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One-time hobby has grown into a sport
Wednesday, March 08, 2006 | No comments posted.
Skateboards have been around for more than 50 years, and coupled with skating, BMX biking and other less traditional activities, the interest in these activities as sports continues to grow.
According to Brian Menten, in 2004 11 million young people considered themselves skateboarders, while 9 million were enrolled in Little League baseball.
Menten explained that in the realm of sport-skating, the Northwest circuit is called the “concrete rodeo,” and stretches from Idaho into northern Washington. The rodeo isn't the only event to include skaters, Tony Hawk's touring competition and show have brought fame and renown to skating and biking, and changed it from a hobby into a professional sport.
Menten wants Coos Bay to build a skatepark challenging enough to draw skaters from all over the state, and beyond.
According to Brian Menten, in 2004 11 million young people considered themselves skateboarders, while 9 million were enrolled in Little League baseball.
Menten explained that in the realm of sport-skating, the Northwest circuit is called the “concrete rodeo,” and stretches from Idaho into northern Washington. The rodeo isn't the only event to include skaters, Tony Hawk's touring competition and show have brought fame and renown to skating and biking, and changed it from a hobby into a professional sport.
Menten wants Coos Bay to build a skatepark challenging enough to draw skaters from all over the state, and beyond.
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