Weekly Overview
Welcome to this week’s skate news roundup! We’re thrilled to bring you the latest highlights from the skateboarding community, celebrating everything from exciting events to inspiring stories. Let’s dive into the top articles that shaped this week in skate culture!
Portugal Rookie Fest 2024: A Weekend of Skateboarding, Creativity, and Fun!
The Portugal Rookie Fest 2024 kicked off the new SLX season, blending skateboarding with creativity through various activities and workshops. This year featured a unique Snowboard Experience, allowing participants to try out winter sports alongside skateboarding!
Portugal Rookie Fest 2024: a weekend of skateboarding, creativity, and fun!, World Rookie Tour, Tue, 24 Sep 2024
Berlin Marathon 2024: Bart Swings Eyes Ninth Inline Skating Title
Belgium's Bart Swings is set to compete at the Berlin Marathon, aiming for his ninth inline skating title. The event showcases the largest inline marathon globally, attracting thousands of skaters each year!
Berlin Marathon 2024: Bart Swings eyes ninth inline skating title, Olympics, Tue, 24 Sep 2024
She’s on a Roller-Skating Mission to Honor Missing Indigenous Women
Melissa Skeet is roller-skating across the U.S. to raise awareness for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) crisis. Her journey aims to amplify Indigenous voices and foster healing in communities.
She’s on a Roller-Skating Mission to Honor Missing Indigenous Women, Elle, Tue, 24 Sep 2024
Revamped Taku Lake Skate Park to Open This Weekend
The Taku Lake Skate Park is set to reopen with exciting new features and designs, making it the largest skate park in Anchorage! Local skaters are eager to enjoy the revamped space.
Revamped Taku Lake Skate Park to open this weekend, Alaska's News Source, Tue, 24 Sep 2024
Sioux Falls Roller Skating Rink Celebrates 50 Years in Business
Skate City in Sioux Falls celebrated its 50th anniversary, reflecting on its long-standing impact in the community. The rink remains a beloved spot for skaters of all ages!
Sioux Falls roller skating rink celebrates 50 years in business, Dakota News Now, Sun, 22 Sep 2024
World Skate Games Italia 2024: Raicca Ventura Claims Women's Park Skateboarding World Title
Brazilian skateboarder Raicca Ventura secured the women's park world title at the World Skate Games in Italy, showcasing her incredible skills and determination!
World Skate Games Italia 2024: Raicca Ventura claims women's park skateboarding world title, Olympics, Sun, 22 Sep 2024
A Bad Ledge & A Plate of Salmon
Adjacency Bias explores the transformation of unused tennis courts into vibrant skate spots in Portland, Oregon. This new video series highlights the creativity within the skate community!
A Bad Ledge & A Plate of Salmon, Quartersnacks, Mon, 23 Sep 2024
Kawhi Leonard Shows Off His Skate Expertise With Tiago Lemos And New Balance
Kawhi Leonard showcases his skate skills alongside Tiago Lemos in a new collaboration with New Balance, blending sports and skate culture in an exciting way!
Kawhi Leonard Shows Off His Skate Expertise With Tiago Lemos And New Balance, Sneaker News, Wed, 25 Sep 2024
The Making of “Skateboard”: Capturing the Dynamic Animation of Skateboarding
Discover how Monkey Chow Animation Studios and Motion Capture Orlando created a groundbreaking motion pack that captures skateboard tricks, enhancing the animation world!
The Making of “Skateboard”: Capturing the Dynamic Animation of Skateboarding, Befores & Afters, Thu, 26 Sep 2024
As Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Turns 25, There's Hope for Its Future
Celebrating 25 years of the iconic Tony Hawk's Pro Skater series, Activision reflects on its impact and hints at a potential future for the beloved franchise!
As Tony Hawk's Pro Skater turns 25, there's hope for its future, Digital Trends, Thu, 26 Sep 2024