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| The first place winners, Zane Starkey, Josh Serin and Mike Gallo, were awarded trophies generously donated by Verde Valley Motoplex, a Skateboard Deck donated by Filthy Skateboards, and two T-shirts and a hat donated by Hunkin Clothing. |
Sedona Teen Center's Skatefest a huge success
Sedona, AZ - June 21, 2008 - The Boys & Girls Clubs of
Northern Arizona gathered at the Sedona Teen Center for Skatefest,
featuring DJ Taze on Saturday, June 7.
A total of 30 competitors and about 100 spectators came out to the
impressive skate competition held at Jack Malmgren Memorial Skate
Park. All skill levels were encouraged to participate. Festivities
included a raffle and the highly anticipated DJ Taze, who came in
from Los Angeles specifically for Skatefest.
“[DJ Taze] spun Hip-Hop all day long and had everyone in attendance
feeling the vibe of the competition. He truly set the tone for the
day’s festivities and will be more than welcome at future events,”
said Boys & Girls Club Sedona Teen Center Director Albert Rodriguez.
Participants were separated into three groups based on beginner,
intermediate and advanced skill level, and were given the
opportunity to show off their skating ability while the judges
overlooked.
The first place winners, Zane Starkey, Josh Serin and Mike Gallo,
were awarded trophies generously donated by Verde Valley Motoplex, a
Skateboard Deck donated by Filthy Skateboards, and two T-shirts and
a hat donated by Hunkin Clothing.
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| Skateboarder participating in Skatefest held on June 7 at the Jack Malmgren Memorial Skate Park in Sedona. |
Everyone had the opportunity to become a winner during the product
toss at the end of the competition, which included items such as
Hunkin T-shirts, socks and hats, stickers, DVD’s and ‘Skatefest 08’
T-shirts.
"The event was an absolute success. All who attended could feel the
buzz and vibe of the event. This is one of the premier-quality skate
parks in the country, and there was quality skating and quality
entertainment to match,” said Rodriguez.
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| Product toss at Skatefest held on June 7 at the Jack Malmgren Memorial Skate Park in Sedona. |
All proceeds raised went directly towards the Sedona Teen Center for
club equipment and scholarship funds. For more information on the
Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Arizona and Teen Center activities
call (928) 282-0122 or visit www.apositiveplace.org.
About the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Arizona
The Boys & Girls Club has played a role in the Sedona, Village of
Oak Creek and Cottonwood communities for over 15 years. It provides
critical daily services to hundreds of Northern Arizona's youth
through three Club sites, and the Sedona Teen Center. Each site
provides programs that emphasize character and leadership
development, education and career enhancement, health and life
skills, the arts, and sports, fitness and recreation. The Club also
provides outreach programming through its MethSMART program through
partnership with the Arizona Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs and
local schools.
