THE EXPANSION OF KITINTALE SKATE PARK IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION!!!

The Uganda skateboard union is trying to make some changes by removing the first half-pipe which was constructed in 2005 by Sheal Swart. This half-pipe was destroyed by heavy rain which normally disturb some parts of Uganda most especially in Kampala areas.

Donors and well-wishers of Uganda Skateboard Union, they have done a big roll by donating funds to the Union,Yet is not enough as per now,we are too happy and that is why we decided to start the Construction and see were the money stops.

Brian,Yann were in Uganda for their second time to see how kids are good in Skateboarding.Yeah, the Union had a visitor called Torben.He came from Germany, in an Organization called Skate-aid. He is also started a project of Skateboarding in Tanzania.He came to meet Brian,Jack and also the kids of Uganda Skateboard Union.

Kids are so happy for their expansion of the skate park and they work too hard to finish the park at Kitintale. Remember these kids are the ones who constructed their skate  park. And right now, they are still in Charge of constructing their park as you can see the photos. Torben with the kids of Uganda Skateboard union at their park before construction took place. Kids in action of digging the foundation of the new skate park they are more busy and no time for skating now days. Having fun and kids busy enjoying lunch time with a strong food of Ugandan people they like during working time(Posh & Beans)Titi,Isa,Morise and Musa are good in currying materials during the process of working at the park as you can see them! The Union is using only one truck to bring Materials like big Hard-Cores,Bricks,Sand and so many anthers.Kids get tired and normally we have a resting hours so that we can continue with the work at the park. Different ways of resting as you can see the kids in their free time rest! Yeah,Kids have Team Spirit to what they are doing! they love their Park and also having fun.   Right now,we do not allow people with cameras to take photos and also taking footage!! we are so sorry for that. Thank you very Much!!

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The Union’s Trip To Jinja, For A Tour!!!

The Uganda Skateboard Union, Last Sunday they had a strong trip to jinja and also the kids to have fun to skate in jinja town,The soucre of the Nile and Bujaagali Falls. Yann and Brian, they enjoyed the trip which was cool for them and also the kids because, it was their first time to visit those pleases.

People around Jinja town were so amazed to see skateboard game in that, they normally watch the game on televisions only. And here comes when its live for them.

Far deep Villages in Uganda,people they do not know what is skateboarding! Right now, the Union is trying a lot to take skateboarding in those villages so that people now know what new sports is covering the capital city of Uganda which is Kampala. These are some of the photos at Jinja. Some of the Union members at way to The Nile.Rapids and falls in Jinja at the place called Bujaagali Falls. kids having fun and fresh air at the Falls.The place in Uganda, its a Historical, this is were John Speke discovers the source of the Nile were it starts from and goes up to Egypt. Yeah, its a nice place for Comping and anther stuffs of life.Yann and Bashiri who is young star in skateboarding was at the source of the Nile enjoying  the beauty of the place at Jinja.Chewing Sugar cane and having fun that side of the Nile was so great to all Skateboarders as you can see Douglas smiling.A young brother to Douglas. Ducxx is happy and well smart in the skateboard helmet enjoying the life of the Bujagali waves on the falls.Matatoo/ Taxi.  A Van which we hired to our trip to Jinja and coming back home was cool and enjoyable to all the skaters.Brian and Yann who came to Uganda for their second time to see how the Union is expanding and also to realize how good is the kids in skateboarding. Remember who is Brian in the History of Uganda Skateboard Union. Both of them, plus Nik Strong from USA and Nicki Gibson, they have played a big assistance for the Union to keep standing up now.

Yann and Brian were enjoying fun with the kids at the Source of the Nile in Uganda.Uganda normally do both things like Farming as you can see big gardens and also Skateboarding. Sugar can plantation for making Sugar in the Country is available.Brian with the kids trying to demonstrate to him how they can make it in X-Games.

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