IF YOUR CITY DOESN'T HAVE A SKATEPARK, THEN YOUR CITY IS A SKATEPARK.

Skateboarding Camps

1.5 million skateboarders in Canada 5% of the population of Canada

More Americans rode skateboards last year than played baseball -A ccording to a survey by the Sporting Goods Manufacturing Association. 2001

Skateboards and skateboard-related products from approximately 300 manufacturers generate $1.4 billion in annual retail sales in North America

GROWTH TRUE GROWTH

The mind, body and spirit of the True Growth model are: The Supportive Community The Economic Community The Enriching Community GROWTH TRUE GROWTH

“We have found the park to be a great attraction to young people, and we believe it reflects the ability of the City to respond to the changing recreational needs of youth.” – Alan Lowe, Mayor, Victoria, BC.

The biggest increase in physical fitness participation of any province in Canada Goal 3 The wellness province

"New Brunswick, the wellness province. Within five years I want New Brunswick to have the biggest increase in physical fitness participation of any province in Canada.” - Bernard Lord, Premier of New Brunswick

According to the 2001 census, Saint John is Canada’s third fattest city Nearly 60% of the population being overweight 34% being youth between the ages of 12 and 17

Children from low-income communities are most at risk Saint John has the highest child poverty rate in Canada (1 in 3) Municipally initiated recreation strategies are the most effective

A SAFE PLACE TO PRACTICE

A SAFE AND VISIBLE SOCIAL VENUE

A PLACE TO SHOWCASE THEIR SKILLS

MELTING POT FOR YOUTH CULTURE

ALTERNATIVE TO DRUGS AND CRIME

City of St. John’s

City of Halifax

City of Moncton Currently in the process of planning a huge expansion

The goal of the Fundy Skateboard Association is to raise the $650,000 required to construct a world class skateboard park on Saint John’s waterfront. The design, paid for by the City of Saint John, is complete and the focus is now on raising the capital required to construct the park under the viaduct near Harbour Station. Corporate Sponsors$200,000 Grass roots campaigns$ 25,000 Provincial government$160,000 City of Saint John$265,000 Total Capital Funds required$650,000

Thank You! Contact: Jason MacLean, Chair Fundy Skateboard Association For more information and copy of tonight’s presentation please visit: