Ocean Beach Surf and Skate Shop held and sponsored the sixth annual Skate for Kids on May 21 at Robb Field Skate Park. Students in grades K-4 from Ocean Beach Elementary and the surrounding Point Loma community came together for the free event with gear and lessons provided by OB Surf and Skate. The day kicked off with a clinic for beginners to teach form and basic tricks. More experienced skaters then competed in a series of contests for prizes. Attendees had the chance to bid on amazing packages up for silent auction and enter prize raffles throughout the day. The event wrapped up with the latest tricks demonstrated by pro skaters. Ocean Beach Elementary school will receive all proceeds from the event.
“Year after year, this event gathers our amazing community in support of our children’s school art programs,” said Bill Kurzeja, Ocean Beach Elementary PTA president.
“These programs are critical for developing strong, creative individuals in our future generations, but are often underfunded. I’m continually impressed by and ever grateful for the support our local community-centered businesses provide to make the Skate for the Kids Day event a success.” “Events like these offer great way to engage kids in fun, active hobbies while supporting our kids expanded education,” said Roger Caldwel, owner of Ocean Beach Surf and sister company Ocean Experience Surf School. Caldwel is a life-long Ocean Beach resident and his children attend OB schools. His hope is to bring this type of fundraising event to additional local schools to support their art programs. The day would not have been possible without the contributions from local businesses. Food for the event was provided by the local Jamba Juice and Starbucks. Prizes for the skate competition, silent auction, and raffles were donated by local Ocean Beach businesses.