Modern Skate & Surf began in 1979 with a 1,300 sq. ft. retail store in Royal Oak, Michigan at the base of the water tower to the Detroit Zoo in 1979. They have grown to open an 80,000 sq. ft. world class indoor skate park complex to compliment their popular retail outlet on Woodward Avenue at 12 ½ mile in Royal Oak. They also have a retail store in Lansing, MI and an indoor skate park and retail store in Grand Rapids, MI.
The newest 80,000 sq. ft. facility on 4 ½ acres is so big it’s actually in both Madison Heights AND Royal Oak. The new Modern Skate Park will be the site of live music, DJ’s, many give-a-ways and several high profile skating events this Memorial Weekend. (www.modernskate.com)
“With the popularity of skateboarding, inline skating, and BMX riding, we at Modern Skate & Surf want to continue to invest in Michigan by creating a world class skating, training and events center for ‘Alternative Sports,’” says Owner and President, George Leichtweis. “These kids are tremendous athletes and need a safe, controlled environment to practice their sport of choice.”
Even if you don’t skate, you might want to see some extreme athletes up close and personal and see why the X Games have become so popular.
FRIDAY, MAY 22
Adio Shoe Company’s team includes Kenny Anderson, Joey Brezynski, Danny Montoya, Ryan Bobier, Steve Nesser, Chris Troy, Ed Selego, and Anthony Schultz. They will perform on Friday, May 22 at 6 pm. (www.adiofootwear.com/#/
Detroit’s own Rock Nation Movement will take the stage with DJ L Boog and DJ Drew on Friday, 9:30 pm, following the Adio demo. (www.rocknationmovement.com/)
SATURDAY, MAY 23
The Gatorade Free Flow Tour Skateboard Contest begins on Saturday at 2 pm. The winner of this competition will be flown to the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals, taking place at the Dew Tour’s Toyota Challenge, September 17-20. Encompassing the “Flow to Pro” theme that is the cornerstone of the Gatorade Free Flow Tour, they can earn a spot to compete against the pros at the final stop of the Dew Tour, the PlayStation®
SUNDAY, MAY 24
On Sunday, May 24, the Girl Riders Organization (GRO) will hold a skate session and workshop. GRO is completing a 40 state tour, with the goal to fill the skate park with girls of all ages and skill levels to demonstrate skating as a fun way to stay healthy and active. (www.girlsriders.org)
MONDAY, MAY 25
Monday, May 25, we’re closed in honor of Memorial Day.
TUESDAY, MAY 26
Tuesday, May 26, tops off the weekend celebration with the Vans Skateboard Team riding in on their tour bus at 6 pm, with the Legendary Steve Van Doren (the family name behind the Vans product) barbecuing for all the skaters. (www.skate.vans.com/
Live music will be provided by DJ Dremond spinning real HIP HOP with SelfSays hosting as MC.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO WWW.MODERNSKATE.COM
