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<DIV>HI</DIV>
<DIV>Happy New year to everyone.</DIV>
<DIV>Lots of skateparks opening up, no liability issues to speak of and all
seems well.</DIV>
<DIV>There are still problems with several builders going after skateparks that
are designated for both BMX and skating and once they get the account they
refuse to warranty the park if BMX uses it.</DIV>
<DIV>Grindline just did this in Wheeling WV. The BMX kids were involved in the
park for over 3 years. Grindline parks are built to accommodate BMX , as far as
I know they do build to current standards. Please check your designers and
builders out FIRST and make sure you get it in writing.</DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3>N.A.S.S.A. - North American Surf and Skateboard
Association</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV> has insurance for surf and skateboard:</DIV>
<DIV>camps, leagues, school programs, demos etc.</DIV>
<DIV>$25 per person per year - DEC to DEC </DIV>
<DIV>sorry no pro-rating, includes travel to and from events / parks</DIV>
<DIV><A href="mailto:nassainfo@aol.com">nassainfo@aol.com</A></DIV>
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<DIV>We have coverage for skateparks and BMX as well.</DIV>
<DIV><A href="mailto:sk8pks@aol.com">sk8pks@aol.com</A><BR><A
href="mailto:kwong@dewittstern.com">kwong@dewittstern.com</A></DIV>
<DIV>non profits starting at $850 a year</DIV>
<DIV>events from $250 per event</DIV>
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<DIV>No word on the Olympics and Skateboarding. BMX is already and Olympic
sport.</DIV>
<DIV>Other news...</DIV>
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<P style="WIDTH: 600px"><A
title=http://losgatosobserver.com/los-gatos/Article.php?article_id=0714
style="COLOR: blue"
href="http://losgatosobserver.com/los-gatos/Article.php?article_id=0714">Los
Gatos <B>Skatepark</B> Briefing</A><BR><FONT size=-1><FONT color=#666666>Los
Gatos Observer - CA, USA</FONT><BR>If the grassroots initiative passes, the town
will be directed to build an in-ground, concrete <B>skatepark</B> on town
property on Miles Ave. next to Balzer Field <B>...</B><BR><A
title=http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ncl=http://losgatosobserver.com/los-gatos/Article.php?article_id=0714
href="http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ncl=http://losgatosobserver.com/los-gatos/Article.php%3Farticle_id%3D0714"><FONT
color=green>See all stories on this topic</FONT></A> </FONT></P>
<P style="WIDTH: 600px"><A
title=http://www.kentnews.co.uk/kent-news/Skatepark-unveils-new-facilities-for-10th-birthday-newsinkent9285.aspx?news=local
style="COLOR: blue"
href="http://www.kentnews.co.uk/kent-news/Skatepark-unveils-new-facilities-for-10th-birthday-newsinkent9285.aspx?news=local"><B>Skatepark</B>
unveils new facilities for 10th birthday</A><BR><FONT size=-1><FONT
color=#666666>Kent News - United Kingdom</FONT><BR>One of the country’s top
<B>skateparks</B> has undergone further work to improve its facilities.
Revolution <B>Skatepark</B>, in Thanet, has invested in smooth new
<B>...</B><BR><A
title=http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ncl=http://www.kentnews.co.uk/kent-news/Skatepark-unveils-new-facilities-for-10th-birthday-newsinkent9285.aspx?news=local
href="http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ncl=http://www.kentnews.co.uk/kent-news/Skatepark-unveils-new-facilities-for-10th-birthday-newsinkent9285.aspx%3Fnews%3Dlocal"><FONT
color=green>See all stories on this topic</FONT></A> </FONT></P>
<P style="WIDTH: 600px"><A
title=http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080129/PISGAHMOUNTAINNEWS/80129012
style="COLOR: blue"
href="http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080129/PISGAHMOUNTAINNEWS/80129012">Hendersonville
to hold meeting on skate park design</A><BR><FONT size=-1><FONT
color=#666666>Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA</FONT><BR><B>...</B> 305 Williams
St., Hendersonville. The public is invited to see the final design for the
facility put together by Grindline <B>Skateparks</B> Inc.<BR><A
title=http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ncl=http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080129/PISGAHMOUNTAINNEWS/80129012
href="http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ncl=http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article%3FAID%3D/20080129/PISGAHMOUNTAINNEWS/80129012"><FONT
color=green>See all stories on this topic</FONT></A> </FONT></P>
<P style="WIDTH: 600px"><A title=http://www.mercurynews.com/losgatos/ci_8105330
style="COLOR: blue"
href="http://www.mercurynews.com/losgatos/ci_8105330">OPINION: Both sides make
their case about Los Gatos <B>skatepark</B> measure</A><BR><FONT size=-1><FONT
color=#666666>San Jose Mercury News - CA, USA</FONT><BR>5 arrives, Los Gatos
residents will decide whether the town will fund the building and upkeep of a
<B>skatepark</B> on Miles Avenue as proposed by Measure D. This <B>...</B><BR><A
title=http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ncl=http://www.mercurynews.com/losgatos/ci_8105330
href="http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ncl=http://www.mercurynews.com/losgatos/ci_8105330"><FONT
color=green>See all stories on this topic</FONT></A> </FONT></P>
<P style="WIDTH: 600px"><A title=http://www.record-bee.com/local/ci_8105020
style="COLOR: blue" href="http://www.record-bee.com/local/ci_8105020">Boards and
bikes to share space</A><BR><FONT size=-1><FONT color=#666666>Lake County
Record-Bee - Lakeport,CA,USA</FONT><BR>Included in the discussion was the
possibility of applying for a grant from the Tony Hawk Foundation, which helps
build <B>skateparks</B> in underprivileged <B>...</B><BR><A
title=http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ncl=http://www.record-bee.com/local/ci_8105020
href="http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ncl=http://www.record-bee.com/local/ci_8105020"><FONT
color=green>See all stories on this topic</FONT></A> </FONT></P>
<P style="WIDTH: 600px"><A
title=http://www.tiftongazette.com/opinion/local_story_028223320.html
style="COLOR: blue"
href="http://www.tiftongazette.com/opinion/local_story_028223320.html">Your
Opinion: A response to skate park questions</A><BR><FONT size=-1><FONT
color=#666666>Tifton Gazette - Tifton,GA,USA</FONT><BR>Most of the injuries
shown on this program are experienced in unsafe locations, not
<B>skateparks</B>. Our skaters are out there now on public rights of way,
<B>...</B><BR><A
title=http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ncl=http://www.tiftongazette.com/opinion/local_story_028223320.html
href="http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ncl=http://www.tiftongazette.com/opinion/local_story_028223320.html"><FONT
color=green>See all stories on this topic</FONT></A> </FONT></P></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT lang=0 face=Arial size=2 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" PTSIZE="10">Thank you for
contacting <BR>Heidi Lemmon<BR>executive director<BR></FONT><FONT lang=0
style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #000000" face=Arial color=#ff0000 size=2
FAMILY="SANSSERIF" PTSIZE="10" BACK="#000000"><B>SKATEPARK ASSOCIATION est.
1996</FONT></FONT><FONT lang=0 face=Arial color=#000000 size=2
FAMILY="SANSSERIF" PTSIZE="10"></B><BR><A
href="http://www.spausa.org/">www.spausa.org</A> <A
href="http://www.myspace.com/spausa">www.myspace.com/spausa</A><BR>310 495 7112
cell 310 261 2816<BR>Risk Management . Construction Guidelines . Events .
Certification<BR>It is a great day to build a
skatepark!<BR></FONT></DIV></FONT><BR><BR><BR><DIV><FONT style="color: black; font: normal 10pt ARIAL, SAN-SERIF;"><HR style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px">Start the year off right. <A title="http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489" href="http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489" target="_blank">Easy ways to stay in shape</A> in the new year. </FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>