Legendary Ron Allen will be in Washington DC this Saturday, September 13.
Ron will be holding a contest for kids in Washington DC at the Shaw skatepark at 3pm.
There will be lots of prizes and giveaways.
Skate Girls Tribe will be there.
Sponsored by sPACYcLOUd.
Hope to see more ladies come out!
~Peace
Are you ready for a skate sesh this weekend? Join us at the Powhatan Skatepark!
Date: Saturday, September 6th
Time: 11am – 4pm
Ladies are encouraged to participate. All levels. All abilities.
Free Admission.
Best trick contest with prizes.
Organized by Solstik.
Sponsored by sPACYcLOUd, Kikos Skateshop, One Collective Clothing.
Live music by NFL veteran Terry Ray
We arrived to NY on Friday evening. We stayed in Queens, NY. Our condo was small but we managed to make it comfortable for all.
On the first night we set down around the table, meditated, burned incense to cleanse our souls and bodies. It was a very peaceful evening of bonding and stories sharing.
On Saturday, the day of the Longboard Race, everyone woke up bright and early. We longboarded on the streets of Queens until we caught taxis. 
We rode through the busting NY city and met up with the other skaters in Central Park.
It was a hot day but everyone was excited for the race. Everyone who came with Skate Girls Tribe was ready!
As soon as the race started everyone charged forward. There was a stampede of longboarders. Everyone skated on, some breaking off from the crowd, other falling behind.
The first place winner was Kiefer Dixon.
The second place female winner was Clio Sherman.
Both Kiefer and Clio got limited edition sPACYcLOUd jackets as prizes which were featured at Vans Warped Tour 2013 and Concrete Wave Magazine 2013 June issue. There were many other sponsors at the event including Sector 9 and Rude Boy and many riders got prizes and giveaways.
After the race several girls from the Skate Girls Tribe got lost in the park. Kiefer Dixon and several people from Broadway Bomb helped us to find our tribe members. We were very grateful to them. They made us feel part of their family.
On Sunday, we woke up early and ready for another day of adventures.
We drove to East Village and visited rad shops, parks, and playgrounds. Everyone was tired but we felt happy and still energized. Everyone had such a good time and we can’t wait until our next adventure!
Peace, Ekaterina
Mattie Stepanek was an American Poet who published six books of “Heartsongs” poetry and one book of “Just Peace” essays. All of his books reached The New York Times bestsellers list. He became a peace advocate and motivational speaker, and lobbied on Capitol Hill on behalf of peace, people with disabilities, and children with life-threatening conditions. Unfortunately, Mattie passed away before his 14th birthday.
Mattie’s life was short but he motivated and inspired people from around the world. That is why Skate Girls Tribe decided to host a small get together at Mattie JT Stepanek Memorial park.
It was a beautiful day, not too hot or cold, with a gentle breeze. We invited some of the kids at the park to do a limbo contest with us and gave away the prizes.
We skated around on the smooth roads, played on the playground, and threw a frisbee on the field. Everyone had a great time! We love Mattie’s park because it is so peaceful and Mattie’s energy is felt through the park.
Peace, Ekaterina Nekrasova
On Sunday, April 6th, Skate Girls Tribe was part of the art pavilion at Fine Lines Mural Jam along with Little Friends for Peace, Albus Cavus, and DC Bow Bows. It was a beautiful Sunday. The event was hosted by Words Beats & Life and HiArts and sponsored by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The jam was produced in collaboration with The Fridge and Albus Cavus.
The event started at 11am with some artists arriving as early as 7am. There were over 70 graffiti artists painting on a 990-foot long wall. Artists came from all over the United States. Everyone was nice and worked together. It was a great sense of community.
Skate Girls Tribe held limbo, skateboarding limbo, game of S.K.A.T.E., and Hippie Jump contests. Out of all of them, the Hippie jump was the hardest.
Even though it was hard, everyone had a great time. Many of the kids played skateboarding limbo contest in which players had to get under the pole on a skateboard or longboard.
As the pole came closer to the ground, it got harder and harder, until we got a winner! Everyone enjoyed all of the contests.
First place winners got prizes. Everyone had fun trying to beat each other at all of these contests! There were lots of kids at the event that ran around and skated together.
There was a music area hosted by Ron dj’Rbi Brown.
Many local HIP HOP artists came to participate. Everyone had tons of fun. Random kids sang and we all danced. At about 4:00 pm, everyone grouped up to listen to singers perform. Pokah Havoc, Lee, Anwar, Doe Vicious and several other MCs made the crowd move, dance, and clap. They were amazing!
At the art pavilion, Little Friends for Peace, Albus Cavus, DC Bow Bows and Skate Girls Tribe sponsored by sPACYcLOUd provided kids with all kinds of activities.
Kids were painting the wall right next to the graffiti artists. Other kids got their faces painted.
DC Bow Bows provided diy kits for kids to make their own bows. There was lots of paint, balloons, and games. There were lots of kids everywhere having fun.
After all it was all about LOVE & PEACE.
Words Beats & Life has partnered with HiArts and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to host a daylong mural jam featuring the work of up to 75 artists on a 990-foot wall.
This even is part of One Mic: Hip-Hop Culture Worldwide. Jam out with Ron dj’Rbi Brown along with several other DJs throughout the day.
This jam is produced in collaboration with The Fridge and Albus Cavus.
Arts Pavilion at Fine Lines Mural Jam will include:
Check out more on Words Beats & Life here. http://wblinc.org
https://vimeo.com/80406917 (video on Words Beats & Life)
West meets East
Natalie Krishna Das was born in Los Angeles but currently lives in Arizona. Natalie has been skateboarding since 1998. She became a professional skateboarder in 2009. Some of her sponsors include: BOOM Electronics, Silly Girl Skateboards, NIXON, Falling Whistles, State Bicycle Co., ZOX Straps, Starr Skates, Navigator Trucks, and Deville Wheels/ Longboards. She has been on the front page of Concrete Wave magazine, competed in many skateboarding events around the World, and on a constant lookout for new adventures and opportunities.
Concrete Wave Magazine
Natalie is a free spirit, full of positive energy, creative and with a big heart. We are so honored to have her in DMV on Feb 2-5. In addition to the skate session at Charmcity Skate Park on February 3rd, you might see Natalie skating at the Bridge Spot in DC and Powhatan Park Arlington VA.
If you see Natalie, please stop and give her a very warm welcome. 🙂
On Tuesday, December 24th, Skate Girls Tribe met up for a pre-Christmas meeting/party. People started coming in at 11:30 AM. As we waited for the other people to arrive, we colored in printed out drawings.
Once everyone came, we moved on to the main project, warrior armor. We got inspired by modern-day “warriors”, like Katniss from the Hunger Games. Some people made turtle shells, others made crowns and jewelry.
Later, we ordered pizza and had lunch.
Afterward, we played a game in which we had to eat one clementine that was hanging on a string. (without using our hands) The victors were given the advantage of picking their presents first in the gift exchange.
After the gift exchange, we all went outside to longboard. Some girls already knew how to longboard and some did it for the first time. We helped and supported each other. The party was a great success, and everyone had a lot of fun.
Thank you to everyone who came, thank you to Zoe who helped to organize the party, and thank you for the wonderful gifts. You all rock!
The Skate Girls tribe team agreed to meet on Sunday at Rock Creek Park in Washington, DC. With a car full of people and longboards, we drove in excitement to the park and were disappointed when we saw blocked roads. We drove around for a little more and found a parking spot. All of a sudden, the park police came and made everybody leave the parking spot. At the same time, our fellow longboarders reported the same problem. We had to drive far away to find parking. People joined us as they found parking too.
The park was full of bikers, roller bladders, hikers, and many more people. All living and breathing organisms were there. They did not stop living, even after the government shutdown. After a long week of school, work, and every day chores, we had the right to have fun. Nothing could stop us!
It was a very exhilarating ride down the hills at Rock Creek Park. Its oldest and largest trees top five-hundred years old. No wonder everybody is happy and content at this park. We met other people that were interested to join our tribe, and we welcomed them warmly. It was great to know that other people in DC wanted to longboard with us.
After longboarding we went to the Meridian Hill Park in DC. Each Sunday people gather at the park to enjoy life, do meditation, play sports, and dance. As soon as we got to the park, we went to the drum circles. The vibe was amazing, with the people dancing and jumping to the rhythmic thumping of the drums. The autumn leaves, the light wind, and the sun coming through the trees made us feel as if we were in paradise. Everyone was happy. Then, people started noticing a big poster that said , “The park is closed because of the government shutdown.” Really? Do we need the government’s permission to have fun and celebrate life? Apparently so. We stayed at the park until the police arrived. Nothing could have stopped us from having a good time and enjoying our selves.
Join our tribe and stay tuned for the upcoming events at www.skategirlstribe.com. ~ Ekaterina Nekrasova
