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100 Nashville Kids Got their First Ever Skateboards
Over a hundred Nashville kids had the time of their lives on Skateshop Day last February 19. They received skateboards and skateboarding gear and got a chance to meet pro skaters like Tiago Lemos, Jaime Reyes, and more!
Thanks to the non-profit Super Skate Posse and the Sixth Avenue Skateshop and Skatepark who organized the event. They also got tremendous support from Rocket Town Youth Outreach Facility and brands such as Russell Athletic, New Balance, DLXSF, Pro-Tec, and GRIP6 Belts.
Here’s what Nathaniel Covington of Sixth Avenue Skatepark has to say about their program:
A lot of these kids are in their teenage years. They need a place with some kind of attraction. Where pros Tiago come and Kenny Hughes come and all these guys come to skate and do demos. And that hobby, or for us way of life, will open up their ears and open up their hearts.
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Tony Hawk and More at When We Were Young Fest
Punk rock and skateboarding collide at When We Were Young Fest held last month! Tony Hawk, Bucky Lasek, Jason Ellis, Jimmy Wilkins and more showed up to skate and mosh.
The two-day event featured performances by top artists of the 2000s, including Avril Lavigne, the singer of Sk8er Boi.
Tony Hawk also had a surprise performance on the stage with the Gold Finger.
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Carlisle Aikens Shows What It’s Really Like to Be a Pro Skateboarder
Carlisle Aikens never imagined that he would become a professional skater or a model. In the most recent episode of Hypebeast’s “Diaries” the skater and model reflects on his career while already considering “what’s next?”
Aikens became a part of Next Management just over two years ago, solidifying his dedication to modeling and contributing to a larger amalgamation of the skate world with the high-fashion.
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Skating Across Borders Ramp Jam 2023 Highlights
The Boards for Bros and Skatepark of Tampa crews headed to St. Petersburg once again to team up with Stoefs Studio for Skating Across Borders Ramp Jam 2023.
The proceeds from the mini ramp jam charity fundraiser will support youth development through skating.
Boards for Bros is a 501(c) nonprofit committed to providing equipment, safe skate spots and youth mentoring in our community.
Stoefs Studios is the brainchild of visual artist Ayden Stoefen based in St. Petersburg. He found passion in working with impoverished communities, and it became his mission to give back to underprivileged youth through his creativity.
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