 Venue  Design  Safety precautions  Materials  Cost

 The skate park should be built at a location where it is at least 100 feet (30.48m) from the nearest classroom blocks. Limitations:  Space is limited in the school and there may not be a patch of unused land 30m away from classroom blocks.

 There should be trees surrounding the skatepark to minimise the effect of wind on skaters, reducing accidents. “Ideally any skate park in this location would need mitigation measures to break up the airflow and reduce the negative and potentially dangerous effects of wind on the users. The best way to do this would be with a combination of large scale earthworks and planting” %20from%20Skate%20Park%20Consultation%201st%20J une% pdf Limitations: Leaves from the tree may fall on the ramp and it may be a hazard to skaters.

 Based on the above guidelines, we recommend the skatepark be built at the side of the field as it is more than 30m away from classrooms and it is highly recommended that a few trees are grown around the side of the field. The design of the skatepark is also eye-catching and hence the field would be a good place to show off its design.  Another possible location is the area next to the squash courts as it is far away from classrooms and there are buildings around the area to minimise the effects of wind.

 We have decided to name our skatepark “The sky’s the limit”. This is because we feel that the design of the skatepark will enable skaters to feel the wind rush past them at a high altitude. They will also be suspended in mid-air, as though they are flying. Hence the name given.  Take note, however, that the design for this skatepark is meant for experienced skaters. The skaters whom are at a beginner level should learn how to skate first, and be reasonably good at it, before they allowed to enter.

 Safety equipments such as helmets, knee and elbow pads must be worn whenever in the skatepark.  The number of students skating at any point of time cannot exceed 5. This is a rough gauge in ensuring that students will not collide with each other.  The skatepark has to be under supervision of a teacher and no one is allowed to enter the skatepark when there is no teacher.  Tests will be conducted first to see if students are able to skate properly.

 Food and drinks are prohibited to brought into the skatepark.  The skatepark has to be swept clear of litter everyday.  The skatepark will be closed on days where there is inclement weather.

 We will be using concrete for our skate park. Pros  -Durability, long life 30+ years -Organic Shapes, curves and bowls flow better in concrete. -Surface / Structure repairs should be minimal

Cons  -More difficult to work with -Longer build time -Expensive. -Generally the most expensive surface that can be used to build skate parks.  bin/WebObjects/PWDA.woa/wa/loadPa ge?pageId= bin/WebObjects/PWDA.woa/wa/loadPa ge?pageId=2013

 “Concrete had the lowest noise levels and steel the highest but at 100 feet from the park there was little noise above the surrounding ambient noise no matter what surface.” ( skateparks.html) skateparks.html

 Concrete cost $5.00 per square foot.  Our skate park’s estimated measurements are: Length: 23.5m Width: 5m Total ramp used: estimated 60m (56.36m) Our cost would be 3230 ft 2 x 5 =$  However by looking at the durability of concrete, this is not very expensive as concrete can last up to 30+ years without maintenance.

 ProTec Ace Skate Helmet - $35.95  Smith Scabs Elite Knee Pads - $59.99  Smith Scabs Elbow Pads - $39.99  These are the best safety gears and has the highest quality.

 We will be buying at least 20 sets of the safety gears.  They can be used as rental to cover up our cost.  ( $ $ $39.99) x 20 = $