Skateboarding Inclusivity Cooperative

SKATEBOARDING INCLUSIVITY COOPERATIVE (S.I.C)

Our Skateboarding Inclusivity Cooperative (S.I.C.) is a cohort-based leadership program for grassroots skateboarding community leaders who identify as queer, trans and/or women. This program is an opportunity for Skate Like a Girl to share 25 years of relevant experience and knowledge to our community. Our hope is that, within the S.I.C. program, participants will:

Take their grassroots project to the next level
Participate in a unique curriculum developed by Skate Like a Girl
Learn how to build a team to avoid burnout and achieve sustainability
Discover inspiration in community learning and engage in peer-to-peer networking
Develop leadership skills to best serve their organization's mission

S.I.C. is a large cohort where six organizations and twelve leaders from North America (U.S., Canada, and Mexico) have the opportunity to apply and join each year within a more one-on-one program structure. However, whether you make it into the funded cohort or not, there are plenty of free resources available to you as a leader and/or organization. See below for the breakdown:

2025 FUNDED COHORT

BRIDGE TO SKATE
LOS ANGELES, CA

Bridge to Skate's mission is to use skateboarding to transform the lives of youth by creating dynamic new paths to self-confidence, personal empowerment and responsibility for each other and their communities.

Leaders: Chantelle Heroux and Ricci Tres

THE ROSE CLUB
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH

The Rose Club is a skate and snow collective created for women, trans, non binary and gender expansive folks to come together in a safe environment and push themselves in snowboarding and skating.

Leaders: Michelle Tierney and Jess Harper

TIGERS SKATE CLUB
EDMONTON, ALBERTA

Tigers Skate Club is a girls, women, and gender expansive skateboard club and community committed to breaking down barriers to participation while fostering inclusivity, growth, and support within a safe and empowering environment. TSC hosts free weekly community meet-up sessions for all ages and is home to The Ambush, a skateboarding community day event for girls, women and gender expansive folks hosted in Alberta, Canada.

Leaders: Denise Biziaev and Jocelyn Bartolome

QUEER SKATE DENVER
DENVER, CO

Queer Skate Denver is an intentional space for queer, women, trans, BIPOC, and gender diverse skaters.

Leaders: Natalie Allen and Charli Alexander

UCANSKATE
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO

UCANSKATE uses skateboarding as a tool to empower minorities and vulnerable groups by providing access to opportunities. They aim to inspire women and youth to join the skateboarding community and reclaim public spaces often dominated by men. Their focus is on promoting gender equity, including Indigenous communities, advancing racial justice, and supporting youth development.

Leaders: Norma Ibarra and Belén Guzmán

GIRLS ON SHRED
MISSOULA, MONTANA

Girls on Shred's mission is to empower youth and marginalized genders including women, non-binary, and trans folk, and build community through action sports skill-building, equipment sharing, and accessible community events.

Leaders: Samantha Veysey Gibbons and Johannah Kohorst

ALUMNI

SKATE AFTER SCHOOL
PHOENIX, ARIZONA

Skate After School teaches skateboarding to youth in underserved Phoenix communities. Kids learn lessons in generosity, respect, innovation, and persistence that help them thrive on and off the board.

Leaders: Zamara Fabela Marina and Kennedi Cowles

QUEER SKATE TORONTO
TORONTO, CANADA

Queer Skate Toronto (QST) is a collective of queer and allied skateboarders that aims to create safe and inclusive spaces for all LGBTQIA+ people to learn, enjoy and immerse themselves in the sport of skateboarding and skate culture. QST programming includes monthly meet-ups, free skateboarding lessons, inclusive competitions, creative workshops (photography & video), how-to workshops (how to build a board), movie nights and special events.

Leaders: Ju Stein and Yumi Lee

THE SK8 GARDEN
HONOLULU, HI

The Sk8 Garden hosts regular skate meet-ups & aims to provide a welcoming space for non-traditional skateboarders (especially women, trans, non-binary, and/or gender non-conforming skaters) of all levels, ages, and identities. Our mission is to create a more inclusive “garden” of skaters from all backgrounds with whom we can learn, skate, and grow together.
Leaders: Asia Adamshick and Tori Russ

CONCRETE QUEENZ
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

Concrete Queenz is a nonprofit that brings skateboarding and community to underserved girls in South LA. Our mission is to create a safe and inclusive space for girls to learn and practice skateboarding, while also building valuable life skills such as leadership, teamwork, and communication.

Leaders: Audrey Faison and Yaya Ogun


BRONX GIRLS SKATE
BRONX, NEW YORK

Bronx Girls Skate is a skateboarding collective established in 2020 whose mission is to celebrate and grow women's skateboarding in The Bronx and beyond.

Leaders: Kava Vasquez and Mel Ramirez

SLEEP TALK SKATE
FARGO, ND / MOORHEAD, MN

Building a positive community and creating meaningful connections through skateboarding.
Leaders: Tayler Krabbenhoft and Katey Wold

GOOFBALL SK8BOARDS
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI

Goofball Sk8boards was created by Joan & Harper Rose to foster a safe and sober space centering beginner and under-represented skaters. Both goofy in stance and character, the name Goofball represents the low-stakes fun of skating with a supportive group of friends.

Leaders: Harper Rose and Joan Rose

TUTIFRUTI
MIAMI, FLORIDA

Tutifruti is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in South Florida that promotes mental health and physical wellness in disenfranchised communities through skating and art. We host a spectrum of experiences, from community events and creative art workshops to skate clinics and private lessons, igniting dialogues and fostering support networks. Tutifruti stands firm in embracing and empowering diverse demographics, especially women, girls, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ individuals of all ages.

Leaders: Isa Ostos Campo and Romina Palmero

SK8 N MEET SANTANA
SANTA ANA, CA

The first non-traditional skate group in Santa Ana who hosts monthly meet ups for all skill levels by creating community, friendship, and lasting connections through skateboarding. We aim to provide thriving safe spaces for skaters who identify as female, queer, trans and/or nonbinary.
Leaders: Angela Banda and Ashley Singleton

BURQUE BABES
ALBUQUERQUE, NM

To create an inclusive space in skateboarding for underprivileged folks and trans/LGBTQ+ through events, workshops, and meet ups.
Leaders: Jasmine Gallegos and Shea Garcia

CLEMENTINE SKATE COLLECTIVE
MILWAUKEE, WI

Our mission with Clementine Skate is to bring a comfortable, safe and welcoming skate atmosphere for our Women, POC and Queer community in Milwaukee and its surrounding areas. We aspire to create a space where those can skate freely and not worry about being judged, harassed or made fun of. We also aspire to help provide skating gear to those who can’t afford and or need help getting access to such items.
Leaders: Jen Gamillo and Jasmine Rosenblatt

A POSITIVE SEED
DETROIT, MI

Rooted in skateboarding and mental health awareness, our mission is to “plant positive seeds” in the world while encouraging others to do the same. We do this through community, skate programming/events, and media.
Leaders: Christiana Smith and Josinah Makotoko

FROSKATE
CHICAGO, IL

froSkate exists to provide inclusive experiences, resources and equity for the BIPOC, non-traditional skateboarding community.
Leaders: Karlie Thornton and L Brew

SHRED YOUR FEARS
PITTSBURGH, PA

Shred Your Fears hosts skateboarding workshops for women, trans, and/or nonbinary people to feel strong and comfortable in their bodies.
Leaders: Maya Haptas and Sarah Pack

BOARD 2 TEARS
LOS ANGELES, CA

Board 2 Tears aims to serve women, nonbinary and LGBTQIA2S + skaters in LA through meetups and charity focused events.
Leaders: Crystal Raines and Ashley Ajayi

LONELYBONES
BOSTON, MA

We at LonelyBones are exactly that - lonely skaters who are tired of feeling unwelcome and underrepresented by traditional skate culture and of having no one to learn, grow, and skate alongside. We're not waiting for the skate industry as it is today to make space for us; we're creating and fostering that space ourselves to be representative, dynamic, and most importantly - safe from anything that isn't strong foundational community ties and the love that comes with that.
Leaders: Claire Lee and Rayven Tate

SK8BABES
NYC + NEW HAVEN COUNTY, CT

We’re just tryna sk8 while also using our platform to give welcoming experiences to non-traditional skateboarders.
Leaders: Liv Collins and Ang Caliwara

TAKEOVER
VANCOUVER, BC

Takeover Skateboarding aims to create safe spaces for those historically and presently marginalized and underrepresented in skateboarding and beyond. A BIPOC, LGBTQ+ & 2S, and women-centered community organization, we use skateboarding and art as vehicles to encourage BIPOC youth to engage in radical joy, and offer them space and safety to explore their own identities
Leaders: Taylor Koble and Ryme Lahcene

Have questions or interested in joining?

E-mail our S.I.C. Program Manager: [email protected]