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Youth Bureau |
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We recognize that skateboarding is a healthy and
popular athletic activity so….. Why not help build a safe place that
is accessible to all youth/ adults to skate in Fort Edward/ Hudson
Falls/ Kingsbury area. |
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What we need…
1. Community Support
2. Adult/Youth Volunteer’s to champion the
cause
3. Committed youth/adults from Hudson Falls/
Kingsbury/ Fort Edward area willing to overcome obstacles,
fundraise and help build a park that is accepted by the
community.
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Meetings
Every 2nd
and 3rd Monday
of the Month
At 5pm in Annex II,
between the old car wash and Annex I, the Public Health
Building
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Contact Information
Sue Mowrey (Youth Bureau) 746-2330
Chad West (Adult Volunteer) 932-8262 |
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Information you might not know... |
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There are approximately
1,950
students in 4th to 12th grades in Fort Edward
and Hudson Falls that could benefit from having a safe skate
park in the community. |
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Skateboarding is one of the fastest growing sports in the US.
There are about 13 million in the US and
16%
of them are between the age of
16-24.
The skateboarding industry
grows by 10%
each year. |
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According to the US Government’s Consumer Product Safety
Commission, the odds of receiving an injury skateboarding is
lower
than that of boxing, biking, snowboarding, surfing,
skiing, hunting, football, cheerleading, soccer,
softball, baseball, volleyball or tennis |
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Skateboarding is
not just for kids.
Skateboarding greats like Tony Hawk and Rodney Mullen , are well
into their 30’s. It is one sport where both youth and adults can
participate as equals and share experiences. |
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