While many communities look to ban skateboarding, in New Orleans several groups came together to get kids on board – on refurbished and repaired skateboards. The International Association of Skateboard Companies’ (IASC) and Go Skateboarding Foundation’s newly launched initiative, Just One Board, spent the 2012 edition of Go Skateboarding Day getting 700 kids set to take over New Orleans on their skateboards.
[Via Transworld Business: ‘Just One Board’ A Huge Hit on Go Skateboarding Day]
The first day of summer, also the longest day of the year is now also going to be the day for the 9th Annual Go Skateboarding Day. June 21, 2011 will bring together the skateboarding community and let them get out en masse for a day dedicated solely to skateboarding.
Go Skateboarding Day, presented by The International Association of Skateboard Companies (IASC), works to honor and unite participants in the spirit of skateboarding and since its 2003 inception, has prompted cities to build skate parks, promoted local skate shops and raised money for local charities.
“Go Skateboarding Day is a great day for everyone to rid all obligations and go skate, “said IASC Chairman of the Board, Don Brown.! This June 21 will be another great day full of smiles, fun and lots of rolling as millions of skaters around the world unite and charge their local terrain.”
Go Skateboarding Day started out as a small group of colleagues skating to the Huntington Beach Pier and has grown into a worldwide event with millions of participants. Last year, millions of skateboarders participated globally in more than 500 events held worldwide. If you are possessed to skate, than June 21 is the day for you!
The International Association of Skateboard Companies Official Website