It’s here! The start of the 2025 WST World Cup Rome Park event at Ostia Park!

There are 40 countries and 180 skaters competing at the first qualifier of the season. We know the seasoned pros will be holding on and charging hard, but we will also have our eye on the newer female skaters who either competed a bit last year (and got their feet wet) and those who are just starting this year and will be learning the ropes.

Thirty-two skaters will advance from the qualifier to the quarter-finals, where they will be joined by the eight pre-seeded skaters to make a field of 40. Only 16 will advance to the semi-finals, before the field is then cut in half (to 8 skaters) for the final.

Women's pre-seeded skaters

1. Cocona Hiraki (JPN)

2. Kusaki Hinano (JPN)

3. Raicca Ventura (BRA)

4. Naia Laso (ESP)

5. Arisa Trew (AUS)

6. Hasegawa Mizuho (JPN)

7. Yosozumi Sakura (JPN)

8. Minna Stess (USA)

We are cheering on our team riders MINNA STESS (USA) and MAZEL PARIS ALEGADO (PH)

The points standing and positioning will be very interesting to see when the weekend shakes out!

Only the semi-finals and Finals will be live-streamed and available on WORLDSKATE.TV and at Olympics.com

SEMI-FINALS - SATURDAY, JUNE 7

6:40 AM PST

FINALS - SUNDAY, JUNE 8

9:10 AM PST

Live streaming with hosts Todd Richards and Amelia Brodka!

Tune in LIVE to the women’s events on Sunday, June 1st on Jackalope.co or via YouTube!

Another great skate event is happening and it’s a MUST!

June 7th from 12-4 PM is the Paliskates Fire Relief Skate Jam at Stoner Skatepark!

Everyone is welcome!

Best trick- jam style - with tons of prizes - from cash to free skate camp week and more!

Thanks to our awesome sponsors, we could not do this without them!

Looking for a fun event to attend on GO SKATEBOARDING DAY?

Upland Skatepark, with its amazing full pipe is holding a free GSD event and pulling out all the stops for a fun afternoon. There will be food, vendors, live music, skateboarding and more!

This GSD event takes place on June 21, from 4 PM - 7 PM at Upland Memorial Skatepark.

Located at Memorial Park, south of Foothill Boulevard between Hospital Parkway and Grove Avenue, Upland. The Skate Park measures 12,000 square feet and offers a 20-foot pipe with bowl, offering street style skating.  

Please Note:  Helmets and safety gear must be worn at all times.   Additional rules, regulations, and requirements are posted on-site. 

Photos below ~ Ian Logan x Girl is NOT a 4 Letter Word

On Friday night we were honored to attend the premiere party of “A Promise to a Friend” The Story of Gale Webb, hosted by Vans.

We can’t share everything about this amazing doc, but we can tell you that if you don’t know Gale Webb and what she has done continuously over the years for skateboarding, BMX, in-line and rollerskating you are missing out.

For as long as I can remember, Gale has been part of my life - and that’s lucky. She taught us all to be thoughtful of others, that we can do anything if we try, say no to drugs, and so much more. Gale leads by example and has performed her action sports shows for over 2 million kids throughout the years. All of us are extremely grateful for her love and support.

Gale Webb is one special lady and this documentary is a MUST see. Stay tuned for when it becomes available to stream as will be posting updates.

Gale Webb, Gale Chorpash, John Springer

Cindy Whitehead, Freddie DeSota, Janice Jordan

Steve Van Doren

Kristy Van Doren, Cindy Whitehead

Freddie DeSota, Gale Webb, Eddie Elguera

John Springer, Gale Webb, Gale Chorpash

Cindy Whitehead, Gale Webb, Don Brown

John Springer, Gale Chorpash, Cindy Whitehead, Christian Hosoi

Gale Webb, Mike Webb

Gale Chorpash, Cindy Whitehead

Cindy Whitehead, Eddie Fiola

Eddie Elguera, Gale webb, Christian Hosoi

Heidi Lemmon, Hanna Zanzi, Cindy Whitehead

John Springer, Gale Chorpash, Gale Webb, Cindy Whitehead

We were stoked to be invited to cover AEG and Activision’s Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 collaboration launch party at the El Rey Theater in Los Angeles tonight. It seemed like just about everyone in skateboarding came out for this launch party and it did not disappoint! There was a game room where you could play the new game, a full bar, DeBop was there with rad thrifted clothing and artist Neckface, was creating art on the clothes, in real time, as well as live performances. So much to take in!

All photos Ian Logan Photo for Girl is NOT a 4 Letter Word

Activision also hosted a livestream event for the public, featuring live performances by Danny Brown, Lupe Fiasco, Adolescents, and Urethane - all of whom are featured on the game’s official soundtrack. Hosted by Selema Masekela, Nora Vasconcellos, who recently joined the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 skater roster and Steezus, the event also featured appearances by some of the new and returning skaters to the game’s line up including Chloe Covell, Aurélien Giraud, Leo Baker, Kareem Campbell, Geoff Rowley, Tony Hawk and many more.

Iconic venues owned and  operated by AEG Presents are featured in the game. Most notably, The El Rey Theatre exterior was digitally recreated to live permanently in the Los Angeles level of the game. Goldenvoice, the premiere California promoter and subsidiary of AEG Presents, and The Roxy, one of Los Angeles’s most storied and celebrated venues, will be featured on in-game billboards throughout the Los Angeles level of the game.

Tony Hawk

Chloe Covell

Margie Didal

Leo Baker

Andy Anderson

Steve Caballero

Bam Magera

Paul Rodriguez

Gavin Bottger and Paige Heyn

Leo Baker and Steve Caballero

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 releases on July 11th and is available for pre-order NOW!

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – X Games Salt Lake City 2025 is dialing it up for its 30th anniversary with a weekend that blends action sports, music, and culture like never before. From June 27-29, the Utah State Fairpark and Event Center will play host to the world’s top Moto X, BMX, and Skateboard athletes – and now, two iconic music acts have been added to the lineup.  

 JUST ANNOUNCED: deadmau5 and Sublime will perform live on Friday and Saturday night. These special concerts will follow the finals each evening, transforming the venue into a full-on celebration of sport and sound.  

 MUSIC LINEUP 

 Friday, June 27: deadmau5 

A pioneer in electronic music and a global festival headliner, deadmau5 brings his unmistakable sound and immersive visuals to Salt Lake City for one night only. 

 “The energy in Aspen was unreal – I can’t wait to feel that again in Salt Lake,” said Joel Zimmerman, aka deadmau5. “Friday night’s going to be epic.” 

 Saturday, June 28: Sublime 

Marking 30 years of X Games, Sublime will take the stage with their signature fusion of ska, punk, reggae, and hip-hop – setting the perfect vibe for a summer night in the city. 

 “We’re all about good energy and good times,” said Jakob Nowell of Sublime. “X Games is the perfect place to celebrate that.” 

 The live music lineup amplifies a weekend already packed with finals in Moto X, Skateboard, and BMX—including fan favorites like Skateboard Street, BMX Dirt, and Moto X Best Trick. 

TICKETS ON SALE NOW 

All General Admission and Club ’95 Premium tickets include access to X Games competitions—but you’ll need to upgrade your ticket to catch the live concerts by deadmau5 and Sublime. Quantities are limited. 

  Don’t miss the biggest party of the summer. 

Head to XGames.com now to lock in your spot. 

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 is the most talked about release lately, with new skater info being rolled out often, keeping the fans tuned in to see who all the skaters you can play will be!

Everything you loved is back, but revamped with more skaters, new parks, gnarlier tricks, eardrum shattering music, plus a whole lot more.

We know now that these women and LGBTQIA+ SKATERS will be included - and it’s a great line up!

Letícia Bufoni

Margie Didal

Chloe Covell

Nora Vasconcellos

Elissa Steamer

Rayssa Leal

Lizzie Armanto

Aori Nishimura

Leo Baker

Who will be your favorite skater to play?

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 releases on July 11th and is available for pre-order NOW!

Cocona Hiraki X Games Japan 2022 - Photo via espn / X Games Japan

X Games Japan just released the invited athlete list; the mix is insane! From street to park to vert, some big names are competing, and we can’t wait to watch!

We are super excited that GN4LW team rider Mia Kretzer from Australia will compete in women’s vert!

This year, X Games Japan will take place in Osaka rather than Chiba, where it has been held in the past.

The action will take place from June 21-22, 2025.

Stay tuned for way to watch in your time zone!

WOMEN’S  SKATEBOARD PARK

Sky Brown
Lilly Erickson
Cocona Hiraki
Hinano Kusaki
Ruby Lilley
Arisa Trew
Bryce Wettstein
Sakura Yosozumi

WOMEN’S SKATEBOARD VERT

Sky Brown
Mizuho Hasegawa
Asahi Kaihara
Mia Kretzer
Reese Nelson
Lilly Stoephasius
Arisa Trew
Raicca Ventura

WOMEN’S SKATEBOARD STREET

Rizu Akama
Chloe Covell
Paige Heyn
Miyuu Ito
Funa Nakayama
Momiji Nishiya
YumekoOda
Coco Yoshizawa

Team USA Announcement 2022 Olympics - Photo Ian Logan

We had a feeling that this would happen at some point.

World Skate has laid down some new rules that are rolling out this year and culminate in an age requirement for the Olympics in 2028.

Skateboarders keep getting younger and younger at each Olympics (and Qualifiers), and the podium reads like a middle school/high school honor roll. We absolutely love seeing the progression in women’s park and street and it is a fact that the younger girls are now leading the way. The women who came before them paved the way and now these pre-teens know that anything is possible - and they are going for it!

So, here is how the new age requirement reads in a nutshell.

If you are turning 11 years old this year (2025) you will then be age 14 during the year 2028 for the next Olympics in Los Angeles. Fourteen is now the new minimum age requirement to compete in skateboarding at the Olympics.

There is NO ruling saying you must be 14 by the date of the actual games (as in some other Olympic sports) just that you turn 14 during 2028. So realistically we could still have a 13 year old on the podium!

This year any skateboarder who is not 11 years old in 2025, will be removed from the World Skate Ranking and not allowed to participate in any World Skate sanctioned events.

Team rider Zoe Herishen has been throwing this awesome event forever! Girls come from all different states to have fun and enjoy skating together, meet new friends and enjoy all the festivities Zoe has planned. There are give-a-ways, food, prizes and so much more. This is the 10th year and we just know this one will be the biggest yet - so you don;t want to miss it!

Make sure to follow Zoe on Instagram to keep up to date and hear more!

Asahi Kaihara ~ Photo Trevor Brown, Jr. for X Games

The countdown is on! In less than three months, the highly anticipated X Games Salt Lake City is set to take over the Utah Fairpark & Event Center from June 27-29, and the excitement is building! Tickets are officially on sale, and we're thrilled to share some major updates that are sure to grab your attention!

Today, X Games has rolled out the full competition schedule and are starting to unveil a stellar lineup of elite athletes from skateboard, BMX, and Moto X, including some of the biggest Olympians. Over 100 athletes from around the globe will be competing for a share of $1 million in prize money, with highly-coveted X Games medals on the line.

1ST ROUND CONFIRMED FEMALE SKATE ATHLETES - More to be added!

Note: More athletes to continue to be confirmed over the coming weeks. Details are subject to change.

Skateboard Street

Women: Momiji Nishiya (JPN) Miyu Ito (JPN), Liz Akama (JPN), Paige Heyn (USA), Chloe Covell (AUS), Yumeka Oda (JPN), Shiloh Catori (USA), Georgia Martin (USA)

Skateboard Park

Women: Arisa Trew (AUS/JPN), Sky Brown (JPN/GBR), Ruby Lilley (USA), Lilly Erickson (USA), Hinano Kusaki (JPN), Bryce Wettstein (USA), Cocona Hiraki (JPN), Heili Sirvio (FIN)

 Skateboard Vert

Women: Arisa Trew (AUS/JPN), Sky Brown (JPN/GBR), Asahi Kaihara (JPN), Mizuho Hasegawa (JPN), Reese Nelson (USA), Raicca Ventura (BRA), Lilly Stoephasius (GER)

X GAMES SALT LAKE CITY 2025 - EVENT SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, June 27

2:30pm - 3:30pm | Women's Skateboard Park

3:35pm - 4:45pm | BMX Street

5:00pm - 6:00pm | BMX Dirt

7:00pm - 7:30pm | Men's Skateboard Vert - Best Trick

7:45pm - 8:15pm | Moto X - Best Trick

SATURDAY, June 28

10:15am - 11:30am | Men's Skateboard Park

11:45am - 1:00pm | Men's BMX Park

1:15pm - 2:15pm | Women's Skateboard Vert

2:30pm - 3:45pm | Men's Skateboard Street

4:00pm - 5:00pm | Women's Skateboard Street

5:15pm - 5:45pm | BMX Dirt - Best Trick

7:00pm - 7:30pm | Women's Skateboard Vert - Best Trick

7:45pm - 8:15pm | Moto X Best Whip

SUNDAY, June 29

10:15am - 11:15am | Men's Skateboard Vert

11:30am - 12:00pm | Women's Skateboard Street - Best Trick

12:15pm - 12:45pm | Men's Skateboard Street - Best Trick

1:00pm - 1:45pm | Moto X Quarterpipe High Air

2:00pm - 3:00pm | Women's BMX Park

3:15pm - 3:45pm | Dave Mirra BMX Park - Best Trick

16 Female SHOF Inductees together!

Photos Ian Logan

In honor of Women’s History Month, Todd Huber of Skateboard Hall of Fame invited all of the female inductees to come out to the museum and spend the day together, have lunch, meet fans and speak on a panel. It was amazing to see sixteen of the inductees at this event. They ranged from 60s to 80s skateboarding - when skateboarding was in its infancy!

There were so many female driven stories of what it was really like for the women from the 60s to the 80s in skateboarding who paved the way for future generations! Truly inspiring.

Big thanks to Todd for putting this event on!

Judi Oyama, Leiola Kahaku, Cindy Whitehead

Gale Webb speaking

Leilani Kiyabu-Glasheen, Edie Robertson, Mike Folmer, Cindy Whitehead, Judi Oyama

Sally Anne Miller

Cris Dawson, Edie Robertson and Cindy Whitehead

Jen O’Brien Speaking

Edie Robertson, Cindy Whitehead, Laura Thornhill

Robin Logan at the podium speaking

Jeff Greenwood and Cindy Whitehead

Eight of the 19 Skateboard Hall of Fame ladies at the event

Anita Tessensohn Sanford

Leiola Kahaku and Judi Oyama

Lunch was an added bonus to the day

Lynn Kramer and Cris Dawson

Lisa Whitaker, Hailey Villa, Jean Russen

Skateboard Hall of Fame Inductees in Attendance

Laura Thornhill-Caswell, Robin Logan, Cindy Whitehead, Judi Oyama, Edie Robertson, Gale Webb, Jana Payne-Booker, Lynn Kramer, Jen O’Brien, Anita Tessensohn Sanford, Colleen Boyd-Turner, Di Dootson-Rose, Laurie Turner Demott, Leilani Kiyabu-Glasheen, Sally Anne Miller, Tina Trefethen

We have been following Imilla Skate on IG for awhile now and love these women! So we wee very excited when we heard that Vans was dropping a doc on their female skate collective!

This dropped on International Women’s Day - Vans is saluting Imilla Skate, a collective of Indigenous women from Bolivia who challenge gender stereotypes through skateboarding—tearing down the notoriously steep streets wearing traditional pollera skirts.

For them, skateboarding is more than a sport—it’s a statement of resilience and empowerment in a machismo society. And now, they’re building a skate park and community center to inspire the next generation.

Documentary coming soon. Filmed by Optimist

The Rockstar Energy Open Returns to Portland for Another World-Class Skateboarding Event This August

Expanding on Last Year’s Success, the Rockstar Energy Open Continues to Amplify Skateboarding Culture with a Free Weekend of Top-Tier Competition, Music, Art, and More

We just want to mention that after all the Olympic Qualifiers, and the Olympics, it felt really great to see the vibe of a true skate contest - where it wasn’t about strategy and points. Skaters were just going for it and having a blast - this contest felt like skateboarding at its core are we are stoked it’s back!

Press Release:

Portland, Ore. (March 19, 2025) – Rockstar Energy is thrilled to announce the return of the Rockstar Energy Open, August 15-17, 2025, in Portland, Oregon. Building on the momentum of its groundbreaking inaugural event, which attracted 25,000 fans and featured more than 100 skaters, this year’s Rockstar Energy Open will once again transform Downtown Portland’s historic Waterfront Park into the epicenter of skateboard culture. The event will bring together the world’s best skateboarding pros, emerging talent, and die-hard fans for another unforgettable three-day experience alongside Rockstar athletes such as two-time Olympic gold medalist, Keegan Palmer, fan-favorite, Chris Joslin, and defending Men’s Street Final champion, Lazer Crawford.

The Rockstar Energy Open provides a global stage for top street and park skateboarders, offering custom-built courses designed to showcase the highest level of progression and creativity. The event will once again feature an inclusive Video Qualifying Series (VQS) on ThePlatfrm.com, giving skaters worldwide the opportunity to earn their spot to compete alongside the best invited pro skateboarders.

Starting June 2, 2025, skaters can submit their video parts for the chance to be selected to compete in Portland. Weekly cash prizes will be given out over the course of the seven-week VQS for best men’s and women’s video parts, overall best trick, and viewer’s choice. The same world-class judges attending the Rockstar Energy Open will judge the VQS and determine who secures a coveted spot in Portland. Full submission details and official rules can be found at theplatfrm.com.

In addition to world-class skateboarding, the Rockstar Energy Open will feature live music, art installations, and an interactive fan village. Fans can explore gear from local skate shops, a variety of food trucks, purchase exclusive event merchandise, and discover products from event partners, creating a vibrant festival atmosphere that extends beyond the competition.

“The Rockstar Energy Open is a truly authentic skateboard event that allows up and coming skaters the opportunity to qualify into the main event through our VQS series,” said Steve Mateus, Director of Sports Marketing at PepsiCo. “Last year we witnessed an impressive display of emerging talent, with athletes like Lazer Crawford stepping into the spotlight and making a mark on the competition. This year we’re excited to see more standout performances while continuing to fuel the skateboarding community with the sustained mind-body energy they need both on and off the course.”

Pro skateboarder, and Rockstar athlete, Braden Hoban, who placed third behind Lazer’s groundbreaking win in the 2024 Rockstar Energy Open Men’s Street Finals, shared his excitement: “The Rockstar Energy Open is an amazing event for both fans and athletes. It’s incredible to see up-and-coming skaters like Lazer getting a shot at competing with the best, and I’m hyped to be a part of it again this year.”

Kemp Curley, Managing Director of Platfrm, added, “We’re pumped to return to Portland for another incredible year of skateboarding, music, and community. The Pacific Northwest has a deep skateboarding heritage, and this event continues to be our way of celebrating that scene and the next generation of talent.”

The Rockstar Energy Open remains free and open to the public, with VIP upgrade options available for an enhanced experience. The competition will be live-streamed on ThePlatfrm.com and distributed globally through platforms including Platfrm channels, ProSieben, FuelTV, and more. To stay updated on the event, visit theplatfrm.com and rockstarenergyopen.com, and follow @theplatfrm and @rockstarenergy on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

Growing up in the 70s with Gale Webb was every skateboarders dream. She wasn’t just a badass, she was inspiring to all of us. Gale put us in her skate shows, she reminded us to be better people and of course, to stay off of drugs. Gale Webb taught me so much about giving back to the next generation, and using your platform to help others.

We can’t wait to see the premier of this amazing documentary on Gale’s life.

Make sure you catch “A Promise to a Friend - The Story of Gale Webb” when it releases worldwide!

Interesting schedule this year - no Dubai, and they have added Washington D.C. Keep reading and stay tuned for more information!

INFO ON THE 2025 WST!

The WST is back and we are delighted to officially announce the 2025 schedule for the World Skateboarding Tour!

Part of World Skate’s world cups offering, the World Skateboarding Tour has been successfully running for the past 3 seasons and served as the sole qualification pathway to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Italy, Japan and the USA will all host WST stops, beginning in Europe in June 2025 before heading to North America in September and then touching down in Asia at the end of November.

The cities of Rome, Washington DC and Kitakyushu will be our hosts on a new year of the tour mixing traditional favourites with new locations as the WST continues to traverse the globe, bringing new adventures to all as we go!

🇮🇹 WST OSTIA, Park JUN 01-08
🇮🇹 WST ROME, Street JUN 08-15
🇺🇸 WST WASHINGTON DC Park World Championship SEP 19-26
🇺🇸 WST WASHINGTON DC Street World Championship SEP 21-28
🇯🇵 WST KITAKYUSHU Street NOV 23-30

We look forward to seeing you all back on the World Skateboarding Tour as we continue to bring the best skateboarding events in the world to awesome destinations, for experiences which will last a lifetime!

For more information on tickets, locations, livestreams, athletes and more be sure to follow @worldskatesb on Instagram and follow our newsletter via worldskatesb.com

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Mazel, Quinne, Brooke, Klara, Briel, Mayzie ~ Photo Ian Logan

I'm so proud of our Southern California Girl is NOT a 4 Letter Word team riders for volunteering their time to shoot this PSA for Paliskates that ran during The Grammy's last night. Avril Lavigne showing up at the skatepark to also support blew their minds!

Our youngest team rider, Brooke Benton is also sponsored by Paliskates so the loss hit her hard.

Paliskates is the longest-running female skate shop (25 years) owned by Erica, and it burned to the ground during the Palisades fires.

You can support the rebuild by buying the Paliskates merch you see in this video via Paliskates.net

Brooke and Avril -Photo via Benton family

The entire skate crew! Photo Ian Logan

Mayzie, Mazel, and Klara - Photo Ian Logan

Skaters with Erica who owns Paliskates - Photo Ian Logan

Brooke ready to say her lines with Kat from Paliskates- Photo Ian Logan

Brooke, Anna and Francesca

Three of our team riders, Brooke Benton, Francesca Shuda and Anna Shea headed out to Lake Havasu last weekend to compete in the CASL National Championships. Not only did they all make podium in their respective divisions, they cheered on their friends and competitors throughout the weekend, proving that skateboarding is more about the friends you meet and make than standing on podium. We are so proud of them in every way!

We also heard that all three went to Vegas to celebrate their wins - way to roll girls!!

Brooke, Anna and Francesca

Anna Is the new National Champion for Park/Mini Girls Open Advanced and took second in Vert/Bowl Girls Open Advanced.

Francesca is the new National Champion for Girls Open Advanced Street.

Brooke moved up a division this year and took home 2nd place in Girls Open Advanced Street!

Congrats to Brooke, Anna and Francesca!!

Brighton Zeuner - Photo Lauren Brooke Photography

After spending so many years covering the Vans Girls Combi Pool Party we were so sad to hear that this would be the very last event (combining men’s, women’s, legends and masters in one day) before the park was demolished. On top of that sad news, Ian and I were both sick, so we had to say good-bye from afar. Luckily, photographer Lauren Brooke generously offered to share her awesome photos from the women’s event and we were able to watch clips from friends as well as a Live Stream from Bucky Lasek on YouTube.

Thanks as always to Kristy and Steve Van Doren, World Cup Skateboarding, Dave Duncan as well as all the other people who come out and make this super special event happen!

Enjoy the images Lauren captured and say good-bye to an iconic skate site. You will be missed Vans Combi.

Bryce Wettstein - Photo Lauren Brooke Photography

Grace Marhoefer - Photo Lauren Brooke Photography

Hinano Kusaki - Photo Lauren Brooke Photography

Lilly Erickson - Photo Lauren Brooke Photography

Klara Kermoade - Photo Lauren Brooke Photography

Joey Yarbrough, Minna Stess, Katelyn West, Jordan Santana- Photos Lauren Brooke Photography

Jordyn Barratt - Photo Lauren Brooke Photography

Yndiara Asp - Photo Lauren Brooke Photography

Arisa Trew - Photo Lauren Brooke Photography

Women’s Podium - Photo Lauren Brooke Photography

Vans Pool Party - Women’s Results

1st Place - Arisa Trew

2nd Place -Bryce Wettstein

3rd Place - Hinano Kusaki