On behalf of AGA Nation, I would like to thank St. Maarten for great visit! Between the beautiful weather, island hospitality and Heineken Regatta, our group could not have asked for a better getaway. Part of our trip was for relaxation and escaping the cold weather. Being from the State of Michigan, Winter 2014 was not the friendliest to Northern parts of the United States.
AGA Nation's promotes action sports. So naturally we wanted to look at possible site locations for our signature 'Bikes, Boards n Beaches' festival. In addition to producing signature extreme sporting events, we also promote nationwide youth programs such as Bring Your 'A Game' to School, clinics and more.
As we traveled throughout SXM and spoke with residents and other businesses, the one common theme was creating a safe and active area for St. Maarten's youth.
In addition to events and performances, our team builds action sports zones, including skateboard/BMX parks. Skate/BMX parks provide havens for young adults who don't participate in team sports. Our ramps are built by riders for riders. The set-ups encourages creativity, support others and stay active on their own.
Action sports promotes individual activity - go outdoors, be creative, use their muscles, enhance their skill level. Over 20 million action sports athletes enjoy 'bikes and board sports' in America, both recreationally and competitively. These numbers continue to grow not only because of the popularity but because most communities want a place for their kids that does not include taking over downtown business stairs and steps! Any kind of action sports park, skateboard, wakeboard, BMX, even the more challenging ones, are far safer than kids in busy intersections.
In addition a unique permanent park. or, mobile ramp set-up can provide alternative outlets for today's youth, particularly at-risk kids in action sports. It's a big reason why AGA Nation was started. Action sports areas provide a place for young riders to socialize, find friends, and most importantly....exercise. Providing recreational opportunities to young children develops long term, healthy, active lifestyles. Young adults looking for something to do, on their own time, at their own skill pace.
Youth in low-income areas are particularly prone to health issues due to the expense of equipment and travel, or lack of leisure time. Often a skate park in a local community invites any and all skill levels the chance to stay active, healthy and out of trouble all in an organic way.
In addition to building an action sports park for local youth, kids traveling with their parents on a cruise, vacation and more can enjoy the park as well. Also neighboring Caribbean residents looking for a different place to ride. This can lead to tourism, shopping, dining, hotel rooms and more! Action sports riders travel to find the best place to ride and hang-out. Also, in most cases, any under utilized space can re-charge an otherwise underutilized area.
A true action sports destination area in St. Maarten can offer high visibility, community interaction and healthy active areas that can last a lifetime. We at AGA Nation are excited to see how we can help bring more active, youth friendly programs to your great country. If there is any way we can help grow action sports including 'bikes and board' activities, feel free to visit www.aganation.com or contact me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Thank you and happy riding!
