On Saturday there was a skate competition and tribute to Tyler Valencia, a local skater who died about three years ago in a car crash. The event at the skatepark was sponsored by the city and The Boarding Haus, and I was impressed to see the Southwest Regional Emergency & Trama Advisory Council was passing out 100 percent FREE helmets. Unfortunately, none of the competitors I saw were wearing head protection. Maybe it’s just a sign that I’m getting old, but when did bashing your brains in on concrete become cool? Why reject something that could save your life and costs you nothing? Talk about rebel without a cause.

The trama advisory council can be reached at 739-1911 or swretac.org. 

Memorial skate contest honors Tyler Valencia

Tags: activities, recreation, Safety, skateboarding

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