The Story Behind America’s Largest Skatepark – The Skatepark Project

Learn the story behind America’s largest skatepark. Hear how the locals got together to advocate for their skatepark needs with Skate DSM, and who stepped in to support along the way. Find out what top pros think of the space and go behind the scenes at the Dew Tour Olympic Qualifiers. This is the story of Lauridsen Skatepark in Des Moines, IA – Winner of a grant from The Skatepark Project. Featuring advocates Brad Anderson, Kevin Jones, Norm Sterzenbach, and Jan Hill, along with industry insiders and pro skaters like Jagger Eaton, Sky Brown, Sean Malto, Ryan Sheckler, Amelia Brodka, Leticia Bufoni, Andy Anderson, Chris Pastras, Todd Richards, Dashawn Jordan, Mike Vallely, Samarria Brevard, Felipe Nunes, Axel Cruysberghs, Dan Mancina, Chris Gregson, Tracie Garacochea, Josh Friedberg, Alec Beck, Kim Woozy and more. To learn how to make a skatepark in your own town, head to www.skatepark.org and check out The Skatepark Project’s Youtube page. To learn more about the National Recreation and Park Association, go to NRPA.org

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The Story Behind America’s Largest Skatepark

Learn the story behind America’s largest skatepark. Hear how the locals got together to advocate for their skatepark needs with Skate DSM, and who stepped in to support along the way. Find out what top pros think of the space and go behind the scenes at the Dew Tour Olympic Qualifiers. This is the story of Lauridsen Skatepark in Des Moines, IA – Winner of a grant from The Skatepark Project. Featuring advocates Brad Anderson, Kevin Jones, Norm Sterzenbach and Jan Hill, along with industry insiders and pro skaters like Jagger Eaton, Sky Brown, Sean Malto, Ryan Sheckler, Amelia Brodka, Leticia Bufoni, Andy Anderson, Chris Pastras, Todd Richards, Dashawn Jordan, Mike Vallely, Samarria Brevard, Felipe Nunes, Axel Cruysberghs, Dan Mancina, Chris Gregson, Tracie Garacochea, Josh Friedberg, Alec Beck, Kim Woozy and more. To learn how to make a skatepark in your own town, head to www.skatepark.org

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SLS Unsanctioned 3

This is SLS Unsanctioned, an informal event with a twist! The format is familiar, the skaters are hand-picked, and the rules are loose, as we hit a brand new location to watch 10 of the world’s best skaters going head-to-head for unregulated glory in becoming the next SLS Unsanctioned Champion. THE SKATERS: Dashawn Jordan, Vincent Milou, Kelvin Hoefler, Lucas Rabelo, Gabriel Fortunato, Felipe Gustavo, Dominick Walker, Trent McClung and Carlos Ribeiro. THE JUDGES: Aori Nishimura, Leticia Bufoni and Rayssa Leal.

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2021 Women’s LCQ | Super Crown World Championship | Full Broadcast

Watch the live broadcast of the 2021 Women’s Last Chance Qualifier November 13, 2021 at 10:00am EST. Featuring Pamela Rosa, Leticia Bufoni & more as the remaining Pros compete for the top 4 spots to advance to the Super Crown Final where they’ll meet Rayssa Leal, Funa Nakayam, Roos Zwetsloot & Momiji Nishiya to battle it out for the 2021 SLS Women’s Super Crown World Champion title!

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