| For fans of the X Games, the idea of holding a | | | | anything huge, but just a token to show that |
| mock competition at home may be exciting. In | | | | they have succeeded at something. You have to |
| the area of skateboarding, the teams may paint | | | | be careful, though, you don't want to do this kind |
| their skateboards so that they look more | | | | of activity when the weather is very cold or the |
| professional and maybe even give themselves a | | | | ground is wet or slippery. The idea is to help with |
| team name. As a parent, you may assist by | | | | the art of competing, not to get hurt from a slide |
| helping them take an old jacket and add some | | | | on rain or ice. |
| patches and insignia that make their team see | | | | Staging X Games doesn't have to be just a party |
| "official." This "professional" team will now | | | | activity--you can do it anytime your child(ren) |
| compete in a Mock X Games competition for the | | | | have a group of friends who are interested in |
| prize that you have chosen before the games | | | | having something else to do besides just |
| began. | | | | skateboarding in the neighborhood or riding bikes. |
| Not only does staging an event like this allow | | | | The activity is fun, competitive, and it gives the |
| everyone to have fun and get exercise, it builds | | | | kids plenty of exercise at the same time. Always |
| up team spirit and helps the children learn the art | | | | have some prizes in the house in case of a last |
| of competing. The prize doesn't have to big | | | | minute request. |