Skateboard Women Increasingly Appear At Skateparks (Posted 7/3/2004)

"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." Search *

Cool Girls Decks

"Cool Boards for Cool Girls Who Rip!" From Balboa Island, California *. Search * Related

Respect for Women Skateboarders (Posted 10/14/2002)

This article with quotes from Jessie van Roechoudt * notes that about 11 per cent of the 3.3 million Americans who skateboard more than once a week are female. "While some skateboarders are railing against corporate branding of their subculture, women athletes remain desperate for any dollars." Search *

Sk8Grl

"Girl's skateboard clothes created by pro skater, World Cup Champion, 5 times X Games Athlete, and stunt double Holly Lyons." Sk8Grl team, photos, events, and more! Search * Related

Team Jackpot

A group whose purpose is to "support female skateboarders whose goal is to become the best possible skateboarder they can be. ... All of our members are from the Bay Area, California *." Search * Related

Girls On Boards

"A swedish girl skateboarder association arranging an all girl skate camp * once every year." In Swedish and English *. Since 1995 *. Search * Related

All Girl's Skateboard Contest, San Diego, January 28th (Posted 1/23/2003)

Skatewave * is sponsoring the Girl's Street Contest at the National Skatepark Expo * to promote and support female skateboarders. Search *

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