Youth Skate Jam & Kings of Harvard Skate Contest

3/8/2011

The City of Irvine, together with Active Ride Shop, is hosting a free Youth Skate Jam and Kings of Harvard Skate Contest on Friday, April 1 from 4-8 p.m. at Harvard Skate Park in Irvine. The Youth Skate Jam takes place from 4-7 p.m. and features skateboard clinics for every level of rider, skate demonstrations, food, vendors and giveaways from top skate brands. Geared toward skateboarders ages 5-16, the Skate Jam is a great opportunity for beginning to intermediate level riders to develop basic skills in a fun, safe and comfortable environment. 

The Kings of Harvard Skate Contest will take place from 5-8 p.m. and is open to riders ages 12-18.  Winning skaters will receive prize packages from Active Ride Shop. Space is limited; riders interested in participating in the contest must be pre-registered by March 30. Registration is available at Heritage Community Park, 14301 Yale Avenue, Irvine, Active (Irvine Spectrum), 71 Fortune Drive, Irvine and Active (Tustin Marketplace), 2893 El Camino Real, Tustin.

Pre-registration for the Youth Skate Jam is encouraged. Register online at irvinequickreg.org, class #100208, or stop by your local Active store. All Skate Jam participants must have a parent-signed waiver and protective gear to participate. Harvard Skate Park is located at 14701 Harvard Avenue, Irvine. For additional information, contact Nic Recchia at 949-724-6840.

To view highlights from past Skate Jam events, Click Here