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Hello!

The War Memorial Ramp Renovation campaign was set up by a group of Coventry skateboarders aged 8-11 in February 2019. Our aim is to provide the city’s extreme sports enthusiasts with a bespoke, state of the art facility that can accommodate the burgeoning community.

The War Memorial park is not only our local park, it is also the city’s most central and most visited park. The skatepark is one of the park’s most used facilities and has been home to a vibrant extreme sports community over its 19-year history. However, it is in great need of renovation.

Although Coventry has 5 ‘skateparks’ across the city, they are all small, dated and in need of renovation. The skatepark at the War Memorial is the city’s most central and accessible. As the skatepark is now nearing 20 years of age, it is showing serious signs of wear and tear (many skateboarders feel it is no longer safe to ride). The park also lacks the challenge and interest of newer builds meaning many people choose to ride street spots in the city centre or near their homes. Our current talent has to travel outside of the city in order to train for competitions and events. In short, Coventry is in desperate need of a larger and better quality skatepark.

Our petition, presented to the council in June 2019, achieved 1,425 signatures. We have a live skatepark user survey, which has received 240 responses to date (some initial results are provided at the end of this document). A new skatepark in Coventry would have a significant impact on the community as it would provide the space and variety required to stimulate the community and encourage the next generations to take part.

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Quinn

Campaign Founder & Web Editor

11 year old skateboarder from Coventry. I  have  lived and breathed skating since  I was  9 years old.  I mainly skate transition but I will skate anything!

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Briony

Campaign Founder

8  year old skateboarder and roller skater from Coventry. I have been riding since  I was 5 years old . I am proud to be a female skater!

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Lorelie

Campaign Founder

 I have been skating for two years. On the ramps, it’s a really friendly atmosphere and everyone encourages everyone else.

Instagram: @q_la_skate

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Oscar

Campaign Founder

I am an avid skateboarder and have been skating since I was 7. I’m proud to be part of this sport, especially as it’s now in the Olympics! 

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George

Campaign Founder

Skateboarding to me is a way to be myself because of all the different styles and places there are to go. There are so many skaters but not one are alike that's why I like it. Skateboarding is so special and unique.

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The Committee

We are the adults, helping the kids out with the campaign [l-r]

Bindi Chauli (Secretary)

Alex Walker (Fundraiser)

Susie Cowley-Haselden (Chair)

Sue Burns (Treasurer)

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