Augusta Tree Lighting

We have been given a section of the parking garage behind Key Bank to do a Skateboard Demo. We are going to have some ramps and a rail for folks to skate. Come down between 1pm and 4pm and skate "Down Town Augusta" legaly - lol

We plan on having some dinks and snacks at the shop as well.

We will also have boards fro folks to try as well as help for beginner skaters

Holiday Mini-Ramp Contest

December 20th at "the Link" skatepark, we are sponsoring a Mini Ramp Contest. have an early Christmas on us - All you have to do is enter and rip to get an early present. registration starts at noon and will close at 1:15. The contest will begin at 1:30. See you there..... let your friends know

A Win in Winthrop

Monday November 2nd was a good day for skaters in Winthrop. The town counsel worked with the skaters in town and amended the current policy and attitude towards skaters. With some discussion about safety for all residents, the skaters and the counsel came to an agreement. The skaters have agreed to work on the new options for the ordinance that covers skating down town, and on the new guide lines for the use of the community skatepark. The counsel agreed to lift the helmet requirement and amend the current ordinance to only ban skating on the sidewalks and street in the down town area during business hours. There is still work to be done, but Winthrop taking a positive stance in efforts to make skaters feel welcome in Winthrop. Maybe we can use this as a model to help Gardner and other communities support our sport and life style.

Here is a link to the article in the KJ about Mondays meeting.
http://kennebecjournal.mainetoday.com/news/local/7052889.html

Bottle Drive

Skater Mike has set up a bottle drive at "Lou's Beverage Barn" to help raise funds for the new park. Lou's is located on Bangor Street right in front of Williams Park.
Here is all you have to do -

1. Bag up your empties and label the bags with the number 36. (36 is our account number at Lou's)
2. Drop off the bags at Lou's and your done.

You can also go in have them add your receipt to the account.

Remember - If you don't remember the account number just let the friendly folks at Lou's know that you would like the your recycle money go to the Augusta Skatepark Fund, and they will add it to our total. Once a month they will call me to come collect and I will update the blog on where we stand with donations from this drive.

You can go out and do bottle drives in your neighborhoods and towns and bring them to Lou's any time

Spread the word and lets get this park built.

Fall Skate Comp at "The Link"

The contest went off at "The Link" skatepark. A good time was had by all that showed up. We had skaters from Portland to Waterville and locations in between show up. Everyone that skated walked away with something. We even had 3 broken boards from the event. It may look tame, but "The Link" will eat up boards and skaters like nobody's business. I would like to thank our sponsors - Softrucks, Vox Footwear, Constance Clothing, Hoodlum Skateboards, and Cosmic Charlies for donating prizes for the event. A special thanks to "The Link " for opening the doors so we could have the event rain or shine. A special thanks goes out to Casandra who did allot of baking for the event and had a table set up with food and drinks. We even talked her into entering the contest. For a longboarder she did great.

Beginner - 1st Tyler Landowski , 2nd Davis Ballou , 3rd Justin Ridlon

Intermediate - 1st Garrick Ridlon , 2nd Mike Luber , 3rd Gregory Belz

Advanced - 1st Elias Simonetti, 2nd Chris Peterson , 3rd Elijah Ackerly

Best Trick - Josh Gallant for his Frontside Flip over the hand rail

We raised a couple hundred bucks for the new park and I thank everyone that came to the event and supported the cause.

Fall Skateboard Contest / Fund Raiser Oct 4th

Looks like rain again this weekend - The contest is ON rain or shine. If it's still wet at noon, we will move the contest to the new indoor park in Hallowell "The Link"

Helmets and waivers are required at "The Link". A copy of the waiver will be uploaded to our site today so you can get it signed and notorized

Capital City Skate is sponsoring a contest at the Augusta Gage St skate park. All proceeds go to the new park being built on Bangor Street. Entry for the contest will be $10 and $5 for Best Trick. The contest will have 3 groups - Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. It will be run in a JAM Format and there will be 3 obstacle's judged. A score for your best trick on each obstacle will be added for a total score to determine the winners. A best trick contest will be held with a cash prize for the winner. Total cash is based on the number entered. From the $5 enrty, $3 will go to the skater and $2 will go to the park fund.

Another Skateboard Article in the KJ

Winthrop has been busy updating the Skateboarding laws. There is an article in the KJ about it. I have posted a link for your reading pleasure or dis-pleasure depending on your point of view.

http://kennebecjournal.mainetoday.com/news/local/6688916.html

As always, positive comments about skating are always needed in these articles. Be heard and don't let them outlaw your sport without letting them know how you feel about it.

Pro Demo at Winthrop High

Jud Heald will be doing a "Skate Demo" at Winthrop High School on Aug 22nd at 3pm. You will be able to skate the ramps after the Demo but you will need a helmet and a signed waiver - if your under 18, you know the deal, a parent must sign for you.

Good article on "Skateboarding"

Please read the following article I found in a New Hampshire newspaper. It really does a good job of explaining skateboarders from their point of veiw. Here is a sample:

Dyrdek and Rodriguez said they’ve both have been chased by the police.

“I’m saying I’m running from cops not even a year ago,” Dyrdek said, describing how he and a group of 30 other skaters fled from police at a Santa Monica schoolyard. His description, including how he climbed over a fence, sounded similar to the opening scene of his movie.

“It’s the reality of what we all do. It’s not like there’s tons of legal places to ride a skateboard,” he said. “There’s only one in L.A. Everything we skate to this day still is illegal.”

Here is the link to the article:

http://www.keenesentinel.com/articles/2009/07/19/business/news/free/id_363986.txt

Amelia Brodka

Ameila is a new rider for the Capital City Skate Team, but has been a family friend for years. I am happy to be her shop sponsor and to help support her skating any way I can.

The big news is that she will be skating in the Woman's Vert contest at the Dew Tour in Boston. We wisher luck in the event as she will be skating against some of our other friends like Nora Vasconcellos and Gaby Ponce. Both know there way around a vert ramp and I would not be surprised to see Nora or Gaby land the first 540 ever by a woman in a vert contest.

Try to get there for the action as it will be worth the cost of the ticket to see this event
























Photo by: Brian Wilks of Amelia on the Vert Ramp at Woodward West

New Product from Powell / Bones

We just got in a new shipment of Decks, Bearings and Wheels from Powell / Bones. Be the first to ride the Bones Super Reds or the Bones Ceramic Reds. We also have the Street Tech, Skate Park, and All Terrain Formula Wheels.

"Dew Tour" Discount Tickets

Thinking about going to the Dew Tour in Boston? We have the forms in the shop for discounted tickets. You can order by phone and if you mention Capital City Skate or Gage Street Skatepark from Augusta, you will get a discount. For tickets call Charlie at 617-624-1808 and don't forget to mention us for the discount.

Here is the schedule for competition at the Skate Open:

Friday, July 24th – Gates Open at 3:00 PM

3:45 - 5:00 PM, SKB Vert Prelims (Women)

5:15 - 6:45 PM, SKB Park Prelims, Group 1 (Men)

7:15 - 8:45 PM, SKB Park Prelims, Group 2 (Men)

9:00 - 10:30 PM, FREE Taking Back Sunday Concert at City Hall Plaza

Saturday, July 25th – Gates Open at 1:00 PM

1:00 - 2:00 PM, SKB Vert Prelims (Men)

2:30 - 3:30 PM, SKB Park Final (Women)

4:00 - 6:00 PM, SKB Park Final (Men)

6:15 - 7:00 PM, SKB Vert Final (Women)

7:30 - 9:00 PM, SKB Vert Final (Men)

***SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE***

"Augusta Skates Away" in the KJ on Friday June 26th

There is an article in the KJ that I think everyone should read and post there comments. I remind some that it does nothing to support skaters and this issue if the comment is crass or vulgar. With possitive comments we can show the community that we do not deserve to be stereotyped as negative members of the community. I will post the dates for the next City Counsel meeting for those that want to attend and support the cause.

Here is a link to the article

http://kennebecjournal.mainetoday.com/news/local/6526131.html

Keepin it Real

Erik

Thanks for the Support

Just wanted to let you know that we really appreciated all the support from our customers and vendors. We had a great time at the Opening - We raised 80 plus dollars for the new Augusta Skatepark. We grilled up about 50 burgers and 60 hot dogs out at the park. A good time was had by all at the BBQ. The skating was fantastic with lots of sick tricks. Lots of games of skate were going on. make sure to ask Chris how much he owes Toby (double or nothing - lol)

Each month the shop will host a get together for skaters. We will find a different spot we can all ride. If you have any idea's post them up so we can keep it fresh.

I have had allot of skaters interested in meeting here at the shop and skating to Hallowell on the rail trail. Stop in for a cold one and skate back. We can look into setting up a box and rail for a few tricks on the way down and back.

Thanks

Capital City Skate

Sunday's Visit

Just got word that in addition to Toebee Parkhurst, Matt Fenell and Josh Perkins will be in the shop on Sunday. There will be some stuff from our vendors that you might just be lucky enough to win. It's going to be a crazy session at the park BBQ once the shop closes. You will want to be there for the chance to skate with them and all the local rippers.

Front Page News

The Kennebec Journal came in and interviewed us about the skate scene in Augusta. It made the front page of today’s paper. It's a good article and addresses some of the issues that face skaters. It talks about the new Augusta Park, the out dated city ordinance that covers skateboarding, and mentions our shop. Please use this link to read the article and post your opinion about skateboarding in Augusta in the KJ’s comments section. Maybe we can help ease the stereotyping of skaters if we all use our voice in a positive forum that elected officials can see. After all, they do work for us.

http://kennebecjournal.mainetoday.com/news/local/6420570.html

Grand Opening

Yes we have had the doors open for a month now and really apprciate the support from all the skaters. We would like to thank you by having a Grand Opening with specials throughout the weekend. It was not easy to come up with a date that worked but de decided to go for it on June 19th, 20th, and 21st.

There will be live music in the shop during the opening weekend. Please call the shop for names and times of the acoustic sets by local musicians.

• We are having a raffle for a new complete Longboard ($130 board). Tickets are on sale and the drawing will be Sunday night at the BBQ. You do not have to be present to win. Proceeds from the raffle will go to the new Augusta Skatepark. Tickets are on sale for $1 each or 6 for $5


• Friday we are offering a $10 dollar discount on all our "Name Brand" Decks


• Saturday we will offer $5 dollars off all clothing items (Shrits, Hats, Hoodies, and Shoes)


• Sunday we will be hosting the Hoodlum Team in our store and will have an "invitation only" Skate/BBQ at a private park.

Augusta Skatepark Boards

Support the Augusta Skatepark! For every one of these boards that gets sold, $15 is donated to building a concrete skatepark in Augusta, Maine.

Capital City Boards Are In!