Since its founding in 2019, Tigers Skate Club has become a cornerstone of Alberta’s skateboarding community — a space where women, girls, and gender-diverse skaters can learn, connect, and thrive. What began as a small idea to make the skate park feel a little less intimidating has since grown into a vibrant movement built on inclusivity, mentorship, and representation. Founders Char and Denise have created more than just a skate club — they’ve cultivated a supportive communi

Canadian skateboarders are pushing harder than ever on the international stage — but the reality behind the scenes is that our athletes are doing it with limited support, minimal funding, and a whole lot of heart. That’s why moments of community leadership matter so deeply. And this week, two long-time champions of Canadian skateboarding stepped up in an incredible way. Jay Mandarino (Founder of CJ’s SKATEPARK) and Paul Anderson have joined forces to offer a combined $20,000

Twenty years is a rare milestone in skate and snow culture—yet Switch Skate & Snow in Ajax has not only endured but thrived, growing from a small, rider-run shop into a cornerstone of Durham Region’s board sports scene. What began in 2005 as a modest, inventory-light storefront fueled by dedication and die-hard skate hearts has transformed into a true home base for skaters and snowboarders across the GTA. To celebrate this anniversary, we sat down with their founder, Mike, to

Canada Skateboard is stoked to welcome the newest member of our Board of Directors — a crew of passionate individuals who live and breathe skateboarding and are dedicated to supporting the skate community from coast to coast. As Canada’s national sporting organization for skateboarding, we’re dedicated to supporting every aspect of our community — from local skateparks to international competitions. With their diverse experiences and fresh perspectives, our new board members

Dear Reader, I write to you from my desk, looking out at the early autumn rains, wondering when, if ever, I can skateboard again. I work for Canada Skateboard, the national sporting organization for skateboarding in Canada. The work we do centres around supporting, promoting and growing our beloved sport. We aspire to enable and inspire Canadians to build a lifelong connection to it — to keep pushing — whether it’s ripping in the streets or at a community park, standing on th

Skateboarding is more than a sport — it’s a universal invitation to explore balance, courage, and community. That’s exactly the spirit...

We headed to arguably the biggest skateboarding hub in Canada - Toronto - to catch up with our friends at the OG skate shop, Blue Tile...

In a city where skateboarding is as much about culture as it is about sport, Impact Skate Club has carved out a space that blends...

Canada Skateboard is proud to announce our 2025-2026 National Team & Development Team, in partnership with Bell, the official...

Want to contribute to Canada Skateboard’s success on the road to Los Angeles 2028? Passionate about supporting, promoting, and growing...

Jackalope Photos; Norma Ibarra It’s officially mid-summer, which means the contest season is well under way, and what a season it has...

As skaters across the country are preparing and planning for the 2025 skateboarding season, Canada Skateboard would like to share some...

As part of the skateboard community, we know that skateboarding is more than a sport. It fosters creativity, determination, and...

Skateboarding is more than a sport - it's an activity that fosters creativity, resilience, and self-discipline and that shapes a mindset...

We travelled to the land of the living skies, Saskatchewan, for the next SHOP TALK segment, catching up with Regina's core skate shop:...

We've partnered with WYLDATA to bring you a new and improved Canada Skateboard National Ranking List. WYLDATA is a leader in action...

The SHOPTALK tour continues, and we couldn't make our way through the east coast without stopping at Birling, the skate shop & coffee...

Canada Skateboard has been working hard to create an industry-leading education platform that provides coaches, clubs, camps and mentors...

For this instalment of SHOP TALK, we head to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island to talk skateboarding with the Island’s only skate shop,...

2024 is coming to an end, and what a year it’s been! Are we feeling sentimental? Yes. Because we are so proud of all the things we were...