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Welcome to the Antigonish Highland Skateboarding Association (AHSA) website!
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Antigonish Highland Skateboarding Association (AHSA) promotes physically active lifestyles through skateboarding & similar action sports, and is committed to developing a municipally owned world-class concrete skatepark. AHSA promotes youth development & provides volunteer opportunities for all ages. 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
Update July 2010 "We know that Town Council has many demands on its time but we would welcome having their recreation staff work with us on this and we would make ourselves readily available should they wish to work with us... The sad thing is we still don't have anyplace for these kids to skate." --AHSA President John Bueglas, July 10, 2010; more
Testimonials / Benefits / Letters to the editor / Petition / Skatepark needs assessment survey / Concept and Feasibility Plan (2004) / Antigonish needs a skatepark facebook page
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
Thu Sep 2 & beyond, Roller Town being filmed in Halifax. It's a comedy, and they're looking for extras who can roller skate. Learn more on the Roller Town facebook page. Producer: Picnicface, casting: Hennessey
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
September board meeting, date TBA
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 Sep 1, 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
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Aug 12, 2009
My son's need for speed
Globe and Mail, Aug 3, 09
Skateboarding Camps, summer 2009
Summer 09 pics, assorted
R3-30 Salutes Skateboarding, Jun 10, 09
DW 20 20-year tribute to pro-skater Danny Way
Pro Skateboard's Jon Swinamer, in The Coast / Jon in action
Bonding over our skateboards, Globe & Mail, Oct 26,09
Jun 21, 2009 Go Skateboarding Day! Go skateboarding day, Annapolis Royal
Jun 20-21 Go Skateboarding Weekend, Annapolis Royal
Photos of halfpipe in Annapolis Royal
AT Workshop Jun 15&16 / photos
Rte 245 Highway cleanup, May 9 Photos
Skate free and/or die
--article in The Coast re helmet use, May 7, 09
Lions highway cleanup, May 2 Photos
2009 AGM Apr 23, 2009 / Photos
Book launch Apr 17 Main character of Seeing Red is Antigonish skater! Photos
Skate free and/or die
--article in The Coast re helmet use, May 7, 09
Ottawa boarder contests city's helmet proposal
Skateboard ban prompts student petition
SPS (Skaters for Public Skateparks)
pavedway.org (longboarding )
Push.ca (sk8 & snowboard)
BCskateboarding.org
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