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Why Children Should Wait Until They Are 5 Before Picking Up a Skateboard

I get asked by parents of kids as young as 2 or 3 who want their kids to learn skateboarding. In fact, I have even seen #babyskateboarding trending on social media. While skateboarding can be a fantastic way for children to develop physical skills, socialize, and explore their creativity, it’s essential to understand the right age to introduce your child to this sport. In this blog post, I’ll…

Good news for #HongKong skaters! Kwai Shun Street Playground to get an upgrade! #SkateparkExpansion

The Kwai Shun Street Playground (KSSPG) is set to receive a significant upgrade, with plans to expand its skateboarding area into the chess table zone. The expansion project comes in response to public demand, and authorities are currently conducting a feasibility study. In addition, the existing roller skating rink will be resurfaced in 2023 to enhance the facility…

**Skateboarding Soars in Popularity, Urban Sports Center in the Works 🛹**

Recent coverage of the Youth Skateboarding Contest Finals with some insight about skateboarding today in Hong Kong Via https://www.news.gov.hk/ Skateboarding’s growing influence on fashion and pop culture has attracted younger enthusiasts in Hong Kong. The government is exploring the conversion of underutilized floors in the Kwun Chung Municipal Services Building into an urban sports center,…

Let's give new life to old skateboard ramps by moving the half-pipe to Morrison Hill Road Playground in Wanchai. Join us in advocating for this move and help revitalize the park! #skateboard #MorrisonHillRoadPlayground #Wanchai #HongKong"

The authorities are rebuilding and upgrading the current Chai Wan Skatepark. They are using the original space for a new housing project but will relocate the park nearby.The new skatepark will meet modern standards and be slightly larger. If all goes as planned, it should be ready by end of 2024. Moving the Half-Pipe to Morrison Hill Road Playground Join us in advocating for the move of the…

Skateboarding has a huge environmental footprint, but skate culture can launch itself into a sustainable future. Time for a green revolution. https://www.huckmag.com/outdoor/skate/its-time-for-skateboardings-environmental-reckoning/

 Skateboarding has grown into a huge sport and industry, but its environmental footprint has grown with it. Skateboards, skateparks, and gear require massive amounts of resources and emissions to produce while generating tons of waste. Some skate brands and skateparks have started taking action, but the scale of skateboarding demands much more. Skate culture is built on creativity and challenging…

From Smoker to Survivor: How Quitting Smoking and a Timely Diagnosis Gave Me a Second Chance #LungCancerAwareness #QuitSmoking

I originally posted this story on my Facebook page in October 2017, and after six years, I am still on my journey toward better health. I am sharing my story again here in the hopes that it can inspire and help others who are also working towards improving their health. In July of this year (2017), I celebrated my first anniversary of being smoke-free. After being a smoker for over 30 years, I…

USA Skateboarding relinquishes NGB certification. @USOPC to manage Olympic skateboarding high performance program.

USA Skateboarding Decertifed The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) recently announced that USA Skateboarding has relinquished its certification as a national governing body (NGB). The USOPC will assume management of the Olympic skateboarding high-performance program. Since early 2022, the USOPC has worked with USA Skateboarding to address issues related to governance, compliance, and…

Check out Vans "The Tony Alva Story" documentary, a tribute to the godfather of skateboarding and his impact on the sport. Follow Tony Alva's journey from humble beginnings to superstardom and back, inspiring generations of skaters worldwide 🛹 #TonyAlva

Singapore is now home to its largest skate park, located at Lakeside Garden in Jurong Lake Gardens. This top-notch facility caters to skateboarders and action sports aficionados alike. Covering an impressive 1,470 square meters, the Lakeside Garden Skate Park is a Convic masterpiece, showcasing diverse obstacles and terrains for all abilities. The covered Street Park is amazing! Keeps the harsh…

Press Release As the Hong Kong Federation of Roller Sports (HKFRS), we work closely with the Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (SF&OC) to govern and develop roller sports, including skateboarding, within the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China. Our mission is to support athletes and foster a thriving sporting community in the…

The 2022-2023 Hong Kong Youth Skateboarding (Park) Open Finals took place last Saturday, and what an exhilarating event it was! Both the boys and girls divisions featured some of the most talented young skaters in Hong Kong, showcasing their incredible skills and passion for the sport. The finals kicked off with the competitors executing lightning-fast 30-second runs, one after another. The…

🛹🚴 Morrison Hill Road Playground needs an upgrade! Let's enhance our beloved skatepark with new features for skateboarders & roller sports enthusiasts while preserving its cycling loop track. Check out our proposal: #hkskateboarding

Skateboarder's Frustration Turns Destructive: The Importance of Anger Management

In a recent incident in Hong Kong, a skateboarder’s inability to control his anger led to vandalism and potential danger for passengers on a public bus. The event took place during the early hours of the morning when a bus on route N691 was traveling from Central Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal to MTR Tiu Keng Leng station. After picking up passengers at the Des Voeux Road Central Statue Square…

Hong Kong Federation of Roller Sports Supports the Development of Skateboarding in Hong Kong The Hong Kong Federation of Roller Sports (HKFRS) welcomes the government's commitment to promoting urban sports and developing sports as an industr

At the moment, the 8 years old age limit and restrictions for the deep bowl access are hindering the development of Skateboarding in Hong Kong. On behalf of the Hong Kong Federation of Roller Sports, the National Sport Association for skateboarding in Hong Kong, I have written to the Director & Deputy Director of Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), the Commissioner for Sport and the…

Skateboarding Lessons for LCSD

2022-2023 Hong Kong Youth Street Skateboarding Open I

Date: 17th September 2022, Location: Lai Chi Kok SkateparkDetails, Competition information, application information:2022-2023 香港青年滑板（街式）公開賽 – 第一站 – 香港滾軸運動總會 (rollersports.org.hk)