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NYC GRO Skate LES
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted May 7, 2013 at 9:08am

Monthly sessions for the girls of New York and anywhere nearby are up and running. Kicking off the NYC Park Sessions was LES Skatepark in Manhattan. These parks are generally busy with at least 90% guys. Now for a seasoned girl, this is no problem, b...more

Skateistan: Most Amazing School In Afghanistan
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted March 14, 2013 at 10:51pm

AWSEOME Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93eSM9mWkkk&list=UUFhDpmngh5KC2XN_IoQtungOne of the most amazing schools in Afghanistan is a co-ed skateboarding school. If you have never heard of Skateistan - it is an organization (m...more

Girls Skate NYC Friday March 15th
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted February 9, 2013 at 10:22am

Ladies, no matter the weather, we are coming together to skate! Who – All girls, all ages, all abilities. What – All girl skate session. When – Friday March 15th, 7-11pm Why – Because we love our skateboard or longboard or want t...more

AGA Calling Girls of Skate, Wake and BMX To Michigan
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted February 6, 2013 at 8:38am

AGA Nation’s 5th annual Skateboard/BMX Championships will take place June 22nd! Part of the State Games of Michigan’s annual festival, this event will host both learn to ride workshops and contests for female riders. Skateboarding and BMX o...more

3rd Annual Girls Combi Pool Classic
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted January 16, 2013 at 8:33am

January 18 & 19, 2013 Yes, the largest female skateboard contest in the world is almost here. More girls compete in this than any other female skateboard contest, of any type. Guaranteed the Combi Pool at the Block of Orange is packed with ladies ...more

X Games – A step in the right direction
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted December 10, 2012 at 9:07pm

We all were sad to hear about the end of Women’s Vert in X Games. What was happening was not a cutting of the women, but the transition. More young girls ride park and bowl then vert. With most all of the vert ramps living in Southern California,...more

Girls Still Took To The Streets In NYC
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted October 27, 2012 at 10:17am

For years, every October, the longboarding organization puts on the Broadway Bomb. For some it is a push race, for some a chance to ride with hundreds down Broadway. Either way, it is 8 miles of pushing. The Mayor and NYPD threatened that anyone skat...more

Christiana Smith Visits Woodward East!
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted August 24, 2012 at 7:59am

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California State Games 2012 (Skateboarding)
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted July 27, 2012 at 8:49am

The Competition Heats Up The California State Games, a Junior Olympics event, was again held at the Encinitas Y but this year was exceptional, with girls really stepping up the intensity. The 11′ left-handed kidney was the tool for a serious displa...more

GRO Mail: Savannah Miller
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted July 17, 2012 at 9:12pm

  Thank you Savannah for your video! ...more

Oregon Trifecta Is Coming Soon!
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted July 8, 2012 at 8:50am

Celebrating 10 years, Oregon Trifecta returns to celebrate skateboarding and the Northwest! This will be GRO’s seventh year at the event with the ladies. There is always a good showing of female riders and more are welcome. This year all the ri...more

Mighty Mama’s Take Over San Jose
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted May 16, 2012 at 2:46am

Mother’s Day never passes without the gathering of Moms, Aunties and all ages of girls gathering for the annual Mighty Mama Skate-O-Rama. Year after year Skateboard Moms have put on this event around California and this year it all went down at Lak...more

2012 Florida BowlRiders Cup
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted March 17, 2012 at 1:38am

By: Abby Zsarnay The Florida BowlRiders Cup is one of the few “big” girls skateboarding contests that is still in the United States. It is an amazing event that brings girl skaters together from across the country with all different abilitie...more

Notice. Casting Call In California
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted March 2, 2012 at 10:24pm

FEMALE SKATEBOARDING CASTING CALL – THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012 Do you think you have what it takes to be the next Pro Female Skateboarder? If you are between the ages of 18-22 years old and live in the Southern California area, or are able to drive to ...more

GRO (Girls Rider Organization) Crew Tearing It Up in San Jose
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted January 29, 2012 at 5:42pm

Fundraising effort saves San Jose skatepark By John Woolfolk Kayla Caballero, 14, of Campbell, warms up during a skate competition for girls at Lake Cunningham Skate Park in San Jose Saturday Jan. 28, 2012. (Patrick Tehan/Staff) The concrete bowls of ...more

New York Skating Goes Ladies Only
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted January 16, 2012 at 12:24am

House of Vans is holding another girls only session in February and the girls are stoked. There will be a great crew of riders and we want you there too! They do require pads if you are under 18 and a helmet no matter what. You also need a waiver sig...more

Girls Skate It Up Contest In San Jose
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted January 13, 2012 at 3:13am

San Jose GRO Crew has been hard at work getting together a new contest for the ladies of skate! If you are anywhere even remotely close, get there, or fly! Here’s to a great day in San Jose! ...more

Australia Is Hot For Girls' Skateboarding
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted December 30, 2011 at 12:25pm

Yes, two events almost back to back in Australia coming up very soon. If you are around, make it out, skate and show your support! ...more

A Skater Girl with Cerebral Palsy has Wish Granted At X Games
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted December 30, 2011 at 10:54am

In May 2011, Sony, 3net and Facebook teamed up for the "Your Life in Sony 3D" contest. The concept behind the contest was to capture a moment of a lifetime for one lucky winner and have their story told on-air. Hundreds entered to have their special mo...more

Need To Work Off Holiday Meals – Grab Your Skateboard To Workout
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted December 28, 2011 at 1:54pm

Skateboards are useful in so many ways beyond just riding. Seats, moving things and now gym like workouts. Parents, another reason to make sure you always have a skateboard in the house! ...more

Skateboarders Unite at Tampa Am 2011
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted December 26, 2011 at 8:55pm

GRO was back for Tampa Am this year. Lacey Baker and Taylor Beatty both stepped up to the almost 200 guys at Tampa Am. Although neither one qualified into the next round, they do represent girls with guts to go for it! This event always brings a so...more

Movie Opportunity For Female Skateboarders
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted December 24, 2011 at 1:32pm

Calling all girl skaters who want to be a part of Underexposed: A Women’s Skateboarding Documentary! Have some skate footage you want to share? Send it! Along with that make sure you also introduce yourself! All that you have to do is grab a digit...more

San Jose Girls Skate Contest Kicks Off 2012
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted December 24, 2011 at 3:21am

Girls Contest, All Ages, All Levels Saturday, January 28th Lake Cunninghm Regional Skate Park, San Jose, CA. You can sign up to skate the Mini bowls or the Skull Bowl, or Both !! To sign up email me at heidinewton@aol.com with full name, age, skate le...more

Girls Rider Organization (GRO) Liberty Rider Shirts Now Available!
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted November 22, 2011 at 10:41pm

There is a new graphic available now in the GRO Store! Shirts, kids and women sizes, and some hooded sweatshirts too! You get to pick the size, shirt type and color. Get shopping here now. ...more

Gadget Drive for Girls Riders Organization
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted November 20, 2011 at 3:44pm

GRO is hosting an online gadget drive through Gazelle to raise money for their organization, Girls Riders Organization – GRO, and would love your support. You can visit their drive webpage at http://gro.gazelle.com. A gadget drive is a new way to fu...more

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