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Exposure’s 2024 annual flagship event was the most impactful women’s skateboarding event to date. An international field of skaters pushed boundaries while raising money for survivors of domestic violence. History was made with multiple tricks that have never been done before. 

EXPOSURE 2025 – NOV 1 & 2 – ENCINITAS, CA

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Exposure Skate is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering women, girls and nonbinary individuals through skateboarding and teaching compassion through service. We offer a range of classes, camps, retreats, college scholarships and events for all ages which incorporate social and emotional learning through skateboarding, mindfulness and community service.

Exposure’s unique programming creates an outlet for women, girls and nonbinary individuals to build confidence, community, education and healthy mental and physical well-being.

 

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Lesli Cohen and Amelia Brodka created the nonprofit in order to feature year-round programming dedicated to empowerment through skateboarding and compassion through service. In addition to skateboarding, Exposure’s programs include elements of giving back to at-risk communities, social and emotional development, inclusion, leadership, service and college scholarship opportunities.

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Exposure Skate has helped to raise $300,000 for Domestic Violence Support programs. Our major event supports the CRC.

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By creating welcoming spaces since 2012, Exposure Skate has cultivated a rich community that impacts participants and volunteers alike.

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Exposure also works with communities to develop inclusive events throughout the globe. Past collaborations have included partnerships with Monster Skatepark in Sydney, Australia, Speaking engagements at Waikato University in New Zealand, a skatepark with free clinics at the 2023 Summer X Games, Exposure Weeks at Woodward West and Skate Sanctuary retreats for women, trans and nonbinary skaters.

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Exposure’s competitions have created an avenue for amateur, professional and Olympic skateboarders to thrive. Since 2012, Exposure’s events have brought nontraditional skateboarders from 25 countries together to share their passion for skateboarding. Each event offers street, vert and bowl disciplines for skaters ranging in ability from amateur to pro.

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IMPORTANT for DIVERSITY

EXPOSURE is important for the diversity and inclusivity of skating. I love seeing what’s possible

Tony Hawk
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EXPOSURE is the most significant women’s skate event on the pro calendar...the importance of this annual ‘state-of-women's-skate' continues to grow

Miki Vuckovich
Director of Strategic Initiatives, CA Skateparks

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🚨VIP ALERT!🚨 We’re hyped to announce that @joeygirl.yarbrough will be joining us for Exposure Week at Woodward PA!

Campers will have the chance to progress their skateboarding skills, get creative with crafts and connect with athletes like Joey, an inspiring role model both on and off the board. Don’t miss this chance to skate, learn and hang out with one of the best! 🛹💫

🎥 @ho_sway

#ExposureSkate #JoeyYarbrough #CampWoodward #skateboarding #empowerment #skateboardingisfun #skateboarders

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🚨VIP ALERT!🚨 We’re hyped to announce that @joeygirl.yarbrough will be joining us for Exposure Week at Woodward PA! Campers will have the chance to progress their skateboarding skills, get creative with crafts and connect with athletes like Joey, an inspiring role model both on and off the board. Don’t miss this chance to skate, learn and hang out with one of the best! 🛹💫 🎥 @ho_sway #ExposureSkate #JoeyYarbrough #CampWoodward #skateboarding #empowerment #skateboardingisfun #skateboarders

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This is your chance to compete in Portland, Oregon at the Rockstar Energy Open in August! 🛹

How to enter:
1. Make a video with your best tricks
2. Edit a video of your tricks that is 30 seconds to 1 minute long
3. Submit your video between now and July 18
4. Share your video on Instagram with #RSOPENVQS

Submit your video now for a chance to win a piece of $24,000 and an invite to the Rockstar Energy Open! Best Trick and Viewers Choice will also win a $2.5K award. 💸

Watch and vote for full video submissions at ThePlatfrm.com to support someone’s chance to win a cash award and an invite to the Rockstar Energy Open this August. 📲💻

🛹 @kylie_frank_sk8

#platfrm #RockstarEnergy #ExposureSkate #skateboarding #skateboarders #skateboardingisfun #skatevideo

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This is your chance to compete in Portland, Oregon at the Rockstar Energy Open in August! 🛹 How to enter: 1. Make a video with your best tricks 2. Edit a video of your tricks that is 30 seconds to 1 minute long 3. Submit your video between now and July 18 4. Share your video on Instagram with #RSOPENVQS Submit your video now for a chance to win a piece of $24,000 and an invite to the Rockstar Energy Open! Best Trick and Viewers Choice will also win a $2.5K award. 💸 Watch and vote for full video submissions at ThePlatfrm.com to support someone’s chance to win a cash award and an invite to the Rockstar Energy Open this August. 📲💻 🛹 @kylie_frank_sk8 #platfrm #RockstarEnergy #ExposureSkate #skateboarding #skateboarders #skateboardingisfun #skatevideo

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This weekend on Go Skateboarding Day! 🛹

Join Exposure Skate for a free learn-to-skate clinic for women, girls and nonbinary individuals of all ages at the @northcitysandiego ‘Ramp it Up’ event in San Marcos! Celebrate skateboarding with delicious food, great vendors and a free skate lesson! 🙌

📍250 North City Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
📆 June 21 11am - 3pm
- 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻-𝘁𝗼-𝘀𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝟭𝟮 - 𝟮𝗽𝗺

Secure your spot for a free lesson now, link in bio to register! 🔗📲

#ExposureSkate #NorthCitySD #SDEvents #KidFriendly #RampItUp #skateboarding #goskateboardingday #community

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This weekend on Go Skateboarding Day! 🛹 Join Exposure Skate for a free learn-to-skate clinic for women, girls and nonbinary individuals of all ages at the @northcitysandiego ‘Ramp it Up’ event in San Marcos! Celebrate skateboarding with delicious food, great vendors and a free skate lesson! 🙌 📍250 North City Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078 📆 June 21 11am - 3pm - 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻-𝘁𝗼-𝘀𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝟭𝟮 - 𝟮𝗽𝗺 Secure your spot for a free lesson now, link in bio to register! 🔗📲 #ExposureSkate #NorthCitySD #SDEvents #KidFriendly #RampItUp #skateboarding #goskateboardingday #community

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SAVE THE DATE! ✍️

📆November 1 & 2
📍Encinitas Community “Poods” Park

The 14th annual Exposure Skate event is happening this fall! All women, girls and nonbinary individuals are welcome to participate in Street, Bowl and Vert events for Open/Pro, Advanced and Intermediate divisions. 🛹

Those who are interested in sponsoring the largest and longest running women’s skateboarding competition can contact amelia.brodka@exposureskate.org or jess@exposureskate.org. 🧑‍💻

🎨Graphics by @jesskeeprollin @yeahailey

#ExposureSkate2025 #ExposureSkate #skateboarding #community #skatelife #skateboarders #skateboardingisfun #nonprofit #vertskateboarding #encinitaslife

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SAVE THE DATE! ✍️ 📆November 1 & 2 📍Encinitas Community “Poods” Park The 14th annual Exposure Skate event is happening this fall! All women, girls and nonbinary individuals are welcome to participate in Street, Bowl and Vert events for Open/Pro, Advanced and Intermediate divisions. 🛹 Those who are interested in sponsoring the largest and longest running women’s skateboarding competition can contact amelia.brodka@exposureskate.org or jess@exposureskate.org. 🧑‍💻 🎨Graphics by @jesskeeprollin @yeahailey #ExposureSkate2025 #ExposureSkate #skateboarding #community #skatelife #skateboarders #skateboardingisfun #nonprofit #vertskateboarding #encinitaslife

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Exposure Skate is stoked to be a part of the Rockstar Energy Open again this August! 🛹

Here’s your chance to win a piece of $24,000 and an invite to the Rockstar Energy Open in Portland.

Submit your 30–60 sec video by July 25 for a shot at $1K weekly, plus $2.5K for Best Trick and Viewers Choice prizes!

 🏆 The top 10 selected men and women VQS entries will hit Portland on August 15 for a chance to go up against some of the world’s best skateboarders.

#platfrm #RSOPENVQS #ExposureSkate #skateboardingisfun #womendoskate #community #empowerment

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Exposure Skate is stoked to be a part of the Rockstar Energy Open again this August! 🛹 Here’s your chance to win a piece of $24,000 and an invite to the Rockstar Energy Open in Portland. Submit your 30–60 sec video by July 25 for a shot at $1K weekly, plus $2.5K for Best Trick and Viewers Choice prizes!  🏆 The top 10 selected men and women VQS entries will hit Portland on August 15 for a chance to go up against some of the world’s best skateboarders. #platfrm #RSOPENVQS #ExposureSkate #skateboardingisfun #womendoskate #community #empowerment

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Join us for Go Skateboarding Day! 🛹

Exposure Skate will provide a free learn-to-skate clinic for women, girls and nonbinary individuals of all ages at the @northcitysandiego ‘Ramp it Up’ event in San Marcos. Celebrate skateboarding and stop by for yummy food, awesome vendors and a free skate lesson! 🙌

📍250 North City Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
📅June 21 11am - 3pm
- 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧-𝐭𝐨-𝐬𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝟏𝟐 - 𝟐𝐩𝐦

Secure your spot for a free lesson now, link in bio to register! 🔗📲

#ExposureSkate #NorthCitySD #SDEvents #KidFriendly #RampItUp #skateboarding #goskateboardingday #community

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Join us for Go Skateboarding Day! 🛹 Exposure Skate will provide a free learn-to-skate clinic for women, girls and nonbinary individuals of all ages at the @northcitysandiego ‘Ramp it Up’ event in San Marcos. Celebrate skateboarding and stop by for yummy food, awesome vendors and a free skate lesson! 🙌 📍250 North City Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078 📅June 21 11am - 3pm - 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧-𝐭𝐨-𝐬𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝟏𝟐 - 𝟐𝐩𝐦 Secure your spot for a free lesson now, link in bio to register! 🔗📲 #ExposureSkate #NorthCitySD #SDEvents #KidFriendly #RampItUp #skateboarding #goskateboardingday #community

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