Press Release 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE           
June 3, 2011

Contact: 
Matt Reno
Project Manager
301-809-3076

3rd Annual SK8 Don’t Hate Skate Competition
at the Bowie Skate Park in Allen Pond Park

On Sunday, June 26 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. the Owens Ski & Sport and the City of Bowie will host its 3rd annual skateboarding competition.  The day’s activities will include a skateboarding competition with limited public skating.  Only 60 spaces are available for skaters interested in registering for the competition, so don’t wait to enter.  You can register on-site beginning at 9am, provided there are still spots open or you can pre-register through Owens Ski and Sport (Crofton location).  There will be public skating and restricted competition warm-ups from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., when the 1st round of competition starts.  All skaters and competitors are required to possess a valid Bowie Skate Park I.D. in order to skate at this facility.  Skate Park registration can be completed on-site.  All skaters are required to wear a helmet with chin-strap secured while skating.

Participants and spectators are encouraged to bring a lawn chair, sunscreen, and sunglasses as there is limited shade at the Bowie Skate Park.  Please do not bring your pets to this event.

To enter the competition, contact Owens Ski & Sport at 301-858-1962; to obtain information about registering to skate at the Bowie Skate Park, please call 301-809-3011.

In the event of rain, event will be canceled.

For specific information contact Matt Reno at 301-809-3076.

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