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Skateboard Competition Part of Greenlaw’s Mission

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Scott

Skateboarders from near and far are dropping in to compete in a skate contest that is more about congregation than competition. JSAW, a nonprofit skateboarding ministry with roots in Chanhassen, Minn., is visiting Greenlaw Community Center at 190 Mill Ave. … Continue reading →

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A year of great progress for the Memphis skate community

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Scott

In November 09’, Skatelife won a Nike grant that was  used to build  an indoor skate ramp at the Greenlaw Community Center- a center that is being leased and operated by Memphis Athletic Ministries (MAM).  The ramp opened in late February … Continue reading →

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Mark Jannetta Founder of Splinter Youth

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Scott

Mark Jannetta would describe himself as three things…a laborer, a skateboarder, and a Christian. He started skating at the age of 10, began working in the contruction field at age 14, and has grown up with a respect for God … Continue reading →

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Greenlaw Community Center Ramp

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Scott

At the Greenlaw Community Center boys and girls enjoy the first community skateboard mini ramp in Memphis, which opened on Feb. 27. It was constructed by volunteers from Skatelife Memphis and Memphis Athletic Ministries, using $2,000 in local donations and … Continue reading →

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Skate Haven Brings Community Together

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Scott

Children from inner city communities all over Memphis are coming together in an Uptown rec center to hit a skateboarding half pipe, and it’s only been open for less than six weeks. Kids from all over Memphis have already made … Continue reading →

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