Belfast Urban Sports Association

17-06-09
Hey all,

We had some very busy weekends lately and before we go any further a few shouts outs. Big thanks to all who made the Wind yer nek in jam the great success it was. Also thanks to the generous sponsors that gave away so many goodies.

On the weekend just past we had our RAMPRAGE BMX jump team pumpin' it at the Lisburn City Council bike week. It was spectacular to say the least and even the Lord Mayor was stoked!

Remember the events are thick and fast so sign up for the newsletter, it will tell you of insane events just like War of the Shamrock this Sunday.

Unit 13 Opening Hours
Mon 6pm - 10pm
Tue 7pm - 10pm
Wed 6pm - 10pm (Wacky wed - Skate only)
Thurs 6pm - 10pm (Bmx Only)
Fri 6pm - 10pm
Sat 12am - 6pm
Sun 12am - 6pm
Sun 6pm - 10pm (Bmx Only)

Please Note all park sessions are charged at 5 pounds unless otherwise stated above
Please contact the park on 07796631957 with any questions u might have.

01-12-08
Well it's December now and it sure does feel like it rightly. We just had probably the finest BMX gig ever on the weekend. Riders came from far and wide to sample the new layout at UNIT 13 and although it was baltic the riding was absolutley hot! expect to see some great edits up in a few weeks on out bebo and stuff.

On the note of the new layout' we are about 80% done and things are pretty sic! but there is some more real deal coming, so get down and support the cause and let us know what you think.

Coming up on the 13th is the first ever 'MINI MAN JAM' its for 14 and under and is looking like a pretty big deal with lots of little shredders ready to tear our new set-up to pieces. So get on down and expect something for all.
11-09-08
Hey all 14 years and under, this sat we will be shooting a little footage and need your buzz. We will also be deciding a date for the grommet comp that will happen before Christmas. So if you want your say and want to be part of the action get on down 6pm -9pm it will be free entry plus there will be goodies and a feed available. Drop us a line team@ourbus.org if you are interested. Take it easy Team BUS
09-11-08
UNIT 13 is back and badder than Michael! it's about 2/3's complete but there's plenty to play on. Expect to see some quality gear appearing over the next few weeks. See you there...
01-11-08
HI ALL
As you know we are currently renovating UNIT 13. We decided to do a little more than we planned so it will be at its most rad!!!
The knock-on effect is it will take a little longer to complete but we can assure you it will be worth the wait. So keep coming back to the site for updates, should be another this Wednesday night.
27-10-08
Check out the events section, looks like Newtownabbey council is getting serious about the big show. Pass the word around get everyone down, we should try mob the place during this meeting and show support-this will start to happen alll around the country soon and the bigger the presence and more support the more chance of parks everywhere popping up.

22-10-08
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES.
We are getting a park and its all official. Below is an extract of a communication statement from the man saying what's going down!!!!!

Media release on behalf of Belfast City Council

For immediate use

Success for new Urban Sports Park

Belfast’s first ever urban sports park is expected to be open by Easter next year at the M3 underpass at Nelson Street.

The news follows the award of £370,000 towards the project from the European Union’s Programme for Peace and Reconciliation managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

Belfast City Council has been working for a number of years with Belfast Urban Sports (BUS) to create an iconic city centre sports park. The Council and Better Belfast are funding the remainder of the £500,000 total cost.

The new funding will allow construction of the park to begin by the start of 2009.

2 YEARS GRAFTING AND 30 YEARS IN THE MAKING AND THE NORTH IS FINALLY GETTING WHAT IT DESERVES. THANKS TO ALL THAT HAVE HELPED AND THANKS TO THE CREW FOR STICKING THEIR NECKS ON LINE AND SEEING IT THROUGH!!!

ANNOUNCEMENT 2.
Unit 13 will be closing for a week for much needed maintenance. Doors shut this Saturday 25th at 6pm and will reopen Saturday 1st at 12noon.


14-10-08
Hey folks, Our continuous improvements programme is in full effect these and you will notice the changes instantly if you haven't been up to unit 13 since the re-opening. We are also planning on another park layout change where some technical and flowing lines will be created to suit all user groups.

SKATE & BMX coaching is becoming more and more popular these days and our resident Mentors Matt & Ciaran are always willing to help on saturday mornings between 10am &12noon for coaching sessions. Drop a line to team@ourbus.org if you know someone who would like to participte in lessons.

06-09-08
Big gig on the 20th of this month. Check the events section for details. This is a three day fund raiser to make up for the time lost due to flooding and for the cost of fixing the damage ramps. Please tell everyone you know to come along, great music and prizes the whole weekend and the more we raise the more likely we are to stay open longer.

01-09-08
UNIT13 CLEAN UP SUCCESS
Big thanks to everyone who helped out, the park will be opened for business this friday. There are a few changes to layout, but we are sure you will enjoy.

BMX Freestyle event at Cotton Court.
For once we weren't totally soaked. The new jump box set-up rocks and you will be able to test it out at Unit 13 when we open on Friday. Thanks to all who came and supported. Also thank you very much to Gary Flynn from Corona Extra who helped make the event happen and kept everyone well oiled.

25-08-08
UNIT 13 CLEAN UP & GIG INFO
You all know that we got flooded, well it's all dry and we are now ready to clean up. So this Sunday 31st from 10am we have a clean up operation. If you would like to help out please get on down and arm yourself with brooms and the like. If you have a drill or any tools please bring them as some remodeling will be taking place and hopefully things will be even better than they were. There will be a BBQ on and everyone that helps out will get a free session pass when we are back open.

This Saturday Ireland's Number 1 BMX demo team will be giving it stacks at Cotton Court in the City. This venue is right out front of the Pothouse Bar and Grill and the action starts at 4.00pm with demos every hour or so. Come supports the guys and have the chance to win great prizes and giveaways. there will be a party afterwards in the Pothouse for all those who are old enough to get in. Feel free to bring the kids as there are great restaurants and cafes in the area anyhow. Should be a great day weather permitting and just another opportunity to bring urban sports to the masses.

On the weekend just gone 23rd and 24th we had the Newtownabbey summer scheme at Loughshore Park Newtownabbey. It was a little wet on the Saturday but Sunday was fair and we got the opportunity to introduce skateboarding to a whole new set of youngsters. Big thanks to all that helped out. Say tuned for news of a council meeting as we try and get Newtownabbey there own piece of action.

15-08-08
This weekend get yourself down to Unit 13 skate park for the BMX OLD SCHOOL event. There will be plenty of chrome from yester year on display and a BBQ. Weather is looking good so it should be a great family day out.

Or perhaps you are into skateboarding then Limerick Skatepark is where you should be heading for the Irish Skateboarder of the year, brought to you by the WIZARD magazine, Ireland's word on skateboarding.

Team BUS
10-08-08
Hello to everyone on this fine Sunday. Team BUS have been flat out again delivering shows and summer schemes for all the potential future urban sports stars. On Wednesday we were at Barnetts Demense next to Malone House as part of the Belfast City Councils Summer Scheme. There was about 500 kids aged 5 to 12 going absolutely crazy in the rain. BUS supplied the tunes and some skateboards for them to try out. The day was a great success and just by being there means we ticked another essential box in the struggle for permanent facilities.

Again in the fashion of Summer Schemes and ticking boxes we have are open all this week from 10am -4pm as part of the Lisburn City Council Scheme. the cost for a weeks pass is £30 and it not only gets you in but you get the chance to win great prizes. So get on down all you kids with nothing to do this week for a week of fun and urban sports.
18-07-08...
Hey all we are back again, I guess this really means a blog now we are doing it again!
Team BUS has had probably the most crazy month yet with some huge events and full-on action. The Blade Jam went down really well with plenty of bladers coming up from the south to enjoy the hospitality. Congratulations to Scoey and the boys for putting on a super show and welcome to the team!!!
Oxegen was a blast with Europe's biggest vert ramp on display courtesy of Red Bull. Big up to Marc Beggins (is that spelt right?) from Belfast who got the opportunity to have a blast with help from the pro's.
I do think I saw the Pope' master from BUS laying some smooth runs down the beast as well. All good.

The future of Unit 13 is balancing delicately in the hands of the GODS. I sense a mass protest to protect the homelands, we will keep you posted in the meantime sign up and we can keep you posted. Tell your buddies too as we well might need an army to sort it out...
Take when you get it...
Team BUS.




04-07-08…
Hi everyone welcome to the Team BUS blog of sorts, we figure we should start talking to you all considering we are getting ever closer to the goal of a permanent skate park. That’s right we are in the final stages of our endeavour to secure Lottery Funding for park down town. We’ll definitely keep you posted so stayed tuned for exciting news over the next few weeks. Filling out the joins us section would be a great start so we can contact you direct with our news.
On the gig front we have the first Blade jam at Unit 13 this weekend, so even if you don’t blade get on down and support the crew. Check the events section for the details.

Big thanks to all those that helped out on the weekend, the Maritime was hard graft but we got through.
As for the mini ramp! Any one wants a sausage and a bit bread? If so then come down this Friday night for the official launch of the modular mini ramp. It seemed to go down well at Newborn Fest and will be making appearances again next month.
Take it easy


Team BUS