NewCa.com: Roll into physics with ollies, nollies and flip tricks

This March Break at the Ontario Science Centre, watch skateboarders rely on physics to carve, kickflip and ollie. Explore connections between art, science and technology. Wonder at the stars or the powers of energy—from static to solar. And celebrate 50

Roll into physics with ollies, nollies and flip tricks this March Break at the Ontario Science Centr

Tuesday, March 12, 2019 2:02:00 PM

Discover the science of skateboarding this March Break at the Ontario Science Centre! Skateboarders rely on the fundamentals of physics—momentum, gravity and friction— to glide, soar and slash. From deck design to frontside bigspins, skateboarders from CJs Skatepark demonstrate how they use the laws of physics to perform their tricks and jumps.

For a full lineup of the Science Centre's March Break programs, including exhibitions, films, demonstrations and shows, please visit www.OntarioScienceCentre.ca.

What:
March Break 2019

Who:
Sean Lee Ying, Researcher-Programmer, Ontario Science Centre
Jay Mandarino, Founder, CJs Skatepark
CJs Skate and Demo Team

When:
Saturday, March 9 to Sunday, March 17, 2019
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday – Friday
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Saturday
Skateboarding demos daily at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

SOURCE: Ontario Science Centre