SK8 Jam goes Sunday as 2011 Kootenay Skateboard Series heads to Castlegar
By The Nelson Daily Sports
The Castlegar Skateboard Park next to the Sports Complex is host site for the next stop on the 2011 Kootenay Skateboard Series.
The event, dubbed the 2011 Castlegar SK8 Jam is part of the Sunfest Celebrations in the Sunflower City and kicks off at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
The Kootenay Skateboard Series started last year as an idea of Ty Smith, who wanted to give boarders an opportunity to strut their stuff.
Each event on tour has its own separate format and is individually sponsored but is sanctioned as part of the series.
Some of the ideas include game of skate (skateboarding version of Horse), jams format that has competitors scored on style, speed and tricks or just tricks. Helmets are mandatory.
Divisions include under-14 years; 15-plus open and a women’s category.
Competitors receive 50 points just for showing up.
Other points are accumulated on a sliding points scale — first 10 points, second nine points, third eight points, fourth seven points, fifth six points.
Castlegar is the third stop on the circuit. The 2011 Kootenay Skateboard Series opened during Trail Silver City Days before heading to Kaslo for May Days.
For more information check out the series website at http://bcskateboarding.org/2010-kss
Skateboarders will not want to miss a couple of upcoming events set for June 10 in Castlegar and June 11 in Nelson at Finley’s Bar and Grill.
On Friday June 10 at the Black Russian SK8shop in Castlegar, Mia is presenting the Art Show “Warrior”.
The show was inspired by former skateboard star Josh Evin. There are skate ramps, a barbecue and free love all day.
The event runs from noon to 6 p.m. at the Black Russian SK8shop, 1335 Columbia Ave.
Saturday, June 11, there is a fundraiser for the Nelson sk8 Park at Finley’s Bar and Grill.
Unfortunately, this event is only open to patrons over the age of 19. For a $10 donation, there are prizes for best party costumes.
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