Anthem’s Skate Bash on tap for Saturday

Local skateboarders are invited to Anthem Skate Park Bash, which will happen this Saturday, May 9th, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Anthem Skate Park, located at 41703 North Gavilan Peak Parkway in Anthem.

Contests will take place in several different age classifications. Skaters aged 6-11 will compete at 6:00 p.m., while skaters aged 12-18 will compete at 8:00 p.m. There is a $5 entry fee to participate in the contests, and skaters are competing for prizes which will be donated by Etnies, which is one of the sponsors of the event. Other sponsors include Red Bull, Tilly’s, Quiksilver, Roxy and Pole Star Distribution, LLC.

Semi-pro Valley skateboarders Jett and Jagger Eaton will also perform at the event.

For more information visit Onlineatanthem.com

Annual Fall Jam in Peoria a success

On November 15th, 2008 Optimistic Clothing Co. and Phoenix Skateboards hosted The Annual Fall Jam at Rio Vista Skate Park. With the help of Kaboom Energy Drink, Pennybridge, The Core, Pulse Board Shop, Alliance Skate Shop, Arnette, Navigator Trucks, Deville Wheels and many others the event went smoothly with some killer prize packs for the winners and some free hand outs.

The competition was a jam session format with nearly 70 participants entering the 10 and under, 11-16 and 16 and up age groups. Each Jam session was 5 minutes long with the top riders advancing to the next round. When it was all said and done Shane Short finished 1st in the 10 and under age group with Sage Placing 1st in the 11-16 age group, Rayce Davis placing 1st for the 16 and up age group and Mark McCoy winning the best trick.

The overall event was a major success with approx. 450 people in attendance. Optimistic Clothing Co., Phoenix Skateboards, Kaboom Energy Drink, The Core and Alliance Skate Shop had booths both handing out free product. Shane Davis was the MC and kept the crowed hyped throughout the event while playing a good mix of music. There was also a free BBQ with hot dogs and hamburgers for everyone at the event.

For the 2009 Fall Jam Optimistic Clothing Co. and Phoenix Skateboards look to make the competition even larger, more fun and exciting with larger prize packs for the skaters and more hand outs.

Both Optimistic Clothing CO. and Phoenix Skateboards would like to thank all that attended the event and EVERYONE who helped in any kind of way. Look for Optimistic Clothing Co. and Phoenix Skateboards in your local skate shop and help support Phoenix, Arizona!!

By: Jon Parker - Phoenix Skate Company

Where to skateboard in Phoenix

Tired of riding your board around the neighborhood? Looking for a place shred under the summer sun?

We’ve put together a list of the hottest skate parks in the Valley.

• Chandler Skate Park:

  The facility, which opened on May 5th 2007, is located at 4500 S. Busha Rd. in Chandler. It is home to amenities such as concrete bowls, decks, rails, blocks and shaded area. The park is a free use, non-supervised facility that amasses 35,000 square feet.

  The Chandler venue is open from 7 AM to 10:30 PM in the summer and from 8 AM to 10:30 PM in the winter and is closed until 3 PM on the last Wednesday of every month.
  
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• Desert West Skateboard Plaza (Phoenix):

  Located at 6602 W. Encanto Blvd. the Desert West Skateboard Plaza (so proper sounding) is the only park dedicated to skateboarding in Phoenix. The park opened in 2000 and includes curbs, rails, bumps, hips, fun box, steel edged ledges, three different bowls, shade structures and a Gatorade machine. The plaza is open daily from 7am-10pm and pads are required. It is a skateboard only facility.

  For more information visit http://phoenix.gov or call (602) 495-3700.
  
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• Freestone Skate Park (Gilbert):

  This 22,000 square foot skating park is home to plenty of of skating amenities including 5 bowls, grind boxes, kinked ramp and a roller ledge. This park is open from 8 AM to 10 PM and pads are not required.

  The park is located at Lindsay & Juniper roads in Gilbert.

  For more information call (480)503-6201.
  

  
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• Foothills Sk8 Court Plaza (Glendale):
  The Foothills Sk8 Court Plaza is the crown jewel of skating in the West Valley. With such amenities as a fun box, bumps, a 9 foot two level bown, street scape and a 5 ft bowl it has everything a skater could want in a park. The newest features include an on-site concessions stand and a pro shop. Pads are suggested but not required.

  You can find the plaza on 57th Avenue and Union Hills in Glendale and it is open 9 AM to 10 PM daily.

  For more information visit GlendaleAZ.com or call (623)930-2820.
  
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• Goodyear Skate Park:

  The skate park in Goodyear is one of the newest in Arizona. Helmets are required at this park but bikers are not allowed and there are security guards on the premise. The parks hours are different than most. During the summer it is open from 7 AM to 10 AM and from 6 PM to 10:00 PM.

  The facility is available for rental with a maximum rental size of 50. For 1-25 people the cost is $20/hour and for groups of 26-50 skaters the cost is $40/hour.

  The park is located at 3151 N. Litchfield Rd. in Goodyear.

  For more information visit GoodYearAZ.gov () or call (623)882-7525.

  
  

  
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• Pecos Park (Ahwatukee):

  This skatepark includes grinding ledges, blocks, pump bumps, looped rams, bowls, flatbars, and a street plaza. The park was created for both the beginners and advanced skateboarders. It is open to both in-line skating and skateboards. Helmets are not required. Skateboards are limited to 34 inches in length.

  The 29,000 square foot facility is open from 7 AM to 10:30 PM everyday and is located at 17010 S. 48th St. in Ahwatukee.

  For more information call (602) 262-6111.
  
  

  
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• Reed Park Skate Court (Mesa):
  This seven year old park has 31,000 square feet of skating area. It includes a large open skating area, a donut bowl, boxes and pyramids. Helmets and pads are recommended but not required.

  The park has additional amenities including water fountains, restrooms and shaded overhang.

  Bikes, boards and blades are all allowed at the facility.

  It is located at 1601 E. Broadway in Mesa and is open daily from 8 AM to 9:45 PM.

  For more information call (602)644-2351.
  
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• Rio Vista Recreation Center (Peoria)

  This park was voted the top skate park by the Arizona Republic in 2008. The 28,000 square foot park was opened in 2004 and includes a street plaza, blocks, grinding ledges, flat bars, sloped rams, bowls
  and more. This park has aspects good for skaters with skills ranging from beginning to expert.

  The park is open from 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday.

  You can visit the park at 8666 W. Thunderbird Road in Peoria.

  For more information visit PeoriaAZ.com or call (623) 773-7137.
  

  
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November 2nd, 2008 7:06 PM PST