Mazel + Kateyn Double Smiths ~ Photo Ian Logan x Girl is NOT a 4 Letter Word

The Girl is NOT a 4 Letter Word team was invited to the Oakley “Go Skateboarding Day” event hosted by Eunice Chang on Saturday, and all the girls were on fire!

Evette ~ Photo Ian Logan x Girl is NOT a 4 Letter Word

Girls Session with Oakley ~ Photo Ian Logan x Girl is NOT a 4 Letter Word

Team riders Briel, Mazel, Evette, Katelyn, sisters Quinne and Kaiya, and their mom, Julie, showed up at noon to get the girl’s sesh rolling along with fellow skaters (and host) Eunice, Jantahvy, Hayden and Erin.

Mazel

Quinne

Julie

Katelyn

Briel

Evette

The girls were pushing each other with no signs of stopping. When the “cash for tricks” portion of the event started - things really heated up. With the crowd cheering them on, we saw the skaters pull out all the stops to put on an amazing show for the crowd that gathered on Santa Monica’s 3rd Street Promenade to watch them.

Briel, Evette, Hayden and Quinne ~ Photo Ian Logan x Girl is NOT a 4 Letter Word

Hayden

Eunice

Janthavy

Erin

When you start the day with the Oakley team helping you make custom sunglasses, score a rad tote bag, a yummy lunch, and have access to an amazing mini ramp by Keen, you skate HARD!

Quinne Making Dipped Oakley Sunglasses

Evette, Mazel, Kately with their Oakley Bags

Oakley Dipping Station

Quinne's Custom Dipped Oakleys

Mazel + Janthavy

Briel getting a custom print

With all the girls getting to help create their own custom sunglasses at the Oakley dipping station, the variety of colors were unique to each skaters distinct style and no two looked alike.

Photo Ian Logan x Girl is NOT a 4 Letter Word

If you’d like to check out our video footage from the day, it’s up on the @girlisnota4letterword Instagram now

Mazel ~ Photo Ian Logan x Girl is NOT a 4 Letter Word

Thanks so much to the Oakley team for having us be part of this amazing Go Skateboarding Day event!

Why would you want to spend Go Skateboarding Day anywhere else but Venice Skatepark?

We are proud to announce that Skatepark Association International, Girl is Not a 4 Letter Word , Concrete Disciples, & American Skateboarding Association in conjunction with the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, and Venice Beach Recreation Center are hosting Go Skateboarding Day event at the legendary Venice Skatepark.

Go Skateboarding Day is on June 21, and the event runs from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m

Pup Cup for the little ones at 10:30 AM

12 Noon - 4 PM is all ages Skate Jam!

All ages event, all genders, all abilities, all skateboarding!

This is a FREE event with swag, skateboarding with friends and so much more!

Thanks to all the sponsors that make this event happen each year. We couldn’t do it without your support!

It was such a pleasure to be a small part of Girls Roll on Wheels event in Houston, Texas. This event has been going strong for years now and Lori, the founder of G.R.O.W., throws an event like no other.

When we got the call that they were looking for a female pro skateboarder to be their guest, we looked no further than Arianna Carmona. Arianna flew to Houston and did a demo that inspired every single girl that showed up. There were give-a-ways, sticker “drops” (watch the video - so cool!) and lots of skateboarding!

So much thanks goes out to Lori and her crew - events created specifically for the girls and women woudl not happen if it werem’t for people like Lori putting their heart,soul, time and effort into them!

Please join pro skateboarders Cindy Whitehead, Alex White, Briana King, and Monica Torres for a conversation about women in skateboarding through the years.

Hosted by Zach Moldof and the Los Angeles Public Library.

Thursday, March 17 at 4 PM PST streaming live on Facebook and YouTube.

More info HERE

Los Angeles is home to the most incredible mix of women who have shaped skateboarding. And while female riders have always been around, their entry into the skating industry is, unfortunately, fairly new. Join us to meet four trailblazing skaters who helped change the perception of what women in skateboarding mean and what the future of skating can look like.

Cindy Whitehead is one of the first female pro skaters, and today she runs Girl Is Not A 4 Letter Word, a non-profit dedicated to creating opportunities for women in skateboarding. Alex White was a sponsored skater and now works for one of the biggest and most respected conglomerates in skateboarding: NHS. Briana King is a savant of the contemporary era and one of the most-recognized skateboarders on the planet today. And Monica Torres is a pro skater and Brazilian transplant who won the first-ever Women’s Battle At The Berrics–a widely celebrated contest of the skateboard industry’s best talent.

Streaming live on the library's YouTube channel and Facebook page.

Thanks to the generosity of Skate Bud, participants viewing this virtual program will have an opportunity to win a beginner's guide to skating book.

Photos Ian Logan x Girl is NOT a 4 Letter Word

The Vans x Lizzie Experience was “something else entirely”!

Bands were playing, cocktails and food were flowing, people were skating the bowl, checking out Lizzie’s new shoe, and having a blast. The party was held outside at Goya Studios in the heart of Hollywood and it was a perfect night - the sky was clear and it was a typical winter evening in California, which means a perfect 60 degrees.

All of Lizzie’s friends we’re there to celebrate with her, dance, skate, and be stoked that a female pro skater has her own signature shoe with Vans.

If you haven’t checked out Lizzie’s new shoe or her capsule collection, it’s in Vans stores now!

The Lizzie Experience goes on through this weekend - so if you are in Los Angeles, we suggest you check it out - tickets in the link!

Thanks so much to Vans for having us!

If you are anywhere near Houston, TX make sure you put April 9th, 4-7 PM on your calendar because GROW is throwing a girl’s skate event. There will be live music, art, and prizest!

“Girls Roll on Wheels” takes place at the Lee and Joe Jamail Skatepark at 103 Sabine Street in Houston.

Pro skateboarder Arianna Carmona will be there to do a skate demo and sign some autographs.

Bring your board and come on out and skate!

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This one will be a great one to be at for sure - lots of female, queer and non-binary skaters - great spot to make some new skate friends! Plus Briana is super welcoming!!

We don't know all that much about this get together and while we are not religious in the traditional sense, our friends at Skate Bud and Stoke Much Magazine will be there so it's bound to be a good time!

Wherever you end up skating on Go Skateboarding Day - have a great time!!

Contests are finally coming back - we missed them so much! The Fast & the Furious Fillmore SK8 Contest takes place on June 26th at 12 Noon. There is a $5 entry fee or you can help setup or cleanup. These contests are always fun and a great time to skate with friends. 

Date: June 26th

Time: 12 NOON

Location: Fillmore Skatepark

1110 River Street #1032, Fillmore, California

Great News!!  Girls sessions are back on at The Cove in Santa Monica!!

The next Cove Girls Skate Session will be this Sunday, June 6th from 10am - 12pm at the Cove Skatepark. Please help spread the word!!  No reservations are required.  Just show up and skate. 

Please feel free to forward this post to friends. Just make sure any new skaters are registered in advance with the Cove in case the office isn't open. Helmet, pads and mask are required for entry. 

There will not be any private or group lessons at this time. Just come and skate.

Upcoming Cove GIrls Skate Sessions

 

June 6th 

June 27th

image via World Skate

Due to the rapid spread of the Coronavirus things have been changing every day, we are trying as fast as we can to keep up and provide accurate and timely information - so please bear with us.

Obviously, local contests, get-togethers and skateboarding events in your area have been canceled at this time -  regarding the bigger events - such as Olympic Qualifiers, please see info below.

More info to come as we move forward into very unchartered territory.

Please stay safe, and wash your hands!



OLYMPIC QUALIFYING EVENTS - STREET & PARK 

  all info via Worldskate.org

SLS - STREET PRO TOUR - LAS VEGAS (USA)
Date: 24-29 March 2020

Considering this extended travel ban, the number of countries involved, and the short amount of time between this announcement and the event, it is impossible to guarantee the universal participation of athletes from around the globe.

Under these circumstances, World Skate and the organizer, have decided to cancel the event.



LIMA OPEN - STREET & PARK 5 STAR EVENT - LIMA (PERU)
Date: 5- 11 April 2020

Travel restrictions: The ministry of transport and communication has suspended flights between Perù, Europe and Asia. The travel ban will be in place for thirty (30) calendar days from March 16, 2020.

Considering the various global travel restrictions and the evolving nature of the COVID-19 situation,

World Skate and the local authorities have decided to suspend the event.

 ***A new date for the event will be set and released soon, together with more information about the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Qualification System. 




RIZIN ARK LEAGUE - STREET 5 STAR EVENT - SAMUKAWA (JAPAN)
Date: 21- 26 April 2020

World Skate is currently assessing with the Local Organizer the impact of the new provisions on the event, and the ability for athletes to enter the country, practice and compete.

**Further communication will be released as soon as possible.




SLS - STREET PRO TOUR - BEIJING (CHINA)
Date: 28 April - 3 May 2020

Because of the various global travel restrictions and the evolving nature of the COVID-19 situation, World Skate and the organizer, have decided to cancel the event.

Los Angeles

Barcelona

Seattle

Barcelona / Babes N' Boards

House of Vans London

Portland

Grab your girl gang and head out this Friday to celebrate International Women's Day - Nike SB along with the sponsors in each area listed above,  including the rad girls from Babes N' Boards in Barcelona, have some great things planned.

What could be better than celebrating this awesome day while skateboarding?!

Save the date! The rad people at Element are having a girls skate night at their private park at their headquarters in Irvine, CA. There will be music, vegan pizza, beer and a raffle for free give-a-ways!

So grab your girl gang and make a night of it!

December 6, 2018 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Element HQ
121 Waterworks Way
Irvine, CA 92618

Our friends at LA GIRLS SKATE SESH have teamed up with the rad girls from CHICKS IN BOWLS for an all female skate sesh THIS Saturday, November 17 from 10 AM - 2 PM at Belvedere Skatepark in Los Angeles.

The session is FREE and all ages/abilities are welcome, if you bring a can of food you can be entered into a raffle for gear from Wicked Skate Wear! Each can of food you donate gets you (1) raffle ticket!

Girl is NOT a 4 Letter Word will be there as well, shooting pics for our site so there is coverage of the event  - so get ready to ride!

See you there!!

Heading to Vert Attack this week? Make sure you check out the Queer & Grrrl Skaters Photo Exhibit by Marie Dabbadie while you are there. It's going on from March 20-25 at Bryggeriet Skatepark.

Marie also creates a gender queer skate zine that will be for sale at event -  XEM SKATERS is only $2.00 and is 52 pages chock full of interviews, poems, photos, illustrations, playlists and more.

Can't get there to purchase one? You can order online at Xem Skaters online store HERE 

If you can't make it to the event, but would like to purchase a GIRL POWER cruiser board (limited supply) - please contact The Odells Shop  directly at 323-741-0039


Event Info

Saturday, January 20, 2018  /  12 noon - 5 PM

THE ODELLS SHOP
3906 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA

See you there!


Huge thanks to The Odells Shop & their team, Dusters California, Lybations Cocktails, Nica Craft Beer, POP Outdoor Media Company and Black Cat LA - as well as our rad female skaters, Arianna Carmona, Elise Crigar and Quinne Daniels for making this launch party so awesome !

Die Hu

Kelly Green

Emma Houle

Zara Percy

Jazzmen Chavez

Tara Tate & Emma Houle

Hannah tallman

Tracie Garacochea

Zara Percy

Leah Ho

Hannah Tallman

Emma Houle

Dalia Lundquist

Zara Percy

Die Hu

Hannah Tallman

Leah Ho

Photos Ian Logan

If you'd like to share any of these photos on your social media please credit @ianloganphoto and tag us #girlisnota4letterword - thanks! 

* Please let us know the girls names we didn't tag yet! Thanks!!


Girls were out in full force on Saturday for the special session that Poseiden Foundation threw in conjunction with their youth outreach program to honor the graduating class of El Camino High School in conjunction with the school skate club.

Huge thanks to Micaela from Posieden Foundation, Jazzmen from LA Girls Skate Sesh and Isabel Fried from El Camino High School as well as The Berrics for hosting the session.


To see more photos of girls skateboarding sessions, pick up the new "It's Not About Pretty" book - it's 144 pages of pure girls skateboarding - pools, street, parks, downhill and soul skating!

Right now everything on our site (including the new "It's Not About Pretty" book) is 20% off if you use code SHOP20  ---->     http://www.shopgirlisnota4letterword.com

DATE:     July 26 -  7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

EVENT:       GRO NYC x Homage Skate Night

This skate session is geared for intermediate and advanced riders. Although learning is possible at any GRO event, this session is also for those that already have the basics down and just want to ride.

Girls are encouraged to choose this session if they have mastered the basics of riding. If you are already comfortable on the board, know how to drop in on the ramp and how to stay safe in a fast paced park session.

All girls of all abilities are welcome to attend, but everyone must be able to be aware and safe with the advanced riders. Very young children may have a better experience at the other Homage session.

$5 Suggested Donation

Every participant must have a waiver signed with Homage to ride this event. Riders 18 and over can sign up at the session. Riders under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian present to sign. If a parent or legal guardian is unable to accompany a minor, email info@girlsriders.org to get a waiver before the event.

There are some boards and safety gear available to use if you don’t have your own. To ensure the availability of the gear you need, email info@girlsriders.org to provide a specific request of what you need.

Head over to GRO'S event page on Facebook  to see more details! 

GRO is excited to announce the creation of the Encinitas, California GRO Crew and the inaugural session for the girls in July!


WHAT:    GRO Girls Skate Session

WHEN:    Saturday, July 9th

TIME:    10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

WHERE:  Encinitas Skatepark
                 425 Santa Fe Drive,
                  Encinitas, CA

NOTE!    All ages and abilities are welcome to attend.

DONATION PLEASE:   $10 Suggested donation will help fund future events, goals and more!

Come by on Sunday from 10 AM - 1 PM in Torrance - South Bay Sk8 Kids will be holding their "Sunday Funday" session. It's free and beginners are welcome. This monthly event has raves of reviews from local South Bay skaters. Great for parents with kids who want to learn to skate, or meet other kids who are skating already.

Girl is NOT a 4 Letter Word will be there with stickers to hand out!

This is a FREE event.

LA Girls Skate Sesh is happening again this Sunday from 10 AM - 1 PM at The Berrics! Last month this was THE place to be - so many girls attended and had a blast, the event got rave reviews from street skaters that came from all over California to skate.

If you need the address (which is not published anywhere) Contact christianasmithskate@gmail.com

 This is a FREE event.
 

The Clash at Clairemont is having their annual event this Saturday from 11 AM - 6 PM in San Diego. This is a huge event to raise funds for Grind For Life. There is a $10 donation and so worth it for a great cause.

Legendary skaters will be skating all day - some of the female skaters include; Brighton Zeuner, Mimi Knoop, Jordyn Barratt, Nora Vasconcellos, Samarria Brevard, Poppy Starr Olsen, and Amelia Brodka .

Bands like Agent Orange, Cubic 111, & Buck O Nine, will be playing throughout the day, the skating will be insane and there is the debut of Skatercross - an event that is sure to be popular to see.

If you are anywhere near Washington, D.C between September 4th -13th, make sure you head over to the Kennedy Center and check out FINDING A LINE. There will be live bands and male & female skaters ripping on the half pipe. * Check out that line up above!!*

Stop by on September 7th and see Natalie Krishna Das and Jean Rusen skate,  and on September 12 the girls crew skating will be -  Marissa Dal Santo, Elissa Steamer & Natalie Krishna Das.

If you make it out, take some photos of the girls ripping, post on instagram and tag us @girlisnota4letterword and we will repost your pics!

Photos Ian Logan

*Please credit/tag Ian Logan Photo & Girl is NOT a 4 Letter Word if you want to share photos*

Applies to Social Media only  - all other inquires please contact us directly - Thanks!

We hope you have enjoyed the images from the Maryhill Ratz event. The reposnse to you girls and downhill photos has been amazing - you are inspiring so many people.  We hope to keep showing all you girls here on the site from here on out -  and I am only sorry it has taken us so long to get to know all of you wonderful women!

Who's up for a "Who's Rad" interview with us?  We'd love to profile you!! Leave a comment below OR email me at cindy@girlisnota4letterword.com and let's get some girls downhill interviews going!


Thanks again to the Maryhill Ratz, Dean & Ali, and all the skaters who made learning downhill so much fun!