New Options Open Up for Skateboarders at FFS
By Ross A.
For the last several months, skateboarding went from a dream, to a speculation, to a topic of discussion, to a consideration, and then to an actual sport here at The Family Foundation School.
Last month, the “Verdict” was “Approved”, and now it’s actually happening. Students have been bringing in their equipment, including a rail and a box, and getting ready to skate.
On Thursday, May 13, Ross A., Matt B., Scott M., Derek W., and Matt W. brought the equipment to the outside basketball courts and had the first session in Family School history. “It’s mind blowing that we can skate here now,” said Dave M. For an hour and a half, the skaters enjoyed the cool evening doing what they love. Along with having fun, the skaters prepared themselves for the more important event to come.
Three days later on Sunday, May 15, Willy Williamson took the skaters, plus Dave, Ted W., and Nelsan B., to the skate park at the neighboring French Woods campground. They skated there for two hours. With a miniramp, two street courses, a giant bowl, and a large half pipe, the skaters had plenty to work with. “The park was really nice and I had a lot of fun,” said Scott. French Woods has agreed to allow them to use the skate park every Sunday until July when the camp opens.
So far, Williamson has been able to provide the skaters with supervision every Thursday and Sunday, but more staff members are getting on board.
The skaters, along with Williamson, hope to get enough support for skateboarding to do it three to four times a week, and take more trips to skateboarding parks. So far, eight students have been approved for skateboarding, and the list continues to grow as skateboarding at FFS takes flight.
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