Minnesota Update – Princesses of the Groms

Last time I wrote about Minnesota it was

Screen shot 2016-07-15 at 9.56.52 AM

during the collage of #girlscanskate USA.  Now I’m writing about Minnesota – even the same park because of a picture that my friend Minna sent me of Lanie who’s 10 and Ashley who’s 8.  They are just starting to skate & asking their mom to go back to 3rd Lair.

Screen shot 2016-07-15 at 10.00.55 AM

Minna went to the the 3rd Lair in Minnesota for the King of the Groms Contest.

Screen shot 2016-07-15 at 10.03.41 AM

Minna goes every year.  Well not every year she’s only 10 and it’s been going on for 13 years.

King of the Groms is coed & all about highlighting youth skateboarding – for more info check them or 3rd Lair out

Screen shot 2016-07-15 at 10.11.15 AM

If Minna looks familiar it’s because I’ve blogged about her before because she’s one of my favorite princesses

Screen shot 2016-07-15 at 10.17.32 AM

and she’s been on the Today Show & NY Times

Screen shot 2016-07-15 at 10.18.59 AM

and – yes the one good photo my dad took was of her & it got in Vogue!

Screen shot 2016-07-15 at 10.22.30 AM

& now because she  shared the picture of Princess Groms at the 3rd Lair.

More girls skateboard when they see stylish girls skateboarding & get encouragement – so share your pictures of girls skateboarding – any level, any board, any where in the world #girlscanskate.

Mommy & Daughter Skateboarding Time

Screen shot 2016-07-14 at 11.17.19 AM

Enyahiannon shares this video of Poppy.   Love that Poppy has a cheerleader and that she wants to cheer other girls into giving skateboarding a look.

More girls skateboard when they see girls and get encouragement so please take the time to share – your pictures, videos, & stories.

Skateboarding is sport – art – transportation – exercise – rolling yoga – confidence building – skateboarding is good for girls all around the world!  Poppy is in the UK – I’m in California share were you’re keeping it stylish on & off the board!

By the way – they skate together too – so they’re each others cheerleaders!

Screen shot 2016-07-14 at 11.23.44 AM

Skatergirls at Dufferin Grove Skatepark

I’ve written about Babes Brigade in Toronto several times.  I’m always impressed by their positive vibes & the events they host & participate in.

Screen shot 2016-07-13 at 10.10.35 AM

A few days ago they teamed by up with some skater moms – Silvie Varone & Michelle Webb Deveaux to encourage and teach other girls about skateboarding at Duffern Grove Skatepark in Toronto.

Below are some highlights of the day.  Huge thanks to all the girls who support & encourage #girlscanskate.  By sharing your pictures & stories you encourage more girls to try & keep skateboarding.

Screen shot 2016-07-13 at 10.18.45 AM

Girls can benefit from skateboarding.  It’s sport, art, exercise, transportation, rolling yoga & a self-confidence builder.

Thanks also to Vans Canada who sponsored this event.  More girls skateboard when they see stylish girls skateboarding & get encouragement.

 photos by Black Umbrella Photography

1

2

Day 2 Skate Camp Still Sick

Day 2 and I’m on the couch watching more princess movies.

Screen shot 2016-07-12 at 11.26.58 AM

Screen shot 2016-07-12 at 11.42.35 AM

Obviously I’m not multi-tasking today.  So here’s a post on Tara who is multitasking with her skateboard!  I’m in love with this picture of her skateboarding and pushing the stroller.

FullSizeRender-53

More girls skateboard when they see stylish skater girls.  Take time to share your pictures & stories.  Hoping everyone stays healthy & I make it to camp for day 3.

 

Day 1 of Camp & I’m Sick

I had big expectations for this week. I was so excited to be an LIT in skate camp at the Ecke YMCA.  

Screen shot 2016-07-11 at 4.41.22 PM

Day 1 was a bust. I woke up sick, got sent home & watched princess movies instead of skating with my campers. 

Screen shot 2016-07-11 at 4.39.00 PM

As I have a fever of 106 & no appetite – I might be watching more movies tomorrow. 

Screen shot 2016-07-11 at 4.45.48 PM

I like my princesses strong.  They can fight & are worth fighting for!

Screen shot 2016-07-11 at 4.40.11 PM

And I like handholding in skateboarding so I hope I’m better soon.  I miss you Kirra & all the other campers. 

 

First GRO San Diego at Encinitas Community Park

Went to the first San Diego GRO (Girls Riders Org) on Saturday July 9th and had a blast. 

Screen shot 2016-07-10 at 10.33.21 AM

I’ve always loved the events GRO puts on in other cities and I’m so thankful that @kelsaygroms & @kendra.sebelius have started a monthly Girls Skate Session at the Encinitas Community Park.  The 2nd Saturday of the month all girls – all levels including those just thinking about skateboarding are welcome to come to a free skate sesh from 10am – noon.

It is the perfect place to meet other girls interested in skateboarding. Can you learn to skate there?  Absolutely – most of the girls are more than happy to share their tips & boards. 

As for ages – you know how I feel about age – let no number define you or your happiness. But if you’re wondering there was a mix of all ages and all levels. 

group

What I also loved was the total inclusion – yes girls can skate with boys so there were boys – some brothers, dads, and friends who also enjoyed the park and beautiful day.  It’s a public park & public event all are welcome!

Also want to shout out thanks to Nekter Encinitas who supported the event with juice & water.  And all the donations for the free raffle – I know prizes for just showing up.  

juice

I’m getting ready to go on my big European adventure but I’ll try to be back by Saturday August 13th for the next GRO San Diego Girls Sesh.   If you have any questions or need directions just let me know plus it will be posted on the upcoming recurring events page of my blog. 

Below are pictures my mom took and as for why is it good to have girl skate session?   Why not?  More girls skateboard when they see stylish girls skateboarding & get encouragement so a girls skate sesh lets you see & feel the encouragement. 

XOXO skatingfashionista 

collage

 

From Spain now Skateboarding around the World

Maarina1999 aka Marina is originally from Mallorca, Spain.  When I met her on IG she was living in Idaho.

Screen shot 2016-07-08 at 3.00.20 PM

In this video Marina’s dropping in at Rhodes Skatepark for the first time.

And in this video she’s popping out of a pool.

Screen shot 2016-07-08 at 3.00.28 PM

Something tells me this girl can skate anywhere in the world.

Marina travelled to Boise Idaho where Rhodes Skatepark is as a foreign exchange student.  It looks like she’s not the only one visiting.

Screen shot 2016-07-08 at 5.35.37 PM

For all the latest on the park check them out below.  They’re on a mission & when people are on a mission that’s when things get real!

Keep sharing where you’re skateboarding because more girls skateboard when they see stylish girls skateboarding & get encouragement!  Plus it’s rad to find out about parks all over the world – now Idaho is on the bucket list.

Screen shot 2016-07-08 at 5.40.16 PM

Screen shot 2016-07-08 at 5.38.12 PM