ABOUT USSkate Like a Girl is a nonprofit organization empowering individuals, especially young womxn, 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 17 years ago, we currently operate chapters in Seattle, Portland and the San Francisco Bay Area.
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2019-2020 12&U SUNDAYS (SEATTLE)LEARN TO SHRED! Join us for structured, inclusive, and supportive group skateboarding classes - includes all gear!
During the school year (Sept 8 - May 31), we partner with Seattle's only indoor skate park, All Together Skate Park to host weekly indoor group lessons. RATE: $89 for 4 week session (pre-registration required). $25 for a single drop-in session (no pre-registration required). SESSIONS: SUNDAYS during the school year (Sept 8 - May 31) from 12pm and/or 1pm start times
WHEN: Classes start at Noon and/or 1pm. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for gear up and check in! All gear (helmet/pads/skateboard) included. All abilities welcome. Partial & full scholarships are available. |
BAY JAM OCT. 12 (SF BAY AREA)Presented by Skate Like a Girl, Vans, 510 Skate Shop
Skate Contest + Fundraiser + Community Event @ Town Park, Oakland "Bay Jam" Beginner Clinic, All Abilities Showcase & Advanced Contest Oct 12, Saturday, 10am-5pm | Town Park Oakland (Defremery Park) Raffles / Giveaways / Vendors / Food / Art Music by DJ Aileen With It Families & Spectators Welcome! Info & Registration Here |
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WHEELS OF FORTUNEMay 3-5th, 2019 marked Skate Like a Girl’s 10th Annual Wheels of Fortune (WOF) weekend in Seattle, Washington. Hundreds of women and trans skaters flocked to the Emerald City to participate in back to back weekend activities, representing from Mexico, Canada, Sweden, Korea, Australia, Japan, and all across the USA! The 2019 WOF itinerary boasted the Nike SB "Coffee and Conversations" panel discussions, an evening Welcome Party at Bad Jimmy's Brewing, the Witch Hunt presented by the Skate Witches, Punk Rock Karaoke at 35th North, and Sunday Competition at All Together Skate Park. In total, more than 100 sponsors donated prizes, 150 skaters competed, and 55 volunteers gave their time and energy to make it happen. See you next year for our 11th annual event May 1-3rd, 2020!
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