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Spotlight: Skateboarder Jennifer Oakes
by SkaterGirl
posted October 13, 2011 at 6:19pm

Australian 15 year old Jennifer Oakes has recently appeared in a video from GVP (thanks to Mel for sending us the link) but she she been busy busting the scene in Adelaide for years now. Sponsored by the likes of Simbyotik you can see from her profile pag...more

Video: 10 Tricks with Skateboarder Jennifer Soto
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted October 9, 2011 at 12:36pm

Try to ignore the coolness. We dare you. ...more

Combi Pool Classic – The Second Year
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted September 30, 2011 at 1:12am

Mandy, Justyce, Alex, Jean, Stacie, Nora, Abby, Heidi and Nicole will all be out in California for GRO along with many other family and friends. And this list is just the Pros! The contest will feature 30 invited pros and about 20 AMs and has the bi...more

Girls Get Set Go Results + Videos
by SkaterGirl
posted September 23, 2011 at 10:31am

One of the biggest events in the Swedish calendar for girls skateboarding is the Get Set Go contest that happens as part of the Ultrabowl III contest in Malmo. Always a great atmosphere, this year was no exception with wonderful sunny weather, a big suppo...more

No X Games Vert – The Alliance Respond
by SkaterGirl
posted September 14, 2011 at 1:17pm

It may have crossed your mind that when the X Games recently decided to cancel the womens vert event, this went against everything that The Alliance had campaigned so long and hard (and successfully) for a few years back? Had all their work been undone? W...more

Rogue Decks on Rollersnakes
by SkaterGirl
posted September 14, 2011 at 1:07pm

Rogue boards will now be available to buy direct through Rollersnakes. Helen Lovelee is working hard on two new designs as part of the artist series – out very soon! Related posts:Helena Long – Legz new Rogue Boards Rogue Welcomes Two New Riders N...more

Hello Skater Girl – A Book Of Photos
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted September 14, 2011 at 1:31am

There seems to be a wave of interest in getting the word out about girl skaters these days. A project GRO has been working on coast to coast for over five years now, is finally catching on in other arenas. This is one of three photo books being produc...more

SLC Dew Tour…that’s a Wrap
by Westbound Boarder
posted September 13, 2011 at 12:16am

My overall impression of the Salt Lake Dew Tour was awesome. I witnessed crazy people, young and old throwing themselves through the air in a variety of sports. Truly amazing talent on display. The Dew Tour does a great job of keeping each day different a...more

Love And Guts DC – The Women On The Walls
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted September 12, 2011 at 2:21am

Around Maloof Money Cup DC, Thrasher Magazine put on the Love And Guts Art Show that has been traveling around the country. So GRO went out to check it out. Included in the art for the night was this cover from Thrasher of Cara Beth Burnside. Not t...more

UK Ladies Skateboard Series 2011
by SkaterGirl
posted September 11, 2011 at 10:24pm

After a very successful first year, the UK Ladies Skateboard Series is back again for 2011. Organised once more by Lois Pendlebury and Lauren Kate MacCullen, the format will remain the same with three separate comps in different locations giving female ri...more

Paula Costales' custom skateboard from Diva Skateboards
by SkaterGirl
posted September 10, 2011 at 10:27am

Argentinian skater Paula Costales has landed a pro board with her sponsor Diva Skateboards. She’s been fronting their company since 2005 and the design was created by a friend of hers called Guillo Rivosecchi who is a teacher currently travelling the wo...more

Salt Lake City Dew Tour
by Westbound Boarder
posted September 9, 2011 at 5:02pm

The first night and Dew Tour SLC qualifiers are officially a wrap, and what a night it was. It is always pretty chill to sit back and watch the qualifiers and it was a great showing for the Last Chance Events which is the athletes final opportunity to pro...more

Don’t Wear Chanel – Ride It!!
by SkaterGirl
posted September 9, 2011 at 12:46am

Not sure what the price tag will be – but hey, it’s Chanel baby!! Related posts:Stephie Ride on.. 20% OFF Eka Wear Lyn-Z clip, plus RIDE Cheat Codes! ...more

[Video] Skateboarder Alexis Sablone is a Supergirl
by Pretty Tough
posted September 6, 2011 at 1:28pm

Pretty Tough interviewed 2011 Supergirl Jam 5 winner Alexis Sablone in Venice Beach, California. The video includes some competition highlights. ...more

Skateboarder girls come out in force for Oregon 'Fecta
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted September 5, 2011 at 10:23am

Justyce Tabor The girls gathered again this year for the Oregon Trifecta, which has turned to a Unifecta this year. Hopefully seeing as 2012 marks the 10th Anniversary, we will see a rebirth to the event as a three day series. No matter to the girls t...more

All Justyce Tabor wants to do is skate
by SkaterGirl
posted September 4, 2011 at 2:32pm

Thanks to Bubbles for sending us a link to this newspaper story that appeared in the Seaside Signal. It’s an amazing interview with North West rider Justyce Tabor, her parents and other industry people about the state of the girls skate scene and the ob...more

Companies that support girls skateboarding
by SkaterGirl
posted August 29, 2011 at 2:07pm

A month or so ago, I was reading an interesting article from Stark Raving Madeleine called ‘Can A Girl Get A Break?’ Basically it discussed some of the challenges within the girls skate scene – including lack of support for riders and competitions, ...more

SkaterGirl presents: Your Tape - send in your skate videos! Kicking it off: 14-year-old Heitzel Alvarenga
by SkaterGirl
posted August 26, 2011 at 4:29pm

We’re starting a new section to the website called “Your Tape” which gives every single one of you a chance to share your skate videos with us. It doesn’t matter how long or short they are, what level of skater you are, how old you are, where you�...more

The (Rad) Barcelona LIfe for Skateboarder Sarah Meurle [Video]
by SkaterGirl
posted August 21, 2011 at 12:11am

Sarah spent most of her time in Barcelona last winter and she got some nice footage while spending her time there.. Just another admirable video part with Sarah. The video is filmed and edited by Marcos De Souza. ...more

Underexposed Trailer: Women's Skateboarding Documentary
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted August 21, 2011 at 12:04am

UNDEREXPOSED trailer from Amelia Brodka on Vimeo. UNDEREXPOSED trailer from Amelia Brodka on Vimeo. ...more

GRO Skate All Over X Games
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted August 15, 2011 at 5:27pm

Girls have been skating for a long time. For nine years they have been skating in Summer X Games. This year the girls are still there, along with two moto events. But the ladies are wanting more. So gro gathered girl skaters of all ages to represent...more

Marisa Dal Santo – Off The Board
by SkaterGirl
posted August 15, 2011 at 5:16pm

Transworld Skateboarding continue their Off The Board series by talking to recent X Games champion Marisa Dal Santo about her awesome vinyl collection of music – ranging from Chipmunk Punk (!) to the Ramones to some original German garage she collected....more

Oregon Bifecta Starts Monday
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted August 12, 2011 at 8:49pm

August 15 Pier Park Skatepark N Lombard St & Bruce Ave Portland, OR August 16 West Linn Skatepark 3456 Parker Road West Linn, OR 97068 - Girls all ages - Entry fee: $20 per event for Amateurs $40 for Pros.& Masters: Cash only please! Grass Roots Pur...more

Lyn-Z Adams Unseen Shots
by SkaterGirl
posted August 11, 2011 at 1:16am

If you were a fan of the previous edition of Cooler (June \ July) which featured top skater Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins on the cover, then you’ll definitely enjoy the unseen shots that didn’t make it into the magazine, that you can find here. Did you know tha...more

First Female skateboarding competition in Hongkong
by SkaterGirl
posted August 11, 2011 at 12:40am

2011.8.7th,X-venture skateboarding competition 2011 Girls Class was holding at Mei Foo Skate park Hongkong CHINA,this is the First Female skateboard contest.Wandy,the girl who skate more than 10 years in Hongkong,responsible for planning the contest. Her...more

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