Vancouver Skateboard Coalition

At risk of sounding like a broken record, I’m sending out another reminder about the Quebec St. sidewalk issue.

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Just a reminder that there’s another Park Board meeting coming up where the City of Vancouver higher-ups will be discussing the future of The Plaza. In case you didn’t already hear it from Emily Rose or read my earlier post, the meeting is at the Park Board Administration Building (2099 Beach Drive) on Monday, February 26th at 7pm. If you skate The Plaza, you should come.

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Want something to talk about? Well check this out. It’s a few years old, but Kenny Reed’s part in 7 Year Glitch is one of the best you’ll ever see.

Watching this video makes me wonder why anyone would build a bowl with metal coping.

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My top news tip today is that there’s a brand-spankin’ new bowl in Confederation Park. It might not be done yet, and even if it is, you’re not going to skate it when it’s full of water… but it’ll be in full effect for spring.

There’s a few things going on over the next month for anyone who feels inclined to help out skateboarding in Vancouver. China Creek, The Plaza, Vancouver Youth Week… a facefull of fun’s to be had:
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Happy Birthday – Laura Piasta, ailment Matt Smed, more about Dylan Doubt, and our most wonderful VSC president, Michelle Pezel…….Thank you for all of your hard work.

7pm on Wednesday, capsule Feb 7th at Antisocial. Come one come all. Help Vancouver get more skateparks.