Go Skateboarding Day is June 21st, 2004

The member companies of the International Association of Skateboard Companies (IASC) have introduced the first annual "Go Skateboarding Day," to occur on June 21st, 2004 *. Designed to be a historical beginning of a long-running tradition, it's intended to help everyone to take a break, get together with family and friends, go to your favorite spot and "let the good times roll!" (Full Article) Search *
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International Association of Skateboard Companies

"Dedicated to supporting, promoting and growing the sport of skateboarding, as well as the entire skateboard industry, and stimulate interest in and a demand for industry products." Also known as the IASC *. A 501c6 California * Non-Profit Mutual Benefit Corporation. www.skateboardiasc.org Search * Related
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International Go Skateboard Day, June 21st 2006

Skateboarders around the world are preparing to celebrate the biggest party in Skateboarding history on June 21st 2006, known as International Go Skateboarding Day (GSD). "Skateboarders: Take Over The World! Go Skateboarding Day is June 21st. No School. No Work. Nothing But Skateboarding! Today is our day! Join the grind heard round the world." (Full Article) Search *
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The Skateboard Ollie And The Lawsuit

The undisputed inventor of the Ollie, Alan "Ollie" Gelfand *, is taking Disney, Sega *, and Ron Jon Surf Shop to task over their use of the word "Ollie" in association with skateboard related products. The lawsuit does not mention Activision */Neversoft's Tony Hawk Pro Skater * line of video games. (Full Article) Search *
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Skateboard Shoes Now Dominant Athletic Footware

Skateboard footwear is gaining popularity even among kids who've never picked up a board. Skate shoes outpaced all other athletic shoes in sales last year, according to one study. Another study found that in 2004 *, skate shoe sales accounted for 28 percent of total retail sales in the category, more than sandal and jeans sales combined. (Full Article) Search *
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Go Skateboard Day Recognized by Lake Forest, California

Monday, June 21 has been officially declared Go Skateboarding Day in the City of Lake Forest, California *, and according to reports, the City has officially recognized the day. (Full Article) Search *
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Skateboard Women Increasingly Appear At Skateparks

"People always think of skateboarding as this tough scene, but I'm always out there with kids and their parents, just one big happy skate family," says Lyn-Z Adams *, 14, a phenom from Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Calif., who skates for the all-girl Roxy squad. "Growing up, I wanted to be like my brother," she says. "But today, maybe other young girls will want to be like me." (Full Article) Search *
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Slam City Jam Skateboard Event in Calgary, August 2006

After 12 years in Vancouver *, Slam City Jam * has announced that their next event will occur in Calgary *, August 25-27, 2006. Organizers expect that more than 150 of the world’s top professional skateboarders will be there to compete for over $100,000 in prize money. The Slam City Jam is an annual event that has been in operation since 1994 *, and appears as a scenario in the video game "Tony Hawk *'s Underground". (Full Article) Search *
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