California skateboard professional Richard Mulder will be rolling in for two fast and furious days of talk and skateboarding, September 19th and 20th to Zephyrhills. Richard brings his experiences to share at a special free luncheon Friday, September 19th at 11:30 and will be held at Zephyrhills Wesleyan Church on C Avenue, for educators, police, city officials, parents, youth workers, and interested citizens. Additional guests will discuss "skateboard culture" and issues that are hitting our youth.
Richard also brings his skills on wheels to help promote safe skateboarding with a workshop and contest at the Zephyrhills skateboard park at Krusen field. There will also be a demonstration by a crew from Fort Lauderdale ramping it up at the park on Saturday the 20th for the workshop running 9am to 1pm.
The city of Zephyrhills built the park to provide a safe place for skateboard enthusiasts to flip and jump in an effort to support the activity and keep the downtown area free from potential hazards. Freewheeling skaters became a problem after concerns forced the city to mark off a "no skate zone" downtown which cramped the skaters' style. The upcoming events are a combined promotion to build greater awareness for everyone in the community about "skateboard lifestyle" and to promote the safe use of the park.
"Skateboardists have their needs and the city would like to accommodate them. The city also has liabilities, citizens and properties to protect as well, so this event is designed to help everyone roll with it," a spokesperson said.
Skateboarding requires the development of highly specialized balance and skills, as well as a high tolerance for pain. The lifestyle of a skateboardist is one the community is learning to understand and grow with, skaters need to understand the liabilities their activity creates for the community, too. The City of Zephyrhills is sponsoring the event, along with the Zephyrhills Wesley Chapel Ministerial Association, and the Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce. For more information call 813.486.8907. Or you may look up and interview by clicking on this website: http://www.travisjensensf.com/richard-mulder-web-exclusive.
