Skate Gals & Pals

We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone for our organization at Brighton Pride 2024. From August 2nd to 4th, we proudly partnered with Red Bull to host an outstanding event, featuring a lineup of 23 DJs from the Black and People Of Color, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent communities across two locations: Old Stein Gardens and the Fabuloso Festival in Brighton and Hove. Over the course of nearly 50 hours of music, we were honored to share an incredible experience with our community. The response from our attendees was overwhelmingly positive, with the community coming together to celebrate diversity and inclusivity through music. Our DJs delivered remarkable performances that energized the crowds and created unforgettable moments at Old Stein Gardens and beyond. We extend our deepest gratitude to all the talented DJs who made this event possible and to Red Bull for their invaluable support. This collaboration has significantly enhanced our visibility and impact within the community, reinforcing our commitment to fostering unity and creativity through music. We look forward to continuing this journey and hosting more events that bring people together .

We’re #hiring for the role of a Community Engagement Coordinator. Please send your resume and CV to info@skategalsnpals.com with the headline Community Engagement Coordinator Application. Head to our website for full job description: https://lnkd.in/eh_u2iXc

MSGP is Announcing its Skate Retreat 2024! Dear Community Members, We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming Skate and Surf Retreat, taking place from September 22nd to 29th in Morocco. This retreat is thoughtfully designed to provide mutual aid, foster resource sharing, and offer opportunities of rest, play and learning for LGBTQIA+, Black and People of Color, and neurodivergent community. What this Retreat Offers: - Professional skateboarding and surfing sessions - Workshops and volunteer opportunities with the Concrete Jungle Foundation Morocco at their children’s home and skate park https://lnkd.in/e8GnPfTn - Relaxation and rejuvenation at the beautiful Moroccan beaches - Networking with a diverse group of skaters and creatives - A schedule curated by community leaders, offering a variety of enriching experiences This retreat marks the end of our summer programming, offering a much-needed rest to our summer skate lessons, meetups, and events. We are also excited to offer two bursary spots through the MSGP Fellowship Program. This initiative includes mentorship, seed funding for a community-driven project, and the opportunity to observe and participate in our activities in Morocco. If you or someone you know would benefit from this retreat or fellowship, we encourage you to explore the following links for more information and to sign up: - Retreat Sign-Up: https://lnkd.in/eTNRNmnh - Fellowship Application: https://lnkd.in/er3D9PSM Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us or send an email to info@skategalsnpals.com. Join us in building a stronger, more inclusive community. We look forward to the possibility of your participation and appreciate your help in spreading the word. Warm regards,  Skate Gals n Pals CIC Team

We're Hiring! Join Skate Gals & Pals CIC, where we empower marginalised communities through skate sessions, workshops, and safe spaces for BPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals. 🌈 Community Engagement Coordinator 🛹 Responsibilities: - Plan and run skate sessions and events 🗓️ - Boost community participation 📈 - Recruit and manage volunteers 🙌 - Organise skate trips and workshops 🎨 - Build and maintain relationships 🤝 - Handle event logistics 🛠️ Marketing & Content Coordinator 📢 Responsibilities: - Develop and implement marketing strategies 🎯 - Create and manage content for the website, newsletter, and social media 📱 - Design and manage merchandising initiatives 👕 - Collaborate with partners for co-branded projects 🤝 - Track and analyse marketing metrics 📊 How to Apply: Send your CV and cover letter to info@skategalsnpals.com. For full job descriptions, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gw43Srxp Equal Opportunity: We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants must be BPOC and are considered without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Join us and make a difference! 🌍

🌟 WE SKATE Program at Dovetail for Summer 2024 🌟 It has been incredible to run our "We Skate" initiative at Dovetail Community Centre with Populo Living in the past and it is now in full swing for Summer 2024 until August. MSGP coaches run our Tuesday skate lessons at the center, teaching kids how to familiarise themselves with the board, cruise, and do some tricks. The Dovetail community have helped us in reaching our targeted audience to provide free skate programs for kids living in the Carpenters estate. Our program, We Skate for children of marginalised genders, has been funded three times and delivered in collaboration with Young Hackney community centre, Mandeville Primary School and Poplar Harca housing association in Tower Hamlets. This year we are running it with the support from Nike and Spotify, and Newham council aimed to engage inactive girls and kids of marginalized genders. We worked closely with the council to provide these sessions as well as collect the impact of introducing sports and helping people and kids stay active whilst enjoying skating in the summer. #WeSkate #DovetailxMSGP #SummerProgram2024 #SkateGalsAndPals #CommunityEngagement #Empowerment #YouthPrograms #Skateboarding

🌞 Our Summer Skate Lessons for 2024 are Here! 🛹 Skate Gals & Pals CIC is thrilled to announce the start of our Summer Skate Sessions from June to September 2024! Our skate sessions foster community longevity within underrepresented groups. We teach kids and adults the importance of physical liberation while creating a sense of togetherness, friendships, and bonding. we will hold skate sessions for kids (minimum age 8), adults, and BIPOC skaters. Each session lasts 1.5 hours and we host them at City Mill Skate Park every Saturday. Further in the summer, we will be offering skate lessons at youth clubs and community spaces like the Carpenters Estate, diversifying physical activity options for kids. What We Offer: - Skate lessons delivered by SGP coaches - A supportive community - Helmets, pads, knee pads, and wrist protectors - New experiences for beginner skaters to skate in a group - Spare skateboards - A welcoming space for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ folks Our Aim Our sessions aim to amplify the significance of physical and mental exercise, ensuring everyone feels comfortable regardless of their ability. We seek to highlight community and unity through skateboarding, combatting loneliness, and providing enriching experiences for individuals from working-class and other backgrounds. How to Sign up?  -You can sign up for as many sessions as you like on our Eventbrite page - Make sure to sign Waivers and image consent forms, especially parents bringing in for U16s Join us in making a difference and experience the joy of skateboarding with SGP this summer. Stay tuned for more updates and summer programming! #MSGP #SummerSkateSessions #CommunityBuilding #Inclusivity #BPOC #QTPOC #SocialImpact #Skateboarding #YouthEmpowerment #LondonEvents

Last winter, we had a great skate session with Hop King! Between November and March, we were able to do fun indoor Skate session thanks to Hop King's indoor skate park. We are hoping to do more skating activities during winter! Join us for more skate events in an inclusive environment. #skateboarding #HopKing #winterskate #community #inclusivity

Meet the team! Meet Vanshika Bhatt (She/They), our Project Coordinator They work in a Project Coordinator capacity at Skate Gals & Pals CIC, overlooking project and grant management, volunteering and communications. On the side, Vanshika also manages F*Choir, a queer intergenerational London-based singing community. Their background is in journalism and communications with work covering the intersections of gender, society, and culture. Vanshika recently graduated with a Masters’ in Gender Studies from SOAS, University of London. They love dancing, loving, learning, the great outdoors, and being in community. #skateboarding #MSGP #SGP #Communicty

Meet the team! Marie (She/Her/They/Them) - Director & Founder of Skate Gals & Pals Marie was born in Paris, France and originally from Congo. Marie founded Skate Gals & Pals CIC in 2021 to bring marginalised communities to be more represented in skating and sports. They are interested in Community organising, DJing, Skateboarding, Travelling, Eating Snacks. Marie says: "I didn't want to just wait around to find the community that I wanted to join. I was motivated to start my own community" Check more about Marie and Skate Gals & Pals story from: https://lnkd.in/exrAsAPf #skateboarding #MSGP #SGP #Community #Representation

We are thrilled to announce our recent collaboration with the Design Museum, where Skate Gals & Pals (SGP) organized a series of skating lessons and workshops. During the winter holiday break and the February Half-term lessons, Skate Gals & Pals activated the Skateboard exhibition at the Design Museum with lessons and workshops, reaching out to and representing London's diverse skateboarding communities. During the winter holidays (27.12.23-7.01.24) and throughout the February half-term (10.02.2024-17.02.2024), SGP conducted two dedicated coaching session weeks for under 16s, along with daily open skate sessions catering to skilled skaters. During our skate sessions, we had the pleasure of engaging with around 50 enthusiastic young skaters eager to learn and improve their skills. Our goal was to empower participants from diverse backgrounds, providing them with the opportunity to express themselves creatively through skating. Additionally, we hosted workshops to further enrich the participants' experiences. On February 16th, we organised drop-in zine making, mural making, and grip tape design workshops for kids under 16, attracting 45 participants of mixed ages. On February 17th, we held an adult deck design workshop alongside children's zine making and mural design workshops, with 50 participants, including families. At the heart of SGP is community building and a community centred approach to skateboarding, making it more accessible to marginalised identities and underrepresented communities in the field of skateboarding. We were able to bring this vision during this collaboration particularly on February 24th when MSGP community members participated in a guided deck design workshop at the museum. Participants also had the opportunity to visit the exhibition and use the skate ramp with their newly decorated skateboards. Our collaboration with the Design Museum marked a significant milestone for SGP, showcasing our commitment to fostering inclusivity and promoting the growth of underrepresented communities in the skating world. Through our skate lessons and workshops, we aimed to provide inclusive and empowering experiences for all participants, while highlighting the artistic contributions of BIPOC communities within skating. Moving forward, we remain committed to our mission of promoting diversity and community within the skating world, and we look forward to future collaborations that further this goal. Thank you to everyone who participated and supported us in making these events a success. Let's continue to skate, create, and inspire together! 🛹🎨 #MSGP #SGP #DesignMuseum #Skateboarding #Inclusion #CommunityBuilding