Figure 1.--Skate boarding was exceeding popular, at least among the boys. Schools varied to the extent that they allowed the boys to skate board. This was a California import that had become popular in Britain. Many boys wanted to bring their skate boards to school. The schools encountered a variety of problems. |
Skate boarding was exceeding popular, at least among the boys. Schools varied to the extent that they allowed the boys to skate board. This was a California import that had become popular in Britain. Many boys wanted to bring their skate boards to school. The schools encountered a variety of problems. One was damage to the facilities--a partivular problem at some of the schools biolt around mannor houses. None of the schools had facilities buuilt for skate boarding. Another problem was that the boys sometimes sustained injuries. Usually scrapes and bruises. Sometimes more serious. Some schools simply bnned them. Other attempted to reglate their use, especially requiring the use of protective gear--especilly helmets.
