Sheckler Foundation 7th Annual Skate for a Cause

May 8, 2016 Jordan

Yesterday I had the opportunity to attend the Sheckler Foundation’s Skate for a Cause. It was their 7th year of hosting a world class skate jam & carnival.

It was at the etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest

which I found out yesterday was the first collaboration of a company and city to build a public skatepark. Skater owned companies sharing the love of skateboarding and giving back to the community!

The Sheckler Foundation was established in 2008 as a way for Ryan, his family, friends and business associates to give back to the community and action sports industry they love. Our mission is to support great causes that directly benefit and enrich the lives of children and injured action sports athletes, inspiring them to “Be the Change”!

True to the schedule there was plenty of skateboarding to watch plus there was something for everyone in the family to enjoy.

The booths were an eclectic combination of Ryan’s sponsors and non-profits he aligns with

plus rides like the hamster ball, jumpies and great food.

One thing I love about the Sheckler Foundation is they encourage donors to actively participate in where the funds go. When I’m aware and feel involved, I’m inspired to stay committed.

Even the raffle for donated pro skate decks was interactive. You got to choose where your ticket went. The clear ballot boxes added to the excitement – did you go with your favorite or where your odds looked better?

To see more pictures check out the Sheckler Foundation IG, IG tags like #skateforacause #shecklerfoundation or their site.

Thank you Ryan for a hosting a fabulous event & for showing its super stylish to work with your mom on & off the board.

Happy Mother’s Day to my mom/photographer/driver and all the other moms who share their love 24/7. And all of these rad individuals have pictures to share too Andy MacDonald, Grind for Life/Mike Rogers, Neal Mims/Academy Skatepark, Angela, London, Teegan, and Jim.

Longboard Girls Crew in Venezuela

May 7, 2016 Jordan

I love to see girls skateboarding and I really love to see girls getting help. Yes you can teach yourself skateboarding – but it’s also fun to get tips. Thanks for sharing this picture longboardgirlscrewvenezuela.

Asking for help can be scary – but it’s a good skill to have. It can help you learn faster and sometimes even make friends. Plus you can than pay it back by helping someone else.

Today this girl is getting help skateboarding – tomorrow she is helping someone else learn skateboarding.

JSG2016 Skating Event in Jerusalem

May 6, 2016 Jordan

hive_mind_skateteam a small group of skaters, from a small town in the middle of nowhere, shared this photo

which lead me to this photo from jsg2016

so now we know the girls are keeping it stylish at the Jerusalem Skate Park.

JSG stands for Jerusalem Skate Group – and you know I love their logo!

Reminder to all international skater girls check out EXPOSURE Skate’s contest for this years EXPOSURE Skate on 11/5 at the Encinitas Community Park

Friends Encourage & Share

May 5, 2016 Jordan

This blog is about more girls skateboarding because they see stylish girls skateboarding and everyone keeping it stylish on & off the board. This blog post about suzyheat12 came because her friend and mine inspiration_motivation1 shared it.

Suzyheat12 has loads of videos and some rad pictures so check her out.

If you know of someone inspiring others to skate and keep it stylish on & off the board – please share – thanks!

Couples who Skateboard Together

May 4, 2016 Jordan

Whether you’re just married like kim_klunder above or celebrating ten years like florence.lang below – couples who skate together are super stylish.

I’m not saying if you’re a skater girl you’ll only be happy with a skater boy. First be happy with yourself then if you want, find someone to share happiness with.

I also love this shot on the Pom Pom – Ride with Your Friends page – wishing everyone a Happy Wax-iT Wednesday!

Skateboarding Spam

May 3, 2016 Jordan

Rianneskate called this video Skateboarding Spam!! I think it’s an example for her patience and persistence. If you don’t have patience when you start skateboarding you will if you keep skateboarding.

Check out more from her and other Girl Skate UK riders in the Barcelona Ladies Street Edit. Strong girls support each other and I love to see how UK girl skateboarding is so supportive!

Jack of All Trades – Master of None

May 2, 2016 Jordan

Annisa aka aiisblueapple says she’s a Jack of All Trades – Master of None.

I think that’s a good thing because it means she’s always willing to try something new. She’s in Malang, Indonesia but no matter where you are in the world – “when you put your feet on a skateboard you are a skateboarder.” #skateboardföralla Where are you willing to put your feet on a skateboard?