This month’s Skate Rising was on September 10th at the Encinitas Community Park. The guest speakers were Lauren from International Rescue Committee & Bryan from SkateXS. In preparation for Lauren’s visit the girls* were asked to make Welcome Kits for refugee families living in the San Diego area. Some girls made their kits and extras. … Continue reading Skate Rising – September 10, 2016
Skate Rising is a monthly event – 2nd Saturday of the month join girls as we learn to skate, serve, & make new friends at the Encinitas Community Park – 425 Santa Fe Drive from 9 – 11am. I know so early for a fashionista on a weekend but worth it. Last month we signed … Continue reading Next Skate Rising is Saturday September 10th – Can You Help?
EXPOSURE Skate’s Calli Kelsay has organized Skate Rising a youth program dedicated to lifting up our next generation. I was lucky enough to attend the event Saturday 8/13/16 at the Encinitas Community Park. If you missed it – no worries look for them on the second Saturday of every month at the park. As you … Continue reading Skate Rising 8/13/16
EXPOSURE returned to the Encinitas Community Park in California on November 2nd – 4th. The 2nd was a day of preparation while the 3rd and 4th were full of exciting competitions for bowl, street, and vert skaters. In addition to competitions there were activities like learn to skate and yoga. Skate Rising, EXPOSURE Skate’s youth … Continue reading EXPOSURE Women’s Skateboarding Event 2018
When I checked out Levy-Anne’s IG I noticed that she skates a lot of different places. Above she’s at 91 West which is familiar to me because of Skate Rising Phoenix & below she’s at the Goodyear Skatepark in Litchfield, Arizona. I had the opportunity to ask her why she’s so passionate about skating. My … Continue reading Levy-Anne Passionate About Skateboarding Everywhere She Goes
I love SkateXS makers of High performance, lightweight, sustainable bamboo based Skateboards made specifically for kids age 5-10 I’ve worked with them at numerous events like Skate Rising & EXPOSURE and had the pleasure of blogging from their shop in Carlsbad, CA. So of course I love to see the riders & what happens to the … Continue reading Norah enjoying her SkateXS Board
One part of EXPOSURE Skate is the free Yoga Clinic. Taught by Yoga for Skateboarders. To celebrate five years of EXPOSURE Skate, Bridget lead a challenge of five poses. My 9/29 post covers the poses with demonstrations from various skaters and an explanation of each by Bridget. As I blogged about the challenge I … Continue reading Charity Kim – Skateboarding & Yoga
EXPOSURE Skate held the 5th annual EXPOSURE Skate event at the Encinitas Community Park on Saturday 11/5/2016 from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. The event was free to competitors, clinic goers, and spectators. The competitions include Bowl, Street, and Vert. The vert ramp is Tony Hawk’s and comes to the park just for this event. The event truly … Continue reading EXPOSURE Skate – 5th Year – 11/5/16
When I think of a vert ramp – I think wood – Jordan aka extremelife2003 has opened my eyes by sharing this picture of North Houston Skatepark which used to be called Spring Skatepark. Things really are big in Texas because there’s another large vert ramp at the Downtown Skatepark known as the Lee and Joe Jamail … Continue reading Big Concrete Skateparks & Amazing Skater Girls in Texas
Madelyn092 has a passion for skateboarding. Apparently she also has a passion for fashion as she’s a Shop3Thirty supporter. I’m glad Madelyn shared this picture because I love when girls take the time to share their passions and encourage others. It’s surprising how busy you can get with a passion – you love it, you’re … Continue reading Skateboarding is my Passion