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- Sep 4, 2018
- 3 min
Documentary Highlights Skateboarding Benefits And Community Trauma
A critically-acclaimed film created in Rockford shows skateboarding is more than a hobby for some. Audience members walking through the doors of Rockford's Nordlof Center received pamphlets on reducing trauma. That's because the film, called Minding the Gap, highlights hard truths about trauma and abuse as seen through the lens of local skateboarders. Filmmaker Bing Liu grew up in Rockford. He says there's a deep misconception about what happens at a skate park. "That's a res
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SDG
- Aug 29, 2018
- 3 min
Skateboarding cop breathes life back into damaged skate park
The first question Kevin Martin asked Chief Brad Moericke when he was hired at the Sumner Police Department a year ago was, “Hey, where’s your skate park at?” The 42-year-old Sumner officer was in for a grim surprise. “I came over here, and I’m telling you my head went down — I was bummed out,” Martin said about the first time he visited the Sumner skate park. “Because for one thing, I only saw like one kid, and he was just kind of going around all the different obstacles bec
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SDG
- Aug 28, 2018
- 1 min
Street League Skateboarding 2018 World Tour Update: Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO will now be the home of the all-new 2019 World Championship this January! We’ve been hard at work on some exciting new developments for the remainder of the 2018 World Tour. Stay tuned for more news on Stop 2’s location, current season standings, dates & an exciting new format for the World Championship! O RIO DE JANEIRO será agora a casa do novíssimo World Championship 2019, em janeiro! Temos trabalhado duro em alguns novos desenvolvimentos interessantes para
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SDG
- Aug 27, 2018
- 1 min
Rolling From The Heart Foundation Featured on 'Returning The Favor' In Memory of Ian “Poods”
Rollin' From the Heart Foundation is an organisation that is providing disadvantaged and at-risk youth the opportunity to participate in skateboarding, surfing and camping in an effort to promote a more active lifestyle and encourage positive choices. By teaming with peer/mentors that share their values of kindness, compassion and acceptance Rollin' From the Heart strive to instill confidence in those they serve so that they can overcome personal barriers regardless of their
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SDG
- Jul 5, 2018
- 3 min
adidas Das Days
adidas Skateboarding announces Das Days New York. Following the success of its debut run in Los Angeles, the international event series celebrates New York City with continuous programming over nine full days featuring immersive and unifying experiences to elevate the New York City skate scene and beyond. The event series will travel to Paris and Shanghai this fall. The week-long residency will transform New York City with a flood of interrelated activities aimed to foster me
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SDG
- Jun 21, 2018
- 1 min
Happy Go Skateboarding Day! and Skateboarding Works Go Skateboarding Day Show, NYC
Happy Go Skateboarding Day everybody! Hope you all enjoy a great day of skating. Learn a new trick or two while you are out there shredding it up. Remember to drink lots of water while you are out there enjoying the hot summer heat. And also try not to get into too much trouble. If you’re in NYC for Go Skateboarding Day this week, don’t miss this awesome group show! Skateboarding Works
Go Skateboarding Day Photo | ART | Video Point Green Studio 260 Java st. Brooklyn, NY
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SDG
- Jun 20, 2018
- 2 min
Go Skateboarding Day
June 21, 2018 is the 15th annual celebration of Go Skateboarding Day. On June 21 skateboarders around the globe will celebrate the pure exhilaration, creativity, and spirit of one of the most influential activities in the world by blowing off all other obligations to go skateboarding. We know most skateboarders do this every day of their lives, but this is just one more reason to blow off your television/computer/video games and go skateboarding! Skateboarders everywhere will
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SDG
- May 8, 2018
- 1 min
2018 SLS PRO OPEN LONDON TICKETS NOW ON SALE!
SLS is headed to London for the first time ever. Watch Nyah Huston, Shane O’neill, Louie Lopez & more skate the Pro Open on May 26 & 27 at the Copper Box Arena! Tickets will go fast, so get them NOW! #2018 #SLS #proopen #london #tickets #sale #NyahHuston #ShaneONeill #LouieLopez #CopperBoxArena #LondonCalling #skateboarding #InternationalSkateboardingOpen
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SDG
- May 3, 2018
- 1 min
Memorial Day Skate Camp
Monday, May 28, 2018 Skateboard Camp Choose this break to spend a week at one of the best skate camps around! We have been running camps since 2003 and have worked to make each campers experience one they won't soon forget. Specific clinics covered during camp lesson times include, the basics of ollies, how to kick flip, how to grind, bowl riding and skating transpositions. All camp activities will be held by experienced Skatepark staff who have a proven track record in helpi
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SDG
- May 1, 2018
- 1 min
2018 Sheckler Foundation Skate For A Cause Is Approaching
MAY 5, 2018
Etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest
20028 Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630
10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. We are proud to announce the Sheckler Foundation's 9th Annual Skate for a Cause presented by Oakley, a family friendly event that combines a world class skate jam with a carnival. We invited the top names in skateboarding to participate in this unique skate event that will benefit our Be The Change initiative. Our high octane skate jam delivers a rewarding experien
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SDG
- Apr 30, 2018
- 1 min
XGames Real Street 2018
Another year is here of battling video parts from Ryan Lay, Chris Cole, Bobby Worrest, Samarria Brevard, Trevor Colden and Chris Joslin. Real Street, the all-street skateboarding video contest brought to you by the World of X Games, is back. The Fan Favorite award will be determined by a one-round, winner-takes-all vote off. Watch the videos below and pick your choice to win. Only one vote per browser, per day is allowed. Voting ends at midnight on Sunday, May 6. Winners of t
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SDG
- Apr 20, 2018
- 1 min
2018 SLS WORLD TOUR DATES AND LOCATIONS
Today, we’re excited to announce the dates and locations for the 2018 SLS World Tour! We’re heading into new territory this season and we’re going to have a lot of new blood on the 2018 roster, making this the most exciting SLS Season to date! So mark your calendars, as SLS Pro Open London tickets go on sale on Tuesday, April 24, with tickets for the remaining stops soon to follow. Stay tuned for more details on tickets, contest coverage, and information including the unveili
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SDG
- Apr 19, 2018
- 1 min
The New York Times Declares ‘Skateboarders Won’
It wasn't long ago that skateboarders were the ire of cranky neighbors, security guards, city officials and much of the public as being the cause of damage to public (and sometimes private) places. But that perception of skateboarders is starting to change within our society as a whole. The New York Times dove into the subject in a major feature over the weekend entitled "Skateboarders Won." In the feature, reporter Jeff Ihaza makes the argument that skateboarding can be foun
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SDG
- Mar 22, 2018
- 3 min
IASC and ISHOF Announce Skateboarding Hall of Fame Inductees and Icon Award Recipients
The International Assn. of Skateboard Companies (IASC) and the International Skateboarding Hall of Fame (ISHOF) are proud to announce this year’s Skateboarding Hall of Fame inductees: Tommy Ryan (1960s), Mike Weed (1970s, Era One), David Hackett and Brad Bowman (1970s, Era Two), Allen Losi (1980s, Era One), Matt Hensley (1980s, Era Two), Guy Mariano (1990s) and two women – Judi Oyama and Pattie Hoffman. This year’s icon award recipients are one of the original skateboard comp
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SDG
- Mar 22, 2018
- 2 min
TONY HAWK & FRIENDS TO FLY HIGH AT ROAD ATLANTA
MotoAmerica Press Office
The opening round of the 2018 MotoAmerica Series, the Suzuki Championship at Road Atlanta, will see two extreme action sports – motorcycle road racing and skateboarding – converge as MotoAmerica will play host to legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk on Saturday, April 14 at 4:30 p.m. in the main paddock. Hawk, and his five-skater crew of world-class skateboarders, will be skating on his personal, state-of-the-art vert ramp brought in just for this event
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SDG
- Mar 14, 2018
- 1 min
Etnies Egg-cellent Egg Hunt and Festival of Colors
Ages: 1 Yr. to 99 Yrs.
Fees:
- $5 Fee $5.00
Description:
It's Springtime and time for the Skatepark to host it's annual egg hunt a great family friendly event! Come and visit with the Skateboarding Bunny, play in the bounce houses, make crafts and participate in fun games. There will be an egg hunt zone for ages 4yrs and under as well as an all ages egg hunt zone.The event ends with a color blast so make sure you have clothes you mind getting covered in colors. The e
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SDG
- Mar 13, 2018
- 1 min
FREE TO THE PUBLIC - GIRLS SKATE CLINICS
Vans is offering six free girl's skate clinics happening at their two CA skateparks March - May (see flyer above for specific dates & locations). You must register prior to each clinic date, and please be aware that spots are limited. Instruction will be given for all skill levels ages 6 - 16 by Vans certified skate instructors from 9am - 12pm. Interested? Please call the skatepark hosting the clinic date you are interested in or sign up in person. Note: If you are under the
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