Alcatraz Skateshop
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Alcatraz Skateshop[1] is a Canadian skate shop, located in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, with another location in Bowmanville, Ontario. The chain is owned by Jason King.
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[edit] History
The store began in Oshawa in the early 90s through the diligence of three owners. Jason King eventually bought out the other two owners, and built the shop to where it is today.
The chain has grown considerably, and currently maintains a skateboarding team, managed by Jeff Mcdonald (also manager of the Bowmanville, Ontario, location), and has also produced two skateboarding films to date: AT Large and Chairmen of the Board[2].
[edit] Skateboarding Team
The current skate team consists of: Jay Revelle, Rob Piontek, Clement Lush, Jordan Bandula, Glencoe Hogle, Shawn Arpin, Chase Furman, and Brandon Bandula.
[edit] Videos
| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| AT Large | 2004 |
| Chairmen of the Board | 2006 |
[edit] References
"Local talent on view in skateboard DVD", www.durhamregion.com, 2006-12-27. Retrieved on 2006-12-27.
