WHO CAN SKATE?
Testimonials
It's not about how many times you fall down...
It's about how many times you get back up
Kai, Jet and Indie have recently started the 365 Days Of Skate challenge and are SMASHING IT! We asked them:
-How you heard about Skate Everywhere Project?
Mum
-What they love about skating?
Fun and Sporty
-What they would love to be able to do on skates in the future?
Skate on 1 foot
-How many days on skates they want to complete?
365
-How you heard about Skate Everywhere Project?<br>I found out about Skate Everywhere Project from my mum
-What they love about skating?<br>Skating backwards and going down drop ins
-What they would love to be able to do on skates in the future?<br>Do a big drop in
-How many days on skates they want to complete?<br>365 Days of Skate
-How you heard about Skate Everywhere Project?<br>I found Skate Everywhere Project because my mum is up to date about stuff
-What they love about skating?<br>Being fit
-What they would love to be able to do on skates in the future?<br>In the future I want to do the spine
-How many days on skates they want to complete?<br>365 Days of Skate
“Hey I’m EmRAH (Emma) and I have been skating for just over 7 years. I am predominantly a roller derby skater with York Minxters, I play as a blocker/pivot. I have done the odd trail skate but during lockdown I took up ramp skating. I did this mainly to keep up skating when roller derby isnt an option, I have enjoyed it and will continue to keep it up. Going into ramp skating as a derby skater was very weird. It is a completely different style of skating and in some ways felt like I I was starting from scratch. This is exactly why I love it! I enjoy pushing myself and realising wait I can do this! If I could tell my past self anything I would say don’t hold back. You will fall, you may hurt yourself, just get back up and try again. When you get that skill or trick it is so rewarding. I love skating so much. I love the thrill you get getting speed on the ramps. I love the adrenaline you get from giving a big hit on track. The people you get to meet will become your family! My proudest moment since I have been skating was the day York Minxters were promoted to tier 2 in British Champs. I really gave my all to that season as did all of the team and it paid off! My future goals are to just keep skating. Push myself to work harder and get better both on track and the ramps! If you get the chance to put wheels on your feel give it a go. Anyone can skate all you need is the some skates”.
Name: I go by JZ, my derby name is Mistress and my Instagram is is OkayestRollerSkater
Tell us a little about yourself: I started roller derby about 8 years ago. I passed my min, played a freshie bout and then I ended up taking a break. There have been a few stops along the way, because life, but I love roller derby. It’s kind of the same for park skating. I started, and then had to take some serious breaks. About 2 years ago, I started showing up at the skate park consistently. My work has extremely busy seasons and sometimes I don’t have the time.
How long have you been skating? About 8 years.
What kind of skating do you do? Roller derby and skate park.
Did you have any worries before you started skating? Ironically and probably stupidly, no, not at the beginning. My worries started after a few years, seeing friends get injuried and then also having a few injuries myself. I’ve sprained my ankle, my wrist and have tendinitis in my shoulder.
If you could tell your past self anything what would you say? You will never regret this.
What do you love about skating? I love the challenge of it. Yes, some people are naturally good at roller-skating but if you put in the time and effort, you can be too.
What are you really proud of? I’m really proud of my skate friends. I learn something from every single of them. It’s fun and scary and we have a good time.