Spokane BMX
Spokane, Washington USA
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~~~ Spokane BMX News And Happings ~~~
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~*** 2008 Tony Hawk's Boom Boom HuckJam Tour ***
Spokane, Washington -- 04/28/2008
The 2008 Tony Hawks Boom Boom HuckJam Tour event to jam in to
Spokane, Wednesday August 20th, 2008 at the Spokane Fairgrounds.
It's an all outdoor tour once again this year, featuring Tony along
with HuckJam favorites Kevin Staab and Jesse Fritsch along with
a crew of more of the best skaters, BMXers, & Freestyle Moto-X
in the world. The event has the world famous HuckJam demo ramp
on hand, plenty of music, and lots of great stuff to check out in the
HuckJam Village. For Information: www.boomboomhuckjam.com
Also see: www.tonyhawk.com for information about Tony Hawk.
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*** Albi Sports Complex Community Meetings ***
Spokane, Washington -- 04/16/2008Objective: replace all existing fields at Albi Stadium, with the exception of
the Merkel Baseball Field. To include a 5-diamond Softball complex with a
central building suitable for tournament play, multiple soccer fields of varying
size (for all users), BMX track, skate park, play facilities, restrooms, parking,
paved access, and a maintenance facility. Budget: $7.6 million (bond funds); $4.0
million carries over ($11.6 million total) Design & Engineering Consultant: Robert
Droll (Lacey, WA) Schedule: construction to begin at the end of October 2008 (end
of soccer season); new Softball fields to be available late Summer 2009; new Soccer
fields to be available Spring 2010.
Public Input:
( West Central Community Center 1603 N Belt St. Spokane, WA 99205 )
Albi Skate Court Design Workshop Monday April 21st 2008, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Albi Sports Complex Community Meeting/Traffic Scoping Meeting - Tuesday
April 22nd 2008, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
CC - http://www.spokanepoolsandplay.com/subpage.php?page=4
ACC - http://www.spokanepoolsandplay.com
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*** Spokane Sets Input On Master Bike Plan ***
Spokane, Washington -- 03/26/2008Citizens are invited to three open houses in April to provide input as
the City of Spokane updates its Master Bike Plan. The update includes
identifying ways to make Spokane more bicycle friendly, improving bike
routes, signage, and other elements. ( MORE )
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*** "Crave" 2007 Concert And Extreme Sports ***
Spokane, Washington -- 11/11/2007
Generation Alive - will host a faith-based concert and extreme sports show
called "Crave" at the Spokane Arena Thursday November 15th 2007 at 7 p.m.
Music will be performed by headliner Hawk Nelson, with The Send and
Tripple Threat. BMXer Mike Mancuso.jpg, - professional skier Josh Kasper
and World Series pitcher Jeremy Affeldt of the Colorado Rockies will provide
entertainment.
The event is free to all youth and young adults. - first come, first seated.
For more information call (509) 926-1040 - www.cravespokane.com
Photos - Crave BMX Extreme Show Spokane Washington 11-15-2007
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*** Spokane General Election Returns ***
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Spokane, Washington -- 11/07/2007 General Election Returns For The City of Spokane Prop 1 POOLS & PARKS City of Spokane Parks Improve was Approved by voters with an overwhelming 68.1228% “yes” vote, this $42.9 million bond issue will fund the construction and development of a variety of aquatics and youth sports projects throughout the City of Spokane. The bond will also fund development of Phase 1 of a new Sports Complex on the Joe Albi Stadium site located north and slightly west of the current Stadium. Phase 1 will include softball and soccer fields, a skateboard park, a BMX bike course, play equipment, trails and improved parking. In addition to funding from the bond, improvements at the Joe Albi Stadium Complex will also be funded by $4 million from the sale of park property that was approved by City voters in 1999 and subsequently held in reserve. |
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So fare it looks like Spokane may be getting a BMX track!
We will keep you posted as Gene`s BMX is watching this one.
( Click On A Photo For Full Size! ) Photo 1 = left, Photo 2 = right,
Photo 1.jpg - Current proposed plan for Albi Sports Complex ( Note: BMX Track )
Photo 2.jpg - Improvement Bond for Aquatics and Youth Sports November 6, 2007
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*** Spokane 42.9 Mill Parks Bond On Ballot ***
Spokane, Washington -- 08/14/2007Monday night Spokane city council members voted
unanimously to put a 42.9 million dollar parks bond
measure on the November ballot. The Park bond that
will appear on the ballot will include the following:
Sport/Recreation Improvements at the Joe Albi Stadium Site
- $11 million Construct improvements including softball facilities,
soccer fields, a skateboard park, a BMX Bike park, playground,
and related facilities. ( More )
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*** Spokane Park Board Downsizes Bond ***
Spokane, Washington -- 08/10/2007The Spokane City Council has less than a week
to approve a revised park bond measure before
it goes out to voters on the November ballot.
There are two major changes. That means there will
not be a $26 million indoor aquatics pool and an $11
million promenade at Riverfront Park. ( More )
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*** Spokane BMX Complex Bond On November Ballot ***
Spokane, Washington -- 06/26/2007The Spokane City Council spent three hours discussing the proposed
sports complex at Joe Albi Stadium Monday night and realized to get
a bond passed plans must include a new baseball field for Little League
Baseball. Little Leaguers turned out in force at Monday night’s city
council meeting. Spokane’s baseball community opposed a preliminary
sports complex plan that has soccer fields, a BMX track, a skate park
and a softball complex. ( More )
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*** Spokane Joe Albi BMX Complex: What Do You Think? ***
Spokane, Washington -- 06/12/2007The Spokane City Council is asking citizens what they think
about a proposal for the Joe Albi Recreation Complex, which
would be developed on property surrounding Joe Albi Stadium
in northwest Spokane. Comments are requested by Monday,
June 25, 2007 via email to:( albicomplex@spokanecity.org )
Citizens also can call the City Council office at 625-6255 or
write to the Council Member Rob Crow, City Hall, 808 W.
Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, WA, 99201. ( More )
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*** Spokane Sports Park By Albi Has New Legs - BMX ***
Spokane, Washington -- 06/05/2007Spokane voters may get a second chance to vote on
a sports complex near Joe Albi Stadium, but this time
the city would ask for money. The Spokane City Council
on Monday heard arguments about an $11 million plan to
build softball and soccer fields, a BMX track and skate
park on land north of the stadium. ( More )
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*** Albi Complex Still In Question - BMX ***
Spokane, Washington -- 04/10/2007Spokane voters spoke – more than eight years ago.
But a sports complex at Joe Albi Stadium – approved
with 80 percent voter support – remains unbuilt. ( More )
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*** Gene`s BMX Gets Email About Albi BMX Complex ***
Gene`s BMX News -- 11/03/2006I got an e-mail on Nov 3rd 2006 about someone looking to build a new
bmx track in Spokane, Here is a copy of the e-mail if anyone wants to
help this out. It would be cool to see a BMX track in the Spokane area.
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-------- Original Message -------- Subject: BMX track near Albi Stadium in Spokane Date: Fri, 03 Nov 2006 06:22:07 -0800 From: "PAUL HYNDMAN" paul529@msn.com To: Geneb2(-AT-)genesbmx.com Gene, I am a member of the Friends of Joe Albi and also part of a task force to identify youth venues for lands around Albi Stadium in Spokane. Would you be willing to talk with me about the considerations for building a BMX course near Albi Stadium and building short courses around town? Has anyone from Spokane contacted you for info on this yet? Of course costs (initial, operating, maintenance), revenue, possible tournament circuits, covered track, and popularity are areas I don't have a good handle on. I would enjoy talking with you or others about this. I can be reached at 509-475-4474 or email me your phone # and I will call you. Thanks, Paul Hyndman Vice-President , Friends of Joe Albi |
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North Idaho BMX Forum - BMX @Joe Albe
( http://www.northidahobmx.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=182 )
NOTE: Ongoing Postings Of What Is Happing In Forums Thread.
RCain - Sun Nov 05, 2006
I talked to Paul Hyndman about spokanes vision for a BMX track,
they are looking for BMX people who are interested in participating
in the formation of a corporation to run sanctioned races and maintain
the facilities.
All of you folks who have showed interest in starting another BMX
track in the area should jump on this, the city of spokane has the
money on hand to build a world class facility,all they need is interested
people to "get r done" this is a copy of the e mail that Paul sent me it
would be nice if some BMX people showed up at this meeting.
The next taskforce meeting for the Joe Albi Recreational Complex
will be Thursday, November 16th at 1:00 in the Spokane City Hall
conference room 5A.
It would be nice to have one or two representativesof the BMX community sit in for the upcoming meeting.
They would be more observers than participants, but they could see where
the City of Spokane is going as far as considering building a BMX course.
My phone is (509) 475-4474 if anyone wants to
contact me about the meeting or with any questions.
Thanks again, Paul Hyndman, Vice-President , Friends of Joe Albi
~~~ Added Information Sources: ~~~
Friends of Joe Albi Web Site - http://www.friendsofjoealbi.com
Joe Albi Stadium - WikiMapia Map - http://wikimapia.org/37762
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Spokane Hillyard Skatepark
The Hillyard Skatepark is located at the Northeast corner of HarmonPark (just south of Francis on Market and Decatur) Spokane, Wash.
BMX Bike pegs must be approved for skatepark riding to reduce damage.
The Hillyard Skate Park Is Still Open Today!
GPS SkateParks.com See: Hillyard Skate Park In Spokane, WA
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Concrete Disciples.com - Hillyard Skatepark Spokane, Washington
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Spokane BMX - This And That
Just Some BMX Riding In Spokane Found Surfin The Web.|
~~~~~ WEB SITES ~~~~~ http://www.spokanebmx.com ~~~~~ PHOTOS ~~~~~ http://www.bmxair.com/ramp/storer/backyard2.htm ( Barry And Joey Storers Back Yard in Spokane ) http://www.bmxair.com/skateparks/spokane/skatepark2.htm ( Under the freeway Skate Park photo shots ) ~~~~~ VIDEOS ~~~~~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-Ihf8-fofE ( A BMXer riding a bike around in Spokane ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FD7GBA5DdHU ( A few BMXers riding around in Spokane/skate park ) ~~~~~ NEWS & QUOTES ~~~~~ http://www.spokanenews.org/articles/pages/106.php ( Let's all make a difference, extreme sports in Spokane ) http://www.spokanejournal.com/index.php?id=article&sub=84&keyword= ( Taking design to the extreme - April 06, 2001 ) |
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Spokane BMX In History
A flyer photo from 1995 Spokane Inland Impire BMX.
( Click photo to see full size )
Here are some photos from 1994 of the BMX track in
Spokane that was behind the Rosaurs suppermarket.
http://community.webshots.com/album/51685122DxwYOZ
( Click photo/link to see a Directory of Photos )
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If you have any updated Spokane BMX information
Or any Spokane BMX history storys/photos and or
anything Spokane BMX and would like to help out,
Please send it to: Gene`s BMX.com, -- Thanks!
Geneb...Wenatchee,Washington-USA
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