News

Fri, 09/25/2020 - 12:00

COVID-19 Sharing Responses Webinars

We've been hosting COVID-19 Sharing Webinars with staff from 30+ other social skateboarding projects to discuss and share on how everyone is coping with the coronavirus crisis globally. Watch recordings here.

Tue, 09/15/2020 - 12:00

Take Part in the 2020 Social Skateboarding Survey

Take Part in the 2020 Social Skateboarding Survey and help us gather a better picture of the world's social skateboarding scene!

Tue, 08/25/2020 - 12:00

Accessible Skateparks Survey – First Results!

Earlier this year, the Goodpush Alliance launched a global Accessible Skateparks Survey, in collaboration with Drop In and SEHstern. We wanted to share some of the “first results” with you from our survey about accessibility in skateparks.

Wed, 07/15/2020 - 12:00

Greening Social Skateboarding

We’ve been taking some time to reflect on ways in which we as a social skateboarding community can be more environmentally friendly. This can be a really challenging topic, but it's necessary that we talk about it.

Fri, 06/26/2020 - 12:00

Guidelines for Safe Skateboarding Lessons During COVID-19

For those of you planning to re-start your skateboarding programs as COVID restrictions are lifted, we’ve put together some ideas for limiting the risks related to the pandemic and keeping your participants safe.

Thu, 05/28/2020 - 12:00

Top 5 Ideas for Keeping the Skate Spirit Alive in a Lockdown

We’ve been so stoked to see how many people have been coming up with creative ways to keep the skate spirit in the lockdown. We wanted to share the top 5 skate at home activities which have been shared by members of the Goodpush community!

Mon, 05/18/2020 - 12:00

Accessible Skateparks Survey

We’re really excited to announce that the Goodpush Alliance has just launched a short survey in collaboration with Drop In e.V. and SEHstern e.V. about how to make skateparks more accessible for everyone.

Fri, 05/15/2020 - 12:00

We've Selected our 2020 Goodpush Partners

Our call for 2020 Goodpush partners received applications from 23 countries. Find out which 3 partners we selected!

Fri, 04/10/2020 - 12:00

Skate Games Booklet is now available in 13 languages!

We're super excited to announce that our Skate Games Booklet is now available in 13 languages - click to find out which ones!

Thu, 03/19/2020 - 12:00

Skate Trick Cards – 30 Ideas for Challenging Yourself and your Students!

We’re stoked to be announcing our newest free skateboarding class resource… the Goodpush Skate Trick Cards! The cards are range from Beginner to Advanced, and to are a great way to track your students’ progress and encourage them to try new tricks!

Fri, 03/13/2020 - 12:00

Call for 2020 Goodpush Partners – Apply now!

We are excited to announce the 2020 call for Goodpush Alliance partners! If you’re using skateboarding for social change and you want to take things to the next level, apply by April 15!

Thu, 01/23/2020 - 12:00

2019 Survey Results Are In!

See the newly published report on the big picture aims, impact and activities of social skate projects around the world in 2019. This is the 2nd edition of the survey by Skateistan x Pushing Boarders.

Mon, 01/13/2020 - 12:00

CALLING ALL ROLL MODELS!

Skateistan and Women Win have launched our 1st call for young womxn with a passion for skateboarding and a powerful idea to get more girls on boards in Germany, Greece and the Netherlands. Apply now!

Thu, 01/02/2020 - 12:00

Why we’re empowering our potential competitors

As more skateboarding-based projects become increasingly sustainable, inclusive and impactful, it legitimizes skating as a tool for social change. By being able to connect and learn from each other, we can achieve way more than going it alone.

Fri, 11/08/2019 - 12:00

Want to be our first Goodpush volunteer?

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a passion for social change through skateboarding to join Skateistan’s team in Berlin for a six-month volunteer position supporting the Goodpush Alliance. Find out more!

Tue, 11/05/2019 - 12:00

2019 Goodpush Events: What Went Down?

Our Goodpush events in Copenhagen and South Africa this year brought together people from more than 50 different skateboarding initiatives worldwide to share knowledge and build connections.

Thu, 10/10/2019 - 12:00

Announcing €100K Seed Fund for Womxn ROLL Models

Goodpush and Women Win have joined forces to launch an awesome new project for female skaters in Europe.

Fri, 08/23/2019 - 12:00

3 Reasons to Do the 2019 Social Skateboarding Survey

Calling all social skate projects! Skateistan and Pushing Boarders are running a worldwide survey again this year and need your input! Help gather a picture of the global social skateboarding scene.

Tue, 08/13/2019 - 12:00

Introducing... the Goodpush Community!

Find support and share knowledge with our network of social skateboarding projects worldwide – featuring a forum and global map!

Thu, 07/11/2019 - 12:00

New Tools for Keeping Kids Safe

If you'd like to know how safe your social skateboarding project is for the children you work with – and how you can do even better – check out our new Child Protection resources.

Mon, 05/13/2019 - 12:00

Announcing our 2019 Goodpush Partners!

Our call for new Goodpush partners this year received more than 65 applications from 30 countries. Find out which 3 partners we selected!

Fri, 04/05/2019 - 12:00

Skate Games Booklet - 20 Ideas for Skateboarding Lessons

Hot off the press! We've just released our Goodpush Skate Games Booklet, featuring 20 game ideas that all involve skateboarding. Download the PDF now to use in your next skate lesson!

Fri, 03/15/2019 - 12:00

Call for 2019 Goodpush Partners – Apply now!

We are excited to announce the 2019 call for Goodpush Alliance partners! If you’re using skateboarding for social change and you want to take things to the next level, apply by April 15!

Tue, 01/15/2019 - 12:00

The Goodpush Alliance Toolkit is Live!

Exciting news for anyone involved in skateboarding for development! The Goodpush Alliance just published the first online resource toolkit for social skateboarding projects worldwide.