and teach skateboarding. (Full Article) Search *

Avril Lavigne To Auction Skateboard For Charity

According to many media channels, Avril Lavigne will be one of a number of stars auctioning off personal items on eBay in support of the relief effort following the tsunami of December 26. (Full Article) Search *

Bob Burnquist Plans To Skateboard Off Cliff

Bob Burnquist * has announced his intention to skate off a cliff. The plans are still being set, but reports indicate that Bob will ride down a massive launch ramp, fly off the ramp and onto a rail, then drop off the rail over the edge of a cliff. Then, he'll open his parachute and ride to safety. (Full Article) Search *

Boom Boom Huck Jam Enters Fourth Year

“I thought it was time that our sports could be a headliner of a tour," says Hawk, 36. “Every time that we did them publicly, it was always in an exhibition format and it was always this sort of sideshow to a bigger event like a football halftime show or a concert tour where they would have our sports in the parking lot." (Full Article) Search *

Central Park Skateboard Plaza Dedication, October 1 2005

The public has been invited to come to the dedication of one of the Midwest's newest skateboard plaza * skateparks * on October 1st, 2005 * in Bolingbrook, Illinois *. (Full Article) Search *

Costa Mesa Skateboard Park Sponsored By Volcom

The Volcom * Skate Park of Costa Mesa * has been open for nearly three months. The $1M, 15,000-square-foot park is open 9AM to 9PM, and its costs are sponsored by Volcom. (Full Article) Search *

Element Skateboard Company Update August 2005

Info about new creative team member Don Pendleton, Element * Trucks *, the Rise Up video, and the book "Project Therapy". (Full Article) Search *

Element Skateboard Company Update May 2005

With mentions of Bam Margera *, Tosh Townend *, Jake Rupp *, Jeremy Wray *, Colt Cannon *, Vanessa Torres *, ams Brent Atchley and Nyjah Huston *, the Element * YMCA skate camp *, and new Element wood and bearings *. (Full Article) Search *

Element Skateboard Team In Southbank London September 21 2005

Colt Cannon *, Tosh Townend *, Jake Rupp *, Brent Atchley, Lucien Clarke and Chris Gibbs are expected to appear in Southbank, London * on September 21st, 2005 *. (Full Article) Search *

Free Flow Skateboard Tour Underway

The Dew Action Sports Tour, a "grassroots amateur skateboard and BMX park contest series" May 15 at the Vans Skatepark * in Moorestown, New Jersey *, and plans to bring jam-style contests to 15 communities across the country. (Full Article) Search *

Globe's Latest Skateboard Video Virtually Premiered by TotalVid

One month before the video of the Globe * 2005 * World Cup Skateboarding * goes on sale through normal channels, TotalVid * will be distributing photos and videos of the event. "If a photo is worth a thousand words, ... this video is worth a million." (Full Article) Search *

Grand Prix of Skateboarding, South Africa, September 24th 2005

Poster for the Grand Prix of Skateboarding *, Boogaloos Canal Walk, South Africa *, 24 Sep 2005 *. (Full Article) Search *

Ireland Slates 1M Euros For Skateboard Parks

Ireland * plans to give 1 million euros (about US $1.25M) for a pilot project to construct local skateboard parks. "I am acutely aware of the lack of specialist facilities for young people," said Dick Roche, the Minister of the Enviroment. (Full Article) Search *

Kahuna Creations Presents New Longboard Skateboards

Kahuna Creations plans to debuts a new, creative label of longboard * skateboards at Surf Expo, September 16-18, 2005 * in Orlando, Florida *. (Full Article) Search *

Mike Vallely Launches Man Versus Skatepark Tour With Sportskool

Mike Vallely * will be "skating and relating" as he goes on a tour of American skateboard locations with new company Sportskool. The "Man Versus Skatepark *" tour will visit eleven cities and showcase Vallely's skateboarding and artistic talents through skateboard demonstrations at eight locations, and in-store appearances and solo concerts at the others. (Full Article) Search *

Mike Vallely To Sponsor Skateboard Scholarship

The Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship * announced that professional skateboarder Mike Vallely * has pledged to sponsor a $2,000 college scholarship. The recipient of the scholarship, to be known as the Mike V. 'Stand Strong' scholarship, will be chosen for their activism on behalf of skateboarders. (Full Article) Search *

Pacifica California Opens $650K Skatepark

The new 14,000-square-foot skate park in Pacifica sits across the street from Linda Mar Beach. “It’s the best around here for at least 45 to 50 miles,” said Jake Phelps. (Full Article) Search *

Plan B Skateboard Company Relaunches With McKay, Way, Rodriguez

After what has been phrased as "countless rumors and endless speculation," Syndrome Distribution * has formally announced the relaunch of Plan B * Skateboards. The new Plan B team consists of Colin McKay *, Danny Way *, Paul Rodriguez *, Ryan Gallant *, and PJ Ladd *. Sal Barbier * will act as band/team manager. (Full Article) Search *

Plan B Skateboard Team Demo in San Dimas, September 17th 2005

A Plan B * Skateboard Company * team demonstration is planned for September 17th, 2005 * at Active Rideshop in San Dimas, California *. The team has recently included Colin McKay *, Danny Way *, Paul Rodriguez *, P.J. Ladd *, and Ryan Gallant *. (Full Article) Search *

Plan B To Visit Skatelab, December 16 2005

There will be a Plan B * and Skatelab * Team Demo on Friday, December 16th starting at 4PM featuring Paul Rodriguez *, Darrell Stanton, and guests. Autograph signing at 7PM. (Full Article) Search *

Powell Skateboard Team Update, December 2005

Updates on Steve Caballero *, Stephen Baldwin, Kevin Palau, Rodney Jones *, magazine appearances, and Pat Channita *'s TKO. (Full Article) Search *

Powell Skateboard Team Update, November 2005

Updates on Powell * on TV, Kevin Harris, Powell-Peralta products, the Bones Swiss Bearings * contest, and The Search For Animal Chin * DVD release with a 'making of' documentary and commentaries from Stacy Peralta *, Steve Caballero *, Lance Mountain *, Tommy Guerrero *, Mike McGill *, and Tony Hawk *. (Full Article) Search *

Powell Skateboard Update, Steve Caballero On Team For 25 Years

September 10th, 2005 *, Powell * Skateboards held a Sneak Preview of The Making of The Search for Animal Chin *, and "surprised and honored" Steve Caballero * for his 25 years of skateboarding for Powell Skateboards. (Full Article) Search *

Premium Skateboard Update April 2005

Premium Wood * updates, mentioning Josh Evin, Dayne Brummet *, Max Dufour *, Willy Santos *, Morgan Campbell, Alex Gavin, Jean Postec, the "Unfazed" video, and the Shanghai, China * ISPO * trade show. (Full Article) Search *

Premium Skateboard Update May 2005

With mentions of Alex Gavin, Dayne Brummet *, the Globe * Bowl Bash, Alex Giraud, Marc Haziza, Aaron Rowe, Josh Evin, Max DuFour *, Morgan Campbell, and more (Full Article) Search *

Rob Dyrdek DC Shoes Skate Plaza To Open Near Cincinatti

For all of the skate parks built in Southern California *, none is like the one that will be dedicated next week in Kettering, Ohio *. Rob Dyrdek *, a 29- year-old San Diego * resident, who hails from Ohio, conceived, designed and raised nearly all of the funds to build a 39,000- square-foot skate plaza *. (Full Article) Search *

Shanghai Skatepark Cost $12M, Visited by Santos, Hosting Tournament Oct 6-7 2005

Willy Santos * was in Shanghai, China * briefly to shoot a skating video at the newly built Jiangwan Skatepark *, a 12,000-square-meter (129,000 square foot) complex of concrete bowls, banks, hips and rails. (Full Article) Search *

Skateboard and Action Sports Athletes To Get $2.5M in Dew Tour

Event organizers reportedly will pay a total of $2.5M to the "season-ending points leaders in skateboard, BMX and freestyle * motocross." The tour is scheduled to make five stops in as many months with competitors garnering points at each event. (Full Article) Search *

Skateboard As Toy, Friend, Therapy, and Eye Opener

My skateboard is my toy: it allows me to stay young, even though I'm not a kid anymore. My skateboard is my friend: I've had many memorable moments because of my board. Who needs to spend thousands of dollars on shrinks when I can skate hard to relieve the tension in life? These are some of the reasons why I skateboard. (Full Article) Search *

Skateboard Free Community Approves Skateboard Day

"We want our teenagers to know that we understand their interests and that we support their sports," said Bangor Main Street Association representative Linda Demansky, but Mayor Joe Capozzolo made it clear that Bangor was still a "skateboard-free community". (Full Article) Search *

Skateboard Jam at Frawley Stadium, Wilmington Delaware Sept 24 2005

A Skateboard Jam held at the Frawley Stadium outfield parking lot from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today. Fun boxes *, rails, ramps and more are expected, as well as skateboard competitions for several ages (Full Article) Search *

Skateboard Legend Christian Hosoi Joins Juice Magazine And Interviews Tony Hawk

JUICE Magazine * has announced that Christian Hosoi * has joined the JUICE staff as features editor. For his first story, Hosoi interviewed Tony Hawk *, and the two long time "media-hyped skateboarding rivals" talked about their past, present and future, and their impact on the world of skateboarding. The latest issue spans 212 pages, and covers a long list of personalities including Danny Way *, Herbie Fletcher *, Steve Alba *, John Lucero *, and others. (Full Article) Search *

Skateboard Moms Plan Mighty Mama Skate-O-Rama for May 8th 2005

The International Society of Skateboarding Moms has announced the 2005 * Mighty Mama Skate-O-Rama, a "skate date for moms and anyone who supports them," at the Laguna Niguel skatepark * in Orange County, California *. Why? "Because Moms Gotta Have Fun!" (Full Article) Search *

Skateboard Movie Deck Dogz Graces Oz Screens

Boxing has Rocky and running has Chariots of Fire, but some would say the spectacle of skateboarding has been overlooked when it comes to great dramatic cinema. Unfortunately, Deck Dogz may not deliver in this respect, either. (Full Article) Search *

Skateboard Park Rescued By Florida Family At Suggestion of Jen O'Brien

Daytona, Florida *'s Stone Edge Skate Park fell into such disrepair that many skateboarders had assumed it closed. And it was about to be bulldozed if not for the last-minute intercession of world champion skateboarder and Daytona Beach native Jen O'Brien *. (Full Article) Search *

Skateboard Park To Open In San Diego

On Saturday, April 23, the Rancho Peñasquitos Skate Park, a street course "for all ability levels", encompassing "a mixture of concrete and wood structures" will be open, and Willy Santos * is expected to be there. (Full Article) Search *

Skateboard Party at Boreal, March 5th 2005

With over 13 feet of snow currently at Boreal, you might not think this is the best time to go skateboarding there. Think again! On March 5th 2005 *, Boreal will be opening their new indoor skateboard bowl for one day for free. (Full Article) Search *

Skateboard Plazas Stoke and Keynes To Open In UK This Fall

The UK * is about to unveil two new Skateboard Plazas. Milton Keynes Plaza will officially open on Saturday September 24th, 2005 *, and Stoke Plaza is set to open on Sunday 30th October 2005. (Full Article) Search *

Skateboard Pro Danny Way Planning Great Wall Of China Jump

The longtime skateboard pro has announced intent to jump over the Great Wall of China *. The ramp planned for the event will be 120-feet tall, with a 75-foot-tall roll-in and a 30-foot-tall, 100-foot-wide quarter pipe *. (Full Article) Search *

Skateboard Pro Mike Vallely Departs Etnies

After a long 8 year relationship, Etnies * and Mike Vallely * have decided to part ways. (Full Article) Search *

Skateboard Shoes Now Dominant Athletic Footware

Skateboard footwear is gaining popularity even among kids who've never picked up a board. Skate shoes outpaced all other athletic shoes in sales last year, according to one study. Another study found that in 2004 *, skate shoe sales accounted for 28 percent of total retail sales in the category, more than sandal and jeans sales combined. (Full Article) Search *

Skateboard Shop Owner Recognizes Power Of Community

The atmosphere of the Pleasant Hill's Metro Skate Shop aims to be welcoming to kids of all ages, and that's just the way Joel Jutagir has always wanted it. (Full Article) Search *

Skateboard Wrapup From Hello Kitty Boardfest

Hello Kitty has a gigantic head, and it’s likely that her disproportionate body part affects her center of gravity, throwing off her balance for skateboarding. Luckily for the hundreds of girls that attended the Hello Kitty Boardfest, she still throws a great event, attended by skaters including Violet Kimble, Sasha LaRochelle *, and Lacey Baker *. (Full Article) Search *

Skateboarding for Three Years At Five

He has been riding a skateboard since he was 2 years old and is believed to be the youngest skater at his level in New Zealand * and Australia *. (Full Article) Search *

Skateboarding Pioneer Joe Lopes Remembered

Joe Lopes is credited with building one of the first halfpipes *, now a common feature in skateparks * across the globe *. The ramp behind his house "became a gathering spot in the late 1970s and early 1980s." (Full Article) Search *

Stevie Williams Rocks Reeboks

Reebok, which was recently purchased by fashion conglomerate Adidas *, continues its "I Am What I Am" campaign, adding Philly's Stevie Williams * to other celebrity representatives including Nelly, Allen Iverson, Jay Z, Stevie Williams, Curt Schilling, and Yao Ming. (Full Article) Search *

Stoked Screening And Vans Skateboard Demo With Director Stickler

"Stoked: The Rise and Fall of Gator *" will screen as part of the "Orange Crush" event series at the Orange County * Museum of Art, Thursday May 12 at 6:30, with a Vans * team demo and directory Helen Stickler * expected to be in attendance. (Full Article) Search *

The Skateboard and One Illinois Skate Team

Nathan Kipnis, an award-winning architect of environmentally responsible buildings, is in jeans and plaid shirt. He has his skateboard out, preparing to demonstrate how to do a kickflip. (Full Article) Search *

The Skateboard Ollie And The Lawsuit

The undisputed inventor of the Ollie, Alan "Ollie" Gelfand *, is taking Disney, Sega *, and Ron Jon Surf Shop to task over their use of the word "Ollie" in association with skateboard related products. The lawsuit does not mention Activision */Neversoft's Tony Hawk Pro Skater * line of video games. (Full Article) Search *

This Snowskate's Got Railz

RAILZ is introducing a line of snowskates that use "standard skateboard trucks * with four skis instead of wheels *." On each side of each of the 4 ski assemblies are Stainless Steel carving rails. Since the skis sit on traditional skateboard trucks you can "lean the board and it turns in that direction". (Full Article) Search *

Tim Brauch Memorial Skateboard Contest, Sept 24-25 in Scotts Valley

On Saturday and Sunday September 24th and 25th 2005 *, the Seventh Annual Tim Brauch * Memorial Contest will be held at the Tim Brauch Memorial Skatepark *. This Years Bowl Contest will reportedly be a sanctioned World Cup Skateboarding * event and will be the 7th stop of the World Concrete Bowl Series, which features divisions for girls, legends, and pros. (Full Article) Search *

Tim Brauch Remembered

Brauch, always loyal to those that helped jump start his career, is remembered for giving his all to skateboarding and life. For being an ambassador for his sport. For having the kind of energy and love of life that was hard to keep up with. Sort of how he skated. (Full Article) Search *

Toyota, The Skateboard, A Fairey, and A Frisbie

Toyota has signed deals with Studio 411, the Dew Action Sports tour, and Shepard Fairey *'s Studio Number One to promote Toyota tucks and create advertising and promotional materials. (Full Article) Search *

Twenty-Twenty Skateboards Launched By Used Drummer

According to reports from many media channels, Branden Steineckert, the drummer for The Used, has started his own skateboard company * known as Twenty Twenty Skateboards. (Full Article) Search *

Understanding The Skateboard Market, One Movie At A Time

According to an article by Melanie Chambers in Canada *, to make sure they understood skateboard culture, everyone at Burlington-based West 49 Inc. went to see the skateboarding movie Lords of Dogtown *. "Some of our employees don't necessarily come from a board culture background, so we took them to the movie so they would get it." (Full Article) Search *

Vancouver Park Board Seeks Skateboard Strategy Input

The Vancouver * Park Board is seeking input from skateboarders as they develop a skateboard strategy in Vancouver. The deadline for filling out this questionaire is Monday, October 24th at 9AM. Whatever approach is approved by the board will help guide related decisions for the next decade. (Full Article) Search *

Will Tony Hawk Skateboard On CSI?

According to several media channels, skateboard pro extraordinaire Tony Hawk * will be playing a "famous skateboarder" on an upcoming episode of CSI: Miami *. Filming is expected to take place February 22nd and 23rd, 2005 *. (Full Article) Search *

Woodchuck Spreading Skateboard From Canada To California

Wholesale skateboard * hard goods company Woodchuck Laminates *, founded in 1996 * by Max Dufour * in Canada *, announced it is opening a new office in Oceanside, California *, to "better meet the needs of the USA * market along with the needs of its international clients". (Full Article) Search *

World Premier Of Elementality Skateboard Video March 25th 2005

Element * Skateboards' new movie, "Elementality Volume One" will premier March 25th, 2005 * at the Lido Theater in Newport Beach, California *, with showings at 9PM and 10PM. The video features Bam Margera *, Jeremy Wray *, Tosh Townend *, Colt Cannon *, Jake Rupp *, Vanessa Torres *, Chris Senn *, Mike Vallely *, and others. (Full Article) Search *

X Games Travel To The Middle East

The region’s first ever ESPN * X Games took place December 7-9, 2005 *, employing a vert ramp * with a backdrop of Dubai Creek Park. "ESPN has been privileged to bring action sports all the way from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil * to Seoul, Korea *. We are very proud and excited to add the Middle East and Dubai to our elite list of hosts." (Full Article) Search *

Zen of Skateboard Assembly

When I was younger, I had never appreciated the art of setting up my skateboard. But as I got older, I came to realize that doing my own setup is an integral part of skateboarding, and the process became even zen *-like in some ways. (Full Article) Search *

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