WHEELS OF FORTUNE 9 PRESS RELEASE
Final Schedule of Activities Announced for Wheels of Fortune 9
The world’s premier womxn's skateboarding contest weekend lands in Seattle for its ninth year, providing a
positive and progressive platform for underrepresented skaters from around the world.
The world’s premier womxn's skateboarding contest weekend lands in Seattle for its ninth year, providing a
positive and progressive platform for underrepresented skaters from around the world.
April 2, 2018 – SEATTLE – Today, Skate Like a Girl Seattle proudly announces the final schedule of events and activities slated for the annual Wheels of Fortune (WOF) Weekend. In its ninth year, WOF is the longest running and largest skateboard showcase featuring female-identified (cisgender or trans), trans, and gender non-conforming athletes from around the world. Skate Like a Girl is proud to host WOF in the Seattle area, an event that is consistent with the organization’s mission to create an inclusive community by promoting confidence, leadership, and social justice through the sport of skateboarding. This weekend long event culminates with a showcase at All Together Skatepark in Fremont May 6th, 2018, which will also be live streamed on various social media outlets. All are welcome to watch this fun and free event.
WOF showcases the world’s top professional competitors including current two-time world champion Lacey Baker, and has become a must-attend event on the calendar for local and international skaters ranging from ages from under 5 to 50+. While the competition on Sunday is a big focus, the weekend also includes a Friday night welcome party with video premieres and an art show, as well as a Saturday skate-themed scavenger hunt. With a full weekend of activities, skaters, supporters, and spectators of all ages can find many ways to get involved! To learn more about ways you can participate, visit skatelikeagirl.com/wof9!
#WOF9 #WheelsOfFortune9 #WheelsOfFortune
Schedule of Activities Announced for Wheels of Fortune
Friday May 4th, 2018
12:00 – 2:00 PM // Coffee & Conversations at MiiR Flagship,
6:00 - 9:00 PM // Welcome party and athlete registration at evo retail store in Fremont
Saturday May 5th, 2018
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM // Group meet up to skate at Green Lake Skate Park with MiiR Coffee & donuts
12:00 - 6:00 PM // Skate Witches Witch Hunt at various locations (meet up at Green Lake Skate Park)
6:00 - 8:30 PM // Sage Williams Memorial Skate Jam Cal Anderson Courts
7:00 - 10:00 PM // Shop hangs w/ Gnarhunters pop up shop at 35th North skate shop
9:00 PM // "Timeless Areas" Documentary on Elissa Steamer at N.W. Film Forum, Showing #1
10:00 PM // "Timeless Areas", Showing #2
Sunday May 6th, 2018
Main event competition at All Together Skate Park
12:00 PM - Registration, Athlete Check-in, & Open Skate for all competitors
1:00 PM - 12&Under All Gender
1:45 PM - Beginner Grrlz
2:30 PM - Intermediate Grrlz
3:15 PM - Golden Grrlz (30+)
4:00 PM – Advanced Grrlz
5:00 PM - Open/Pro Grrlz
6:00 PM - Awards
About Skate Like A Girl
Seattle-based Skate Like a Girl (SLAG) is a unique organization providing an innovative approach to womxn's empowerment through the sport of skateboarding. Creating an inclusive community by promoting confidence, leadership, and social justice, SLAG serves over 5,000 individuals annually with a variety of programs and events. Formed in 2000, SLAG currently has chapters in Seattle, Portland, and the SF Bay Area. www.skatelikeagirl.com
Press contacts:
Skate Like a Girl
Kristin Ebeling
Executive Director
Kebeling@skatelikeagirl.com
WOF showcases the world’s top professional competitors including current two-time world champion Lacey Baker, and has become a must-attend event on the calendar for local and international skaters ranging from ages from under 5 to 50+. While the competition on Sunday is a big focus, the weekend also includes a Friday night welcome party with video premieres and an art show, as well as a Saturday skate-themed scavenger hunt. With a full weekend of activities, skaters, supporters, and spectators of all ages can find many ways to get involved! To learn more about ways you can participate, visit skatelikeagirl.com/wof9!
#WOF9 #WheelsOfFortune9 #WheelsOfFortune
Schedule of Activities Announced for Wheels of Fortune
Friday May 4th, 2018
12:00 – 2:00 PM // Coffee & Conversations at MiiR Flagship,
- An opportunity to sit down with key movers and shakers in womxns skateboarding
6:00 - 9:00 PM // Welcome party and athlete registration at evo retail store in Fremont
- All ages
- Free & Open to the Public
- Art exhibition featuring Dana Jeck, Kaissa Inzunza-fonseca, and Kalina Chung
- Registration & weekend information
- Female skate video screenings
- Raffle with gift cards from local restaurants, skate packages, and more
- Free refreshments
- Beer provided by Fremont Brewery for 21+
Saturday May 5th, 2018
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM // Group meet up to skate at Green Lake Skate Park with MiiR Coffee & donuts
12:00 - 6:00 PM // Skate Witches Witch Hunt at various locations (meet up at Green Lake Skate Park)
6:00 - 8:30 PM // Sage Williams Memorial Skate Jam Cal Anderson Courts
7:00 - 10:00 PM // Shop hangs w/ Gnarhunters pop up shop at 35th North skate shop
9:00 PM // "Timeless Areas" Documentary on Elissa Steamer at N.W. Film Forum, Showing #1
10:00 PM // "Timeless Areas", Showing #2
Sunday May 6th, 2018
Main event competition at All Together Skate Park
12:00 PM - Registration, Athlete Check-in, & Open Skate for all competitors
1:00 PM - 12&Under All Gender
1:45 PM - Beginner Grrlz
2:30 PM - Intermediate Grrlz
3:15 PM - Golden Grrlz (30+)
4:00 PM – Advanced Grrlz
5:00 PM - Open/Pro Grrlz
6:00 PM - Awards
About Skate Like A Girl
Seattle-based Skate Like a Girl (SLAG) is a unique organization providing an innovative approach to womxn's empowerment through the sport of skateboarding. Creating an inclusive community by promoting confidence, leadership, and social justice, SLAG serves over 5,000 individuals annually with a variety of programs and events. Formed in 2000, SLAG currently has chapters in Seattle, Portland, and the SF Bay Area. www.skatelikeagirl.com
Press contacts:
Skate Like a Girl
Kristin Ebeling
Executive Director
Kebeling@skatelikeagirl.com
