Derek Rinaldi, Archie, Evan Beach, Kelly Beach, Lou, and Cara. I Photo: @digimil
The A-Skate foundation is a 501c3 non profit that allows children with autism to be part of our social world through skateboarding. This past April, the foundation partnered with local businesses and organizations around Asbury Park to host the Mini-Masters Tournament. The event was organized by Evan Beach and Derek Rinaldi. It was their first time raising funds that will be used to provide further events and activities free of charge for families of children with autism. Rinaldi has said they are looking to host 2 major events indoors yearly.
Chris Nieratko looking for Animal Chin I Photo: @digimil
Their last event was held at Convention Hall in Asbury served nearly 100 families. A Skate foundation would like to extend a special thanks to The Smith Group of Asbury Park for their generous donation and use of their restaurant, Porta, for the after party.
Having given up on winning at golf, the boys started a thumb war. Angel wants next. I Photo: @digimil
The Dunno crew (Paul Santiago, Walter Santana, Angel Delgado, & myself) headed down for the event from Brooklyn. We we unsure of our skills but knew it was going to be a fun day. Angel had never played before the tournament and managed to stay on par…for about two holes. After that, the KCDC intern put up the most points of anyone, destroying the 5 stroke limit on a consecutive 16 hole streak. I guess we should have told him golf is all about going for the lowest score. Paul decided to be the chillest dude on the course, insisting on playing one handed the entire time while Walter stayed the course and walked away with the best score on our team. After a couple beers post game, we headed out to skate a little bit before making the return trek. I’d like to thank everyone who put the event together, it was a blast and we’re already looking forward to next year.
Gnarmads pre-game social I Photo: @digimil
1 Stroke penatly I Photo: @digimil
Paul Santiago and Angel Delgado walk into a bar… I Photo: @digimil
Matt Kruszelnicki is a sweetheart I Photo: @digimil
Walter Santana lines up his putt I Photo: @digimil
I dipped my ball in the water quite a few times I Photo: @digimil
The squat is a pro form I Photo: @digimil
The after party at Porta I Photo: @digimil
Sign ups I Photo: @digimil
Tallying up the scores I Photo: @digimil
Someone went home with this badboy I Photo: @digimil
Swing and a miss I Photo: @digimil
Players received these awesome koozies I Photo: @digimil
Bogdan wants you on his team I Photo: @digimil
Having given up on winning at golf, the boys started a thumb war I Photo: @digimil
Overseeing the prize distribution I Photo: @digimil
Vans stepped up big I Photo: @digimil
Sweet views I Photo: @digimi
Confirming the score I Photo: @digimil
1st stroke I Photo: @digimil
ASkate raised spirits along with money to provide for skaters and families affected by Autism. The A-Skate foundation is a 501c3 non profit that allows children with autism to be part of our social world through skateboarding.
