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Saturday, July 19th, 2003 - We held our first ever Skateboard Clinic at Harding Middle School parking lot. Despite baseballs raining down on our heads from the nearby game of "Home Run Derby", we had a great turnout with about 60 skaters and we raised over $500 towards the park. Thanks to all who showed up to help or learn and pay the STEEP $15 for 3 hours. Someday we'll hold a free one at our new skatepark. Special thanks to our sponsors: West Side Skates, Schneider's Bike Shop, Village Boards, Speed Freaks, and Ohio Surf & Skate. The clinic was broken up into beginner (just starting to ollie), flatground (kickflips and whatnot), and obstacles (ledges, flatbars, quarters, etc.). We also produced a handy Tip Booklet for skaters trying to master the basics and for parents trying to help their kids progression. Everyone at the clinic got their own printed copy. You will be able to pick up a copy at local skate shops soon! Next time we will try to get the price down to where more skaters and parents can afford it. Insurance cost us $10 per kid so that left very little towards the skatepark. We could have made double the amount for the park if we could find a city owned parking lot that could be used for such an event. If anyone knows of a City owned property with some smooth pavement (like a tennis court) please drop us a line. Thanks to Village Boards, Dave & Steve Psarcheck, Tom Rastall, Andy Liedel and Jason Houdt for donating the use of their ramps and obstacles. Thanks to Rob Russell, Junior, Tom Rastall, Dan Forkin, Dale Busta, Matt Studier, Joe Bressler, Vince Frantz, Dave Moon, Andy Liedel, and Matt O'Reilly for helping with the clinic. Also thanks to all the skaters who came out to get some help, give some help, or just session for the park.
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Skateboard Clinic
