Kanaka Skatepark was the place to be on Saturday, July 5 as the third Fracas at Kanakas (FAK) Skatepark saw more than 50 skateboarders compete for top spots and celebrate their sport with the community.
Event co-organizer Angelo Scaia of the Salt Spring Skatepark Society said skaters as young as eight to people in their 40s and of all skill levels participated. Most of the approximately 50 skaters were from Salt Spring Island, but some came from Victoria and the Lower Mainland too.
“It’s a good event for the community and this is really why we do it,” said Scaia. “We live in a small town and our community is everything to us here. It’s important to put these events on because that’s what you do in small towns, and I think when you encourage youth and physical activities, it’s a win-win.”
The Salt Spring Lions Club — a longtime supporter of the skate park — took care of the barbecue, with The Somethin’ Else DJs donating their time as well. Many volunteers and sponsors also contributed to the event. Proceeds from FAK T-shirt sales were donated to the Stqeeye’ Learning Society’s wetland restoration project at Xwaaqw’um.
Competition results were as follows:
Beginner class: First place, Ivy Spencer; second place, Nathan Silva; third place, Lachie Snowball.
Intermediate class: First place, Kieran Rowthorn; second place, Graham; third place, Hudson Oakes.
Advanced class: First place, Mike Rogers; second place, Darcy Tran; third place, Leo Powers.
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Some photos from the day taken for the Driftwood by Rob Lowrie . . . .
