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  2007 Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship Recipients Announced
  The 2007 recipients of the Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship, the nation's only college scholarship program for skateboarders, have been selected. The scholarships are awarded to students who have been activists for skateboarding in their communities.

  Case Study of Building a Skateboard Park Located in a 120 MHP Typhoon Wind Zone
  A skate park in Guam needed a new light system They initially contacted RLLD through our international phone number

  Skateboarding Culture
  Over the years skateboarding has been given quite a reputation. Skaters are known worldwide and the sport, or hobby, is more popular now than ever before. The trend seems to be with younger skaters who take it up as a hobby with other likeminded people. So just how has skateboarding received its bad name and is every skater really a bad influence on the world today?

  Skateboarding Etiquette ? Do?s & Don?ts
  Now that you have graduated from your skateboarding school of hard knocks and you are ready to compete against any one who can skateboard, there are a few rules to follow. Many people do not consider skateboarding a legitimate sport. Many people associate skateboarding with teenage thugs who use skateboarding as a cover-up to smoke cigarettes. Actually, many skateboarders do the exact opposite. Many people have developed skateboarding ministries to attract young people to keep them from taking drugs or engaging themselves in premarital relationships.

  Wanna know what is Skateboarding ?
  Skateboarding is one heck of a craze, especially for the young ones. A recent study estimated that over twelve million people all over the world is involved in skateboarding, and more than one-third of all skateboarders are 18 years old or younger.

  We Need More Skate Parks
  Do you have skate parks in your city? Are you aware of the significant impact skate parks can have on a city or town? Most skateboarders are all too familiar with the "No Skateboarding" signs that are posted in many desirable skating locations. Providing towns with skate parks gives the skaters a safe, designated place to skate and it benefits the youth of the community as well as all of a community as a whole.

  Beyond Trick Tips- 5 Ways to Take Your Skateboarding to the Next Level
  So you want to get better at skating? Maybe you read some skateboard trick tips and can land a couple of tricks. Now what? Here are 5 Tips to help you take your skateboarding to the next level.

  Learn How to Build a Skateboard Ramp the Easy Way
  In a time when there are limited ramps available especially in parks and playgrounds, creating your very own skateboard ramp is probably the best solution to this problem of insufficiency By following these quick and simple steps, anyone can own a solid and stable ramp for their own backyards

  Tricks Of The Trade When Skateboarding
  As a beginner, skate boarding may seem easy while watching someone else. But as a beginner there are can be overwhelming at first. The whole addiction usually comes from being able to repeat the trick many times and continually prepared to learn new moves or tricks to keep you as well as spectators interested while skateboarding.

  Kevin Connelly Skateboards Around the World
  PLUS Prague Hostel and Art Gallery is proud to be hosting Kevin Connolly from 25 June - 5 July and exhibiting his photographic study.

  Centennial Skateboard Park In Trouble Near Aurora Colorado
  For some reason unknown to kids and adults alike who just want to get their skate on, someone has been vandalizing this spacious skatepark complete with benches and shade for adults to keep an eye on their children skateboarding and bicycling. Whoever it is continues to place graffiti and obscene messages all over the skating area of the park.

  Skateboarding In The Park
  Skateboard parks are cropping up everywhere in major metropolitan areas. Like the roller rinks of yesteryear, skateboard parks are the rage with kids these days. It provides children a supervised area in which to practice their skateboarding and even do tricks as they would like under the guidance and supervision of the staff. Often there is music playing and there are rules of conduct and dress to ensure the safety of the skateboarder and those around as well. It is probably the safest way for children to practice their skateboarding since the arena is specially made and the activities are monitored.

  Starting A Skateboarding Business On A Budget
  If it was up to many skateboarders, they would do nothing else but spend eight hours per day skateboarding. Many people consider skateboarding more than just a weekend hobby. Many skateboarders enter competitions and other events to earn money. But how does one make this a full-time career? There are a handful of alternatives for a skateboardprenuer.

  Element Skateboards Teams with The Collective Sound Music Academy to Take Teen Talent on Tour
  Youth from the popular music camp are given a shot to open for headlining bands at 2007's premiere youth arts, sports and cultural event.

  Skateboarding A Fun Alternative Solution
  Some kids just don't seem to get into team sports. For one reason or another, children may shy away from the conventional recreational activities offered today, such as basketball or baseball. While some parents frown at the idea of their children not doing the same activities as they did growing up, neglecting your child's physical activity due to a disinterest in common sports is a terrible idea. It's important to ensure that you're child gets their exercise - exercise is important to the health of both the body and the mind.