We had the best turnout yet with over 200 spectators, coverage from Global TV News and the Calgary Herald - check out the article:http://www.calgaryherald.com/sports/Jane+skate+Skate+Jane+skate/1876350/story.html 

And check out video footage by Rochelle Trepanier: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuDii-PrTqQ 

The winners were as follows:
17 and Under:
1st: Alliesha Proctor
2nd: Chelsea Mullins

18 and Over:
1st: Tamara Drybrough
2nd: Laura Sliva
3rd: Chrissie Lathrop
4th: Frederique Luyet
5th: Susannah Young
6th: Caroline Samorodin
7th/8th Tie: Nancy Chang/Sydney Goldberg

And thanks to our generous sponsors and volunteers who helped make it all happen:Westside Recreation Centre, Tasheena Dunn, Shannon Reinholdt, DJ Molly Fi, Bree and Shelley, Jessi and Meghan, Devon Gamble, Chris Murphy, Niamh McCoy, Slingin’ Ink Media, Element Software, X92.9 Radio, Mission Girls, The Source, C1RCA, Hiatus Skateboards, Group Seven, Max Rax, Lily Lab, Bones Wheels, Pom Pom, Ultimate Distribution, New Line Skateparks and Homestart Realty.

CHECK THE SEE JANE SKATE FACEBOOK GROUP FOR MORE PHOTOS!

Check out the poster/blog: http://sk8likeagirl.blogspot.com/2009/07/skate-like-girl-presents-winnipeg-or.html

Plus check out the article in the Calgary Sun - thank you to my friend Kelly Doody for the great coverage:
http://www.calgarysun.com/life/columnists/kelly_doody/2009/07/31/10323566-sun.html

It was amazing to see how much confidence these girls had, and I could tell they got a positive boost from this event. I hope all of those girls continue to skate, and I am already looking forward to next year!

Check out the story at: http://www.canada.com/Annual+event+encourages+local+females+skateboard/1730206/story.html

The Tofino Skatepark will be open to ALL FEMALES to skate during this FREE event! 
Girls of all ages and abilities are welcome, even if they have NEVER been on a board before. Talented local skaters will be ripping it up while girl DJs spin killer tunes - plus enter to win DRAW PRIZES!  
Some equipment will be provided but feel free to bring your own gear - every skater MUST wear a helmet.

CALGARY’S 6th ANNUAL GIRLS SKATEBOARD COMPETITION - Calgary, AB
Saturday, August 8th 2009 from Noon-4pm 
(Rain out date Sunday, August 9th)
At the Westside Recreation Centre Skatepark (2009 69th Street SW)

To celebrate 6 years of hosting Calgary’s only all-female skateboarding competition, See Jane Skate is teaming up once again with Westside Recreation Centre to offer the best in skateboarding, music and entertainment for all ages.  
This year we are stoked to welcome the Skate Like A Girl and Rugged Riders girls crew, who are touring from San Francisco through to Winnipeg to compete in the “Chicks Flip Out” contest on August 15th. The girls skate tour will be stopping in Calgary specifically to participate in See Jane Skate 2009, and their talented riders will be a HUGE addition to this years’ event! Check out chicksflipout.com and skatelikeagirl.com for more details. 
Talented female skaters from all over Canada will battle for CASH PRIZES, along with girl DJ’s and MC’s, a B-Girls Breakin’ Showcase for female break dancers and PRIZE GIVEAWAYS for everyone - and, as always, it’s all FREE!
“We had such a great turnout last year at Westside, and we are super stoked to have Skate Like A Girl and Rugged Riders join us this year” said Anne Klazek, Founder and Director of See Jane Skate. “Our goal is to provide an equal opportunity for all girl skaters to participate no matter what their ability level, and since every girl wins tons of prizes the competition is friendly and positive”.  

MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW - keep checking the website for competition info.  

See Jane Skate will also be hosting the first of many “GIRLS SKATE SESSIONS” this summer on Vancouver Island. These interactive skate clinics for beginners will show girls ages 5-17 the basics of skateboarding, with a focus on safety and a positive introduction into the sport. 
The first Girls Skate Session will be held in Tofino, BC on Saturday, July 25th 2009. Please email anne@seejaneskate.com for registration information.  

More updates to come on these exciting events, keep checking the website… 

Photos by Heather Lamb

Over 200 spectators cheered on 8 amazing female competitors at the Westside Recreation Centre park, and the skill level was the highest ever in the history of the event - these ladies keep getting better and better!

Bgirls Leslie Quik, Rhemix, Estaria, Mission and Mel brought on their best moves despite the 32 degree heat, and MC Politique Queen performed some sick rhymes for the crowd while DJ MollyFi spun an intense set of hip hop and funk.

The event was featured on the front page of 24 magazine (with Tenia Lasaga busting a kick flip while smiling for the camera!) as well as on Telus TV.

CONGRATULATIONS go to Laura Sliva, first place winner in the 18+ category for the second year in a row, and to Kassy Bailey who took first in the U17 category. Full contest placings are below and THANK YOU to all the girls who skated - without you, this event could not continue to give females a chance to build their skills and grow the community of women skaters!

PHOTOS will be added shortly and check out the Facebook Group
‘See Jane Skate’ for VIDEO of the event.

Stayed tuned for more updates…we are already looking forward to next year!

2008 Competition Results:
18+
1st: Laura Sliva
2nd: Sarah Coulson
3rd: Tenia Lasaga
4th: Angel Velasco
5th: Laura Bardsley

Talented female competitors from all over Canada will battle for CASH PRIZES, along with a B-Girls’ Breakin’ Showcase for female break dancers, CROWD GIVEAWAYS and tons of FREE entertainment for everyone!

X92.9 radio will be broadcasting live on-site while DJ MollyFi spins killer tunes…

Girls - Registration is at 11:30am day-of and it is $5 to skate in the comp!

Check out the “Event Details” section at the top for competition rules and information!