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Words: Ali Menzies A car load of Scots decided to make a wee mission to the 'We are the Champions' jam sponsored by Matix and DVS being run at the Works Skatepark in Leeds on the 10th of march by Nic Powelly. An early start was had by all, In …
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Fancy a job at Transition Extreme Skatepark in Aberdeen? Check out the Transition Extreme website for application form and job descriptions, spread the word to friends and family. Full and Part Time Climbing Instructors (SPA) Part Time Climbing Supervisors Full and Part time Skatepark Supervisors Chef and Assistant Chef - …
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Clachan construction have started building the Penicuik park. The website has been updated now with more details of the park design and the first construction photos. Midloithian council assigned someone to project manage things and the park went out to tender and Clachan were awarded the job. The parks set …
Here are some up to date photos from the Transition Extreme Project in Aberdeen. As you can see it is coming along nicely. The estimated opening date is currently the end of march. The first big skate event to take place in the new park will War of the Thistles …
Hurtling gales, driving rain and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang on the box - only one thing for it. The Crimbo jam. It was nearer the Hootenanay to be fair but what better time to gather 65 skaters together on a door Saturday and let rip. For the festive frolics this …
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“No matter how full a reservoir of maxims one may possess, and no matter how good one's sentiments may be, if one has not taken advantage of every concrete opportunity to act, one's character may remain entirely unaffected for the better. “ - William James 1842 -1910 Ahhhh Livingston… My …
Perth Jam last year was one of the highlights of the Scottish skateboarding calendar. This year GDog (Glen) quite rightfully dodged the red tape that councils seem to be imposing upon our scene to organise another belter of a day. They said it would rain and the week running up …
30 Acres was started almost 4 years ago now with the main aim of trying to get a skatepark built in our local town of Renfrew. At the start we spoke to our community police officer, and two of our local SNP councillors. Just to note if anyone else is …
Well what can I say about the days events at the Oban Jam, let me start with saying that it was an excellent day where people were smiling from start to finish, it had a great atmosphere, good tunes (most of the day!) a belter of a mini ramp and …
The 2nd annual Skateboard Scotland AGM went down on the 13th of August at Unit 23 (Chick thanks to for letting us use your fine establishment again). There was a massive crowd of Killer Bill, Maggie (Maggs from Matt and Maggs) and Tom. Shame on all you guys that missed …