New BMX track coming to Cedar / Skateboarding block party on Victoria Crescent

A new BMX pump track is coming to Cedar, funded by the Stevie Smith Legacy Foundation. Midcoast Morning speaks with Foundation founder Michelle Corfield. This weekend on Saturday, Primary Skateboards is hosting it’s third annual block party on Victoria Crescent in Downtown Nanaimo, Midcoast Morning speaks with co-owner Jordan Pletz and longtime skateboarder Rigo Gonzalez.

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Notes:

Guests:

  • Michelle Corfield — Founder, Stevie Smith Legacy Foundation.

  • Jordan Pletz — Owner, Primary Skateboards.

  • Rigo Gonzalez — Longtime Skateboarder.

Program Team:

  • Joe Pugh — Host and Producer.

  • Jesse Woodward — Executive Producer.

  • Arbie Fru — Technical Assistance.

Podcast Photo:
Skater gets some air at the 2023 Primary Skateboards Blockparty. Photo provided by Mick Sweetman.

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