Empowering at-risk youth through skateboarding
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OUR EXPERIENCE ON KIMBERLEY DIAMOND CUP 2015 | SOUTH AFRICA
“After years of hard working to spread skateboarding in Tanzania, finally few people have recognized what we are doing. We have been using skateboarding to help at-risk Children and Youths in our societies, and together we have ran Monthly Charity Programs, Teaching Skateboarding both at the park and on street, and together through skateboarding we
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Gose Gerald, Skateboarding Ambassador | Mountain Dew Uganda
Africa Skateboarding Diary: Welcome to Africa Skateboarding Diary, briefly tell us about yourself? Gose: Am Gose Gerald, Ugandan Skateboarder and Official Mountain Dew Skateboarder as well (Uganda). I started skateboarding in 2005. Are you sponsored by Mountain Dew? and how old are you? Gose: Am 21yrs old and am sponsored by Mountain Dew Uganda. That
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“Smile, be patient, take deep breaths” – Advice from Alec Beck | Tony Hawk Foundation
ASD: What is your name, and how old are you? Alec: Alec Beck, 27 ASD: Do you have a skatename! And what do you do in skateboarding? Alec: Abeck. Skate and film, Programs manager at the Tony Hawk Foundation ASD: How long have you been skateboarding? Alec: 18 years ASD: How your work in skateboarding
Learn to skate
Skatepark welcomes youth of all ages and experience levels. Whether you’ve never been on a board before, or you can already do tricks, there’s a place for you and something to learn.
Make new friends
Skateboarding is a social sport! Come hang out and meet some new friends to cheer you on while you skate. We have a strict no-bullying policy and maintain a supportive environment.
Skateboarding can teach people discipline, patience, and resiliency. It’s a great sport for kids with a lot of energy! We’ll help build up some structure and support in your life, all while you meet new people and have a ton of fun learning how to skateboard.
AFRICA SKATEBOARDING DIARY 
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