See Jane Skate

A BIG thank you to all who came out and supported the 5th Annual Girls Skateboard Competition!

Over 200 spectators cheered on 8 amazing female competitors at the Westside Recreation Centre park, and the skill level was the highest ever in the history of the event - these ladies keep getting better and better!

Bgirls Leslie Quik, Rhemix, Estaria, Mission and Mel brought on their best moves despite the 32 degree heat, and MC Politique Queen performed some sick rhymes for the crowd while DJ MollyFi spun an intense set of hip hop and funk.

The event was featured on the front page of 24 magazine (with Tenia Lasaga busting a kick flip while smiling for the camera!) as well as on Telus TV.

CONGRATULATIONS go to Laura Sliva, first place winner in the 18+ category for the second year in a row, and to Kassy Bailey who took first in the U17 category. Full contest placings are below and THANK YOU to all the girls who skated - without you, this event could not continue to give females a chance to build their skills and grow the community of women skaters!

PHOTOS will be added shortly and check out the Facebook Group
‘See Jane Skate’ for VIDEO of the event.

Stayed tuned for more updates…we are already looking forward to next year!

2008 Competition Results:
18+
1st: Laura Sliva
2nd: Sarah Coulson
3rd: Tenia Lasaga
4th: Angel Velasco
5th: Laura Bardsley

Talented female competitors from all over Canada will battle for CASH PRIZES, along with a B-Girls’ Breakin’ Showcase for female break dancers, CROWD GIVEAWAYS and tons of FREE entertainment for everyone!

X92.9 radio will be broadcasting live on-site while DJ MollyFi spins killer tunes…

Girls - Registration is at 11:30am day-of and it is $5 to skate in the comp!

Check out the “Event Details” section at the top for competition rules and information!

Girls Skate Day in Tofino was a huge success, with over 40 girls coming out to skate the park! Females of all ages and skill levels ripped it up to the tunes of DJ Cherry Bomb - lots of girls had never been on a board before, and it was awesome to see them improve over the course of the afternoon.

Girls as young as 5 years old skated hard in the sun during the three-hour event, and there were some great prizes handed out at the end thanks to our supportive sponsors. The draw prizes fundraised $135.00 for the Friends of Clayoquot Sound and we received some local press from the Westcoaster - check out the story at:

http://www.westcoaster.ca/modules/AMS/article.php?storyid=4542

Thanks again to all our sponsors, Tofino Parks and Rec and especially to the girls who skated…stay tuned for the August comp in Calgary - poster coming soon!