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SkateFest - Sk8 for a Cause Scheduled for June 21 and 22

This year's SkateFest benefits Children's National Medical Center.

Skaters, get your boards ready and start practicing your tricks.

The annual SkateFest - Sk8 for a Cause skating competition will take place June 21 and 22 at Wakefield State Park in Annandale.

This year marks the seventh year of the skating competition, which benefits the Children's National Medical Center.

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The preliminary rounds for the skate competition will be on June 21. All those who wish to participate in the skate competition must attend the preliminary rounds on June 21. Saturday will begin at noon with registration for Sk8 for a Cause.

The Skate Competition on June 22 features five main events and skaters from four separate age groups will compete for 42 custom prize packs, valued at more than $20,000.

Skaters from ages 5 to 50 who have raised money to benefit Children's National will Sk8 For A Cause and take a symbolic ride around Wakefield Park while picking up gifts from our sponsors along the way. The skater who raises the most money will win a scholarship to Camp Woodward. The top 10 will win prize packs.

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For more information about Skatefest and Sk8 for a Cause, check out Kara Martinez's Patch blog: Skatefest and Sk8 for a Cause In's and Outs.


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