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Can Skateboarding Heal Past Trauma?

Does skateboarding have the ability to heal brains from past trauma? The guys at Push to Heal think so, and we are OBSESSED with their research. Following the neurosequential model from ChildTrauma Academy, the Push To Heal film explores the connections between skateboarding and neuroscience, highlighting skateboarding as an activity that can heal the humanContinue reading “Can Skateboarding Heal Past Trauma?”

WATCH SKY BROWN’S WINNING GOLD RUN AT XGAMES 2022

Please join us in congratulating our very own @skybrown on winning GOLD in the Women’s Park at XGames 2022! Sky, who just turned 14 this month, took the lead in her second run stomping back to back tricks, and after fracturing her skull in a crazy fall last year and working so hard to getContinue reading “WATCH SKY BROWN’S WINNING GOLD RUN AT XGAMES 2022”

‘Keep Pushing’ a Mental Health Project by Skateboarder Beth Howells

Keep Pushing’ is a mental health project fronted by skater @beth__howells who hopes to increase awareness surrounding mental health challenges, and speak about ways in which we can use skateboarding as a catalyst for healing. This short film by @popsvolks aims to spread the word about Beth’s amazing work with her ‘Keep Pushing’ project. BethContinue reading “‘Keep Pushing’ a Mental Health Project by Skateboarder Beth Howells”

SPRING SKATE JAM THIS SATURDAY, MCR

Projekts Skatepark, Manchester2pm – 6pm / FREE entry Everyone invited! We’re coming to Projekts Skatepark in Manchester this Saturday 28th May for an afternoon of skateboarding, workshops and a very special meet and greet! Sound good? Read on to find out more, or if you’re already sold, tap the button below to register for yourContinue reading “SPRING SKATE JAM THIS SATURDAY, MCR”

‘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”

’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.