Empowering women, girls and nonbinary individuals through skateboarding

Exposure 2024
november 2 & 3
encinitas, CA

The world’s largest skateboarding event for women & nonbinary skaters. Featuring vert, street & bowl competitions, learn-to-skate clinics and a vendor village. Proceeds support survivors of domestic violence. 

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About Exposure

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.

 

GOALS

Community Skateboarding

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.

Domestic Violence

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

Community Engagement

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

Fashion with a cause

Head over to our shop and get some gear. Merchandise sales support our mission and programs

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A COMMUNITY PLAYER

Creating Spaces

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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international EVENTS

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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Donors and sponsors throughout the years

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Cultivating compassion through service is at the core of our mission. Connect with us and you can make an impact while becoming a part of a community.

volunteer Events

We need help with everything from skater check-ins to event setup and breakdown. Click below to help make a difference.

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Are you a great skateboarder? If you would like to volunteer as a skate clinic instructor, click below.

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what people are saying

Our programs leave an impression. Check out the feedback we have gotten from skateboarding legends, parents and industry leaders.

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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
Professional Skater
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Love this community

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
Upcoming skateboarding events in San Diego County 👇

#ExposureSkate2024 at Encinitas “Poods” Park was a success! Open/Pro events that happened Sunday Nov. 3 can be watched on @xgames YouTube channel. 

11/23 Saturday 10am - @deathracer413 is hosting a skate session at City Heights. 

11/23 Saturday 12-6pm - Free skate session at the @catrainingfacility for anyone who brings canned food the @heritagesktbds canned food drive and skate jam. 

11/29 Friday 6-8pm - @sixesandsevens.skate in Oceanside will have live music + a raffle happening throughout the day. 

12/14 Saturday 9-11am - Exposure Skate’s free learn-to-skate clinic for girls ages 4-16 is happening at Encinitas Community “Poods” Park. 

Keep up with the Skate Report on @91xsandiego Thursday and Friday mornings. 

#ExposureSkate #91xsandiego #skateboarding #sandiegocounty

Upcoming skateboarding events in San Diego County 👇

#ExposureSkate2024 at Encinitas “Poods” Park was a success! Open/Pro events that happened Sunday Nov. 3 can be watched on @xgames YouTube channel.

11/23 Saturday 10am - @deathracer413 is hosting a skate session at City Heights.

11/23 Saturday 12-6pm - Free skate session at the @catrainingfacility for anyone who brings canned food the @heritagesktbds canned food drive and skate jam.

11/29 Friday 6-8pm - @sixesandsevens.skate in Oceanside will have live music + a raffle happening throughout the day.

12/14 Saturday 9-11am - Exposure Skate’s free learn-to-skate clinic for girls ages 4-16 is happening at Encinitas Community “Poods” Park.

Keep up with the Skate Report on @91xsandiego Thursday and Friday mornings.

#ExposureSkate #91xsandiego #skateboarding #sandiegocounty
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Tune-in to the Exposure 2024 Livestream on @xgames YouTube channel Sunday November 3 at 10am! 🔗

Link in bio for livestream. 

Admission is FREE for anyone to come watch! 
📍Encinitas Community “Poods” Park, November 2 & 3 

🎥: @ho_sway 

#ExposureSkate2024 #ExposureSkate #WomenInSports #xgames #arisatrew #skateboardingisfun

Tune-in to the Exposure 2024 Livestream on @xgames YouTube channel Sunday November 3 at 10am! 🔗

Link in bio for livestream.

Admission is FREE for anyone to come watch!
📍Encinitas Community “Poods” Park, November 2 & 3

🎥: @ho_sway

#ExposureSkate2024 #ExposureSkate #WomenInSports #xgames #arisatrew #skateboardingisfun
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Exposure 2024 will be streaming LIVE on @xgames YouTube channel Sunday 11/3 10am PST. 
Link is in our bio! 🔗

#ExposureSkate2024 is in 2 days! 😱🛹

📍Encinitas Community “Poods” Park, November 2 & 3

#ExposureSkate #WomenInSports #SanDiegoCounty #redbull #redbullskate #xgames #skateboardingisfun

Exposure 2024 will be streaming LIVE on @xgames YouTube channel Sunday 11/3 10am PST.
Link is in our bio! 🔗

#ExposureSkate2024 is in 2 days! 😱🛹

📍Encinitas Community “Poods” Park, November 2 & 3

#ExposureSkate #WomenInSports #SanDiegoCounty #redbull #redbullskate #xgames #skateboardingisfun
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Tune into the livestream Sunday 11/3 10am PST on @xgames YouTube channel! 🛹

We’re stoked to watch all the girls rip this weekend at Exposure 2024. 🔥

📍Encinitas Community “Poods” Park, November 2 & 3

Admission is free for anyone to come watch! 

#ExposureSkate2024 #ExposureSkate #WomenInSports #skateboardingisfun #skateboarders #sandiegocounty

Tune into the livestream Sunday 11/3 10am PST on @xgames YouTube channel! 🛹

We’re stoked to watch all the girls rip this weekend at Exposure 2024. 🔥

📍Encinitas Community “Poods” Park, November 2 & 3

Admission is free for anyone to come watch!

#ExposureSkate2024 #ExposureSkate #WomenInSports #skateboardingisfun #skateboarders #sandiegocounty
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