BMX Ramp Priming-Police Foundations Students Volun...

Police Foundations College Students from Humber College and a private police foundations program assist the Toronto Crime Stoppers School officer with the priming and clean up of BMX Bike Park ramps that will be featured by the Argos Foundation Stop the Violence at the 2007 Grey Cup, Toronto, ON Canada. The Argos Foundation unveils BMX Bike Park 10/05/07 - Canadian Football League (CFL) Toronto Argonauts Toronto - The Argos Foundation - Stop the Violence and its partners announced details of the BMX Bike Park Youth Engagement Project at this year's Grey Cup Festival. Free to the public and open all day, the BMX Bike Park will be housed at the Via Rail Bremner Street Festival during Grey Cup week from November 22 to the 25 and will feature 60 ramps painted by local youth with inspiring murals. This project is made possible through the generosity of co-presenting sponsors the Toronto Police Association & Amalgamated Transit Union Local 113 and community partners Toronto Crime Stoppers, the City of Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation and bike park donor Michael Heaton. This project begins with the artistic vision of many young artists under the direction of Scott Mills, Toronto Crime Stoppers School Officer & Legal Graffiti Coordinator, Toronto Police Services. The Bike Park has been displayed and used for local activities at Wallace Emerson Community Centre before it will be transported to the Via Rail Bremner Street Festival in November. It will be there that spectators can enjoy watching young BMX enthusiasts participate in skills competitions, learn from local pros, and celebrate excellence in arts and sport. "This BMX Bike Park is a cornerstone of the Via Rail Bremner Street Festival at Grey Cup 2007, showcasing both the artistic and athletic spirit of our youth. It's great to see young people use their time and skills in a positive manner," said Keith Pelley, Chair of The Argos Foundation - Stop the Violence. "Giving youth a safe place too express th...