From the Yakima Herald-Republic Online News.

Posted on Sunday, June 22, 2008

New skatepark opens in Selah

Yakima Herald-Republic

Selah's new skatepark opened Sunday with a kick-off celebration that included a skateboarding competition, free food, and a raffle. The park, near the tennis courts on South Wenas Road and Wood Field baseball park, was built by the Selah Skate Park Association and the city of Selah. For more information, call the Selah parks and Recreation Department at 698-7300.

 
Cristian Navarro, 8, left, and Jared Moller, 9, talk about their tricks during the skateboarding competition at the opening of the new Selah skate park on Saturday, June 21, 2008. Both boys competed in the beginners division.
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Cristian Navarro, 8, left, and Jared Moller, 9, talk about their tricks during the skateboarding competition at the opening of the new Selah skate park on Saturday, June 21, 2008. Both boys competed in the beginners division.
Skaters whip across smooth concrete at the opening of the new Selah skate park on Saturday, June 21, 2008.
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Skaters whip across smooth concrete at the opening of the new Selah skate park on Saturday, June 21, 2008.
Cristian Navarro, 8, attempts a trick during the beginners round of the skate competition held to mark the opening of the new Selah skate park on Saturday, June 21, 2008.
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Cristian Navarro, 8, attempts a trick during the beginners round of the skate competition held to mark the opening of the new Selah skate park on Saturday, June 21, 2008.
Skinned elbows are a part of the sport, as numerous repetitions -- and falls -- are part of learning impressive tricks. Niko Libby, 15, leans back on his skateboard as he watches the skate competition at the opening of the new Selah skate park on Saturday, June 21, 2008.
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Skinned elbows are a part of the sport, as numerous repetitions -- and falls -- are part of learning impressive tricks. Niko Libby, 15, leans back on his skateboard as he watches the skate competition at the opening of the new Selah skate park on Saturday, June 21, 2008.
Kids watch the skateboarding competition held to mark the the opening of the new Selah skate park on Saturday, June 21, 2008.
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Kids watch the skateboarding competition held to mark the the opening of the new Selah skate park on Saturday, June 21, 2008.
Skaters try out the course during a free skate at the opening of the new Selah skate park on Saturday, June 21, 2008. Once everyone warmed up, there was a competition for the best skater in beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes.
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Skaters try out the course during a free skate at the opening of the new Selah skate park on Saturday, June 21, 2008. Once everyone warmed up, there was a competition for the best skater in beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes.