Skimboarding: An excitingly new attraction in marking Pista’y Dayat 2014
Governor
Amado T. Espino Jr. headed the formal initiation of the activity as part of the
new attraction in the festivity of Pista’y Dayat 2014.
It
cannot be denied that skim boarding is not foreign to Pangasinenses; but
although the sport is well distinguished, it still lacks the attention it needs
for perpetuation from the growing interests of people in sports.
It
became the reason for the association of Ellsworth G. Gonzales, officer in
charge-Provincial Population Officer (OIC-PPO) and chairman of the Committee on
Skim boarding to launch the sports activity in the province.
They
incorporated a short seminar that was packed with information to formally
introduce skim boarding. The event was attended by various groups like
Skimbulog, Skimfreaks, and Skim Your Heart Out who came from different places
in Pangasinan. They provided knowledge and presented hype exhibitions to add
excitement to the people who attended the program.
Astonishment
is what one would feel while watching the groups do their stunts like children
playing smoothly in the waves of the pristine waters of the Lingayen beach.
An
eight-year old boy was also seen exhibiting stunts together with the
enthusiasts. According to the group, the sport isn’t dangerous but it requires
proper knowledge, practice, and patience to be able to drive safely on board.
Children and the elderly can participate and experience the thrilling sport.
It’s
true that Pangasinan is abundant in water resources suitable for developing
such sports. And skim boarding doesn’t only provide enjoyment, but also serves
as a leisure and tourism upgrade vehicle.
(Sarah Jean J. Espinoza—FOCUS)
(Sarah Jean J. Espinoza—FOCUS)
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