IN HOUSE EVENTS
KING OF THE GROMS / KING OF THE AMS
CJ's is proud to be a part of the 10th annual 2012/2013 King of The Groms & King of the AMs contest! CJ's will be the first international host location since the contest began! Stay tuned for more details.
2012 / 2013 King of the Groms & King of the AMs Contest Schedule:
Qualifier #1:
C.J. Skateboard Park 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)
DISNEY XD /
ELEMENT SKATEBOARDS
Disney XD and Element Canada were at CJ’s on Saturday as we hosted LRN2SK8 with West 49. We had 40 kids from across the GTA eager to learn how to skate. Disney XD’s Coulton Conway and Element’s Dave Nolan, Bobby De Keyzer, Brandon Del Bianco and Chad Albert spent the day with the kids, and we all had a blast.
To learn more about Disney XD, follow the link below:
http://www.disneyxd.ca/contests/drops-in/?gclid=CLqktNr10q8CFYZoKgod1yf8Iw
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 or C.J. Demo Rider please email OJ directly at chris@cjskateboardpark.com
CAMPS
Summer Camp
We are gearing up to deliver a ‘better than ever’ camp experience this summer!
Our experienced and trained staff will introduce beginners to safety and maneuvering fundamentals to get them started on a healthy path of safe and fun skating. 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 new tricks while offering lots of complimentary activities to keep kids engaged and learning throughout the days.
To celebrate our 5th season of Summer Camp, CJ’s is extending our early registration discount! Register and pay before June 15th, 2012, and save $25. Also receive a 10% discount off multiple siblings OR multiple weeks. Click on the following link for more info or to register: http://cjskateboardcamp.com
The CJ Summer Camp schedule for 2012 will be the following weeks:
July 3 - 6
July 9 - 13
July 16 - 20
July 23 - 27
July 30 - August 3
August 6 - 10
August 13 - 17
August 20 - 24
August 27 - September 31
We now have a great advanced camp please call for details or check out on the camp website as only a limited number of spots are available.
For inquiries on our Camp Program, including March Break and PD Days throughout the school year, or if you’re interested in having a school trip to C.J.’s please check our website or phone us at: 416-259-6888 or email us at info@cjskateboardpark.com
PD / PA Camp
Don’t miss the many PD / PA Day Camps offered at CJ’s! Space is limited, so remember to register early. Our remaining PD / PA Days for the 2012 Year are as follows:
June 27th / 2012
June 28th / 2012
June 29th / 2012
For inquiries on our Summer Camp Programs, Advanced Camp, including March Break and PD Days throughout the school year, or if you’re interested in having a school trip to CJ’s, please check our website, phone us at 416-259-6888, or email us at:
Register online, pay online, and download all necessary forms and info easily with a click of your mouse:
www.cjskateboardcamp.com/register
STAFFING
Ariel Stagni
CJ’s Skateboard Park & School is pleased to welcome Ariel Stagni as Director of Programming and Community Development. Ariel comes to CJ’s with 25 years of skateboarding experience including traveling and competing as a sponsored athlete as well as over a decade of community development work supporting the development of facilities and programming for skateboarding, locally and abroad.
In 2011 Ariel completed a graduate degree at the Faculty of Environmental Studies at York University where he studied misconceptions about skateboarding, in his final project looking at experiences of native communities with skateboarding. Ariel is helping to develop a wide variety of programs and projects at CJ’s so stay tuned for updates in future E-Blasts. You can find Ariel at the skatepark, or via email at ariel@cjskateboardpark.com
WORK OPPORTUNITIES
We are always on the lookout for new people to add to the excellent team we’re building at CJ’s. If you believe you have something to add and are interested in becoming a part of the CJ’s Skateboard Park and School team, please drop by or email your resume to info@cjskateboardpark.com
SOCIAL MEDIA
We’ve been running weekly contests where you have a chance to win great prizes!
www.facebook.com/cjskatepark
Come into our Pro-Shop and have a ProTec helmet properly fitted by our knowledgeable staff. While here you can check out new products from: ETCetera Insoles, Independent, Anti Hero, Thunder, Spitfire, Element, Gold, Skate Mental, ATM, Shorty’s, Venture, DGK, Theeve Trucks etc, etc... including a huge assortment of stickers, and a larger wheel, bushing, truck and hardware selection.
Also come use our Parent Lounge which has a big screen TV, Blue-Ray player, entertainment centre, air conditioning and a wireless WiFi extender so you can receive wireless Internet throughout the park.
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Want the coolest and most fun birthday party ever?!
It’s easy! Just call the amazing Shannon Davidson at 416-259-6888 or book a birthday party online for all the details. You can also email her directly at Shannon@cjskateboardpark.com
MEMBERSHIP CARDS
Memberships are recommended and save you a lot of money, quickly. Next time you come in, we may ask you to have your picture taken. Our Cards are only $10 and last an entire year, the renewal fee for our membership cards will be $10 per year!
Cardholders are entitled to:
- Better pricing on open skate, Day pass: 12pm – 5pm or Night pass: 5pm – 10pm for only $10! Non-Members $15
- Better pricing on All Day passes, 12pm – 10pm for only $15! Non-Members $20
- Free safety equipment rentals with all Lessons.
- Anything with Wheels and Bike Night for only $10! Non-Members $15
- Use of the Sony Playstation room, when not being used for Birthday Parties or Camp days.
- Use of Parent lounge with TV and shuffleboard, when not being used for Birthday Parties or Camp days.
- Discounted Sponsor nights.
We are offering this program to enable us to serve you faster at our front desk, create a loyalty program and make it more affordable for everyone.
SPONSORS
We would like to thank all of our new and old sponsors for all of the support we receive. We are always looking for more sponsors to help so just call or email us for more details on what you can do to help!!! We are always in need of a sponsors to help support all our programs and kids in the community.
If you have any old Skateboard decks that you no longer need, please drop them off at the park, as we are collecting skateboards to hang on our walls to create a cool visual. Also if you have any used equipment, please drop it off so we can donate it to people who may need it.
Please remember that C.J. Skateboard Park is a NOT-FOR-PROFIT Corporation specializing in hosting a safe environment for all skaters including those with special needs.
We are still in need of the following from sponsors:
- An enclosed, single axle trailer to move portable ramps for off-site demos
- 4 Macs for our coming up film school
- Commercial air conditioner units
- Video editing software
No matter how big or small a donation is, we here at CJ’s appreciate any help given. Thank You!
Sumo Skateshop is open for business at 2883 Lakeshore Blvd West! The location is very close to both the 8th Street Skatepark and CJ’s. The shop looks great and it’s filling up with hot products: Nike SB, Vans, Fallen, Omit, Altamont, Creature, Independent, Thunder, Spitfire, Anti-Hero, etc... Everyone involved has done a terrific job! Stay tuned for a newer, better, tougher Sumo Skateshop to keep you barging!
There’s always something happening in our Pro Shop! Come in and have a ProTec helmet properly fitted by our knowledgeable staff. While there you can check out all of our new products from: ETCetera Insoles, Independent, Anti Hero, Thunder, Spitfire, Element, Gold, Skate Mental, ATM, Shorty’s, Venture, DGK, Theeve Trucks etc, etc... including a huge assortment of stickers, and a larger wheel, bushing, truck and hardware selection.
During March, Hall of Famer & world class jockey Sandy Hawley was in to visit the Park and shoot an upcoming segment for his weekly show on ESPN Sports. See links below:
Also don't forget about our Summer Day Camps we're offering throughout the year. Register fast as our programs fill up very quickly!
Phil Vertolli has been doing a terrific job as our Team Manager. He's also a great instructor at CJ's. This year's demo schedule has been busy and tons of fun! You may have seen us and our C.J.'s tent at the many parks throughout the GTA. If you've got demo suggestions or opportunities, or you're interested in becoming a C.J. Team Rider, C.J. Demo Rider or even a C.J. Volunteer, you can contact Phil at 
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