Conner Qualifiers: Shredding with the Texas A&M Skate Club

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – One of the Olympic’s newest sports has a popular community in Bryan.

Skateboarding was introduced to the games during the Tokyo Olympics.

The City of Bryan has two skateparks community members can enjoy, Williamson Skatepark and Henderson Skatepark.

Bryan Parks and Recreation Supervisor Cody Junek says the skateboarding community in Bryan has grown.

“You can see 30 to 35 skaters out here in the afternoons. They’re out here very often and they’re they say that this place is always busy.”

The Texas A&M Skaters, an organization on the campus of Texas A&M University, say it’s exciting to see the sport they love being showcased on a world stage like the Olympics.

“I think it’s really cool because skateboarding is still kind of a niche thing. It also gives kids a better outlet to get their stresses out. If they don’t have the money to afford a gym, they can go skate out in the park,” said Texas A&M Skaters Treasurer Zachary Munguia.

The Olympics features two skateboarding competitions.

“Skateboarding Park” is judged by the height and speed of the tricks and “Skateboarding Street” is judged by technique and control.

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