Skateboarding Inclusivity Cooperative

S.I.C. (SKATEBOARDING INCLUSIVITY COOPERATIVE)

2023 S.I.C. ORGANIZATIONS

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

SLEEP TALK SKATE
FARGO, ND / MOORHEAD, MN

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

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

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

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

S.I.C. ALUMNI

3FROSKATE
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