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San Francisco Skateboarding Task Force Planned

The San Francisco * Department of Recreation and parks "voted unanimously to recommend the formation of a 15-member Skateboarding Task Force. ... What skateboarders said they want is a good skate park... full of the sort of blocks, benches, ledges and steps that fill public spaces. They also want to be able to use their skateboards to get around town ... just as bikers and bladers do, without getting $75 tickets." Jymi Shores and Nikhil Thayer * are mentioned. (Full Article) Search *
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Skate park proposed for city of Rowlett, Texas

"The Herfurth Park pool has probably seen its last butterfly stroke and water aerobics class. City officials say it's time to fill it up with concrete and turn it over to the grinders. The Parks and Recreation Department has proposed creating a skateboard park on the site, complete with ramps, rails and half- and quarter-pipes." (Full Article) Search *
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Department of Skateboarding

"16,000 sq ft facility" with 8' kidney bowl, 'whilshire-like handrail', 4' bowl, and more. 15 Northeast Hancock Street, Portland, Oregon *, 97212. 503-493-9480 departmentofskateboarding.com Search * Related
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Skateboard Grab Bag: Marathon Longboarding, Disney's Skateboard Question, Kalamazoo Trailway

The BeatsWalkinEurope team is set to begin a 4000-kilometer (2485 mile) 'skate marathon' across Europe * to raise awareness and funds for children's charities. The Disney Channel wants to know what skateboard trick to feature in an upcoming production. The Kellogg company has arranged for a total of $4M to be used to build, promote, and eventually maintain a 40-mile pedestrian, skateboard and bike path between Kalamazoo and Battle Creek, Michigan *. (Full Article) Search *
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Nike tries on Skateboard Shoes

The Skateboard Shoe market, which is increasingly important to both the industry and to fashion in general, will have a new player as Nike * begins manufacturing skateboard shoes. (Full Article) Search *
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Skateboard Parks Catching On

"There's a statistical realization that more people skateboard than play baseball," says Josh Rabinowitz, publisher of SkateboardDirectory.com, "People are looking around their cities and saying 'why are there so many baseball diamonds and nothing for skateboarders?' The demand is there." (Full Article) Search *
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Skateboard Carrying Outlawed in New Jersey City?

At a time when many towns are building skateboard parks, the Cape May, New Jersey * City Council plans to ban the mere possession of the boards in some public areas. Without taking comments from their constituents, the council unanimously introduced an ordinance that makes it illegal to 'possess, park or stand, carry or transport,' any skateboard at some public places within the city. A public hearing on the ordinance is set for 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 643 Washington * St., Cape May, New Jersey on Tuesday, December 16. (Full Article) Search *
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Skateboarding in Portland, Oregon

While Portland * may not be the first city that comes to mind when you think about skateboarding, its legendary Burnside park has drawn a lot of skaters over since 1990 *, and the city recently partly legalized skateboarding as a means of transportation on city streets (but not sidewalks) "between dusk and dawn". Now shoe and clothing manufacturer Savier * is getting more involved with the local skate culture by putting on a competition at their warehouse. (Full Article) Search *
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Skateboard Park Gets Commemorative Sculpture

The Skatepark * in Downtown Billings, already a hopping, eye-catching landmark at one of the main entrances to downtown, grew even more noticeable with the unveiling of "Head Over Heels," a 12-foot sculpture of a skateboarder. "I think it says something for Billings that we showcase it", said Greg Krueger of the Downtown Billings Partnership. (Full Article) Search *
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Paris, France Takes Stand Against Skateboarding

Skateboarding and biking are popular activities for all youngsters, but ... Paris kids are having a tough time doing either one. (Full Article) Search *
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