Josh 'Skreech' Sandoval Wins the 1st Contest at the Venice Skatepark!
Skreech throwin it down at the VSA Venice Skatepark Massacre
Click the picture to check out more photos from the contest.
Photo Galleries
Jake Piasecki - stalefish
Check out photos of some of the latest sessions at the skatepark in the Photo Gallery
Venice Skatepark Crew On “The Daily Habit” Monday, November 9, 2009
Airing Monday, November 9 at 9:00 pm Eastern Time (6:00 pm Pacific Time) and telecast three additional times, Venice Skatepark Crew and musical guest Matisyahu will appear on “The Daily Habit.”
USA an influence of Skateboarding in Central America
In 1914 the Panama Canal was opened for trade to the world. The possibilities for it to work was doubtful after the failure of its first design by the French. Later then, the United States took over on the project and ever since Panama has been very influenced by the US economy, military, culture and board sports. Americans had been enjoying since then the freedom, low cost of living and other hidden secrets that Panama had been offering. It was until 1999 when American Military Bases, Panama Canal Management disapeared by force due to an agreement made by dictator Omar Torrijos and Mr. Jimmy Carter. However, boardsports like skateboarding and surfing stayed with no signs of going anywhere yet.
1st Hit!
Eric 'Tuma' Britton blasts a frontside invert in the pool! Notice... there's no bottom!
LAPD Evicts VSA Night Community Watch
VSA members were evicted from night community watch on Oct 12 @ sundown. Sgt Reyna informed VSA members that due to legal ramifications and issues such as bonding and insurance the VSA is unable to watch and/or secure Venice skatepark from vandals and the like after dark. The VSA will consult with attorneys on the matter as well as City Council and County DA's office on the matter.
Reporting the Venice Beach Skate Park news
I've been following the story for quite a while, from groundbreaking to opening.
Here's a summary of the articles so far (in ascending order of publication):
Park Opening Oct 3, 2009
Ok everyone the day you have been waiting for is Oct 3rd 2009. The "Dennis Polar Bear" Agnew Memorial Sk8 park will open to you! Enjoy! Many thanks to all that have made this dream a reality.
Venice skateboarders win battle over who gets first dibs on skate park
5:12 PM | August 11, 2009 After spending more than 15 years fighting for a place to show off their kickflips and ollies, a group of Venice activists weren’t about to sit back and let commercial promoters skate off with their work.
