News

Fri, 07/05/2024 - 12:00

Open Boarders: A network of social skateboarding projects supporting the inclusion of displaced youth

Over the past 18 months, the Open Boarders Network has been working quietly behind the scenes to address the challenges and opportunities of including displaced youth in skateboarding programs worldwide.

Mon, 06/03/2024 - 12:00

Collective Impact Model for Social Skateboarding

It’s time to prove the positive impact skateboarding can have! Find out more about our new Goodpush Theory of Change.

Tue, 04/30/2024 - 12:00

Announcing the 2024 Pushing Against Racism Fund Grantees!

We are very excited to share the selected grantees with you for the third annual Pushing Against Racism Fund!

Mon, 04/08/2024 - 12:00

Announcing our 2024 ROLL Models

We are excited to announce that the ROLL Models Advisory Board has selected 16 ROLL Models for 2024, who will design and deliver skateboarding projects aimed at encouraging gender-diverse youth to get rolling across Europe.

Wed, 03/06/2024 - 12:00

Call for Applications – Pushing Against Racism Fund 2024-25

We are very excited to announce the 3rd annual Pushing Against Racism Fund, which aims to financially support and strengthen diversity and inclusion within the social skateboarding community worldwide.

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 12:00

ROLL Models Call for Applications 2024!

For the fifth year in a row, Skateistan and Women Win are teaming up to support women and non-binary leadership in skateboarding.

Mon, 01/08/2024 - 12:00

2023 Social Skateboarding Survey Results Are Out!

The results of the 2023 edition of the Survey of Social Skateboarding Projects Worldwide by Skateistan and the Goodpush Alliance are now published!

Tue, 11/07/2023 - 12:00

Highlights from the 2023 ROLL Models Leadership Camp

This past September, 18 women and gender-diverse skaters from across Europe came together in Berlin to develop their skate programs, build connections and share their stories.

Mon, 09/04/2023 - 12:00

Take part in the 2023 Survey of Social Skateboarding Projects Worldwide!

It’s the time again – Skateistan and Pushing Boarders are calling on all social skate projects to participate in our 6th annual survey of social skateboarding worldwide!

Sat, 09/02/2023 - 12:00

Two Years of Pushing Against Racism

The Pushing Against Racism working group has members from a dozen social skateboarding organizations and skate companies who have come together on a monthly basis for over two years. We’d like to invite potential new members to get in touch.

Mon, 06/19/2023 - 12:00

Announcing the 2023 Pushing Against Racism Fund Grantees!

We are thrilled to share the selected grantees with you for the second Pushing Against Racism Fund!

Wed, 05/17/2023 - 12:00

Showcasing the 2022 Pushing Against Racism Fund Grantees!

In the first round of the Pushing Against Racism Fund, A total of $12,000 was awarded to 16 projects across 13 countries, who provided access to skateboarding and educational/creative workshops for disenfranchised communities.

Tue, 04/25/2023 - 12:00

Call for Applications – Pushing Against Racism Fund 2023

We are very excited to announce the 2023 Pushing Against Racism Fund, which aims to financially support and strengthen diversity and inclusion within the social skateboarding community worldwide.

Mon, 04/17/2023 - 12:00

Announcing Our 2023 ROLL Models!

Designed by Skateistan and Women Win, the ROLL Models programme enters its fourth year to support and create visibility for women and non-binary leadership in skateboarding.

Tue, 03/28/2023 - 12:00

New Mental Health and Wellbeing Toolkit for Skateboard Coaches

Women Win have created a Mental Health and Wellbeing Toolkit designed for coaches looking to inspire the next generation of girls to be physically and mentally active and healthy through sports.

Tue, 02/14/2023 - 12:00

ROLL Models Call for Applications 2023

For the fourth year in a row, Skateistan and Women Win are teaming up to support women and non-binary leadership in skateboarding.

Mon, 01/09/2023 - 12:00

2022 Social Skateboarding Survey Results Are Out!

This year’s survey saw the highest number of respondents we’ve had since launching in 2018! For the first time, we made the survey available in Portuguese and received an incredible 55 responses from projects based in Brazil.

Wed, 12/07/2022 - 12:00

Open Boarders Network: Supporting the Growth of Skateboarding Programs for Displaced Youth

While there are various resources and guides related to inclusion and empowerment through sport, there is a distinct lack of guidance related specifically to skateboarding-based programs serving displaced youth.

Mon, 11/14/2022 - 12:00

MindPower E-Course Trains Coaches on Mental Health and Wellbeing through Sport

The MindPower E-Course, developed by Waves for Change, Health Warriors, and The Goodpush Alliance is a perfect place to start nurturing practical skills for supporting the wellbeing of staff and participants.

Tue, 10/18/2022 - 12:00

Join Our E-Learning Cohort Webinars on Measuring Impact!

Would you like to hear from experts in the field and have the opportunity to ask them questions specific to the context you work in? Join the Goodpush E-Learning Cohort and let’s get learning together!

Mon, 08/22/2022 - 12:00

RECAP: E-Learning Cohort Webinars on Trauma-Informed Skateboarding & Suicide Prevention

This July and August we hosted our first series of cohort webinars specifically designed to improve best practices for delivering skateboarding and youth programs globally.