March 8th, 2010 by Nic

An interesting article on the pro’s of skateparks:

http://www.tonyhawkfoundation.org/news/2010/02/09/cops-love-skateparks/

February 26th, 2010 by Nic

February 22nd, 2010 by Nic

As predicted this years WOTR was a huge success, thanks to all the sponsors and everyone involved:

February 18th, 2010 by Nic

I’ve just got involved with the Rom Jam for the first time. The date is confirmed as Saturday 3rd July. There will be live music, barbecue, giveaways and all the usual good times! More details to follow.

“According to most skateboarders, you haven’t lived until you’ve tried out this park in Romford. Built in the late seventies, Rom is one of the few original concrete skateparks in the UK, and like Livingstone Skatepark in Scotland, is a world-renowned spot. You’ll never find another park like it. It’s part of the heritage of British skateboarding, This first rate facility includes ramps, moguls, a bowl, pool and half pipe.” – Fazed.com

February 17th, 2010 by Nic

Click here for an interesting article on BBC world service about the role of skateboarding in modern society.

February 16th, 2010 by Nic

Dates for this years series will be as below. Further info and flyer to follow.

1 Mounte Hawke, Cornwall – Sunday 28th March – “Trawlers Jam”

2 Bay 66, London – Sunday 18th April – “Battle at the Bay”

3 Creation, Birmingham – Sunday 16th May – “Blockless Combat”

4 Adrenaline Alley, Corby – Sunday 6th June- “Ambush at the Alley”

5 Ramp City, Blackpool Saturday 11th Sept – “Seaside Sessions”

February 16th, 2010 by Nic

This years event will be help at The Works in Leeds and Ramp City in Blackpool. There will be a little soiree on Saturday night at A Nation Of Shopkeepers in Leeds centre.

February 16th, 2010 by Nic

The date for this years Youngs Guns comp will be Sunday 18th July. It will be held at Adrenaline Alley in Corby again. More details to follow shortly.

January 18th, 2010 by Nic

The new Backroom Operations website/blog thing is now fully operational (after a lot of teething problems!).  I’ll be working through it and adding content over the next few weeks.