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Skateboarding in Afghanistan |
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Written by Peter Whitley
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Saturday, 27 September 2008 10:36 |
 Local youth and international NGO workers in Kabul, Afghanistan have started the country’s first skateboarding school, Skateistan. By introducing the positive and cross-cultural aspects of skateboarding, Skateistan hopes to provide new opportunities to the local youth.
Skateboarding students are admitted based on a number of economic and cultural factors. Skateistan’s curriculum obviously includes skateboarding instruction but also has qualities of project management, life skills, and English. Ultimately the group’s mission is to empower the students to take leadership positions on issues important to them and build social networks that cross ethic barriers. One of the clearest reflections of that mission is that Skateistan teaches both boys and girls.
The group is currently securing a permanent location for their school and recruiting additional staff. While Skateistan is still in its early development, it still qualifies for one of the world’s boldest and most visionary skateboarding missions ever.
Please check out their site and support them in whatever way you’re able.
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Last Updated on Saturday, 27 September 2008 10:50 |
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Written by Peter Whitley
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Sunday, 25 May 2008 15:23 |
Skatepark advocates and professionals from all over the nation came together in D.C. for the 2008 SPS Summit.
On the weekend of May 17th advocates from all over the nation converged
on Washington D.C. for a weekend of skatepark conversation. Like other
SPS summits the weekend centered on skatepark development. Advocacy
techniques, strategies for fundraising, and siting and design
principles were at the forefront of everyone's minds.
Read more...
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Last Updated on Sunday, 25 May 2008 15:24 |
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Skatepark Adoption Model 1-2-3 |
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Written by Peter Whitley
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Saturday, 19 April 2008 13:14 |
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 It can be difficult to create a vision for
your community. How many skateparks does your area need? How big should
they be? How many skaters are there? Without these fundamental answers
how can you be sure that your skatepark won't be a vicitim of its own
success as it's overwhelmed with eager skaters all day, every day?
The Skatepark Adoption Model is a simple formula that will provide a simple recommendation for communities of any size. You can also use the SAM to see how your community measures up to your skatepark need! Check it out in the Vision Chapter.
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Last Updated on Saturday, 19 April 2008 13:15 |
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