Jump into summer at Open House! Saturday, May 19, Kids That Rip and Desert Devils will be showing off their recreational skateboarding and gymnastics programs from 3-5pm. Come learn about the range of programs we have your girl or boy. Enjoy games, a bounce house, exhibitions, and time for open gym/skate. Tell your friends!
Kids That Rip! has teamed up with Industrial Rideshop for a 3 part skateboard contest series this summer. Not only will there be chances to rack up some cool prizes but also win money! Each contest will be held at KTR on the street course, so you will have the chance to get better each time. Here are the details.
Divisions: 8 & Under, 9-12, 13-16, 16 plus, Sponsored (cash prize!)
Entry Fee: $25.00
Dates: June 17th, July 22nd, August 19th
Registration/Open Practice: Day of contest, TBA
Start practicing now at Open Skates: Thursdays and Fridays 7-10pm, Saturdays 12-3, 3-6, 6-9 and Sundays 12-3p
Kids That Rip! is bringing a new theme to Open Skate each 1st Friday of the month from 7-10pm. On May 4th, don’t forget your afro and bell bottoms, because we’ll be thrashin’ to some disco through the night. We’ve got a “Who’s got the Funkiest Costume Contest” and “Grooviest Dance Moves” planned. Of course, if you’ve got an old-school flat ground board, now’s the time to bring out your Rodney Mullen style tricks. See you there! Cost is $15 for the 3hr session.
Silvia Senour has been a frequent skater of Kids That Rip! and inspiring the likes of fellow skaters, coaches and the staff here at KTR.
Which is why we are even more proud to see her in a recent feature of “Nearby News”. Check the full article out here.
Photo: Nearby News
Kids That Rip! has a few changes to take note of over Easter weekend.
Skateboard and Scooter classes:
No classes will be helped April 6-April 8, please schedule make-ups at the front desk.
Easter Weekend Open Skate:
Cruise on down to Kids That Rip! over the weekend to enjoy open skate!
Fri April 6, 7-10p
Sat Apr 7, 12-3p (skateboards only), 3-6p, 6-9p
Sun Apr 8, 12-3p
Have you signed up for Summer Skateboard or Scooter Camp? Check sessions and rates here.
Last weekend was the Phoenix Am, one of the most highly regarded and respected Am skate contests in the nation. With that being said, the talent that shows up is insane. 21 year old Ben Hatchell took first this year, but 11 year old Jagger Eaton was close behind. Just barely missing the finals, Jagger came in 18th out of 184 contestants! Congrats Jagger!
Kids That Rip! in Mesa is Jagger’s home skatepark, so if you want to skate with him, come to a summer camp or open skate. You’re likely to see him shredding, and pick up some good tips.
Kids That Rip! is gearing up for an awesome summer with new features all around the park! We’ve got a new wedge in the mini-ramp/spine section, new wall-ride on the Mini-MegaRamp and a new extension in the street course. Thanks to our good friend, Jonny Harnish, for offering up his expertise and doing all the building. Come shred!
Congrats Jagger Eaton for winning all 3 EXPERT Divisions (Street, Bowl, Mini Ramp) at King of the Groms! Thank you skaters and families of skaters for coming out and making it such a great event. Check kingofthegroms.net for full results, pics and vids from the contest.
Top 3 Results:
Beginner Bowl
1. Jacob Walters
2. Ben Azelart
3. Ferri Deigo
Intermediate Bowl
1. Tyson Zane
2. Cole Foudy
3. Nick Papa
Expert Bowl
1. Jagger Eaton
2. Trey Wood
3. Matthew Wilcox
Beginner Mini
1. Brandon McCrea
2. Charboneau Caoilfhionn
3. Ben Azelart
Intermediate Mini
1. Dylan Sullivan
2. Nick Papa
3. Tyson Zane
Expert Mini
1. Jagger Eaton
2. Trey Wood
3. Matthew Wilcox
Beginner Street
1. Ben Azelart
2. Mikey Rasor
3. Drayden Gardnar
Intermediate Street
1. Destin Watts
2. Alana Smith
3. Matthew Wilcox
Expert Street
1. Jagger Eaton
2. Zachary Taverrite
3. Jackson Parrisg
King of the Ams (Open)
1. Dominick Tanner
2. Tanner Thompson
3. Travis Harrison
King of the Ams (Am)
1. Tanner Van Vark
2. Aaron Goure
3. Greg Dehart
