History Go Skateboarding Day

go skateboarding day 2009 in calgary

the holiday conceived in 2004 international association of skateboard companies (iasc) make skateboarding more accessible world through various events held in major cities around world. in 2006, more 350 events took place in 32 countries around world, and, following year, iasc received special congressional recognition congresswoman loretta sanchez work in promoting sport of skateboarding , encouraging young people outside , enjoy sport.

this holiday celebrated millions of skaters around world. on july 14, 2002 when new yorkers kerel srikala roach , bryan chin organized first city skate jam , circulated flyers day-long gathering of skaters walks life. day celebration gained attention other pros , larger businesses, including international association of skateboard companies, which, year later, christened june 21 go skateboarding day 5boro skateboards founder/owner, steve rodriguez. gsd accrues thousands of participants in each year on world. gsd nyc considered 1 of largest single gatherings of skateboarders in world , considered official holiday.