Skatepark Closing...times

[Jon Homage]

Okay, where do i start!

We the Cantelocals have received comment from Camden regarding problems at closing time. Complaints have been made by Sports Development staff about "abuse" from skatepark users at closing time on a number of occaisions, but particuarly last night (Tue 27th Jan). If you know what happened please reply with your side of the story, no names needed. I don't know any specifics about what happened, but i'm interested to know. I only pass this message to you from Camden.

If you were involved or know who was involved please take note and spread the word that this has to stop. Any problems like this could jepordise not only the opening times of the park but also the relationship we have built with Camden.

Indirectly, from a non-specific source , I have been told that there is currently further discussion taking place regarding the earlier opening of the park. If this is going to happen we need to be seen to be the sensible ...well reasonable ones.

I don't like sounding like Dad!!! I just want to skate and have fun

Enjoy the park, have respect for it and it's neighbours, and when you're asked to leave please without fuss!

To quote the legend that is Matt Hensley "One more trick... just one more then we're outta here"

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[chant]

cantelowes sessions tend to merge into a bit of a blur for me, but i think i was there on Tuesday night, latish. as i recall, there was only one other skateboarder present, and a couple of bikers. i think i left before the sports staff came round to close the park. i suppose more skateboarders could have arrived after i left and disputed park closure.

i guess i should add i have queried closure time myself fairly recently - not with staff at the park, but with the Local Authority via e-mail. this after sports staff closed the park at 8.30pm on a Friday night, rather than the agreed 9pm. i also requested clarification from the council on what seemed to me fairly arbitrary closures due to icy weather.