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Skate Like a Girl is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit. EIN: 26-250055
GENERALWHAT IS YOUR EIN?
Skate Like a Girl is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit. EIN: 26-2500555
Why "Skate Like a Girl"?
Skate Like a Girl is a girl-centric organization that believes that skateboarding is for everyone. The name Skate Like a Girl pre-dates the #likeagirl campaign. For a long time anything "like a girl" was meant to be a negative connotation, and we wanted to change that around. Skate Like a Girl is meant to be inclusive of all ages, abilities, and genders.
Why do you ask people what their pronouns are?
At Skate Like a Girl, we are committed to creating spaces where youth of all genders feel welcome. Every day we skate with little boys with long hair, girls who hate pink, and many more kiddos in between and beyond. In order to not misgender our youth, we ask youth to share their pronouns with the group. If they don't wish to share their pronouns, and opt to use their name instead, that's totally cool.
Why do you call your skate clinics “Women and Trans” Sessions?
At Skate Like a Girl we are committed to centering identities who have long been excluded or unwelcome in skateboarding spaces. One way we do this is through our Women & Trans Sessions. We picked this title through a thoughtful months-long effort where staff, volunteers, and program participants from all 3 chapter cities provided input and contributed to multiple discussions. Our community decided this would be the best title to intentionally call in women and trans people, acknowledging that:
I’m confused about the terminology you use and who your programs are for, can you provide more details?
ALL GENDER YOUTH
Welcome to all genders. Typically ages 5-12, with details specified on marketing materials and registration. GRRLZ YOUTH Welcome to girls, trans, non-binary and/or gender non-conforming skaters. Typically ages 5-17, with details specified on marketing materials and registration. WOMEN &/OR TRANS Anyone who does not identify as a cisgender male, including women, trans, non-binary and/or gender non-conforming skaters. Typically ages 13+, with details specified on marketing materials and registration. Many adults ages 20-30 participate, so no, you’re not “too old”! QUEER, WOMEN &/OR TRANS Welcome to women, trans, non-binary, gender non-conforming, and or queer-identified skaters, including cisgender boys/men who identify as queer. Typically ages 13+, with details specified on marketing materials and registration. Many adults ages 20-30 participate, so no, you’re not “too old”! QUEER &/OR TRANS Welcome to anyone who identifies as queer and/or trans, including cisgender boys/men who identify as queer. Typically ages 5+, with details specified on marketing materials and registration. Many adults ages 20-30 participate, so no, you’re not “too old”! Are your programs for girls only?
We host a variety of programs, with most being inclusive of all genders. We do have a few programs which seek to serve specifically non-male identified participants, such as Women & Trans Sessions. Also: see the question above.
WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
We currently have chapters in Seattle, Portland, and the San Francisco Bay Area / Oakland. We are headquartered in Seattle.
We accept general mail at: Attn: Skate Like a Girl 305 Harrison St Seattle, WA 98109 How do I get involved?
One of the best ways to get involved is to attend an event or program first and meet the staff and volunteer team to find out more. Once you have decided you are interested in volunteering:
Adults 18+ in SEA, PDX, SF BAY: Please fill out our volunteer application! TEENS in Seattle: Please fill out our YES (Youth Employment Skateboarding) Program application How do I get a Skate Like a Girl program started at my local community center or my child's school?
What are your typical PROGRAM rates?
Our general program rates are $10-20/hour/participant.
Do you do private lessons?
SEA: We direct all private lessons to All Together Skatepark. However, if you are interested in working with a particular Skate Like a Girl coach, please email us at seattle@skatelikeagirl.com.
PDX: Please Inquire. SF: We direct private lessons to Rob Skate Academy (East Bay) and Ladies Shred (Marin County). However, if you are interested in working with a particular Skate Like a Girl coach, please email us at sfbay@skatelikeagirl.com. Do you do birthday parties?
SEA: We direct all of our birthday party inquiries to All Together Skatepark.
PDX: Please inquire! SF: We direct birthday parties to Rob Skate Academy (East Bay) and Ladies Shred (Marin County). Do you do aggressive roller blading, longboarding, quad skating, roller skating, or swivel board classes?
Sorry, we only run skateboard programs. Occasionally in the SF Bay Area, we partner with Bay Area Roller Derby to offer a joint quad and skateboarding clinic/session.
Will you donate to our silent auction?
All requests for auction, raffle, or similar donations should be made at least 6 weeks in advance from the event. Please include organization information, tax ID number, and include any forms that need to be filled out. Due to capacity restrictions we are not able to fulfill all requests and take these on a case by case basis. We specifically seek to donate to existing program partners with Skate Like a Girl. Please complete this inquiry form.
When will you start a chapter in _____ city?
Right now, we are focused on making our current chapters sustainable. However, if you are determined to start your own chapter and/or are looking for community in your region, check out our S.I.C. Program!
Do you sponsor skateboarders?
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PARTICIPANTS/REGISTRATIONWhere CAN I find your waiver?
Here is our general liability waiver. All participants must have this filled out before skating with us! Most programs have waivers on site for drop-ins and in our online registration forms.
What is your return/refund policy?
See our refund policy here.
WHERE CAN I FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON AT HOME SKATE CAMP?
Check out our Parent Information Sheet. If you still have questions, please send us an email to camp@skatelikeagirl.com. Looking for registration? That's here.
Do you supply gear for your programs?
SEA: Yes! Loaner gear is available at all programs. Having your own helmet is extremely helpful to ensure proper fit, bike helmets work great!
PDX: Yes! Limited gear is available. SF BAY: Yes! Limited gear is available. Do you provide scholarships or financial assistance?
Yes! Skate Like a Girl is committed to providing access to skateboarding for all people in our community. Skate Like a Girl welcomes people of all ages, races, ethnicity, religions, abilities, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Click here for Financial Assistance.
For a PDF version of our Financial Assistance Application, Click here. What type of skateboard is right for me or my child?
Mass-produced skateboards from department stores will make it harder for your child to roll, gain speed, and turn, and are very dangerous. Although they seem like a good deal, these boards will make skating difficult for your child to progress safely. Further, they add to the risk of falls, due to an inability to properly steer or roll. We HIGHLY recommend investing in a higher quality board, or borrowing one of our professional quality rental boards. If you are unable to provide a quality board for your child, we can provide rental boards your child can use during a program. Likewise, proper pads are very important. Good sets will cover the elbows and knees completely, and have large plastic plates to allow sliding on concrete without skin contact. The straps should fit snuggly around knees and elbows, without easily falling off or constricting movement. Helmets should fit snuggly on the head, without causing headache (too tight) or flopping around (too loose).
Where can I buy a quality skateboard and gear for my child?
Seattle, WA
35th North Skate Shop evo Skate Shop Portland, OR Tactics San Francsico Bay Area, CA 510 Skate Shop - Berkeley DLX Skate Shop - San Francisco Atlas Skate Shop - San Mateo Why is there a coupon code when I check out?
WHAT DO LEVELS 1, 2 and 3 MEAN FOR INSTRUCTION BASED PROGRAMS?
For some of our lesson based programs, we may group skaters by their rough ability level to ensure participants are able to skate and learn safely. Click here for the overview.
COVID FAQS11/1/21 Participant Vaccination Policy
(CLICK TO EXPAND) Effective November 1st, Skate Like a Girl will be verifying proof of full Covid-19 vaccination (via physical or digital vaccination cards) or a negative Covid test taken within 72 hours, for everyone age 12 or older who is participating and/or attending our programs (excluding community meet ups at public parks). Procedure:
Valid forms of proof of vaccination:
Valid forms of negative covid tests:
Please note:
If you have any further questions, please email us at info@skatelikeagirl.com For more Skate Like a Girl Covid-19 policy and procedural information, please visit https://www.skatelikeagirl.com/covid19.html 9/1/2021 COVID-19 PROGRAMS UPDATE
(clicK TO EXPAND) 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 |
PROGRAM TERMINOLOGYALL GENDER YOUTH
Welcome to all genders. Typically ages 5-12, with details specified on marketing materials and registration. GRRLZ YOUTH Welcome to girls, trans, non-binary and/or gender non-conforming skaters. Typically ages 5-17, with details specified on marketing materials and registration. WOMEN &/OR TRANS Anyone who does not identify as a cisgender male, including women, trans, non-binary and/or gender non-conforming skaters. Typically ages 13+, with details specified on marketing materials and registration. Many adults ages 20-30 participate, so no, you’re not “too old”! QUEER, WOMEN &/OR TRANS Welcome to women, trans, non-binary, gender non-conforming, and or queer-identified skaters, including cisgender boys/men who identify as queer. Typically ages 13+, with details specified on marketing materials and registration. Many adults ages 20-30 participate, so no, you’re not “too old”! QUEER &/OR TRANS Welcome to anyone who identifies as queer and/or trans, including cisgender boys/men who identify as queer. Typically ages 5+, with details specified on marketing materials and registration. Many adults ages 20-30 participate, so no, you’re not “too old”! |
ORGANIZATION HOLIDAYSOur organization observes the following holidays listed below. During these days we will be out of office / working with limited capacity.
2022 Holidays
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STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? CONTACT US:
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For General Inquiries
(ie. not specific to a chapter, including media, partnership, marketing opportunities): Click Here |
Seattle Chapter
E: seattle@skatelikeagirl.com P: 888-401-0195 ext 701 or click here to send us an e-mail Attn: Skate Like a Girl 305 Harrison St. Seattle WA 98109 |
Portland Chapter
E: portland@skatelikeagirl.com P: 888-401-0195 ext 704 or click here to send us an e-mail Attn: Skate Like a Girl 11155 NE Halsey Portland OR 97220 |
SF Bay Area Chapter
E: sfbay@skatelikeagirl.com P: 888-401-0195 ext 3 or click here to send us an e-mail |
