Superior Community Skatepark Association

Winter Skate Spot in Searchmont

2017-01-25T16:38:00.001-05:00

Have you been looking for a nice dry and warm place to skateboard this winter? Well the Superior Community Skatepark Association has got you covered. The SCSA has rented out the Searchmont Community Center assembly hall for every Sunday until the end of March for our use. This isn't a skatepark but you can bring your own boxes and rails. Skateboards do mark up their painted floor, but the rent money collected for the space will pay for the paint to re-do the floor in April. The community of Searchmont will be depending on us to volunteer our time to paint the floor.

Also a special thanks to our sponsor Tidal Records for covering the cost of rent for the entire winter!

Go Skate Day 2016 - One Week Away

2016-06-15T13:28:00.000-04:00

Come prepared to skate! Fill out a form today and bring it with you!
Competition and Clinic Registration Form

Got a business and looking to engage our audience? We've got a form for that too!
Vendor Registration Form

Searchmont Mini Ramp - open to the public

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Follow highway 556 and highway 532 into Searchmont. It's about a 45 minute drive north of Sault Ste Marie. The ramp is located at the Searchmont Community Center.

A photo posted by Travis (@crazyhick) on May 28, 2016 at 12:18pm PDT

Go Skateboarding Day - 2016 - Sault Skatepark

2016-06-10T15:33:00.001-04:00

Support from Swamp Wood Unlimited

2015-11-06T16:36:00.002-05:00

Local entrepreneur, Kyle Jewett, is big backer for Skateboarding in the Sault. Today he announced, on behalf of his company Swamp Wood Unlimited skateboards, that "Boards are ready to go! For every board sold, part of the profits will be donated to help build Phase II of the skatepark in Sault Ste Marie" Check out Kyle's decks on the company's Facebook Page

Skating To Phase Two - LOCAL2 Sault Ste. Marie

2011-07-17T19:15:00.001-04:00

Skating To Phase Two - LOCAL2 Sault Ste. Marie

705 Video Magazine Skate Comp - July 10th

2011-07-05T19:00:00.001-04:00

705VideoMagazine, the Superior Community Skatepark Association and the City of Sault Ste Marie are proud to bring you the KICK OFF Contest 2011!

For those who may not be aware, the current skate park is only Phase 1 of a 2 Phase project which inlcudes a BOWL! In order to kickstart fundraising efforts to complete Phase 2, we are holding a skate contest and giving away insane amounts of prizes!

Sponsors Include:

705 Video Magazine
Superior Community Skatepark Association (SCSA)
City of Sault Ste Marie
The Rad Zone
West 49
Superior East Board Shop
Anchors Away
NEVAEHCLOTHINGCO.
Heise Factor
M and M Meats
PINOS
New York Fries

Contest categories will include Best Run, Best Trick (multiple platform choices) and a fun but fast version of a game of SKATE for all skill levels. Details available at registration booth on July 10th.

Entry fees will be based on which prize pool you want to be in. Prizes will increase in value in each prize pool. This will allow for everyone of all skill levels to participate with people of similar skill level increasing your odds of winning. All Entry fees will be donated to the SCSA - Phase 2 Fund.

FREE Entry gets you into the "small" prize pool (Beginners)
$5 Entry gets you into the "medium" prize pool (Intermediate)
$10 Entry gets you into the "large" prize pool (Advanced Riders)

Come out, have some fun, donate to a good cause, eat some food and win some cool swag! A donation box will be set up at the SCSA booth, food and drinks under the M and M's Tent and sponsors will have booths set up with items for purchase as well. Bring pockets full of cash! :)

Please note: HELMETS ARE MANDATORY and a WAIVER MUST BE SIGNED TO PARTICIPATE. A link to a printable waiver will be made available July 5th - link to be provided. Parents can sign waiver and send child to the park with contact info for confirmation. Sign up at the skatepark between 1:30 and 2:00pm Sunday July 10th to enter.

Finn Fest

2011-07-05T18:59:00.002-04:00

Finn Fest was a blast!!! Thanks for all the support and congratulations to all the winners!

Grand Openning Ceremonies June 27th

2009-04-14T08:42:00.004-04:00

Mike Bell 360 flip

It's that time of year again!

Please note the skatepark is officially still a construction site. Please stay off the park until the signs come down and the landscaping has been completed. Once the construction site signs come down we'll be able to skate it. Be patient, the park will be good to go very soon!

NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2009 04 15

SKATEPARK CLOSE TO COMPLETION –
PLEASE KEEP OUT OF CONSTRUCTION AREA

(Sault Ste. Marie, ON) Construction of the Community Skatepark will soon be complete! Once the area surrounding the concrete portion of the skatepark has been finished, it will open for public use.

Skateboarders and bikers are asked to refrain from using the skatepark until construction is finished. Police are increasing supervision of the area and action will be taken against individuals who disregard the notice to stay out of the construction area.

“We are very excited about the skatepark being close to completion,” states Nick Apostle, Commissioner of Community Services. “With the co-operation of the public, staff can concentrate on completing the work necessary to finish it.”

The skatepark is intended for skateboarders and in-line skaters only. BMX bikes and bicycles will not be permitted to use the skatepark due to damage that could be caused to the facility.

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For more information please contact:
Nicholas J. Apostle, Commissioner of Community Services
Telephone: 705-759-5264
E-mail: n.apostle@cityssm.on.ca

Also we've picked a date for the official grand opening ceremonies, Saturday June 27th.

Skatepark Grand Opening Ceremonies Spring 2009

2009-03-12T15:58:00.002-04:00

Stay tuned for more Grand Opening Ceremonies information.

MUSTANG SALLY phase II skatepark fundraiser!

2008-11-10T09:53:00.007-05:00

SCSA PRESENTS MUSTANG SALLY in concert

When: Friday, November 28th, 2008 starting at 7:00 pm

Where: Great Northern Hotel and Conference Centre
229 Great Northern Road, Sault Ste Marie, ON

Who: all adults that appreciate really good music –
for listening and dancing

Cost: $10.00 each, includes light refreshments

Proceeds to Phase II of Sault Ste Marie Skatepark

Tickets available at:
• Korah Collegiate: 945-7180
• Great Northern Hotel & Conference Centre: 541-0316
• Community Services Dept, Civic Centre: 759-5310

Via email: superiorskate@yahoo.ca /
susanmilne@shaw.ca /naccarato@primus.ca 779-3884

***prizes, silent auction, and tons of fun***

Supported by Crank Sound Distribution

age of majority only

Buskerfest 2008 - skate queen street with the buskers

2008-10-26T00:58:00.000-04:00

For three years now the SCSA has been invited to join Buskers on Queen Street for the Sault Youth International Association's Buskerfest, and it's always been a blast. This year was no different.

Hope to see you all again next year!

Rock to Roll - Sault Area Music Committee skatepark fundraiser

2008-10-26T00:32:00.005-04:00

Rock to Roll - Don't miss it!

The Sault Area Music Committee has come together to throw a 14 band concert @ the Knights Inn , July 27th, 2008 to Rasie money for the Develpoment of the Sault Ste Marie Skate Park.

Doors open @ 12:30pm 10 bux to see all the bands Lots of great door prizes Wild prizes to be drawn.

Bands and Set Times
As It Stands 1:00-1:30
Time of Ruin 1:45-2:15
Johnny Lunchbox 2:30-3:00
Nebraska Arms 3:15-3:45
Brow Beat 4:00-4:30
Dirty Virgin 4:45-5:15
Sense of Truth 5:30-6:00
StillBroke 6:15-6:45
Scary Uncles 7:00-7:30
Northern Elite 7:45-8:15
Fighting For Tiffany 8:30-9:00
Ministry of Zen 9:15-10:30
Waxmen 10:45-12:00
The Populars 12:15-1:30

Sponsors
Hart UFC Boxing
Zellers Crank Sound
Galaxy Cinemas Energy Rock Radio
Show stoppers Knights Inn
Blacks Photo
Hollywood Beauty Shops
Sports Center Bar and Grill
Jesse's Music
Arcadia Cafe
Nucomm Marketing
Jen's Detailing
West 49
Rad Zone

Door Prizes; Movie passes, tans, meals, Skateboard equipment and accessories, memberships, and much much more.

Raffle Prizes: Guitar value $500 donated by Jesse’s music, 2 14” flat screen tv’s donated by Hart, and a mystery prize from Zellers

Rotary Fest Parade

2008-10-26T00:25:00.004-04:00

Thanks to all the skaters that came out and joined us in the Rotary Fest Parade! It was a hot and long skate but well worth seeing everyone and hearing their encouraging words.

In Kind Donations Received !!!

2008-10-26T00:11:00.003-04:00

The Superior Community Skatepark Association is proud to announce that the skatepark construction initiative has received some significant in kind material donations from some community leaders.

Thanks go out to:

Go Skating Weekend Success

2008-10-25T23:58:00.003-04:00

Thanks to everyone that came out to support all the events! The highlight of the weekend was definitely the large crowd that came out to skate all the ramps that were gathered in the parking lot at the John Rhodes Community Centre. Here's the some coverage from sootoday.com:

Nice pop shuv-it to fakie Skater Mattie! (10 photos, video)
By Donna Hopper
SooToday.com
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Fourteen-year-old Dave Williams has only been skating for two years, but thinks he has the skills to warrant a sponsorship from West 49.

He may be right.

At the age of 12, with only three short weeks of riding under his belt, Williams took first place in the "most advanced" category during a skateboard competition hosted in the Toronto area.

To celebrate International Go Skateboarding Day, Williams and about 18 other aspiring riders came out and showed off at the Superior Community Skatepark Association's (SCSA) skateboard competition held this afternoon in the parking lot of the John Rhodes Community Centre.

Events included demonstrations and competitions for all age categories, with prizes provided by West 49 and The Rad Zone.

A definite highlight was the "best tricks on the spine" contest.

Kaleb Demour placed third for his frontside flip, earning him a DVD prize package.

Placing second and taking home a new set of wheels for his pop shuv-it to fakie, 50-50 off the side, and fast-plant transfer was Mathew Ladouceur, AKA Skater Mattie.

For successfully landing a kick-flip fakie rock 'n roll, a heel-flip fakie rock 'n roll, a frontside ollie to tail, and a frontside 180 pivot transfer, Taylor Cesco rode home with a new Bueno Stacey Lowery deck and first place.

For the complete story and reference to the photos and video taken visit: Nice pop shuv-it to fakie Skater Mattie! (10 photos, video)

2008-06-13T20:26:00.002-04:00

June 21st is International Go-Skating Day! To celebrate this event your Superior Community Skatepark Association is organizing a weekend of great events!!

Friday June 20th - KICK OFF BASH!!
Join the very local talented bands of Free Beer, Nebraska Arms, The Scary Uncles and Sense of Truth for an excellent night of live music!!! Takes place at Algoma University’s very own Speakeasy Pub & Grill. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets $7.00

Saturday June 21st (12:00 noon) - SKATEBOARDING COMPETITION!!
Starting at noon until 4pm there will be demos and competitions for all-age skateboarders at John Rhodes Community Centre parking lot for FREE. Join skaters from Sault Ste Marie and area and show off your moves! Everyone has a chance to win great gear from West 49 and Rad Zone!! Come out to compete or come out just to skate!!

Saturday June 21st (Evening) - PUB NIGHT!!
The pub opens at 8:30. Bring your friends and enjoy the evening at Brody’s Sports Bar & Grill located at John Rhodes Community Centre, second floor. Tickets $7.00 This is also all-ages. Come for the pizza or the beer! A great way to conclude the perfect Sk8 weekend!

Tickets available from members of the Superior Community Skatepark Association, West 49 employees Station Mall, CD Plus Cambrian Mall, or the Rad Zone. Tickets are priced at $7 each for the Kick Off Bash or the Pub Night, or advance for both tickets at low rate of $12.00!!! Come out and support your community!

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAULT STE. MARIE'S VERY OWN SKATE PARK!!!!!!!!

Battle of the Bands raises some cash for our park!

2008-04-30T21:52:00.005-04:00

Many thanks are needed for everyone involved in helping make the Battle Of The Bands at Algoma University's Speakeasy a success. First of all thanks to Paul Skeggs of Algoma's Students Union, George Ravlich of Crank Sound Distribution, and Algoma's Students Union for hosting the event and donating the prize money for the bands. It should also be noted that Stephane Guindon and Hitman Productions came out of nowhere to help step the event up a notch with an addition first prize of an invitation to open for an even bigger and better event, a skid row concert this summer!

Also we can't forget all the bands, because without them there would've been no show!
The Blockade
Sikamikanico
Terminal
Sue Inside
Sense of Truth
The Scary Uncles
Free Beer

Overall this event raised just over $1600 for the SCSA skatepark construction fund!

Congratulations, to Sense of Truth for taking first place by storm! Also, for more event coverage check out Slackhopper's coverage at SooToday.com "Sense of Truth opens for Skid Row (video, photos)"

For more great photos like the one pictured above of Wayne Watkins front man of The Blockade check out Curt O'Neil's Murderfly Media Gallery.

Skatepark Donation Form - Available for download!

2008-04-30T13:16:00.011-04:00

Skatepark Donation Form is now available as a download! Just click the link to download the PDF file, print it, fill it out, and drop it off at City Hall. The form goes back to the Community Services Department and they are in the office at your first right through the front doors of the Civic Centre.

Community Services Department
The Civic Centre, 99 Foster Drive
Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5X6
Mon. to Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Skatepark Donation Form

April 26th - Battle of the Bands - Skatepark Fundraiser

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Where: the SpeakEasy @ Algoma University
When: April 26th

Doors open at 6:30. Rockin' out begins at 7:30.
Tickets are $5 in advance or $7 at the door.
This is an All Ages event!

Information for interested bands
-Entrance for bands is $25.
-1st place gets $500, 2nd $250, 3rd $125. (Sponsored by AUSU)
-Deadline for band entrance is April 19th at 5pm.
-Contact Paul Skeggs at pskeggs@students.auc.ca or call 949-2301 ext 4733

The format is for 8 bands, to each play 3 songs. Then the judges will determine the final 3 who will have an additional 2 songs.

All proceeds are going to the development of the Sault Skate Park.

SPECIAL THANKS to Algoma University's Students Union and Crank Sound Distribution for sponsoring this event !!!

Tickets are available at Algoma University and from members of the SCSA fundraising committee.

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This event has tickets! If you don't get a ticket you are NOT gauranteed entrance on the day of the event!
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First look at the skatepark design

2008-04-04T22:32:00.004-04:00

The design photo above shows a zoomed in view of the street section design, which is part of "Phase 1" of the skatepark project. The photo below shows the two phases, street section "Phase 1" and the bowl section which is "Phase 2."

Trillium Foundation adds $75,000 to the project

2008-04-04T21:54:00.004-04:00

Sault Ste Marie's skatepark project got a large boost today from the provincial government. The City of Sault Ste Marie in partnership with us the SCSA received a grant of $75,000 towards the construction of a concrete skatepark facility.

Check out the coverage of the announcement in this sootoday.com article: Skate park finds its wheels. Summer opening expected

David Orazietti got on board in a big way today.

The Sault MPP presented Travis McCormack, president of the the Superior Community Skate Park Association (SCSA), with a cheque for $75,000 from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.

"It's just great news all around because this is the final piece to actually get concrete in the ground for Phase 1 of the project," McCormack said....

McCormack's association still has a little further to go to meet its fundraising goals.

"We're looking to raise about $38,000 more in material donations and we're hoping some community leaders will come forward with those," he said. "We need concrete, rebar and wood for the forms as well as a concrete pump and a small Bobcat."

The association also wants to get the second part of the two-phase park going as soon as possible and will be starting its fundraising in earnest now.

and the soonew.ca article: Skate Park To Be Built In Two Phases

“Today’s investment will help the City and the Superior Community Skate Park Association realize their goal of building a safe and accessible skate park in Sault Ste. Marie,” said Orazietti. “The skate park will provide a central location for skateboarders and inline skaters to pursue their sport and encourage youth involvement in our community.”

Pictured above is MPP David Orazietti presenting SCSA president Travis McCormack with a plaque on behalf of the Trillium Foundation.

Fundraising - Canada Day 2007

2007-07-10T16:47:00.001-04:00

Canada Day 2007
Originally uploaded by superiorskate

Thanks to volunteers Marc Gratton, Taylor Cesco, Carrie McCormack, Aiden McCormack and Dax D'orazio for spending their Canada Day raising funds for our skatepark construction initiative. The unofficial tally for selling the Glow-in-the-dark necklaces during the fireworks display was approximately $1300 before costs we calculated in. We'd also like to thank Lori Ballstadt (Assistant Manager - Recreation and Culture Division) for the opportunity and Summer Reitveld (Summer Program Assistant - Recreation and Culture Division) for all the help.

Trillium Application Submitted

2007-07-10T16:22:00.000-04:00

Many thanks to everyone who helped put together the Ontario Trillium Foundation grant application. Especially Deane Greenwood (Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee - Skatepark Sub-committee member) for getting the ball rolling in the right direction and bringing his previous application experience with him. I'd also like to point out from whom we have received letters of support for this skatepark construction initiative.

1. The Teen Centre
2. The SSM Police Chief
3. Sault Sports Council
4. The city's parks and recreation department
5. Sault Youth Council
6. Algoma University's Students Union
7. Brain Injury Association of Algoma and Sault Ste Marie

All these letters of support have been attached to the application. It's likely we'll receive a decision from the Foundation in October or November, and we'll definitely keep you posted here!

Fire Damage - again !

2007-07-10T16:16:00.001-04:00

Fun-box fire 2007 - 01
Originally uploaded by superiorskate

The center piece of the Sault Ste Marie temporary wooden skatepark was set aflame again! Good news though, the city crews were able to make the repairs within one day which only left the ramps barricaded off for a short time.

Many thanks to the city carpenters for the speedy repairs .... now GO SKATE !!!