[Newsletter] Skatepark news!

Tue Jul 15 17:27:32 MST 2008

Do all the good  you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, 
in all the  places you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you  
can.   
John  Wesley

Hi everyone
It is that time of year for the  Patrick Kerr Scholarship Awards!!
I am very proud to be on the board of  this wonderful organization and to be 
part of the selection process.  Patrick Kerr was a young skater working on the 
Love Skatepark in  Philadelphia when he was killed by a hit and run driver 
while  skating. His Mom, Liz Kerr, founded the scholarship program in memory of  
her much loved son, Patrick. It has grown over the years and helped many  
young skaters on their way to college. 

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The 2008 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 skateboarders 
in their communities.

$5000 scholarship to  Jamie Skinner presented by Activision/Tony Hawk’s 
Proving Ground Jamie  formed a task force to create a concrete skatepark in New 
Braunfels, Tx. He  lobbied city council, made presentations, wrote grant 
applications, and was  involved in all aspects of design and fundraising. He created 
and teaches a  skate camp for 8-12 year olds. He will attend
$1000 scholarship to Ian  Trask presented by The Tony Hawk Foundation Ian 
collected petitions for a  public skateprk in Aplington, Iowa. He attended city 
council meetings, was  involved in the park design, and held numerous 
fundraisers. He teaches younger  skaters. He will study Animation and Film.
$1000 scholarship to  Stephen Peters presented by The International 
Association of Skateboard  Companies ( IASC) Stephen led the process for the constr 
uction of a  skatepark in New Windsor, MD. He addressed the town council, gained 
subsidies,  and drafted design plans. He is a member of the National Honor 
Society. He will  attend Carroll Community College and study Business and Finance.
$1000 scholarship to  Jerad Nun presented by The International Association of 
Skateboard Companies  (IASC) Jerad helped create a committee for a skatepark 
in Maryville,  Missouri. He held raffles, solicited donations from business 
owners, and worked  with the Department of Parks and Recreation to complete the 
park. He will attend  Metropolitan Community College.
$1000 scholarship to  Correy Crawford presented by The International 
Association of Skateboard  Companies (IASC) Due to Correy’s petition drive, lobbying 
efforts, and  presentation to city council, he was appointed a special 
assistant to the Mayor  of Harker Heights, Tx, to design a public skatepark. He will 
attend the  University of Houston and study Photography.
$1000 scholarship to Sam  Jackson presented by The International Association 
of Skateboard Companies  (IASC) Sam helped create a committee to get a public 
skatepark in Rye, NY.  He was involved in all fundraising and helped with park 
construction. He teaches  skateboarding for the Recreation Department. He 
will attend the State University  of New York=2 0and study Construction 
Management.

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North American Surf and Skateboard  Association web site is up! 
_www.NorthAmericanSurfandSkateboardAssociation.org_ 
(http://www.NorthAmericanSurfandSkateboardAssociation.org)  

For  teams, demos, leagues includes insurance! Contact 310 827 2700 
_nassainfo at aol.com_ (mailto:nassainfo at aol.com)  
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SPAUSA 
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Paul Rodriguez wins $100,000 First  Prize 
at Inaugural Maloof Money  Cup 

Carlsbad, CA  July 14, 2008 –  Paul Rodriguez won  the men's Pro Street 
championship and walked away $100,000 richer at the First  Annual Maloof Money Cup 
this past weekend.  Additionally, P-Rod received a  Nixon watch as part of the 
prize valued at $10,000.  Close to 10,000 spectators including Lil John and  
Nikki Hilton gathered Sunday at the Orange County Fairgrounds to witness this 
largest individual payday in  the history of competitive skateboarding.

Skatepark  News!

_PALA:  New skatepark a hit with youths, tribe_ 
(http://www.northcountytimes.com/articles/2008/07/12/news/inland/fallbrook/z9a2c4bb4a7b66d058825747f006c1802
.txt) 
North County Times - Californian - Escondido,CA,USA
By  TOM PFINGSTEN - Staff Writer | Saturday, July 12, 2008 5:08 PM PDT ∞ Hank 
 Quartaro performs a trick with his skateboard last week at the Pala  
Skatepark. ...

_PALA:  New skatepark a hit with youths, tribe_ 
(http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2008/07/12/news/inland/fallbrook/z9a2c4bb4a7b66d058825747f006c1802.txt) 
North County Times - Escondido,CA,USA
>From the  sweat-drenched youths gliding through its dips and trenches on any 
given  afternoon to those who review skateparks for Web sites dedicated to the 
 ...

_Kim  to spread the Alley's message_ 
(http://www.northantset.co.uk/news/Kim-to-spread-the-Alley39s.4284974.jp) 
Northamptonshire Evening Telegraph -  Kettering,England,UK
The Adrenaline Alley skatepark in Corby  has taken on the new member of staff 
in a quest to get more Corby youngsters off  the streets and through its 
doors. ...
_Pierre-Luc  Gagnon, Paul Rodriguez win in Maloof Money Cup_ 
(http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-skateboard14-2008jul14,0,5026715.story) 
Los Angeles Times - CA,USA
The Maloofs contracted  California Skateparks to build an amazing street 
course. It required more  than 230 cubic yards of colored concrete and marble,  ...

Thank you for  contacting 
Heidi Lemmon
executive director
SKATEPARK ASSOCIATION est.  1996

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