On an extremely cold Friday in February, Dan Mancina brought his love of skateboarding to Calgary, Alberta, Canada and helped change the lives of fifteen visually impaired youth. In partnership with non-profit organization Academy Skateboard Collective, Dan shared his story and introduced skateboarding to the youth, their parents and school staff. Dan’s story of resilience not only resonated deeply with the group of students but its impact on their caregivers was equally visceral. As the students familiarized themselves with their skateboards and the skatepark, they approached standing on the boards, rolling, pushing and pumping the transitions with an uninhibited confidence. In a short amount of time, students comfortably explored the physical landscape in a way they had never before: through the lens of skateboarding. The impact Dan has left on our community will not be soon forgotten. He gave us all one residing message; anything is possible. The experience reminded us that we are not defined by perceived barriers but that we can find meaning in our ability to adapt in the face of them. Isn’t that what skateboarding is truly about? Thank you Dan Mancina, Real Skateboards, Adidas, Ninetimes Skate Shop, the Compound Skatepark and everyone else that made this event possible.
Sincerely, Everett Tetz Founder and Director of Academy Skateboard Collective
YOU CAN MAKE HISTORY FULL TRAILER – Long Live South Bank
Join South Bank on Friday 22nd March for a FREE premier of our new film ‘You Can Make History’ in partnership with the University of Sussex and funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council. Directed by Dan Buck Joyce, the film covers the current restoration campaign and includes interviews with some of your favorite SB locals filmed over the last year.
SKY & OCEAN BROWN HAVING FUN @ SIMPLE SESSION AND AROUND TALLINN, ESTONIA
Find out what life is really like, behind the scenes of Simple Session with Sky and Ocean Brown. Sky flies with her brother to Northern Europe, Estonia to compete in one of the biggest Skate and BMX Events in the WORLD – SIMPLE SESSION 2019. Besides the contest the kids experience much more that Tallinn, Estonia has to offer.
MAT WEIR- NUGG OF THE WEEK
Mat Weir drops these park clips for this Nugg of the Week. Submit your NOTW by #SkateNugg on Instagram or emailing us at [email protected] for your chance to be the next!
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LA SKATE + MUSIC | A Look at LA’s Influential Skate and Music Scene
LA SKATE + MUSIC is a short documentary that gives a behind-the-scenes look at Los Angeles’ globally trendsetting skateboarding and music scene through the eyes of some of LA’s most influential skaters. Going beyond skateparks and street tricks, this piece highlights the role music plays in cultivating a culture that allows the skate community to break barriers regardless of ethnicity or gender.
DGK – THORO
DGK’s new film ‘Thoro’ takes it back to where it all began. Filmed by Brian Panebianco throughout the Northeast, this video celebrates DGK’s roots while welcoming some new faces to their continued legacy on the east.
SLS Monster Mic’d Up with Eric Koston
In this episode of “Monster Mic’d Up”, Eric Koston gets strapped up with the hidden mic at the SLS World Championship in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Listen in to some of the ‘behind the scenes’ small talk going down at SLS contests.
Skater’s Edge session with Anthony Shetler & Corey Goonan
In today’s video we see AIN pros Anthony Shetler and Corey Goonan killing it at Skater’s Edge in Taunton, MA!
A Happy Medium Crew Battle
The Happy Medium Crew park session brought to you by Buster O’Shea.
Leticia Bufoni B Roll Wednesday’s – Plan B
Plan B brings you this B Roll footage of Leticia Bufoni for B Roll Wednesdays.
The Joslin: Built By Chris Joslin | New Colorways Available
The Joslin Pro was built to provide Chris Joslin with a shoe that is as unstoppable as he is; checkout the new colorways HERE.
Eleven Eleven Fourteen – SABO Archives
Featuring Sean Doyle, Andrew Davis, Joey Obrien, Ricky Geiger and Kevin Liedtke.