WTF is Skateboarding A La Carte?
It’s an effort to present more info at once. Pretty much a collection of thoughts spewed into an article for your enjoyment.
Let’s get right to it…
Skatepark Involvement
Norristown Skatepark
Since the winter that seemed to never end finally ended, I want to get out to the location to take some pics and do a post on the vibes of the location and my general opinion.
Springfield Township Skatepark
I reached out to the admin of the Facebook group and have a contact of the person running the effort. Ready to get involved this summer. Excited to see what’s to come.
Rox Courts
This DIY out in Roxborough is my favorite and I want to be an active contributor.
Shit, I can get a free WiFi connection there, I’ll bring the office there when it’s nice. This park reminds me of the old days at Moss and Whitehall.
Tech → #techforgood
https://techforgood.skateboardingsaves.org (In testing)
Big picture, #techforgood is a movement to fuel local economies.
More specifically, #techforgood is a curated list of Businesses, Brands and Efforts by Skateboarding Saves, both in and outside of Skateboarding.
We’ve decided to create 7 different categories in the form of our new Partner Program. Branding is still in work.
The Skateboarding Saves Partner Program
1. Charity Partners
- WeSkateMongu101 (Mongu/Zambia, Africa)
- Skateboarding Solwezi (Solwezi/Zambia, Africa)
- Close Call Skateboarding (Kenya, Africa)
- Uganda Skateboard Community (Uganda, Africa)
- Pushing Together (DeKalb, IL)
- Caravan Mobile Skate Shop (Worldwide)
2. Marketplace Partners
- GRN Skateboards (Jefferson, NC)
- Schlaudie Skateboards (Marble Falls, TX – Vet Owned)
- Tragic Skateboards (Martinez & Auburn, CA – Vet Owned)
- Thrash n Raid Skateboards (Southern CA – Vet Owned)
- Bunker Skateboards (Coming Soon – Vet Owned)
- Sellout Skateboards (Indiana)
- Phoenix Skateboards (Glendale, AZ)
- Derangement Lab (Hinckley, IL)
- Kung Fu Griptape (Detroit, MI)
3. Social Impact Partners
- Skater Claus (ATL, GA)
- AbnormalATL (ATL, GA)
- Skatepark Respect (Oceanside, CA)
- The Den Community Skatepark
- Portage Family Skatepark (Portage, WI)
4. Support Local Partners
- The Kitchen Takeout (Norristown, PA)
- Joe’s Water Ice (Norristown, PA)
- Nomad Skate Shop (Greenwood, IN)
- Barber King (Oreland, PA – Vet Owned)
- Riley Roofing (PHL, PA)
- Over the Top Waterproofing (PHL, PA)
- First Response Public Adjusting (PHL, PA)
- Paint Petersburg (St. Pete, FL)
5. Tech Partners
- TSM Media (San Diego, CA)
- The Wolfpack Network (Unknown)
- SOS – Skater-Owned Solutions (Lancaster, PA)
6. Creative Partners
- Skate Wagon (PA)
- DJ FRENTU (NJ/PA – Veteran)
- Limitless Culture (NY)
- Raw Graffix (NC/PHL – Vet Owned)
7. Mental Health/Sobriety Partners
- Six Feet Above (Murrieta, CA – Vet Owned)
- Encourage Skateboarding (Houston, TX)
- DestroyThis (Costa Mesa, CA)
We believe this initiative can show the World what we’re all about – GIVING BACK!
It ain’t gonna change, stay tuned suits.
Peace & LOVE,
Steve
