9/1/2021 COVID-19 PROGRAMS UPDATE
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9/1/21: COVID-19 UPDATE
Dear Skate Like a Girl community members,
As you know, the pandemic is still not over. With the news of the variants and infection rates going back up, we have had to make some tough choices to ensure we are continuing to serve our mission without putting our community in unnecessary danger.
For this coming fall, we are excited to continue programs in all 3 chapter cities, including social distance clinics with high-needs youth, community meetups, Women &/or Trans Sessions, and events like Shop Hangs.
With this choice to continue programs, we wanted to ensure our community understands the measures that will continue to be in place to keep our participants, volunteers, and staff safe:
Masks Required!
Masks will be required to be worn at all Skate Like a Girl programming and events, for staff, volunteers, and participants of all ages. The only exception to this mandate is outdoor community meetups, as these are hosted at shared public spaces that we cannot control. At these outdoor community meetups, masks are highly encouraged and additional masks will be available for anyone in need.
No Contact! Pad up!
Our staff and volunteers will continue to facilitate Skate Like a Girl programming without contacting participants. Skateboarding is a dangerous activity, and therefore we encourage the use of helmets and elbow/knee/wrist pads for skaters in our programs. Helmets, pads, and skateboards, will be provided to any skater in need, to keep. We will continue to not loan gear out to minimize contact and contamination. If you’d like to request gear please complete our Gear Request Form by clicking here.
Refunds are Easy!
We strongly encourage our community to stay home if they are feeling ill, or if they have been exposed to anyone who is ill. Any participant in a fee-based Skate Like a Girl program is entitled to a full refund if they are potentially experiencing symptoms of Covid-19, or potentially exposed to someone with Covid-19. Additionally, if a program is cancelled due to a Covid-19 exposure, participants will be refunded fully.
Our intention with this memo is to acknowledge that we are still in a pandemic and are taking precautions to keep our community safe while skateboarding with us. We appreciate your patience and support as we continue to navigate our new reality. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact us at info@skatelikeagirl.com.
Best,
The Skate Like a Girl Team
Dear Skate Like a Girl community members,
As you know, the pandemic is still not over. With the news of the variants and infection rates going back up, we have had to make some tough choices to ensure we are continuing to serve our mission without putting our community in unnecessary danger.
For this coming fall, we are excited to continue programs in all 3 chapter cities, including social distance clinics with high-needs youth, community meetups, Women &/or Trans Sessions, and events like Shop Hangs.
With this choice to continue programs, we wanted to ensure our community understands the measures that will continue to be in place to keep our participants, volunteers, and staff safe:
Masks Required!
Masks will be required to be worn at all Skate Like a Girl programming and events, for staff, volunteers, and participants of all ages. The only exception to this mandate is outdoor community meetups, as these are hosted at shared public spaces that we cannot control. At these outdoor community meetups, masks are highly encouraged and additional masks will be available for anyone in need.
No Contact! Pad up!
Our staff and volunteers will continue to facilitate Skate Like a Girl programming without contacting participants. Skateboarding is a dangerous activity, and therefore we encourage the use of helmets and elbow/knee/wrist pads for skaters in our programs. Helmets, pads, and skateboards, will be provided to any skater in need, to keep. We will continue to not loan gear out to minimize contact and contamination. If you’d like to request gear please complete our Gear Request Form by clicking here.
Refunds are Easy!
We strongly encourage our community to stay home if they are feeling ill, or if they have been exposed to anyone who is ill. Any participant in a fee-based Skate Like a Girl program is entitled to a full refund if they are potentially experiencing symptoms of Covid-19, or potentially exposed to someone with Covid-19. Additionally, if a program is cancelled due to a Covid-19 exposure, participants will be refunded fully.
Our intention with this memo is to acknowledge that we are still in a pandemic and are taking precautions to keep our community safe while skateboarding with us. We appreciate your patience and support as we continue to navigate our new reality. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact us at info@skatelikeagirl.com.
Best,
The Skate Like a Girl Team
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NOTE: Our annual unplug is coming up! Skate Like a Girl will be pausing our operations between September 11-26th, 2021. We appreciate your understanding as we prioritize the mental health and well-being of our personnel.
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WATCH RECAP VIDEOS FROM OUR SUMMER PROGRAMS!
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WEEKLY FALL MEETUPS IN
SEATTLE, PORTLAND AND THE BAY!
(all ages + abilities)
Women &/OR Trans Sessions offer an exclusive space for skaters who identify as women, trans, non-binary, and/or gender non-conforming to build community through skateboarding.
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At Free Community Meetups in the Bay Area and Portland, women and/or trans, non-binary, gender nonconforming folks and allies of all ages and abilities are welcome. No formal instruction / no registration required - just show up!
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SHOP OUR MERCH!
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New hoodies & tees feat. art by Jess Wu & Alex Fatemi. Our merch supports accessible skateboarding programs for youth across Seattle, Portland, the SF Bay Area and beyond. Each purchase helps our organization expand our reach and provide skate gear and free and low-cost programming to youth throughout our chapters. Photos by Nam-Chi Van
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SPITFIRE x SKATE LIKE A GIRL COLLAB
NEW 2021 COLORWAYS!
It's here! Spitfire Wheels x Skate Like a Girl collab wheels and apparel featuring art by Jess Wu. Available now at your local skate shop!
ABOUT USSkate Like a Girl is a nonprofit organization empowering individuals, especially young women and trans people, to become strong, confident leaders who promote and implement equity through the vehicle of skateboarding. We believe that skateboarding is a tool to build confidence, resilience, and foster inclusive community. Our mission is to create an inclusive community by promoting confidence, leadership, and social justice through the sport of skateboarding. Founded 20 years ago, we currently operate chapters in Seattle, Portland and the San Francisco Bay Area.
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