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Equality4Women
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On 4/6/2006 isabelle
wrote in from
United States
(209.66.nnn.nnn)
some of the world's top pro skaters created an organization whose primary mission is to take female skating EQUAL to the level of men in the pro venues AND PAY.....
did you know that top male vert skaters can get over $50,000 for a first place in the X-Games and females get $2000 - that's 5%...WHAT THE F$#^$#^!!!
get pissed, get involved, get motivated to CHANGE this faulty system of male supremacy.
http://actionsportsalliance.com
JOIN us for us by us - FEMALES rule too!
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2006 Mighty Mama Skate O Rama
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On 3/30/2006 Barb
wrote in from
United States
(72.194.nnn.nnn)
Hi ladies,
The 3rd annual Mighty Mama Skate-O-Rama is happening Sunday May 14, 2006 at the Laguna Niguel Skatepark in south Orange County, Calif. We expect around 60 to 70 women to skate this year (last year we had 41). It's just a fun session, full of good vibes. We also have our awesome raffle--all proceeds go to Orangewood Children's Home for abused and neglected kids. Last year we gave away over $5,000 in amazing goodies. Come on out (beginners welcome). More info on my website, www.skateboardmom.com
Barb
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where are the skater grrlz in florida?
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On 3/30/2006 snoball
wrote in from
United States
(65.35.nnn.nnn)
That's pretty cool sis. Damn, is EVERY old school sister skater
out in Cali? lol Hey, if there are any skater chicks alive and well
in Florida, let me know. I love my bro's to my bones but you know ;-)
It'd be nice to session with a sis occaisionally. I get tired
of scratching my ass, spitting, and swearing. <--that's a joke
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Mighty Mama Skate-O-Rama
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On 3/24/2006 Judi O
wrote in from
United States
(63.80.nnn.nnn)
This is from Barbara.
Hi skate moms and skate "aunties"!
I just got the official OK--we will indeed have the Mighty Mama Skate-O-Rama this Mother's Day Sunday May 14 at Laguna Niguel skatepark (there was a question on location for a few weeks there).
So, fire up those flyers, dear Kristin. And let's start spreading the word--skate bulletin boards, skate pals, websites, magazines, friends, enemies, anyone you talk to. The event begins at 10 am with
introductions of skate moms/aunties at 11 am. The raffle prizes will start going out at 11:30.
This will be our third year. My goal is to raise over $1,000 for our charity, the Orangewood Children's Home library (Orangewood is a county home for abused and neglect children).
For those of you out of towners, please know that I am trying to put together some low-cost accommodation. Some of the local skate moms are also offering free couch and floor space. If you are from out of state and think there is any chance you might come to the event, please let me know ASAP so I can start hustling up some cheap lodging for you. (I recommend checking www.airfarewatchdog.com for cheap flights.)
For the local moms who have been so generous in asking what they can do to help, here are some needs:
1. Raffle prize donations. It would be awesome if everyone could come up with two great contributions to our raffle prize table. We've had everything from skate gear to clothing to gift certificates to just
about anything you can think of (keep it PG rated at least). If you know anyone who has a business, product or service you think would make for a good prize, please ask. Hopefully it will be something on the local side (within O.C., if not within South OC).
2. Raffle ticket sales. I will buy a heap of tickets in the next week and start handing them out (yes, I will record ticket numbers) so people can sell them before the event. Ticket prices will be:
1 ticket for $1
12 tickets for $10
25 tickets for $20.
3. Baked good donations and taste test contest. We like to have a VIP area for the skate moms/aunties with stuff like bagels, muffins, snacks of all kinds. I'm hoping this year some of you will take the time to
actually bake something (I know, as if!). Our master of ceremonies, Danny, and my husband, Paul, will be the official test tasters. Whoever bakes the tastiest baked good (make enough to serve a dozen or so) will win one special prize that I will pick out and save for the end of the event. Ladies...start your ovens!
4. Decorations. I'm hoping someone will step forward and offer to supply a few fresh flowers for the ladies restroom, maybe some party streamers for upstairs, and possibly some big signs (the high school pep rally type).
5. Set up and clean up! You know, the un-fun part. If we get enough volunteers, it can be done in no time. No slouches, please. ;-) Set up starts the night before. Clean up starts around 3 pm.
6. Sales tables--raffle tickets, hats and T-shirts (if we do them), books (mine, with proceeds going to our charity). I need someone (well, a few someones) with no criminal record here.
7. Sign in table. Someone needs to man this registration area. Last year, Kristin did it since she couldn't skate. Thanks, K!
8. Other donations. Drinks, snacks, first aid...free massages?
That's it for the moment. I'm sure I'll think of a million other things in the next few weeks.
Barb
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ops!!
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On 3/21/2006
Camila
wrote in from
United States
(72.130.nnn.nnn)
Isa!! i lost my cel with all my contacts, so I don't have you phone! I want it again, and then i'll go down there for a ride... see ya!!
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Hayley
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On 3/20/2006
Carly midget Richardson
wrote in from
United States
(207.200.nnn.nnn)
Oops just looked back and saw you're from Aus. n/m!
Anyways, keep up the good work and research!
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camila
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On 3/20/2006 isabelle
wrote in from
United States
(209.66.nnn.nnn)
hey thing
we skate every weekend, pools, slalom and/or downhill.
come and play? call me!!!!!
peace
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chicks skateboarding
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On 3/19/2006
Hayley
wrote in from
Australia
(144.131.nnn.nnn)
Hi gang my names Hayley Henson and im studying sports journalism. For one of my assignments im doing an article on 'womens lack of involvment in extreme (action sports)'. My only problem is i am having trouble getting a hold of sponsered, if not pro, skateboarding chicks to get their opion on my topic.
If anyone can help me out, or push me in the right direction i would appreciate it so much. My emails h_c_henson@hotmail.com.
Thanks guys.
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What's up?
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On 3/18/2006
Camila
wrote in from
United States
(72.130.nnn.nnn)
Hey girls!! Isabelle, Lynn... What's up?? Let me know next time u girls are going to ride!! when is he next downhill divas???
take care!!
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happy bday
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On 3/17/2006 Lynn
wrote in from
United States
(67.120.nnn.nnn)
Happy Birthday Midget!
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carly/midget
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On 3/17/2006 isabelle
wrote in from
United States
(209.66.nnn.nnn)
Happy Birthday Midget!!!
have a great day...it's ALL YOURS!
izzy
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Encinitas slalom courses
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On 3/13/2006 isabelle
wrote in from
United States
(209.66.nnn.nnn)
Tiger, with the help of clay and myself, set 3 new courses in the back parking lot of Scripps Hopspital off Santa Fe st
cleared every day 6pm+ and sat/sun.
C U THERE at high noon this sunday for those who want to check it out!
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Saturday Slalom
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On 3/4/2006 Carly midget Richardson
wrote in from
United States
(207.200.nnn.nnn)
Isabelle, Lynn, and all the other girls at poway today, it was rad to see you all out and ripping it up again!! Lynn you are INSANE and so gnarly on that course this afternoon!!! way to kick butt again! Isabelle, Judith and I are STOKED you want to come out and race some downhill, you will love it and be smiling the whole way down the hill! Bonelli is a great hill to start on!
Call me anytime to skate and about the race for sure! Check your email
Later skaters
Carly
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graceful
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On 3/1/2006
Utah trish
wrote in from
United States
(71.37.nnn.nnn)
And Lynn can balance a board on her head better than anyone I know! You rock Lynn. And thanks for the tips. I will work on it.
Utah Trish
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"Dear Pen Pal" the next skateboarding movie in the big screen
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On 3/1/2006
Ginger
wrote in from
United States
(198.133.nnn.nnn)
Hey you guys, i haven't been in this site for a long time i guess it is only because i'm trying to do something more for the community. I used to live in Maryland, skating with guys from ECREW, John Dillion, Mona, Silver Spring-DC-Va skaters and sometime (very rare)with the slalom guys. Now living in Albuquerque, NM i've met and skated with Mike Leary, used to know Sharon, Teresa Trego, Tim and Nicole, other heads (just to keep it short). I'm that petite, asian chick riding her 7.75 Alien Workshop set-up, it's been awhile since i've touched my board. So i'm not sure you guys would remember me again ...i do disappear a lot, for good reason though. Here is what i am now working on ...
Check out my webpage at www.myspace.com/project_g
for "Dear Pen Pal".
This will be the next big movie that will be watched and remembered for many generations. Imagine finding your soulmate living a life as a skateboarder. I'll be needing some bowls/pool skaters for one of the scene taken place in Albuquerque, NM. So please visit my site for info or just e-mail me to ask me something. That's the news i have for now on what i am doing to give back to skateboarding.
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Texas
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On 2/27/2006 Lynn
wrote in from
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Molly, Trish, Sara and Elle have all won.
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A Poem I've Been Using as a Guideline
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On 2/25/2006
Joyce
wrote in from
Canada
(69.192.nnn.nnn)
The contest lasts for moments
Though the training's taken years
It wasn't the winning alone that
Was worth the work and the tears
The applause will be forgotten
The prize will be misplaced
But the long hard hours of practice
Will never be a waste
For in trying to win
You build a skill
You learn that winning
Depends on will
You never grow by how much you win
You only grow by how much you put in
So any new challenge
You've just begun
Put forth your best
And you've already won.
-W.A. Clennan
All the best to the ncdsa women skateboarders.
Joyce
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sunday rally
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On 2/6/2006 isabelle
wrote in from
United States
(209.66.nnn.nnn)
crystal
we missed you and erik, but had a great time rallying our "pump' at LL and i'm getting the tight better each day even though i still SUCK! hehehe
c u soon and let me know how much you dig your new Gravity 29.
peace chicka
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My First Race
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On 2/5/2006
Joyce Wheldrake
wrote in from
Canada
(69.192.nnn.nnn)
Hello Everyone! It was nice to meet you all last month. Since Lynn posted to Slalomranking.com I have become USA instead of Canada. Its the first time in my life I have been an honorary American. All will be corrected eventually.
I knew you girls were going to be good skateboarders, and I wasnt disappointed. Dont forget about me. Im reading the posts and wishing I could come back again sooner to play skateboards. But it may be next January around ASR time. Have a good 2006!
Joyce Wheldrake
Hogtown Skate And Snowboard Shop
Toronto Ontario Canada 416-598-4192
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LL not PH
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On 2/4/2006 Chrystal
wrote in from
United States
(172.184.nnn.nnn)
Whew! I'm glad E read this...we were gonna jam over to PH after our morning activity. I'd have been an hour late anyway, so I don't think I'm going to make it up to LL in time.
E says to check the other site for news about March 4th.
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sunday slalom in SD area
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On 2/2/2006 isabelle
wrote in from
United States
(209.66.nnn.nnn)
we're hitting LL at high noon as usual, we were going to do PH, LL alternating weekends, but due to the superbowl, we decided to keep it a ll for this weekend, then hit ps next.
peace and hope the snow is GREAT!
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San Diego Sunday
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On 2/1/2006 Lynn
wrote in from
United States
(67.190.nnn.nnn)
Isabelle,
Will you/others be riding Area L on Sunday at 11:30 am? People are emailing me asking for the plans. Let's keep them posted.
Later Skater
from Breckenridge
LYnn
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Santa Monica
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On 1/31/2006 Lynn
wrote in from
United States
(67.190.nnn.nnn)
Go to the Santa Monica park.
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Anything going on this week?!
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On 1/30/2006 CAT
wrote in from
Canada
(199.60.nnn.nnn)
I'm gonna be in the Venice/Santa Monica area the week of Feb 4th through 10th. Does anybody know if there is anything(skate) going on that week, or cool spots/parks I should check out?
Any info would be cool.
Thanks
CAT
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Pumphouse
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On 1/24/2006 isabelle
wrote in from
United States
(209.66.nnn.nnn)
The girls RIPPED the Poway PumpHouse Outlaw race last Saturday. The am. women from encinitas RULED (Liz and Amy, and they both did their debute at the Downhill Diva Clinics) and Crystal from SD is getting her rythm, so watch out.
Wow, it's amazing watching girls get good......so inspiring.
As for Lyn, she RIPPED it as always - training hard does pay off - and SHE SPANKED ALL THE BOYS and WON the mens/am division (I made it better than half, which stoked me heavily).
The GS course was super fast, many men did not even make the course and walked away. As for those of us determined to rock it, patience and scrubbing of speed was paramount. The hill is not so fast as the laid course was. Ladies, if you wear contact lenses, I've learned the hard way - BUY GOOGLES or beware - skating fast 'n blind is SKETCHY!
Skater 4 life - that's what it gives.................
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