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“CSEF Awards $90,000 in College Scholarships to 35 Skateboarders” via Press Release on Shop Eat Surf

by admin | Oct 4, 2024 | Awards, BRA Community Partners, Community, News, Resources, Skateboard

PRESS RELEASES | Published Oct 3, 2024 The College Skateboarding Educational Foundation (CSEF) has officially awarded $90,000 in college scholarships to 35 skateboarders studying in the U.S. in this year’s scholarship class. While skateboarders pursuing college...

“Paul Kobriger—Skateboard Lifer, Artist, and Sixes and Sevens (BRA Retail Member) Shop Owner” by Blair Alley via TWS

by admin | Oct 2, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Community, Customer Experience, News, Skate Art, Skateboard, Small Business

Screen shot from YouTube video New episode of CORE shows the talent and dedication of one of skateboarding’s most dedicated skateshop owners You ought to know Paul Kobriger from his many years of working in the skateboard industry. From TransWorld to...

“The flashy and painful parts” by Cole Nowicki via Simple Magic

by admin | Sep 7, 2024 | BRA Community Partners, Brick & Mortar, Community, Customer Experience, Industry, News, Opinion, Skateboard

One thing that is certain is the uncertainty of our shared history, especially in the online age. Like a scar or a gaudy gold ring, the past only exists if we carry it with us and show it to everyone we can. There have always been those who’d rather not, instead,...

“Co-founder of IPATH on Reinvigorating an Established Brand” interview conducted by Maria Contino via Shop Eat Surf

by admin | Aug 20, 2024 | Footwear, Industry, News, Shoe Market, Skateboard

Brian Krauss, co-founder of IPATH. Courtesy of IPATH Maria Contino of Rosenthal & Rosenthal sits down with Brian Krauss, co-founder of IPATH, the iconic skate brand slated to make a major comeback later this year. The two talk about changes in the...

“SKATESHOP (2021) Movie review” by BRA Executive Director Doug Works plus view trailer & full movie here

by admin | Aug 2, 2024 | Community, Industry, News, Opinion, Retail Strategy, Skateboard, Skateboard Film Review

MOVIE INFO A group of skaters unite to save their local skateshop. Genre: Comedy Original Language: English Director: Ryan Peimer, Sarah Tang, Zack Whyel Producer: Curt Braden, Jerod Jacobs, Sarah Tang Writer: Zack Whyel...

“Meet the Skaters Representing Team USA at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games” by Brian Blakely via Transworld Skateboarding

by admin | Jul 7, 2024 | Competitions, News, Olympics, Skateboard

@cortez With the Paris 2024 Olympics right around the corner, things are officially starting to heat up. The stage is set and we’re stoked to announce all the ripping skaters who will be repping Team USA this summer.  Nyjah Huston, Chris Joslin, Jagger Eaton,...