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Skate Rising offers free monthly classes consisting of a teaching moment where girls learn about a need in the community, a service project designed to alleviate that need, and a learn-to-skate clinic taught by professional and Olympic skateboarders. Skaters of all ability levels, ages 4-18, are welcome.
Participants in the Service Learning projects have compiled support kits for homeless individuals and international refugees, activity kits to entertain hospitalized children, back-to-school backpacks for lower income communities, and empowerment journals for victims of domestic abuse. Participants are further invited to stand up to bullying by signing a “Commit-to-Kindness” contract.
Combining skateboarding and service opportunities motivates girls to confront challenges, support community, and to set personal and collective goals. Empathy and compassion are fostered naturally through these events.
Our goal is to help girls not only better themselves, but the world around them.
Throughout the years, Skate Rising has held community events across the United States and on a global scale. Our “Kind is Cool” assemblies, featuring professional skateboarding demonstrations, have impacted students in schools throughout California.
We are always looking for more ways to contribute to our community, and to teach our girls to do the same.
Over the years, many local and visiting industry professionals have volunteered their time to Skate Rising, including; long-time skateboarding pro, Neal Mims, local Olympians Bryce Wettstein & Jordan Barratt, Nitro-Circus favorite, Beaver Fleming, our own Exposure Skate Co-Founder (and Olympian!), Amelia Brodka, and too many So-Cal based skateboarding pros to list.
Every one of our monthly Skate Rising sessions includes multiple skateboarding pros, ready and willing to help our girls feel empowered to persevere.
SKATE RISING SCHEDULE 2023
All events are scheduled from 9:00 – 11:00am
(Unless otherwise noted)
| DATE | LOCATION | PROGRAMMING |
|---|---|---|
| January 14, 2023 | Encinitas Skate Plaza | Be a Rainbow in Someone Else’s Cloud – Maya Angelou |
| February 11, 2023 | Encinitas Skate Plaza | Skate Rising Programming TBA |
| March 11, 2023 | Encinitas Skate Plaza | Skate Rising Programming TBA |
| April 8, 2023 | Encinitas Skate Plaza | Skate Rising Programming TBA |
| May 13, 2023 | Encinitas Skate Plaza | Skate Rising Programming TBA |
| June 10, 2023 | Encinitas Skate Plaza | Skate Rising Programming TBA |
| July 8, 2023 | Encinitas Skate Plaza | Skate Rising Programming TBA |
| August 12, 2023 | Encinitas Skate Plaza | Skate Rising Programming TBA |
| September 9, 2023 | Encinitas Skate Plaza | Skate Rising Programming TBA |
| December 9, 2023 | Encinitas Skate Plaza | Skate Rising Programming TBA |
PLEASE NOTE: We have moved to a digital registration process. All Skate Rising participants must complete our Registration form and Liability Waiver prior to each program. Thank you.
Skate Rising offers safety equipment, trained coaches, educational supplies and free raffles. We aim for participants to leave each event with new-found confidence, a sense of community, and the motivation to support the world around them.
As a 501(c)(3) organization, we depend upon donations to reach our goals of Empowering Girls Through Skateboarding. Please consider giving so that we may continue to grow and reach more girls and communities in need. Thank you.
Skate Rising is made possible by Hydro Flask’s Parks for All program.
