RAMPRIDERS  Well the 2009 sk8ing season is here and as usual I�m late getting my act together. Better late than never right? Now that we�re all repaired from our untimely collision with a Nissan Maxima (thanks Smith�s RV and Tractor Trailer Service) we can get on with the boarding. Just a couple of things to start the year;   �         Bill, Dave, Indy and Travis are back for another summer. Everyone is certified as an instructor and we can get you off on the right foot. Trav can supply the expertise to more advanced boarders.  �                      Youth Zone Skatepark is offering lessons and clinics at their indoor park. Their instructors are awesome and can offer somewhat more comprehensive classes every Monday and Friday. They also have several clinics coming up check out their website at www.thunderbay.ca/youthzone. �                      If you haven�t yet, then CHECK OUT THE PLAZA ALREADY! No words can describe it. The pool turned out awesome! �                      We will be carrying inflatables to most of our stops (including our new 26 foot high climbing wall now and again).       �                      July 15th thru 17th - At Schreiber Heritage Days the Bell Children�s Area will include RAMPRIDERS as well as the Boys & Girls Clubs of Thunder Bay inflatables. We will be returning to the fungrounds downtown.                                  �                      The Kakabeka Street Fair is back on the sched for August 16th but be nice to the staff - we will be in Atikokan all day on the 15th at the KidSport Funzone and the guys may be cranky.   � August�s schedule is below. Check here often for schedule updates.  2009 Mobile SK8 Park August Schedule (DATES AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE) * PIZZA HUT SK8 DAY Date Time Location 5 10 to 11:30 AM Picton Park 5 1 to 3 Picton Park* 7 2 to 4:30   Vale CC* 15 10 to 5 Atikokan Funzone 16 10 to 5 Kakabeka Street Fair 17 10 to 11:30 AM Picton Park 17 1 to 3 Picton Park* 18 11 to 1 Vale CC* 26 11 to 5 Boys & Girls Clubs     Open House 27 6 to 9 Minnesota Park*

KEEP YOUR EYES ON THIS SPACE FOR REGULAR UPDATES ABOUT RAMPRIDERS AS WELL AS THE TBSC AND MAYBE EVEN OTHER STUFF.    ARE YOU NEW TO RAMPRIDERS? CHECK OUT BELOW;   The Boys and Girls Clubs of Thunder Bay operate the only MOBILE SKATEBOARD PARK available to the youth of Northwestern Ontario. We are proud to provide this FREE SERVICE to youth at as many sites as possible. All kids can participate with RAMPRIDERS in the fastest growing of all recreational activities. We can supply TOP QUALITY BOARDS, PADS and HELMETS to all participants FREE OF CHARGE. Parents can relax because our certified (NCCP) staff provides excellent supervision.   Parents Testimonial: My son, Patrice, is an eager and excited participant with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Thunder Bay Ramp Riders Sk8 Park. This is his second summer using Ramp Riders and his smile and enthusiasm grows with each visit. What makes Ramp Riders successful is the work of Bill & Dave. They are committed to providing a safe and fun experience for all kids in a supervised environment. Patrice's skills as a skate boarder and as a young person are growing each visit and I attribute this directly to the program. Patrice is able to skate board with kids his own and feels comfortable at Ramp Riders.  I wholeheartedly encourage all parents to bring out their kids to Ramp Riders Mobile Sk8 Park to experience the wonderful growing sport of skate boarding.  Sincerely  Maurice Poulin (Father of Patrice, Age 7)     RAMPRIDERS SK8 PARK is possible only because of the generous support of the following Northwestern Ontario businesses:   C Bluewave Energy C Sportop Marketing C Old Dutch Foods C Static Snow, Skate, Surf  C Pizza Hut C Intact Insurance C Investors Group C TBAYtel C Smiths RV Centre C Home Depot C Chronicle Journal C Alloy Technical Welding Services CTractor Trailer Service   Please remember that closed toe footwear as well as full pads and helmets are mandatory RAMPRIDERS, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Thunder Bay and all staff shall not be held liable for damage to personal equipment or injury to participants. Parents or Guardians must be present to sign in all non member participants. All dates and times are subject to weather, availability of staff or equipment and are liable to change without notice.   Mobile Sk8 Park Staff Bill Nicholson                                Dave Mauro Indiana Shawanamash                Travis Skirving

Send us your questions, comments or pics to: rampriders@tbaytel.net   Keep Sk8ing Dudes and remember SKATE - DON'T HATE!   Donations to the Club are always welcome and Income tax receipts will be issued.  Charitable Registration # 11926 4075 RR 0001