關於我： Run's an online blog for girls who skate in the UK and the rest of Europe - also supporting all womens sports on wheels. Please send any submissions - spot checks, news, info, events, articles to sherolls@yahoo.co.uk
CALGARY’S 6th ANNUAL GIRLS SKATEBOARD COMPETITION - Calgary, AB Saturday, August 8th 2009 from Noon-4pm (Rain out date Sunday, August 9th)
At the Westside Recreation Centre Skatepark (2009 69th Street SW)
To celebrate 6 years of hosting Calgary’s only all-female skateboarding competition, See Jane Skate is teaming up once again with Westside Recreation Centre to offer the best in skateboarding, music and entertainment for all ages. This year we are stoked to welcome the Skate Like A Girl and Rugged Riders girls crew, who are touring from San Francisco through to Winnipeg to compete in the “Chicks Flip Out” contest on August 15th. The girls skate tour will be stopping in Calgary specifically to participate in See Jane Skate 2009, and their talented riders will be a HUGE addition to this years’ event! Check out chicksflipout.com and skatelikeagirl.com for more details. Talented female skaters from all over Canada will battle for CASH PRIZES, along with girl DJ’s and MC’s, a B-Girls Breakin’ Showcase for female break dancers and PRIZE GIVEAWAYS for everyone - and, as always, it’s all FREE! “We had such a great turnout last year at Westside, and we are super stoked to have Skate Like A Girl and Rugged Riders join us this year” said Anne Klazek, Founder and Director of See Jane Skate. “Our goal is to provide an equal opportunity for all girl skaters to participate no matter what their ability level, and since every girl wins tons of prizes the competition is friendly and positive”.
MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW - keep checking the website for competition info.
Please email anne@seejaneskate.com for registration information.
More updates to come on these exciting events, keep checking the website…
*** SEE JANE SKATE HOSTS CALGARY'S 5th ANNUAL GIRLS SKATEBOARD COMPETITION AUGUST 16th, 2008 *** IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WESTSIDE RECREATION CENTRE
See Jane Skate presents Calgary’s Fifth Annual Girls Skateboard Competition, taking place on Saturday, August 16th 2008 from Noon-4pm on the Westside Recreation Centre outdoor concrete skate park (2000 69th Street SW).
To celebrate 5 years of hosting Calgary’s ONLY all-female skateboarding event, See Jane Skate is teaming up with Westside Recreation Centre’s Summer Bash to offer the best in skateboarding, music and entertainment for all ages.
Talented female competitors from all over Canada will battle for CASH PRIZES, along with girl DJ’s, a B-Girls' Breakin' Showcase for female break dancers, CROWD GIVEAWAYS and tons of FREE entertainment for everyone!
See Jane Skate is committed to supporting women in action sports through the development of women’s skateboarding. “We are very excited to be holding the 5th annual competition in partnership with Westside Recreation, who actively supports youth in skateboarding” said Anne Klazek, Founder and Director of See Jane Skate. “This event provides an equal opportunity for all female skaters to engage in friendly competition with their peers. We are working to provide a positive, esteem-building environment in which girls can continue to foster the community of skateboarding”.
If you would like to report on See Jane Skate please contact Anne at anne@seejaneskate.com
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hey! skateboarding is ok here but there aren't too many of us and the standard isn't very high :/ also the season is pretty short but we have good hlls i've heard :) i wouldn't know, i lived in france for 4 years and still dunno much abt what's going down here :)
Boardfest is back at the Huntington Beach Pier this Labor Day weekend (Sept. 1,2,3 2007) and the skatezone will be better than ever!
Boardfest is THE All-Girl Action Sport, Music & Empowerment Festival..weaving Surfing and Skateboarding clinics and competitions with Snowboarding comps as well (rail-jam)..
This is an all-girl event and we are looking for gals to compete in all aspects of the events but skate particularly...
We've added a mini ramp to the street course this year (all built on the sand in surf city!!)
Please help spread the word.. more info and forms are available online at www.boardfest.com and www.myspace.com/boardfest
I didnt skate on Mystic...i am not good skater for this cup:(:) But i was there.. :) The girls jam is the best of Mystic..haha :)) To UK? Sometime certainly :)
hey im on the lookout for a liftshare from london to ensure i make it to the boardroom on time....detours via houses/ other spots im down with...will contribute petrol/ sweets/? anyone
hey loving the blog! Glad to see someone organised's got there eye on this whole scene! its going off! jus gettin back on me plank after a year, loving every second. see you in leister4 sure!
cheers for pic comment :) and big cheers for all ur effort off bringing us all togehter!loving ur blog and this! its great and well inspiering to c what other girls are up to as i am normaly always around guys!
hey no worries, thanks for the add, when are you gonna be in cambs? there arent any good parks (that i know of) actually in cambridge but st.neots (and im not just sayin it cos i live there haha) has a really good one, theres some pics on this link..
Hey i'm fine thanks :) thanks for the add too! unfortunately, there isn't a particularly lively female skate scene here, but if anything crops up, i will keep you informed! x
