For the first time, there will be full gender parity in terms of athlete numbers at the Olympic Games Paris 2024. Yet, research studies on sports performance factors still mostly include male participants; females represent only 35% of the athletes studied. The frequent non-inclusion of female athletes in research studies is largely due to theContinue reading “Menstrual Magic; How your period could boost your skating”
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We spoke to industry insiders on their hopes for skateboarding in 2022
We thought we’d catch up with a bunch of our knowledgeable and influential friends within the skateboard industry on their hopes and aspirations for the womens skate scene for 2022, from professional skateboarders, business owners and an Olympic team manager – scroll on down to see what our insiders had to say! HELENA LONG InContinue reading “We spoke to industry insiders on their hopes for skateboarding in 2022”
‘Drafts’ Vol 1 – A Street Skate Edit by Hilda Quick
Well, it’s been a good couple of years since we’ve seen a true street/DIY skate edit crafted from the hands of a female! Filmed and edited by Leeds based skateboarder and The Skate Retreat photographer, Hilda Quick, this is Volume 1 in her aptly named miniseries ‘Drafts’ – a title referring to Hildas first stepContinue reading “‘Drafts’ Vol 1 – A Street Skate Edit by Hilda Quick”
Georgie Winter Rogue Pro Board
How sweet is this one off pro board for Georgie Winter that she was presented by Jenna Selby of Rogue Skateboards in celebration of her wedding last week?! It was illustrated by the super talented Eloise Dörr and featured Georgie’s signature trick – the pogo! If you’re unfamiliar with Georgie, Jenna and the Rogue SkateboardsContinue reading “Georgie Winter Rogue Pro Board”
GSUK Christmas Market & Skate Jam Saturday 4th December
Join us for a full day of Christmas cheer in Sheffield on Saturday 4th December for our Skate & Make Christmas market and skate jam!! We will be kicking off the morning with our Christmas market from 11am – come and grab yourself and your loved ones some gifts whilst supporting small, skater owned businesses!Continue reading “GSUK Christmas Market & Skate Jam Saturday 4th December”
’Synthesize Me’ by Vans Europe
Synthesize Me is a joyous ode to skateboarding in Marseille, showcasing just how good the spots and womens’ skateboarding in Europe is right now! Featuring our good friend and London born skateboarder Helena Long, alongside Jeanne Duval, Lisa Jacob, Alix Malnati, Madeleine Larcheron, Romane Panossian, Louisa Menke, Amanda Perez and Miriam Marino.
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