Skatepark of Tampa
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Skatepark of Tampa is a world-famous skatepark in Tampa, Florida, USA. It is one of the top skateboarding venue on the East Coast of the United States.[1] The name is often abbreviated as SPoT. It is well-known for its annual Tampa Am and Tampa Pro competitions.
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[edit] History
On December 28, 1992, SPoT opened only to employees, and on January 2, 1993 the park officially opened to the public. There are two winners of the Tampa Am 2009: January : Ryan Decenzo December : Luan de Olivera
[edit] Obstacles
The skatepark includes a "pro course", which offers a pyramid and many difficult rails. Outside, there is a full size vert ramp, The "beginner's course" features many smaller rails and ramps to expand skateboarding skills, and also includes the famous bowl. The street course is redesigned every year for the Tampa Am contest.
[edit] Team
Skatepark of Tampa has a team of some of the best skaters in the Tampa Bay area. Skatepark of Tampa also maintains a party team, a BMX team, a family team of longtime friends, a documentation team, as well as a business team.
Skate team-
Pro: Anthony Furlong Ed Selego Elissa Steamer Jeff Lenoce Matt Milligan Mike Frazier
Am: Abdias Rivera Chris Lehman Dylan Perry Ian Gow Jeff Marshall Jereme Knibbs Pat Stiener Robert Kirkland Elvis Presley
Party team-
Adam Dyet Allen Russell Braydon Szafranski Brian Schaefer Chris Peck David Gravette Don Brown DJ Wade Joey Brezinski Justin Strubing Lizard King Matt Milligan Oliver Flores Omar Hassan Pat Duffy P-Stone Rob Meronek
Family team-
Brian Howard Brian Sloane Corey Hainline Dorian Tucker Jay Giroux Josh Stewart Kyle Berard Mike Peterson Paul Zitzer Ryan Dodge Scotty Conley Steve Brandi
BMX team-
Chad "Gumbus" Moore Conall Keenan Forest Roberts Jeff Harington Josh Shaw Luis Pinzon Matt Coplon Sean Albright Tom Villareal Tyler Bertrand
Documentation team-
Colin Clark Joe Pelham Rob Meronek Steven Ayers AKA Stalker Steve
Business Team-
Chris Kneer George Lackey Henry Alva Jimmy Hurn Michael J Buscemi Wesley Cowan
[edit] Music Venue
It is also known as a music venue, as it hosts the Transitions Art Gallery on its premises. Matt Welch is in charge of booking and planning the DIY-influenced shows there. Once located in the area where the current lounge sits, TAG moved next door into another warehouse and was refurbished for more space accommodation and style.
The venue has hosted both local musicians and major labelers. In addition, TAG has also served as the springboard for acoustic artists to join up with other musicians and create bands that go on to find success.
[edit] In pop culture
The skatepark plays a major part of the Tony Hawk's Underground video game with many SPoT employees featured as competitors in the street and vertical contests. It also appeared as an exclusive level on the game Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 as a competition level. The Skatepark of Tampa also appeared on Rob & Big.
[edit] References
- ^ "Skateboarding glory rolls through Tampa event". St. Petersburg Times. 2006-03-11. http://www.sptimes.com/2006/03/11/Sports/Skateboarding_glory_r.shtml. Retrieved 2008-03-06.
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Coordinates: 27°57′58.44″N 82°24′37.42″W / 27.9662333°N 82.4103944°W
