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Girls Teaching Other Girls To Ride
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted June 25, 2011 at 9:12pm

Hey Courtney, it’s Fabiana from Florida. This is a brief video of another girl skater that i have taught to skate and filmed with. Her name is Hannah and she has only been skating for about 7 months. Here is her video. Thanks it would make her really ha...more

LadyKiller Coming To Chicago gro
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted June 24, 2011 at 10:36am

The brand is about supporting people who identify with the idea of being a ladykiller, strong, confident, charming.” The LadyKillers is a series of 12 alluring ladies with alter egos that captivate both men and women alike. Known for their attitud...more

gro Experience New Jersey
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted June 24, 2011 at 10:25am

Just outside of New York you’ll find Garden Skate Skatepark in New Jersey. There was the home of the next gro Experience stop for the ladies. The third annual gro event in Pine Brook and an amazing spot! There was a mini ramp and street best tric...more

The Amazing Longboard Girls Crew: Growing a Network of Female Skaters (Video)
by Women in Sport International
posted June 23, 2011 at 9:26am

I would like to thank Megan Hamilton and Jezebel for sharing this awesome story about the Madrid Longboard Girls Crew. According to their website, the Longboard Girls Crew (LGC) was "created by a group of girls that tired of being always a minority in ma...more

Wakeboarding: Cable How-Tos – How to hit your first kicker
by WakeGirls Blog
posted June 22, 2011 at 10:04am

In this episode of Cable How Tos we headed out to McCormick cable park in Tampa, where Tarah explained how to hit your first kicker. Cable How Tos - Episode 3 from WakeGirls.com on Vimeo. ...more

Go Skateboarding Day
by SkaterGirl
posted June 20, 2011 at 12:52pm

We are so close to celebrate and skate! Great excuse to hang out with friends in the spirit of celebrating the greatest sport ever. I am so exited about it, I looked up a couple of color pallets we could use that day. As valentines for the roma...more

Skater Lyn-z Adam Hawkin's top 5 travel MUST haves…
by SkaterGirl
posted June 15, 2011 at 1:02pm

Volcom athlete, Lyn-z Adams Hawkins spends a lot of time traveling the globe competing, touring, photoshoots, events and just generally skating – so she knows one or two things about what’s important to remember if you want to enjoy traveling. In this...more

Pioneer Girls Skate Jam 2011
by SkaterGirl
posted June 12, 2011 at 6:18pm

You will have undoubtedly seen it by now – but for some reason not on this site yet! – the poster for the Girls Skate Jam 2011. Now in it’s 10th anniversary year and organised by SkaterGirl author Jenna Selby, the comp will of course be happening at...more

Sally Fitzgibbons talks surfing
by Inspiring Sports Women
posted June 9, 2011 at 12:11pm

Australian surfer Sally Fitzgibbons won the Swatch Girls Pro France this week, taking home a giant watch among the prizes. Rated no 2 on the ASP Women's World Title Series this year - second to another Aussie Stephanie Gilmore - Fitzgibbons pipped America...more

Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins lands Cooler cover
by SkaterGirl
posted June 6, 2011 at 11:40am

We were stoked to see Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins on the front of the latest isssue of Cooler magazine. The blurb says “our cover star is none other than Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins – global skate star, buddy of Tony Hawk and the first woman to ever land a Mctwist”...more

Video: Female Skaters Wanted
by SkaterGirl
posted June 6, 2011 at 12:56am

SkaterGirl has been contacted by Viv from We Free The Box who are a production company looking to produce Box-breaking and original creative music videos. For their next project, they are looking to re-create the 1989-90 skate video style for a rock so...more

Elissa Hunts Gnar
by SkaterGirl
posted June 4, 2011 at 8:56pm

Word on the street is that Elissa Steamer has just started a new blog called Gnar Hunters. Definitely one to keep an eye on. Her latest post is a trailer for “Things To Do In Denver When You’re Old” and features herself in some huge slo mo action. W...more

Girls Ride the Wake 2011, Lake McClure, California
by WakeGirls Blog
posted June 2, 2011 at 2:31pm

Don’t miss Girls Ride The Wake 2011 July 23-24 at beautiful Lake McClure, California We’ve got big things planned for this year’s event, which promises to be bigger and better than ever! A New Location Lake McClure will be our new venue. This lak...more

2011 Queen of Wake Standings
by WakeGirls Blog
posted June 2, 2011 at 2:28pm

After two events of eight events, as of 6/1/2011 1. Amber Wing – 190 2. Melissa Marquardt – 160 3. Nicola Butler – 160 4. Emily Copeland Durham – 145 5. Raimi Merritt – 140 6. Anna Hajek – 130 7. Hayley Smith – 111 8. Tarah Mikacich – 11...more

Converse Skateboarding Art Intervention
by SkaterGirl
posted June 1, 2011 at 10:02am

Just had a lovely note through from Paloma Guerrero who many of you will know from Chica Rider – the female project in Mexico City. However what you might not know is that she is also the brand manager of Converse Skateboarding in Mexico and has recentl...more

Oakley’s Amber Wing and Nicola Butler take top spots at 2011 Masters
by WakeGirls Blog
posted June 1, 2011 at 1:14am

Here is Amber Wing and Nicola Butler’s winning run from the 2011 Masters. This video was provided by Jack Blodgett, you can see his vimeo page here Oakley's Amber Wing and Nicola Butler take top spots at 2011 Masters from Jack Blodgett on Vimeo. ...more

Elissa Steamer’s Gnarhunters
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted May 31, 2011 at 12:55am

The Skateboard Mag this month features this piece from Elissa Steamer and her birthday is July 31st! Celebrate the legend and check out her new blog… You can check out the blog now. The most recent post was this quick clip of Elissa. ...more

Bryce Wettstein – Athlete Workout
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted May 24, 2011 at 1:26am

Riding is fun. No matter what board you choose or what tricks you have. It’s fun. That’s what really counts. Bryce has this fun down pat. Surfer and skater all rolled into one. She is also aware of the fact that our bodies allow us to do what ...more

Zsarnay wins Central Valley Am Jam
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted May 15, 2011 at 2:25pm

Heidi Newton claimed first place for Central Valley Am Jam in Riverbank back in April. Now Abby Zsarnay is challenging for the top series spot with her recent first at Ripon. Silly Girls Jordan Abraham and Sarah Thompson rounded out second and third. ...more

Rogue Skateboards welcomes two new riders
by SkaterGirl
posted May 11, 2011 at 1:41pm

Rogue are very excited to announce that they have two new riders joining the team – Helen Lovelee and Emma Richardson – both very talented skaters. Helen Lovelee Helen first came to London six years ago, with no more on...more

Helmets In Hand Rider of the Month: Gracie Bails
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted May 9, 2011 at 12:41pm

Gracie Bails is Rider Of The Month for Helmets In Hand. Congrats. While checking out the team, ran across Nicole Noller. She is representing for the ladies as the only girl. She will also be on GRO Experience coming soon! ...more

Scratch The Surface – New Female Skateboarding Film
by SkaterGirl
posted May 9, 2011 at 12:40pm

So work has started on a new film called Scratch The Surface – this was mainly due to the great response we had to As If, And What? This film will involve 12 top riders from around the world including – Mimi Knoop (USA), Evelien Bouilliart (Be...more

Global Big Wave Awards: The Girls
by Inspiring Sports Women
posted May 9, 2011 at 11:59am

It's a beautiful morning here in Ireland. A day for the beach, not the computer but unfortunately ... So have to make do with blogging about Irish surfer Easkey Britton instead. Nominated to the final five of the Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards, she'...more

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