The Boardr recently shared some interesting insights from an event they held, diving into the current state of skateboarding, specifically from the perspective of events.
They’ve been working on understanding how the skateboarding community is doing and what can be done to encourage more kids to give skateboarding a try and, just as importantly, to stick with it.
At the Open House, they presented data reflecting what’s happening in the skateboarding world, especially when it comes to how many young people are discovering the activity and, most crucially, continuing to skate over time.
The event sparked discussions about what needs to be done to improve things and what changes or additions could help attract more young skaters, especially in those crucial early stages.
The Boardr is particularly keen on hearing from people in different communities. They want to know how skateboarding is seen where you are - whether it's through local events, the street scene, or the lifestyle surrounding skating and what can be done to make it easier for kids and their families to get started.
They’re looking for ideas on how to guide new skaters through those tricky initial phases, ensuring they don’t give up and become lifelong enthusiasts of the sport, no matter which side of skating they’re most passionate about.
So, if you’ve got thoughts on how to improve engagement in your local scene, The Boardr would love to hear from you! What’s working, what isn’t, and how can we all help more kids discover the joy of skateboarding?