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The 2017 Montreal Rollout

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On Sunday, June 18, Montreal will participate in its third “Rollout” which will conclude at the Peace Park!

Meet up with your skateboards at 14h30 in the Parc des Royaux (corner Rue de Rouen and Avenue de Lorimier). Departure is slated for 15:00, in the direction Peace Park, with a short stop at the corner of Berri and Boulevard de Maisonneuve to allow any beginner skateboarders to join the Rollout.

Finally, at Peace Park the Rollout will host a contest (with $500 to win), BBQ, fundraising for the Montreal Skateboard Association, music and door prizes for skaters and longboarders of all ages. Join us!

This day is sponsored by Pabst Blue Ribbon, MQC production partners, Société des arts technologiques [SAT] in collaboration with Ville-Marie borough.

Sunday 18 June – 14h30 to 19h
Open to all – Free participation

30 Years Of Team Pain

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Over the 30 years Team Pain has build some of the coolest and most iconic skateboard obstacles and skateparks. One of their latest skateparks includes a Big O replica in Golden, Colorado.

More Skateparks Needed In Toronto

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Ashbridges Bay

At the moment there are 14 city-owned skate parks. But the report quotes a survey that was taken last year, that shows skateboarding’s popularity is increasing, and so is the demand for new parks. Read the rest of the article here.

1976 Olympic Legacy

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Pipe

While the Big O stadium doesn’t have a single professional sports team that uses it anymore, the Big O skateboarding pipe (originally the entrance to the Olympic park) is famous all over the world. Among skateboarders it’s one of the spots you have to skate before you die. Read the rest of the article here.

D.I.Y. Skateparks Are Still Needed

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P45

A group of volunteers called Project 45 started a project next to the Taz indoor skatepark in 2010 when they thought what was already there could use some work. Management at the Taz was happy to see the volunteers create their own space outside. Read the rest of the article here.

Rollout 2016 – Montreal

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Sunday, July 3, Montreal is hosting the second annual Rollout of skateboarding at Peace Park.

At 14:30, meeting at the Montreal Skate Plaza at the corner of Boul. de Maisonneuve and Avenue de Lormier to then roll down to Peace Park. BBQ, DJ, and door prizes will welcome the assembled skaters and longboarders of all ages.

This event is presented by Emerica, Pabst Blue Ribbon, MQC, the Society for Arts and Technology, and the area of collaborative performances with the borough of Ville-Marie.

► Sunday, July 3rd – 14h30 to 19h
Open to all – Free Participation
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