 |
|
 |
|
|
|
|
Welcome to the Antigonish Highland Skateboarding Association (AHSA) website!
Please use the menu bar to your left, or go directly to News by following links in the column to your right. For older News, click the "Next" button at bottom of News column.
Antigonish Highland Skateboarding Association (AHSA) promotes skateboarding, similar action sports, and youth development. AHSA's goal is to develop a municipally owned world-class concrete skateboard park in Antigonish. More
The quest for a skatepark in Antigonish goes back at least 24 years. History of Skateboarding in Antigonish
Fast forward to 2010. Still waiting. Before the municipal elections on Oct 18, 2008, several candidates spoke of the importance of a skatepark. Read what was said / Update Jan 09
"Priorities between the two municipalities include a new library and a skateboard park." –Herb Delorey, Warden says co-operation is crucial, The Casket, Dec 30, 2008
Testimonials / Benefits / Letters to the editor / Petition / Skatepark needs assessment survey / Concept and Feasibility Plan (2004)
~~~
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Jul 20, 2010, registration deadline for Heartwood's AYLC, see below*
Now until Dec 2010, Free Play Outdoors for Youth, every Sunday from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM in Lanark (15-min drive, ask about car pooling), for youth aged 10-18. Free of charge. Purpose: to provide opportunities for outdoor activity, eco-literacy and immersion in nature for junior and senior high students (grades 5-12) with an emphasis on accessibility for all youth. For more info phone Frank or Heather at 863-1099. Learn more
July-August, 2010 Skateboarding camps, Middletown, Annapolis Royal, Bridgetown
Mon Aug 9, 2010 @ 5:30 PM, Regular monthly AHSA board meeting, Farmers Mutual 3rd floor
Wed Jul 21, 1:00 - 3:00 P.M., Antigonish Network for Youth (ANY) meeting at the Women's Resource Centre (204 Kirk Place, 219 Main Street). ANY is a newly formed group of service providers and community members who are working with youth, as well as youth themselves, who meet to share ideas, network, and build collaboration around youth issues. For more info, contact Wyanne at 863-6221 or swc.awrc@ns.sympatico.ca
*Aug 15-20, 2010, Heartwood's Atlantic Youth Leadership Camp - AYLC; Registration Deadline extended to July 20; For 15-19 years old- spaces limited! One of Atlantic Canada’s best leadership experiences! A fun and creative journey where youth will meet others from across the province to explore self-leadership, group leadership, leadership in the community, and leadership in the outdoors. Cost: $350 (bursaries available); More info; Poster
Aug 25-29, Social Justice Youth Camp, Tatamagouche Centre.
This 8th annual multicultural camp is an opportunity for youth (ages 14-19) to learn how to make a difference. Games, dynamic activities and discussions mixed with awareness and action. Join youth from all over Atlantic Canada to practice strategies against racism, use arts against injustice, discuss gender relations and cultural contexts, build alliances, and have a whole lot of fun! Facilitated by a diverse team of young adults who actively live their lives working for social change. Cost: $450. We try to make it affordable to every youth who wants to participate. So in the registration form we ask you how much you can afford and we try to fundraise the difference. More info / Poster
Oct 22-24, 2010, Antigonish International Film Festival; For the third consecutive year, AHSA plans to sponsor a film; more info to follow
Fall 2010, (date TBA), 8:30AM–12PM, Lions Club Adopt-a-Highway cleanup. For the fourth year in a row, the Skateboarding Association will be helping the Lions Club with their annual clean-up of the #7 Highway. Meet at 8:30 A.M. at the County Works yard (across from Bennett's Market) on the #7 Highway. Followed by lunch (hot dogs and pop) at the Lions Club. We recommend that you wear old clothing and rubber boots. If you can help with the highway cleanup, please let us know because the Lions need to know how many volunteers to expect and how much food to prepare. Contact: Dolna at 863-6096. If the event has to be re-scheduled, please listen to 101.5 The Hawk or CJFX radio or check www.sk8antigonish.ca. View photos of 2009 highway clean-up
Road Trip to Truro?
If you'd like to help organize a road trip to visit skateparks in Truro and/or Fall River (photo #2), please phone Brian at 867-6625 (days).
Making Tracks is looking for trainers to teach active transportation safety skills to children and youth for walking, cycling, in-line skating and skateboarding. Making Tracks is a train-the-trainer program where they employ expert trainers to teach the skills to older youth and adults, so that they can train other youth and children in their community. More info
–updated July 20, 2010
Not a member? Join AHSA
Join the sk8_antigonish listserv.
Send email to sk8antigonish@ns.sympatico.ca, with subject line "join listserv" (Listserv FAQ)
Did you know?
There used to be a skatepark in Columbus Field. It was so poorly designed and under-used that it evolved into a basketball court, which in 2005 was bulldozed to make way for a flower garden. History of Skateboarding in Antigonish
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Testimonials:
"The skate park has been a tremendous asset for the Village [of New Minas]. Since opening in late Fall [2005] it has been utilized regularly, even beyond my expectations. Not only do local people use it, but people from other parts of the Province come here to take advantage of its unique design. It's been a great addition to our recreational facilities and has been well worth the money. Just ask the skaters!" -- Dave Chaulk, Chairman, New Minas Village Commission
"The park was an instant success and is one of New Minas's most used facilities. Every day it's filled with kids." -- Lynn Spencer, admin. assistant for Village of New Minas New Minas skatepark website
More testimonials
|
 |
|
|
|
|
Jul 27, 2010
Upcoming events
Next board mtg Aug 9
Photos-New/Old/Older
Year in Review 07-08
Newsletter--Apr2007(pdf)
Clippings Jun03-Apr08
AHSA on facebook
Shopping
Nova Scotia sk8parks
AntigonishEventsCalendar
Rolling with the punches, The Casket, Jul 26, 2019
Town council trying to find site?, Jul 21, 2010
Request for space for halfpipe turned down, June 21
A safe, fun summer, Chronicle Herald, July 19
The Chronicles of Zander, June 12; Trailer & poster
Northside Youth Centre & Indoor Sk8park Grand Opening, Fredericton, NB; sponsor: East Side Board Supply
Playgound installation May 15, photos
Spryfield park open; vid
Everyone wins, vid about youth engagement produced by NS Dept of Community Services
Local: Big Air in Bedford
To Fix Bridge, Skateboard Mecca May Be Lost for Years, Brooklyn Bridge, NY
2010 AGM / President's report / new board
New pics, Jeff at Moncton sk8park
BMX enthusiasts out of winter hibernation
Dedication unrewarded, Letter to the editor of The Casket, Apr 14, 2010
Local talent - sk8 vids featuring Brennen Breen: couldn't breen / brennen breen this is antigonish / Halifax commons skateboardin / scooter vid featuring Ryan Rossong: Beaver Gone Wild
Danny Way Stepping Aside as His Creation Soars
Connecting to a Culture Using 4 Wheels / Related: 4Wheelwarpony
Bob Biniak of Z-Boys, Dies at 51
Skatepark planned for Amherst, NS / Many benefits to be had in skate park
Snowboarding gold medalist Shaun White on the value of skateboarding
For Tony Hawk, the Skateboard Is a Canvas
A stunt cyclist's Tour de Fence / Danny MacAskill on Youtube
Bridgewater sets aside land for skateboard park, Bridgewater Bulletin, Oct 20,09
AHSA volunteers at HUNGRY4CHANGE banquet, Aug 11 photos
2009 HG parade photos
1st Annual Arichat Skateboarding Competition - photos
New sk8parks 2008/10
Spryfield
Bridgewater (planned)
Chester
Saint John
Truro
Glace Bay
Fall River / slide show
Amherst (planned)
AnnapolisRoyal (planned)
Why a skatepark?
Site selection criteria
Sk8parks & playgrounds
Wear your support, buy a tee
Counter stats
To view past news items, click "Next" button, below.
|
|
|
|
|
 |
