GRO brought the first ladies to session The Berrics. Chase filmed all day for us. Here is part one of the footage. Click the image to watch Lacey and Vanessa Text Yo Self.

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GRO and the Wicked Wahine Contest have a photo feature on OCSkateboarding.com. There are two albums, one for the street and one for the bowl. While you are there you can click Girl Riders and see the ongoing stories for the ladies there.

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The Session and Workshop was another success. With over 30 ladies in attendance skating and more watching. Thank you to the City of Lake Forest and etnies Skatepark. We had all ages of women out there riding and learning. There was a mother and daughter learning together. A whole crew out having fun and learning [...]

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On September 7th 2008 Kendra Bell set the world record for the female high jump. Kendra bettered the old record of 40 inches set by Amee Jay Papelera by two inches. How long will Kendras’ record of 42 inches stand? She was awarded her trophy at this years Spot On Summer Classic and went for [...]

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This year at etnies Skatepark Gro Workshop and Session we had several guest visitors. Barb Odanaka, author of Skateboard Mom, and Russ Howell, a 360 master both came out to participate. We also had Mandy Esch of 360 Skate School and the Silly Girls. Thank you to everyone for your help!

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Day 2 Bowl at Burger Bowl, California – These are just some of the pics from my camera. Many better photos and coverage coming soon! 1. Abby Zarny (Santa Paula, CA)-CheapSk8r, Globe, Oneway, Steezie Beanies 2. Mandy Esch (Ripperville, CA)-Madrid, Fly Paper, GRO, OCSkateboarding 3. Alex Harper ( Henderson, NV)-Area for Kreu 4. Kora Grzyb [...]

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Gro lent a hand with the return of Wicked Wahine Events and we had an amazing weekend. Day 1 Street at etnies Skatepark in Lake Forest, California 1. Taylor Beatty (Vero Beach, FL) – Undercover Skateshop, Vans (flow) 2. Kora Grzyb (Flagstaff, AZ) – Silly Girl, Dirty Duck Wax, Taildevil, Calavera Sk8 Shop 3. Melissa [...]

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Thanks to Sessions we will be teaching girls to ride Sunday of Tim Brauch in San Jose. Come check in at the booth when you arrive for times and information. Don’t forget to wear your skate shoes and leave the sandals at home. All ages, all skill levels, there is more to skating than watching. [...]

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Abby came out early on Sunday for the Wicked Wahine and Gro Jam and stepped up to her first backyard pool. Who knew? The way she skated and took to the pool was incredible and she took first place with airs, stairs, grinds and blunts all over the coping. Check her pictures of the event [...]

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There is a certain dedication needed to throw an event and a depper dedication to throwing a great event. Here Mandy Esch from 360 Skate School shows some of the dedication behind this event. The pool had to be drained, cleaned, patched and painted the week of the event. So we put on work clothes [...]

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