July Skateboard Update!

Reminder: we will be closed on July 1st for Canada Day

CAMPS
SUMMER CAMP
Summer Camp starts July 3rd, and this year will be the best ever.We’ve completely overhauled the design of the Summer Camp including a progression based graduated lesson structure. We have focused a lot of time on new extensive training with all our skateboarding staff on new Camp protocol. As well, we have designated new staff to run other great non-skateboarding activities.

Let our experienced and trained staff introduce your beginners to safety and maneuvering fundamentals and get them started on a healthy path of safe and fun skateboarding. Once they master the basics of safety and maneuvering their skateboard our intermediate camp presents kids with the opportunity to develop their ‘bag of tricks’ as they’re lead through various lessons learning to be comfortable on a variety of terrains.

These camps offer plenty of opportunity to practice these skills and learn new tricks while offering lots of complimentary activities to keep kids engaged and learning throughout camp days.

Click on the following link for more info or to register for Summer Camp:

http://cjskateboardcamp.com/

ADVANCED SUMMER CAMP (NEW)
The buzz is out that we’re launching our highly anticipated Advanced Camp! The Advanced Camp caters to skilled skaters aiming to take their skateboarding to the next level. Advanced Camp introduces skaters to skate specific goal-setting, planning, and training. We’ve worked hard to design a fun environment that includes skating with similarly skilled skaters, offers a low camper to coach ratio (max 5:1), and exposes campers to a variety of terrain with daily visits to outdoor skateparks across the GTA. Experienced skateboard coach, gymnastics coach, martial arts instructor, and personal trainer, Eric Bono will be leading the Advanced Camp. Eric will also be transporting the Advanced Campers each day in a brand new air conditioned van that CJ’s Skateboard Park has just purchased. Please call for details or check out on the camp website as only a limited number of spots are available.

The CJ Summer Camps and Advanced Camps run in weekly sessions, from July 3rd - September 31st. For an updated schedule of available spots in our camps, please visit:

https://www.cjskateboardcamp.com/dates/

Register online, pay online, and download all necessary forms and info easily with a click of your mouse:

https://www.cjskateboardcamp.com/register/

STAFFING
Eric Bono
CJ’s Skateboard Park & School is pleased to welcome Eric Bono as Head Coach. Eric has been skateboarding since the mid 1980’s and considers himself excited and blessed to be working with young people in this capacity. With years of experience coaching skateboarding, gymnastics and martial arts, Eric will be overseeing the training and development of our advanced athletes, as well as helping with the development of on-going programs and staff training. Eric will be leading the Advanced Camp with visits to skateparks across the GTA this summer, so keep an eye out for him, or come see him at the skatepark this fall. To schedule an Interview and Assessment for Advanced Camp, please email Eric: eric@cjskateboardpark.com


MEDIA
We’d like to congratulate local CJ’s ripper David Palazzese on his well-deserved page in the newest edition of SBC Skateboard Magazine (Summer 2012 Issue, p. 152) – congrats, Dave!
Also, check out Ariel’s two-pager on pages 22, 23.

We've been running weekly contests where you have a chance to win great prizes!


Be sure to visit and 'Like' our Facebook group page:
CJ's Skateboard Park & School (OFFICIAL).

http://www.facebook.com/cjskatepark


CJ PRO-SHOP NEWS!
CJ Skateboard Park has dissolved its relationship with Sumo Skateshop and we’re now going to expand our own pro-shop at the park. We will have a great line of shoes, pro decks, long boards, scooters, and the best products to keep you rolling. Stay tuned for more details.


IN HOUSE EVENTS
KING OF THE GROMS
CJ’s is proud to be a part of the 10th annual 2012/2013 King of The Groms contest! CJ’s will be the first international host location since the contest began! This contest series offers kids 12 and under of all skill levels to compete in an established internationally recognized skateboarding competition. The organizers have even added a contest for teens aged 13-16, called King of the Ams! If you’re involved with organizing a local skateboarding event and would like to extend to us the opportunity to promote this great contest that will surely benefit many local young skateboarders, please contact us.

In the meantime, look for King of the Groms and King of the Ams promotional teams at outdoor skateparks and events near you.


2012 / 2013 King of the Groms & King of the AMs Contest Schedule:
Qualifier #1: C.J. Skatepark in Toronto, Canada - Sept. 27 -30, 2012*
Qualifier #2: 3rd Lair SkatePark in Golden Valley, Mn. - Oct. 18-21, 2012*
Qualifier #3: Progressive Skatepark in Canton, Ga. - Nov. 9-11, 2012
Qualifier #4: The Skatelab in Simi Valley, Ca. - Dec. 7-9, 2012
Qualifier #5: Southside Skatepark in Houston, Tx. - Jan. 11-13, 2013
Qualifier #6: Kids That Rip Skatepark in Mesa, Az. - Feb. 14-17, 2013*
CHAMPIONSHIP: 3rd Lair SkatePark in Golden Valley, Mn - June 13-16, 2013*
(* Vert Ramp event included)

OFFSITE EVENTS
As new Team Manager and demo Coordinator, OJ (aka Chris Blake) has hit the ground running already planning and delivering numerous events in his first season with CJ’s. OJ is also managing CJ’s skateboard teams so stay tuned for changes this season. If you’ve got demo suggestions or opportunities or are interested in becoming a C.J. Volunteer, please can contact us at info@cjskateboardpark.com, or at 416-259-6888. We are more than happy to bring our best instructors and volunteers to your school, event, or special occasion to perform a demo, including a talk on safety and answering any questions attendees might have about CJ’s and what we’re all about. If you’re interested in becoming a C.J. Team Rider, C.J. Demo Rider please email OJ directly at chris@cjskateboardpark.com
Photos below:

1. Chris Blake (O.J.) with local City Counselor, Mark Grimes

2. Chris Blake (O.J.), Mike Siefert, and Triumph drummer Gil Moore.

Some of the CJ Staff were able to attend the Toronto premier of ‘Bones Brigade: An Autobiography’ at the TIFF Bell Lightbox Theatre this summer. Greg Lowe Sr. was lucky enough to talk to Stacy Peralta. Check out the jacket... that’s some ultra rare early 80’s nostalgia!

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Want the coolest and most fun birthday party ever?!

It’s easy! Just call the amazing Shannon Davidson and book a birthday party online or simply call her at 416-259-6888 for all the details. You can also email her directly at Shannon@cjskateboardpark.com