Skate Street to Host Competitions

Skate Street is bringing two international competitions to the park in the next few weeks.

On Saturday and Sunday, the 29,000-square-foot facility plays host to the Vans Amateur World Skating Contest. Sanctioned by the United Skateboard Federation Inc., the Vans Am runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.

Street competition is on Saturday and vertical competition is on Sunday.

For spectators, the cost is $5 each day and includes a pair of Vans sunglasses or a Vans hacky sack.

Nov. 14-16, Tony Hawk and other pros will stage the Adventures in Plywood Paradise professional street and vertical competition.

Weekend passes to the all-pro event are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Day passes for both Nov. 15 and 16 are $4 in advance and $5 the day of the event. Passes for the practice day, Nov. 14, are $2 in advance and $3 at the door.

The Fox sports network will be covering the event on Saturday and Sunday.

For more information on the pro and amateur contests, call Skate Street at 650-1213.