“Girls Get on Board” Action Sports Clinic Series by Etnies

A nation-wide series of female-only action sports instructional programs committed to inspiring girls to participate in action sports and encouraging them to remain active to lead a healthy lifestyle. For this year’s program, etnies has again partnered with the Girls Riders Organization (GRO), a nonprofit group with a mission to inspire, educate and support girls in action sports, to present a tour of GGOB clinics and special events. Other partners in the event series include skateboarding label Cool Girls Decks, the Boarding For Breast Cancer foundation (B4BC) and the HB Wahine All Girl Surf School.

Etnies’ professional team riders travel to 40 cities across the nation to mentor and coach females of all ages in the action sports categories of Skate, BMX, Surf and Motocross. The clinics consist of on-site demonstrations and hands-on training in a fun and safe environment including one-on-one interaction with top professional female athletes. Girls come away from the program with the basic skills of each sport and build their confidence in action sports.

Check out the Girls Get on Board website for a detailed schedule of events. All girls under 18 complete this waiver.

“The team riders are excited to once again participate in the etnies Girls Get on Board clinic and show our support for the program. It’s important to show that action sports are fun and safe for girls and empower more young women to participate,” says Lauren Perkins, etnies skate team rider. “Whether it be for recreation, exercise or to pursue professional careers, it is great for us to see how many more girls are learning these sports each year.”

The Girls Riders Organization (GRO) is a nonprofit group that launched in 2006 with a mission to inspire, educate and support girls in action sports. GRO tours the country to provide events and opportunities designed for all females by females. All girls, all ages and all skill levels are welcome to participate. GRO strives to make skateboarding more accessible by providing all equipment and by building a safe and positive experience. With local involvement and an ongoing network of support, GRO provides a well rounded base for future growth and awareness. Visit the GRO website.