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The first-ever skateboard competition at the Salmon Arm Skatepark was held on Saturday
Jim Elliot
Jim Elliot
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Myguel Pullman slides along a ledge during the skateboard competition on Saturday, Aug. 26. -image credit: Jim Elliot/Salmon Arm Observer

The first-ever skateboard competition at the Salmon Arm Skatepark was held on Saturday, Aug. 26.

Micah Karreman placed first in the runs portion of the contest with Myguel Pullman and Jeff Lytle finishing second and third.

Matthew Barnett won the best trick contest with Karreman and Bobby Wangler as runners-up.

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Levi Karreman ollies off a raised part of the Salmon Arm skatepark during the skateboard competition on Saturday, Aug. 26. -image credit: Jim Elliot/salmon arm observer
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Micah Karreman slides along a rail during the skateboard competition on Saturday, Aug. 26. -image credit: Jim Elliot/Salmon Arm Observer
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Jeff Lytle flips over a ramp at the Salmon Arm Skatepark on Saturday, Aug. 26. -image credit: Jim Elliot/Salmon Arm Observer
Jim Elliot

About the Author: Jim Elliot

I’m a B.C. transplant here in Whitehorse at The News telling stories about the Yukon's people, environment, and culture.
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