We are so exited to share the news that GN4LW team rider, Kat Folsom, now has a pro model with Embassy Skateboards!

The Kat Folsom “BRIDE of FRANKENSTEIN” is part of the Embassy Monster Series, by Shane Munce.  It measures in at 8.5″ Wide, 32.5″ Long, 14.5″ wheelbase, with a Modern functional concave. Made of 7 ply Canadian Maple Wood.   

Kat’s deck comes with a top screen-printed Skully graphic in white.  This is colorway is wrapped in a special Embassy green. Only 50 made in this color.

Order yours fast before they sell out!! BUY IT HERE!

Throwing out a big congrats to team rider Mazel Alegado! It has been a whirlwind for this young shredder. First up was a trip to the Philippines to meet up with the National Team and skate some spots, then being asked to be on the team and skate the Asian Games - representing the Philippines!

In qualifiers for women’s Park at the Asian Games, Mazel made the finals by placing in the top eight. In the finals Mazel took 7th place - which is amazing! Mazel was the youngest person to compete at the Asian Games (in any sport/discipline). This is a huge accomplishment!

.Big congrats to Mazel - we are so proud of you!

USA Slalom Team Rider, Judi Oyama - Photo Tim Stahl

We are really excited to watch this event go down and we love that it’s LIVE - the USA women have dominated for years (Lynn Kramer and Judi Oyama) but we hear that some other countries are coming for the USA women hard and fast - so this should be the ultimate showdown!

This is a BIG deal!! They are expecting over 100 Racers at the World Championships of Slalom Skateboarding. This crown jewel of the 2023 global racing season, will take place September 29 - October 1, 2023 at Bush’s Pasture Park in Salem, Oregon.

USA Team Rider, Lynn Kramer - Photo Tim Stahl

The impressive roster of women’s racers ranges from young up and coming juniors - to the 16-Tme Women’s World Champion, Lynn Kramer – to legendary skateboarder and Skateboard Hall of Fame inductee, Judi Oyama

– and MANY more! This is going to an event for the record books with over 100 racers from 11 different countries and Women from 5 countries around the world.

Maggie Harrison is a USA Junior you should keep your eye on- she is making her mark! Photo Tim Stahl

The 2023 Slalom Skateboard World Championships is not only a huge step for Women’s Slalom Skateboarding, but also slalom skateboarding as a whole.

Current World Rankings as of August 2023

Key Event Details:

•  Date: September 29, 2023 – October 1, 2023

•  Location: Bush’s Pasture Park – 600 Mission Street SE, Salem, OR 97302

•  Schedule:

Friday September 29 – Giant Slalom (8am-6:30pm) – Finals 10:45am-2:00pm

Saturday September 30 – Hybrid Slalom (8am-6:30pm) – Finals 10:00am-2:00pm

Sunday October 1 – Tight Slalom (8am-5:30pm) – Finals 10:00am-2:00pm

*Note: The full schedule is posted on the usaslalomskateboarding.com website. Peak ac<on for viewing/media coverage is during Finals, which are noted in the schedule above.

You can watch the women compete LIVE on the official World Skate Channel (worldskate.tv) as well as other partner portals.

This three-day multi-camera “show” and will offer color commentary throughout to make sure the audience knows what they are seeing, who they are seeing and how everything works together.

Things are heating up at Olympic Skateboarding Qualifiers - with less than a year to go for the Paris Olympics, new faces are on the podium and the tide is changing (for now). Watch the women’s street final above to see how it all turned out this weekend!

Next up will be Women’s Park Olympic Qualifiers in Rome in early October . Stay tuned for all the info on how to watch the women’s events go down Live!

Women's Final Street results

1. Nishiya Momiji (JPN) - 259.81🥇

2. Oda Yumeka (JPN) - 249.77🥈

3. Paige Heyn (USA) - 243.93🥉

4. Yoshizawa Coco (JPN) - 224.47

5. Pamela Rosa (BRA) - 213.26

6. Nakayama Funa (JPN) - 180.37

7. Rayssa Leal (BRA) - 180.37

8. Roos Zwetslot (NED) - 140.86

RedBull dropped a new video of pro skater Brighton Zeuner last week, but we have to say that the interview (link below) was even more enlightening.

If you don’t know who Brighton is - prepare to get educated on the young phenom who won blew up women’s park skateboarding as a 12-year old winner of Vans Park Series, Malmo back in 2016. A year later, she would win an X-Games gold medal at just 13 years old - and her skateboarding career took off.

Her own Vans colourway and capsule collection demonstrated her burgeoning interest in fashion, which is where we begin our day in her company as she searches out appropriate ‘fits for Coachella.

We next high-tail it straight to the skatepark where Brighton shows us a little of the skate ability which made her the 2018 VPS World Champion, before the devastation of a broken nail sends her in search of comfort eating, Japanese-style.

Read her interview with Eunice Change HERE: https://www.redbull.com/us-en/brighto...

Make sure to tune in and watch the women compete LIVE at WST Lausanne Street 2023!

Coming up Friday and Saturday they will be live streaming the semi-finals and finals from Segment Festival, Switzerland

Semi-Finals (Friday SEP 15):

Women's – 8AM ET / 5AM PT


Finals (Saturday SEP 16):

Women's – 10AM ET / 7 AM PT

The broadcast will be streamed via worldskate.tv and Olympics.com

Photo and info via MERGE4

We are so stoked about this new collab for our pro team rider and USA National Women’s Park Team Skater, Minna Stess!

MERGE4 socks is proud to announce a new partnership with skateboarder Minna Stess. This collaboration is a celebration of Minna’s awe-inspiring journey, as MERGE4 has closely followed her skateboarding evolution from a young age, and today, we stand excited to witness her flourishing into the world-class athlete she is and will undoubtedly continue to be.

As Minna Stess captivated the skateboarding scene with her raw talent and unwavering dedication, some of the MERGE4 team was there from the early days, rooting for her every achievement and progression. This collaboration signifies more than just a partnership; it symbolizes a heartfelt connection between a brand that values authentic self-expression and a skateboarder who embodies the spirit of fearlessness.

“We’ve had the privilege of watching Minna Stess grow and evolve into the incredible athlete she is today,” said Cindi Busenhart, founder and CEO at MERGE4. “Minna’s journey has been nothing short of inspiring, and her commitment to pushing her boundaries aligns seamlessly with MERGE4’s values. This collaboration allows us to honor her remarkable story while inspiring others. Minna kicks ass!”

The MERGE4 x Minna Stess collaboration will showcase art by Kayla Caballero, skateboard legend Steve Caballero’s daughter, designed exclusively for her. The design will feature bats and donuts on MERGE4’s performance socks. “I have always loved my MERGE4 fam, and they have always been so supportive of me since I was a little SF Bay Area skater. Having my own sock means a lot to me and I’m super stoked on it!“ Said Minna Stess.

The upcoming collaboration between MERGE4 and Minna Stess is eagerly anticipated by those who have followed her growth as a skateboarder. These performance socks will serve as a medium to convey Minna’s story and MERGE4’s commitment to producing socks that are as unique and exceptional as the individuals who wear them.

You can get a rad pair of the new Minna x MERGE4 socks HERE

Santa Cruz proudly presents “Don’t Walk” featuring their women’s global team with a standout debut part from Santa Cruz team rider Keet Oldenbeuving.

Keep your eyes out for GN4LW team rider MInna Stess in the beginning of the video - Awesome!!

The next generation of Aussie athletes are defining victory on their own terms - playing free and celebrating fearlessly. Because they know that victory isn’t only found in the final. It’s found in the little moments that feel monumental. ️ The next generation of Aussie athletes are defining victory on their own terms - playing free and celebrating fearlessly. Because they know that victory isn’t only found in the final. It’s found in the little moments that feel monumental.

The film celebrates young women and girls redefining sport on their terms. The film showcases the Matildas’ celebration song as the soundtrack and an invitation to all young Australians to re-imagine what it means to be victorious and to celebrate their victories fearlessly.The short film features the next generation of female Aussie athletes, including skateboarding phenom, Chloe Covell.

If you did not catch Chloe at the X Games in Ventura, CA you need to watch the recap of her runs - she is amazing and should definitely be on your radar!

Make sure you watch closely to see surfing (and golf) prodigy Sierra Kerr featured!

Mariah Marksman from San Francisco tackling the bowl like a local.

The Venice Beach Games was even bigger and better than ever before! Skateboarding took center stage and the skatepark was filled with locals as well as girls from Orange County, San Diego, one young lady from Mexico and a few as far north as San Francisco area!

Venice Paparazzi, Girl is NOT a 4 Letter Word, Skatepark Association International, and the City of Los Angeles pulled off another epic day!

Cheers to all the people that volunteer to make this skateboard event a huge success: Robert Howard, Chris Hooten, Dainel Perez, Heidi Lemmon, Ian Logan, Cindy Whitehead, Kimi Kallman, Lonny Hiramoto, Bennett Harada, Lance Lemond, Bart Saric and many more!

Also a huge shout-out to all the sponsors that keep everyone stoked on product - this couldn’t happen with out all of you!

All Photos By Chris Hooten @chrishootenphoto if you choose to share, please tag/credit!

Evette Halitzka ripping in the mini bowl during the comp

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The “Pup Cup” is always a hit with the beginners!! So much FUN!!

Venice local, Pauline - smiling and cruising the snake run

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Ania Michel came all the way from Guadalajara, Mexico!

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Smiling faces, all day long at this event! We love seeing it!!

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The ladies were skating everything Venice Skatepark has to offer!

Venice Locals were out in full force, with their positive vibes

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Volunteers and sponsors made it all a successful event

When you get over 32 girls and women skating together it’s a blast! Thanks to everyone who came and participated!

Join Girl is NOT a 4 Letter Word, Skatepark Association International, Venice Paparazzi and the City of Los Angeles on JULY 29th for an epic day! The Venice Beach Games are happening and the skatepark is going to be the place you want to be!

Cheers to all the people that volunteer to make this event a huge success: Robert Howard, Chris Hooten, Dainel Perez, Heidi Lemmon, Ian Logan, Cindy Whitehead, Kimi Kallman,Lonny Hiramoto, Lance Lemond, Bart Saric and many more!

Venice Beach Games is set for Sat. July 29th!  Come play at the Venice Skate Park! 

Venice Skate Park Schedule of Events. 

• 10:30 – 11:30 am Pup Cup

• 12 – 1:30 Ladies Jam in small bowl and Snake Run

• 12 – 1:30 Best trick on the 3 block

• 1 pm – 3 pm Best tricks in the big bowl

• 1:45 – 2:30 Best Trick on the stairs

• 2:30 – 3 pm Best trick on the clam shell

• 3pm – Longest grind in the big bowl

• 3:30 – 4 pm Best trick in the Snake Run

See More About This Event At VENICE PAPARAZZI!!

Arisa Trew during Monster Energy Women's Skateboard Park Final at 2023 X Games California at the Ventura County Fairgrounds in Ventura, CA. ©Mark Kohlman/X Games

We do not think anyone could have predicted just how much the women would make herstory at the X Games in Ventura, California this weekend. Yet they did. In event after event. Today was no exception. While it is true that the youngsters such as, Chloe Covell, Reese Nelson and Arisa Trew were making their mark throughout the the weekend, veteran street skater, Mariah Duran was not just hanging in there - she slayed in women’s street best trick and took home the gold medal.

Women’s Park was as equally exciting as women’s vert with Australian Arisa Trew battling it out yet again and emerging victorious with another gold medal. At just thirteen years old, she was confident, poised, and even smiling on deck between her runs - it did not seem like X Games and the pressure it brings at times, phased her at all.

We said it yesterday, The Girls are All Right. But today it could be argued that they are more than all right. They are now taking over and showing everyone out there that watching them compete is a priority and something you do not want to miss. Can we get more companies outside of skateboarding to step up and sponsor these amazing athletes now? We really hope so.

Little girls everywhere now have some great new role models that are close to their own age, how rad is that?

Chloe Covell during Women's Skateboard Street Best Trick at 2023 X Games California at the Ventura County Fairgrounds in Ventura, CA. ©Mark Kohlman/X Games

Women’s Skateboard Street Best Trick

In the inaugural Women’s Skateboard Street Best Trick competition, Mariah Duran earned her third X Games gold medal as the oldest in the field at 26. Her best trick was a Hardflip down the double set on her fourth run. 

“Honestly, it feels good because I didn’t know if I was able to skate today because the body was sore, and I didn’t know if I could get going, but we did it, and it feels the best to come out with the gold!” Mariah Duran proclaimed after the event. “I feel like we’re back like X Games is back 100%. It feels like X Games where you bring your fam out–  I brought my whole family–  they heard it was in Cali, so we all road-tripped together, and it’s amazing to see everyone show up, to see the other events, and X Games is such a good environment.” 

Women’s Skateboard Street silver medalist Liz Akama earned her second silver, and Street gold medalist Chloe Covell, the youngest in the field at 13, made her second medal of the weekend with bronze. 

Mariah Duran during Women's Skateboard Street Best Trick at 2023 X Games California at the Ventura County Fairgrounds in Ventura, CA. ©Mark Kohlman/X Games

Results Women’s Skateboard Street Best Trick

1. Mariah Duran (USA)

2. Liz Akama (JPN)

3. Chloe Covell (AUS)

4. Momiji Nishiya (JPN)

5. Rayssa Leal (BRA)

6. Wehnhui Zeng (CHN)

7. Yumeka Oda (JPN)

8. Pamela Rosa (BRA)

Grace Marhoefer during Monster Energy Women's Skateboard Park Final at 2023 X Games California at the Ventura County Fairgrounds in Ventura, CA. ©Trevor Brown, Jr./X Games

Monster Energy Women’s Skateboard Park

Arisa Trew is two for two, adding another gold medal to her X Games resume. The 13-year-old Australian earned gold in women’s skate park finals less than 24 hours after winning gold in skateboard Vert on Saturday, making her the youngest athlete in X Games history to take double gold at a single event. Her winning run included this trick sequence:  Weddle air, backide lipslide, feeble grind corner, backside 360 melon grab over the box, frontside air over the channel, backside Smith grind, Indy air.

“This [second gold] will push me to keep skating harder because I obviously want to keep winning!” smiled Trew when asked about her double gold performance at X Games California 2023. “I mainly wanted to land my run, even if I didn’t get the gold; I was just wanting to land and get on the podium. I got gold in both [vert and park]. It’s amazing, and I feel so happy!” 

Rounding out the podium was Japan’s Mizuho Hasegawa, while Grace Marhoefer claimed bronze, which marks her first X Games medal.

Mizuho Hasegawa, Arisa Trew and Grace Marhoefer during Monster Energy Women's Skateboard Park Final at 2023 X Games California at the Ventura County Fairgrounds in Ventura, CA. ©Trevor Brown, Jr./X Games

Results Women’s Skateboard Park

1. Arisa Trew (AUS) 91.00 

2. Mizuho Hasegawa (JPN) 82.66

3. Grace Marhoefer (USA) 81.66

4. Cocona Hiraki (JPN)  80.33

5. Bryce Wettstein (USA) 79.33

6. Raicca Ventura (BRA) 78.66

Arisa Trew during Pacifico Women's Skateboard Vert Final at 2023 X Games California at the Ventura County Fairgrounds in Ventura, CA. ©Mpu Dinani/X Games

X Games did not disappoint! Watching the women skate like we have never seen before, made our heart sing. The field gets younger and younger and that is not a bad thing. These young girls and women want this. They don’t feel the need to do the same tricks that they’ve seen other female skaters do for years and years. They are pushing the boundaries and soaring past preconceived expectations. For this new wave of female skaters, there are NO limits.

From 1st time X Games competitor Shilo Catori, who has been skating for just fours years and made the women’s street finals, to Chloe Covell who had flawless runs in women’s street and went on to win gold, it was a great morning! By the afternoon when women’s vert (yes, it’s finally back at the X Games!) started and the women and girls were shining bright, it was a full on proud moment when I knew that girls and women in skateboarding are going to be all right. These women’s comps are no longer the after thought or fillers, they are becoming the main attraction. It took us from the 70s until now to really see it, but it is finally happening!

Thanks to all these girls and women for pushing skateboarding so far!

Chloe Covell during Women's Skateboard Street Final at 2023 X Games California at the Ventura County Fairgrounds in Ventura, CA. ©Mpu Dinani/X Games

Women’s Skateboard Street

The action got underway Saturday morning with the women of Skateboard Street competing first. Australian Chloe Covell surprised everyone with her third and final run to take gold. Covell’s winning 45-second run included: Frontside nosegrind on bar, heelflip down 4-block, frontside 5-0 on picnic table bench, switch kickflip up step-up, frontside 50-50 kickflip on the big out-rail, frontside 50-50 kickflip from 10-foot long out-rail. At 13, this is Covell’s first gold medal, and solidifies her as the youngest X Games Women’s Street Gold Medalist. 

“This is very overwhelming,” Covell admitted right after winning gold. “I’m super stoked, X Games is one of my favorite contests to compete in, and all the other girls did great– I’m just so stoked!” she beamed.

Rounding out the podium were Japanese riders, Liz Akama and Momiji Nishiya, who placed second and third respectively, and scored within one point of each other.

Liz Akama, Chloe Covell and Momiji Nishiya during Women's Skateboard Street Final at 2023 X Games California at the Ventura County Fairgrounds in Ventura, CA. ©Mpu Dinani/X Games

Results Women’s Skateboard Street 

1. Chloe Covell (AUS) 90.00

2. Liz Akama (JPN) 87.66

3. Momiji Nishiya (JPN) 86.66

4. Hina Maeda (JPN) 78.66

5. Shiloh Catori (USA) 78.00

6. Mariah Duran (USA) 67.00

7. Paige Heyn (USA) 64.00

8.Leticia Bufoni (BRA) 60.33

Arisa Trew during Pacifico Women's Skateboard Vert Final at 2023 X Games California at the Ventura County Fairgrounds in Ventura, CA. ©Mark Kohlman/X Games

Pacifico Women’s Skateboard Vert

The pint-sized 13-year-old Arisa Trew, who hails from Australia, stunned the crowd at Pacifico Women’s Vert by stomping a massive last run. She went alley-oop backside air, McTwist, frontside air, body varial 540, lein varial, air to fakie, switch frontside air, fakie frontside 360, air to fakie, to fakie Weddle 720. This 720 was the first to be landed in a competition, however, Arisa also holds the title of the first woman to land this trick. She first did so after the clock expired in the Vert Best Trick contest at Tony Hawk’s Vert Alert in June. 

“I feel amazing, because I really just wanted to do my 7 in my run, and I did it!” an emotional Trew admitted about her win. She went on to say that this X Games win is motivation for her to continue to push her skills, and has her sights set on stopping a 900 in a contest one day soon. 

Reese Nelson, the youngest X Games competitor to ever win a X Games medal, at just 10 years old, claimed silver, while Asahi Kaihara claimed third. 

Reese Nelson, Arisa Trew and Asahi Kaihara during Pacifico Women's Skateboard Vert Final at 2023 X Games California at the Ventura County Fairgrounds in Ventura, CA. ©Chris Tedesco/X Games

Results Pacifico Women’s Skateboard Vert 

1. Arisa Trew (AUS) 90.33 

2. Reese Nelson (CAN) 88.00

3. Asahi Kaihara (JPN) 83.66

4. Juno Matsuoka (JPN) 75.66

5. Raicca Ventura (BRA) 74.33

6. Bryce Wettstein (USA) 73.00 

7. Ruby Lilley (USA) 72.33

8. Dora Varella (BRA) 71.00

9. Lilly Stoephasius (GER) 67.00 

10.Grace Marhoefer (USA) 64.33

**Make sure you tune in today at 9 AM PT for Women’s Street Best Trick and at 10 AM PT for Women’s Park!

LIVE ON——> YOUTUBE

Chloe Covell ~ ©Chris Tedesco/X Games

Friday started things off with a bang at X Games in Ventura, CA with the Women's Skateboard Street Elimination

The Women's Eliminations had 16 skaters put down their best 45-second run, in attempts of being among the top eight moving on. The Street course features stair sets, banks, manual pads, ledges, rails, and quarterpipes and boasts a design with Ventura High School vibes. 

X Games 2022 gold medalist Momiji Nishiya took the top spot for the women. Newcomer, 14-year-old Shiloh Catori surprised the crowd, qualifying in second place ahead of Chloe Covell and Liz Akama.  

Shiloh Catori ~ ©Mark Kohlman/X Games

These are the eight women who will move on to the finals this morning:

1. Momiji Nishiya (JPN) 85.33

2. Shiloh Catori (USA) 78.33

3. Chole Covell (AUS) 77.33

4. Liz Akama (JPN) 76.33

5. Mariah Duran (USA) 73.66

6. Paige Heyn (USA) 71.66

7. Leticia Bufoni (BRA) 70.00

8. Hina Maeda (JPN) 69.00

You can watch the Women’s Street Finals unfold LIVE on ——-> YOUTUBE or on ABC

Today (Saturday) at 10 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET

X Games Ventura, CA Course overview

This weekend looks like an exciting one! With the X Games back in California and the addition of women’s Vert, we can’t wait! If you are not seeing it all go down in person - we have the full schedule so you can watch the women’s events live, no matter where you are!

The athlete lists for the women’s comps are solid and it’s going to be a showdown in everything from women’s street finals, to women’s street “best trick”, to women’s vert and park!

You don’t want to miss this!!!

You can watch the competition unfold LIVE on ——-> YOUTUBE

Skateboard Street Overview

Saturday, July 22

Women’s Skateboard Street: 1:00pm ET | 10:00am PT

Athletes TBD

Pacifico Vert Ramp

Saturday, July 22

Pacifico Women’s Skateboard Vert: 7:00pm ET | 4:00pm PT

Athletes Competing:

Asahi Kaihara

Ruby Lilley

Grace Marhoefer

Juno Matsouka

Reese Nelson

Lilly Stoephasius

Arisa Trew

Dora Varella

Raicca Ventura

Bryce Wettstein

Sunday, July 23

Women’s Skateboard Street Best Trick: 12:00pm ET | 9:00am PT

Athletes TBD

Women’s Skateboard Park: 1:00pm ET | 10:00am PT

Athletes Competing:

Lizzie Armanto

Jordyn Barratt

Yurin Fujii

Mizuho Hasegawa

Cocona Hiraki

Ruby Lilley

Grace Marhoefer

Minna Stess

Mami Tezuka

Arisa Trew

Raicca Ventura

Bryce Wettstein

INFO BELOW TO WATCH ON ABC TV

Saturday July 22

1:00pm - 6:00pm ET (ABC)

Women's Skateboard Street, Thayers BMX Dirt, Pacifico Men's Skateboard Vert (Replay), Moto X QuarterPipe High Air, Men's Skateboard Park, Thayers BMX Dirt Best Trick, Women's Skateboard Vert

Sunday July 23

1:00pm - 6:00pm ET (ABC)

Women's Skateboard Park, Dave Mirra BMX Park Best Trick, Men's Skateboard Street, Skateboard Vert Best TrickWomen's Skateboard Park, Dave Mirra BMX Park Best Trick, Men's Skateboard Street, Skateboard Vert Best Trick

Arisa Trew during Women's Skate Park Final at 2023 X Games Japan at ZOZO Marine Stadium in Chiba, Japan. ©Brett Wilhelm/X Games

X Games Street Course Preview

Park at X Games Ventura

Ventura, CA – July 11, 2023 – This summer, fans will be treated to an all-star talent team of Selema Masekela, Jason Ellis and Tony Hawk hosting the X Games on ESPN and ABC, alongside streaming host Jack Mitrani hosting the YouTube, Twitch and Caffeine coverage from July 21-23. In addition, Kristen Beat will provide sideline reporting for the host teams throughout the weekend.

The definitive storyteller of action sports culture, Selema Maskela joins the crew again in Ventura after his recent return as host of X Games Aspen in January. Known as X Games' original and long-standing host; he has also been at the helm of Red Bull Signature Series, VICE World of Sports and served as a correspondent for FIFA World Cup, Olympics and National Geographic.

 Also returning to the X Games talent booth is the godfather of skating himself, Tony Hawk. One of the most recognized action sports athletes in the world, in 1999, he became the first skater to ever complete a 900, and shortly thereafter, launched Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, his now billion-dollar video game franchise. The Hawk empire includes Birdhouse Skateboards, Hawk Clothing, and the Tony Hawk Signature Series products, as well as his production company, 900 Films.

 Back as part of the X Games team this year for the first time in over 20 years is multi hyphenate athlete-performer Jason Ellis, who himself competed in the first-ever Skateboard Big Air contest at X Games. Currently hosting the Hawk vs. Wolf Podcast alongside Tony Hawk, and The Jason Ellis Show Podcast, which he previously hosted on SIRIUS XM for 15 years. Jason Ellis is also an accomplished MMA fighter, LGBTQ + Advocate, New York Times best-selling author, actor, singer and, most recently, stand-up comedian.

 Hosting the streaming coverage will be longtime X Games personality Jack Mitrani, who will be joined by guest hosts including Brandon Graham, Alexa Score, along with many other X Games legends and athletes. Jack is a former pro snowboarder who joined the telecast team as X Games host in 2017. He is also the creator of the Frendly Gathering music festival and a Martin Guitar ambassador.

 Reporting from the sidelines will be current World Supercross correspondent Kristen Beat, who brings 10 years of experience as a sports reporter covering everything from Supercross to NASCAR to football and baseball.

Providing play-by-play for all skateboard events, Brandon Graham – World of X Games host since 2013 – returns to the X Games talent team.  

 Graham is joined by Corbin Harris, who returns year to provide Skateboard Park and Vert analysis. Starting his career as a pro skateboarder, Corbin then transitioned to presenting with Fuel TV and Fox Sports, then X Games and Nitro World Games. Corbin also has added agent to his resume – he’s a partner and sports and entertainment manager at The Familie, representing many action sports athletes.

 Amelia Brodka will provide analysis for the women’s skateboard events, and Gary Rogers will provide analysis for the Skateboard Street contests.

 Longtime play-by-play presenter Jimmy Coleman will call both BMX and Moto X events. He’ll be joined by former X Games gold medalists Scotty Cranmer (BMX) and Blake “Bilko” Williams (Moto X) providing analysis for their respective sports.

X Games California 2023 tickets are available now at XGames.com. In addition to general admission tickets, X Games offers several hospitality and experiences which include meet and greets, behind the scenes access and more.

Additional information on X Games 2023 will be forthcoming on XGames.com for fans or on XGamesMediaKit.com/ for media only.

About X Games

X Games has been the leader in action sports since 1995. The 2023 edition will feature the world's best action sports athletes competing for gold from July 21-23, 2023. Live event coverage will be broadcast on ESPN and ABC. Follow @xgames on social to get the most up-to-date event information and visit XGames.com.

ESPN, ABC and ESPN2 will broadcast 15.5 hours of X Games coverage from July 21 - 23. In addition, YouTube, Twitch and Caffeine will stream every event live for 22.5 hours of live coverage.

This new book  “Skateboarding, Power and Change”  is a must-read for any skateboarder, especially “non-traditional” skaters. Written by Indigo Willing and Anthony Pappalardo (both skaters themselves), it includes interviews with change-makers and industry insiders to help shed light on how social, cultural, and political change is happening in skateboarding today.

The book starts from the beginning, documenting skateboarding’s infancy, and continues showcasing a timeline that is an in-depth look at skateboarding’s long history. No topic is off limits, and the authors interview the non-traditional skateboarders who helped create change and who were and are, at the forefront of making skateboarding more inclusive as we move forward.

Interviews with female skaters such as; Amelia Brodka, Cindy Whitehead, Peggy Oki, Lynn Kramer, Alex White, and more are insightful and honest in their assessment of skateboarding through the years.

If you are interested in skateboarding history, knowing its deep roots, and learning about the skaters and companies who pushed for change, you need to order this book.

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You may have caught Arisa Trew’s HERstory making 720 in our recap video of Tony Hawk’s Vert Alert, but if you didn’t, or just want to watch herstory being made again, you can catch it here. We decided that when INSIDE EDITION decides to talk about a female skateboarder , that is the one we want to run with - pretty big deal as Arisa is everywhere these days getting the praise she deserves for her remarkable feat!

Arisa has inspired and shown skater girls everywhere that this is possible. We bet we will see many more girls in the coming year push to add this trick to their Olympic Qualifying runs.

Congrats Arisa!!

Thanks to Venice Paparazzi for the amazing write-up!

Join Girl is NOT a 4 Letter Word, Skatepark Association International, Venice Paparazzi and the City of Los Angeles on JULY 29th for an epic day! The Venice Beach Games are happening and the skatepark is going to be the place you want to be!

Cheers to all the people that volunteer to make this event a huge success: Robert Howard, Chris Hooten, Dainel Perez, Heidi Lemmon, Ian Logan, Cindy Whitehead, Kimi Kallman,Lonny Hiramoto, Lance Lemond, Bart Saric and many more!

Venice Beach Games is set for Sat. July 29th!  Come play at the Venice Skate Park! 

Venice Skate Park Schedule of Events. 

• 10:30 – 11:30 am Pup Cup

• 12 – 1:30 Ladies Jam in small bowl and Snake Run

• 12 – 1:30 Best trick on the 3 block

• 1 pm – 3 pm Best tricks in the big bowl

• 1:45 – 2:30 Best Trick on the stairs

• 2:30 – 3 pm Best trick on the clam shell

• 3pm – Longest grind in the big bowl

• 3:30 – 4 pm Best trick in the Snake Run

See More About This Event At VENICE PAPARAZZI!!

There was so much going on this weekend, that you may have missed the women’s street finals from the Olympic Qualifiers that took place in Rome. Here is the full replay. The women were on fire and it’s a comp you don’t want to miss!

RESULTS

1. Liz Akama

2.Chloe Covell

3. Oda Yumeka

4..Rayssa Leal

5. Ito Miyu

6. .Uemura Aoi (

7. Gabi Mazetto (

8. Momiji Nishiya (JPN)