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“USA Skateboarding chair resigns after audit finds multiple governance and financial problems” by Duncan McKay via Inside The Games

by admin | Aug 4, 2022 | Competitions, Olympics, Skateboard

Gary Ream has resigned as the chair of USA Skateboarding (USAS) following concerns being raised over governance and financial misconduct at the national governing body. Ream, who played a leading role in helping skateboarding get on the Olympic programme at last...

“The Raglan Surf Report: Why Surf Judges Keep Their Identities Secret” by Will Sileo via The Inertia

by admin | Jul 19, 2022 | Competitions, Surf

There’s a lot of hate out there in the world, no small amount of which is often leveled at competitive surf judges. No idea what I’m talking about? Go check out any of the WSL’s Instagram posts from the El Salvador Pro, scroll through the comments, and if you...

“UCSD Surf Team Awards First College Scholarship for Surfing” by Will Sileo via The Inertia

by admin | Jun 28, 2022 | Awards, Competitions, News, Surf

We all know that you can get your college tuition subsidized, even fully covered, for playing sports like basketball, baseball, or football in college. Well, now the same holds true for surfing. University of California San Diego just handed out the first college...

“How Red Bull Turned New Orleans Airport Into A Skate Park” by Jeremy Lang via Simple Flying

by admin | Apr 19, 2022 | Competitions, Industry, News, Skateboard

Red Bull has turned the old New Orleans Airport into a skatepark. After a new terminal in New Orleans International Airport was built, the original terminal has been closed since November 2019. The Red Bull Terminal Takeover took the opportunity and held an event...

“Schnauzer Breaks Silence on Torturous Dog Surfing Routine” by Johnny Utah via The Inertia

by admin | Apr 13, 2022 | Community, Competitions, Surf

A Schnauzer has broken his silence about how some dogs really feel about dog surfing events. Photo: Screenshot/Searle On a recent, sunny California day, a pack of dogs roamed the beach. The waves were up, and there were surfers in the water. But these weren’t...

“Kelly Slater, Shaun White, and Tony Hawk Are Presenting at the 94th Oscars” by Alexander Haro via The Inertia

by admin | Mar 25, 2022 | Awards, Competitions, News, Skateboard, Snowboard, Surf

Kelly Slater will be at the Oscars. Pretty good for a surfer from Cocoa Beach, right? Photo: WSL/Heff/Wikimedia Commons There are a few people in sports who transcend the sport itself. They get famous for their talent, but stay famous for something else. Take,...