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Paul Rouse: The Darwin ecosystem is capable of changing how we view sport in general

There is not a town or city in Ireland that could not learn from a visit
Paul Rouse: The Darwin ecosystem is capable of changing how we view sport in general

DARWIN ECOSYSTEM: French skater Edouard Damestoy during a training session at the Darwin Ecosystem in Bordeaux. Pic: Philippe LOPEZ / AFP

The kids are shooting in every direction, the air in the old warehouse is filled with the coarse roll of skateboards across the concrete.

The youngest are taking a class. They can’t be much more than 6 or 7 years old. They launch down a curve of concrete and try a turn and a jump. When they fall off, they try it again. It is compelling to watch.

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