Santa Cruz Skateboards drops another girls skate video!
Roll with Fabiana Delfino, Minna Stess, Skylar Chadwick & Keet Oldenbeuving as the squad breaks through fences to skate a crusty rooftop before hitting a sick DIY park and wrapping things up at South Pasadena Skatepark.
Sounds like one more may be dropping next week as well, stay tuned!
Great to open the February issue of Harper's Bazaar this month and see a full page on skater/model Briana King. Briana travels a lot for skating and her modeling gigs, but on a sunny day you may just find her skating at Venice with all her friends.
We love seeing female skaters getting some love from major women's magazines!
Check out this new video from Santa Cruz Skateboards that dropped! Our team rider Minna Stess is featured - so stay tuned!!!
It begins in sunny Los Angeles where a heavy crew meets up for Keet's first skate trip to the states from the Netherlands!
Watch Fabiana Delfino, Minna Stess, Skylar Chadwick & Keet Oldenbeuving as the squad rolls in to Griffith Park before sliding to Chevy Chase park to finish the session.
Special guest appearances from Girl Skateboards Pro Breana Geering, Foundation Skateboards rider Austin Heilman and SC Legend Eric Dressen!
Mami Tezuka
We are stoked to see Poppy Starr Olsen and Mami Tezuka featured in the new images for Vans Authentic Chino Loose Pant.
Made by skaters, for skaters, the ultra-versatile Authentic Chino Loose Pant is an update to Vans’ original Authentic Chino and combines a looser style, always-on-point fit and the durability needed to hold up during long skate sessions.
Poppy Starr Olsen
An essential part of every skater's uniform, this workwear-inspired silhouette has an intentionally loose fit through the hip, thigh, and leg, with a long rise at the waist and a 18.5" leg opening. The Vans Authentic Chino Loose Pant also features key details like a coin pocket on the right side, “Drop-V” bartack on the top corner of the left rear pocket for extra reinforcement, “V” belt loop detail on the back waistband, and rear welt pockets with button closure to keep essentials secure when on the move.
Available in hero colorway oatmeal, as well as black, buckthorn brown, and grape leaf, the polyester, cotton and LYCRA® fabric blend ensures a comfortable, durable fit that moves with the body. The Vans Authentic Chino Loose Pant is finished with graphic accents like Vans' signature Checkerboard twill taping on the internal facing fly and a flag label sewn internally to the hem seam for added detailing when cuffed.
LA28 announced this past week that the International Olympic Committee approved a proposal to include skateboarding and surfing into the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.
After being introduced in the Tokyo 2020 Games, and then being added as additional sports for Paris 2024, the inclusion of surfing and skateboarding in LA2028 helps surfing and skateboarding move forward in cementing their place as permanent Olympic sports.
Awesome news, and we are so glad that break-dancing wasn't on the menu...
In other news, LA28 has been giving Olympic and Paralympic athletes like Simone Biles, Chloe Kim and Scout Bassett as well as celebrities like singer Billie Eilish, chef Roy Choi, and Bobby Hundreds the opportunity to design the "A" in the LA28 logo for the Olympics.
The latest athlete asked to do so is Sky Brown. Sky picked a palm tree and skateboard for her idea of welcoming skateboarding into the LA28 Olympics
Sky Brown's design for LA28
Photo Ian Logan / Briel, Klara, Isabelle and Mazel
We are here encouraging girls and women in skateboarding every day and we hope you are too. But today is National Girls and Women's Sport Day and it's a great day to reflect and remember just how far we have all come and to give thanks to those that paved the way!
Spend some time looking back through our website to see all the contests, milestones and even the Olympics, where women in skateboarding have been center stage - we've come a long way!
The Circle Jerks have always been synonymous with skateboarding and their hit song "Wild in the Streets" is being re-released along with a new video featuring a live Circle Jerks performance from 1982 and current footage, directed by Atiba Jefferson. The video features a ton of male OG and current skaters, as well as two rad female skaters - Lizzie Armanto and Victoria Ruesga.
Give it a watch - it's pretty rad!
Director - Atiba Jefferson
DIrector of Photography - Ty Evans
Camera Operator - Davonte Jolly
Editor - Cleigh Reed
Wardrobe - Katina Danabassis
Assistant - Semir Hajdarevic
Production Assistant - Jake Frank
FEATURING:
Eric Koston
Victoria Ruesga
Lance Mountain
Kevin “Spanky” Long
Steve Olson
Sal Barbier
Rowan Zorilla
Sean Malto
Anaiah Lei
Christian Hosoi
Tony Hawk
Lizzie Armanto
Dashawn Jordan
Max Perlich Circle Jerks "Wild In The Streets" deluxe re issue available now through Trust Records!
She's not only a pro skateboarder and Olympian, Lizzie Armanto is now also a director. Yep, that's right, Lizzie directed her very first music video for the rad band, SURFBORT and their new song "Lot Lizard 93".
Give it a watch it's pretty cool!
Directed by: Lizzie Armanto
Director of Photography: Chris Zam
Executive Producer: Linda Perry
Executive Producer: Whydah Group
Gaffer: Nate Rupp
First AD: Daniel Berhane
Production Assistant: Andrew Bonello
Editor: Ryan Baxley
MUA: Angela Bulmer
Stream the album, Keep On Truckin' ► https://lnk.to/keepontruckin
Tonight is the premier of the new CW TV show, NAOMI, and we have to say, this show is definitely worth watching!
Below is everything you need to know.
From Oscar® nominee/Emmy® winner Ava DuVernay and Jill Blankenship (“Arrow”), and starring Kaci Walfall (“Army Wives,” “Power,” “The Lion King” on Broadway) in the title role, the DC drama NAOMI follows the journey of a cool, confident, comic book–loving teenager as she pursues her hidden destiny.
When a supernatural event shakes her hometown of Port Oswego to the core, Naomi (Kaci Walfall) sets out to uncover its origins, with a little help from her fiercely loyal best friend Annabelle (Mary-Charles Jones, “Kevin Can Wait”). She also has the support of her adoptive, doting parents, veteran military officer Greg (Barry Watson, “7th Heaven,” “The Loudest Voice”) and linguistics teacher Jennifer (Mouzam Makkar, “The Fix”). After an encounter with Zumbado (Cranston Johnson, “Filthy Rich”), the mysterious owner of a used car lot, leaves her shaken, Naomi turns to tattoo parlor owner Dee (Alexander Wraith, “Orange Is the New Black”), who becomes her reluctant mentor. While unfolding the mystery about herself, Naomi also effortlessly navigates her high school friendships with kids on the military base as well as well as local townies, including ex-boyfriend and high school jock Nathan (Daniel Puig); Annabelle’s longtime, loyal boyfriend Jacob (Aidan Gemme); proud “townie” Anthony (Will Meyers, “Bad Education”); and fellow comic book enthusiast Lourdes (Camila Moreno), who works in a vintage collectible shop. As Naomi journeys to the heights of the Multiverse in search of answers, what she discovers will challenge everything we believe about our heroes.
And she SKATEBOARDS!
Based on the characters from DC, NAOMI is written and executive produced by Ava DuVernay and Jill Blankenship (“Arrow”), and executive produced Paul Garnes of ARRAY Filmworks. Amanda Marsalis (“Echo Park,” “Queen Sugar”) directed and co-executive produced the pilot episode. The series is from ARRAY Filmworks in association with Warner Bros. Television.
We love this new "Doin' Tricks" video from Zach at Skate Bud in conjunction with the Los Angeles Library. There is a whole series - so watch them all as they show up on the Los Angeles Library YouTube Channel!
We love that this segment features our team rider Mazel Alegado as well as the rad Adrianne Sloboh.
Welcome to skateboarding. Anyone in the world can learn this awesome activity. But you're special because you can learn it in Los Angeles. When you skate in L.A., you take part in one of the most amazing and impactful cultures our city has ever created.
You want multicultural, DIY, built-by-minorities, established outside the graces of a regressive mainstream, no rules, no hierarchy, and inclusive for all people? Skateboarding is it! Skateboarding is the only art difficult enough to be mistaken for a sport, and many of the most legendary innovators created incredible work a stone’s throw from a library branch, and in many cases, skateboard history has actually been made at libraries.
The L.A. Library’s central branch entrance tells us: “Books invite all, and constrain none,” and we want to ensure that you have the same experience with skateboarding. This series of videos is a way to open the door to a culture that is already inviting you and connect you to the riches and wonders made by skaters who look like you, in the community where you live.
We’ll give you insight, techniques, and terminology, introduce you to friends who hang out in places near you, and help you get comfortable with an instrument that is kinda hard to learn, really fun to play, and everywhere you could ever want to go in Los Angeles!
See more of these skate tutorial videos HERE
Get ready because a new season of Camp Woodward is dropping!
In this Season 11 premiere, you'll meet the 3 cast members Nobi Villalobos, Mia Lovell, and Kristion Jordan. After stopping in their hometown to learn about how they got into skating and were invited to be on the show, the show follows the crew as they arrive at camp to check out the scene. Get ready for the first heated skate session on the Egypt Park bump to bar and the Lot 8 hip.
About Season 11: Every year thousands of kids travel to a sleep away camp like no other, Camp Woodward. Here, gymnasts cheerleaders, and action sports athletes come together for the Summer of their dreams. This year, we follow three amateur skateboarders who get a once in a lifetime chance to live alongside the biggest names in action sports and experience all that Camp has to offer.
Photo: Bryce Kanights for USA Skateboarding
Olympic Park skateboarders Sakura Yosozumi, Cocona Hiraki, Sky Brown, Poppy Olsen, Bryce Wettstein, Dora Varella and Yndiara Asp have been awarded the Tokyo 2020 Fair Play Award that honors extraordinary acts of sportsmanship during the Olympic Games
The award was given after the women surrounded the reigning world champion, Misugu Okamoto, and lifted her onto their shoulders following her fall at the Games.
Throughout Olympic trials Okamoto was considered the favorite to win gold in Tokyo. She narrowly missed the podium finishing fourth and stopping a clean sweep for Japan.
This accolade is given out by the International Fair Play Committee (CIFP), who have been recognizing sportsmanship at the Games since Beijing 2008.
Tonight 2021 ends and we have 2022 to look forward to, but if this is any indication where women's skateboarding is headed, things are looking good!
Happy New Year!!
We love this program and hopefully they are now back and can continue to do this safely because it is needed!
is a non-profit organisation supporting communities throughout Palestine, promoting the social, health and wellbeing benefits of skateboarding to enhance the lives of local youth.
SkatePal is looking for volunteers to help with the running of skateboarding classes in Palestine between March and October 2022. Placements are offered for either one or two months.
For more information or to receive your application form please email: volunteer@skatepal.co.uk
*The programme will only go ahead if safe to do so and entry to Palestine is allowed.*
Sky Brown is back in the UK and stops by Good Morning Britain to talk about her plans for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. The 13-year-old won bronze in Skateboarding in Tokyo this summer and hopes to become the first athlete to compete in both the skateboarding and surfing competitions in Paris 2024.
The games are coming up soon - so stay tuned!
Watch Red Bull Skate Generation 2021 from the RTMF compound on the island of Florianópolis off the Atlantic coast of Brazil. From humble beginnings, the inter-generational team contest mixes locals and international pros, young and old, men and women in a celebration of skateboarding culture and community.
Held in the family home of Brazilian legend Pedro Barros and his fabulous clan, this year's edition saw Rune Glifberg, Pedro, Allysha Le, Weslley Alves and Minna Stess walk away with the team title and bragging rights after edging out all comers on his home turf!
Love seeing the women finally compete in this legendary event - huge shout out to Yndi Asp for making that happen!
Chapters: 00:00 - Intro
03:56 - Pedro Barros Opening Run
06:04 - Allysha Le Opening Run
06:30 - Pedro Barros 2nd Run
10:57 - Weslley Alves Best Run
12:47 - Pedro Barros Stalefish 540
17:47 - Rune Glifberg Heelflip Frontside Air
21:18 - Pedro Barros Frontside Stalefish Over Teammates
28:06 - Gui Khury Opening Run
30:24 - Augusto Akio Full Run
32:44 - Gui Khury Full Run
33:24 - Augusto Akio Crazy Run
40:45 - Gui Khury Crazy Run
51:52 - Luigi Cini Epic Opening Run
54:03 - Yndi Asp Full Run
54:42 - Alex Sorgente Crazy Padless Run
55:33 - Sandro Dias Full Run
56:38 - Yndi Asp Great Full Run
57:08 - Raicca Ventura Going Huge
59:17 - Alex Sorgente Padless Roast Beef Body Varian
1:01:01 - Alex Sorgente Caballerial Nosepick
1:02:33 - Sandro Dias Huge Run
1:05:41 - Alex Sorgente Amazing Run
01:10:50 - Yndi Asp Slob Fastplant On Helmet
01:31:22 - Results & Prizes
Our New Book Is Out Now!
This is our
, and while it isn't about skateboarding this time, it is definitely all about achieving some serious Girl Power!
Girl is NOT a 4 Letter Word has always been about empowering girls, and since we can't be everywhere, this book keeps that momentum going.
encourages girls to be empowered, helps build their confidence, and shows them that together, we are stronger.
Written by Girl is NOT a 4 Letter Word founder and 2016 Skateboard Hall of Fame Inductee, Cindy Whitehead,
has affirmations, prompts, creative activities as well as uplifting quotes.
We love that words of wisdom from strong female role models (selected by Cindy herself) are sprinkled throughout the book to offer girls even more guidance for their self-love journey.
The Self-Love Journal for Teen Girls
is the perfect gift for every girl on your shopping list this season.
You can order your copy on
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and
*** If you live near Hermosa Beach, CA - please purchase at Beach & Beverly or Wicked+ - they have a limited amount of signed copies in stock NOW!
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Photo Ian Logan for Girl is NOT a 4 Letter Word
Great news in this morning from LA28!!!
LA28 today announced its full support for the International Olympic Committee Executive Board’s proposal to feature surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing at the LA28 Olympic Games. The LA28 Initial Sports Program will go before the IOC Session in February 2022.
“These quintessential West Coast sports share a youthful energy and creative vibe and will be perfect for the LA28 Olympics,” said LA28 Chairperson Casey Wasserman. “We are eager to have the LA28 sport program include some of the most iconic LA sports and welcome the IOC Executive Board’s proposal. These sports will bring fresh excitement and relevance to the Olympic Games in America and connect the Olympics with younger fans across Los Angeles and around the world.”
After extensive analysis, LA28 provided full support to the Olympic Programme Commission’s recommendation to include surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing in its initial sport proposal to the IOC Executive Board. LA28 may propose additional sports in 2023.
“As we look at additional sport recommendations, we will continue to focus on sports that are relevant to Los Angeles, provide an incredible fan experience and contribute to the success of the Games,” said Wasserman. “We want to build on tradition, while progressing the Olympic Games forward.”
The LA28 initial sports program proposal includes aquatics, archery, athletics, badminton, basketball, canoe, cycling, equestrian, fencing, golf, gymnastics, handball, hockey, judo, rowing, rugby, sailing, shooting, skateboarding, soccer, sport climbing, surfing, taekwondo, tennis, table tennis, triathlon, volleyball and wrestling.
LA28 will continue to work with the IOC to review sport disciplines in consultation with International Federations. The IOC also outlined a pathway for boxing, weightlifting and modern pentathlon to be potentially included in the LA28 sports program at the IOC session in 2023.
Wednesday motivation. Check out Leticia, Sky, and Rayssa session the Leticia Verona Slip.
Teen sensation and Olympian skateboarder to assume role of Style Director of GEO.
Bryce to release signature GEO clothing line.
LA based skate apparel company, GEO (aka The GeoMetro Party) has always been known for bold moves and they’ve just done it again by making 17 year old Olympic skateboarder Bryce Wettstein the brand’s Style Director.
The Encinitas high schooler who counts skate legends such as Tony Hawk as one of her supporters was already an avid fan of the “F
emale
Forward, Worn by All” brand and will now play an integral role in setting the tone for GEO’s products as well as stewarding its all inclusive, community-driven values.
The Team USA rider who earlier this summer was described by Forbes as an “era defying skateboarder” and “America’s next Olympic sweetheart” is clearly excited to embark on this journey with GEO and said the following:
“Being welcomed into the GEO Fam feels like coming home but I’m not surprised because that’s how GEO makes everybody feel. I can’t wait to begin this exquisite adventure”.
Australian born GEO co-founder, Charlie Cosser had this to add:
“Bryce was incredible at the Olympics and her authentic personality was shining through in all its rainbow of colors for the whole world to see. She has an effortless and unique style and is an artist both on and off her skateboard. She treats everyone with the utmost kindness, especially new and younger skaters who look up to her.”
Bryce will also be working on her own GEO signature collection which will be available to buy online through the GEO shop and also offered to the brand’s retail partners such as Urban Outfitters, Tillys, Dolls Kill and Eastern Skateboard supply (the largest skate distributor in the world).”
Check out the picturesque announcement video featuring Bryce skateboarding to a jazz piano rendition of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” in her backyard bowl sporting GEO’s staple Trash Can Cowboy t-shirt accompanied by a life-size installation of the infamous GEO trash can logo.
About Bryce Wettstein:
Bryce is a skateboarder and high school student from Encinitas, California. She is the 2019 Womens Park Skateboarding National Champion & 2021 podium winner for USA National Championships for Women's Park format and been on Team USA’s inaugural skateboard team for three consecutive years, since 2019. She recently skated in the first ever skateboarding Olympic games, the Tokyo 2020 summer Olympics in 2021, where she made the Womens Park final and earned a bronze medal at the 2021 Summer X Games Park skateboarding. She has been featured in the New York Times, USA Today, Forbes, Glamour and People Magazine as well as the ABC, NBC, KCRW, ESPN and the Jimmy Fallon Show for Kids. She is now the Style Director and an equity partner in GEO (aka The GeoMetro Party) a “female-forward, worn by all” skate apparel brand. While not skating, Bryce loves to surf, play volleyball and write songs which she plays on her ukulele, published on Spotify.
If you haven't been keeping an eye on the next generation of Korean skateboarders -you should. Skateboarding in Korea is getting stronger than ever, especially among the younger generation. In fact, all 6 skaters who qualified for the national team were teenagers!
Meet Cho Hyun-ju and Im Hyun-seong, the 14 year old skaters from Team Korea.
Cho Hyun-ju is currently ranked number 1 in Korea for women's street/park. She joined the national team at age 11 and has moved up the ranks. Her practice sessions last from 5-10 hours per day. The obstacles the team faces are great - there is not one International standard skatepark in Korea currently, so the national team must train at parks where other kids skate - which sometimes have ramps with holes in them that are mot repaired qiuckly. They watch videos on YouTube to gain ideas and knowledge of how to do tricks they want to learn. And they keep practicing hard.
When asked how long she wants to keep skateboarding, Cho-Hyun-ju answered "until I am a grandmother." 💗
