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Join us for the world’s biggest & longest running women’s skateboarding event. The 14th annual Exposure is coming back to Encinitas Community Park on November 1 & 2. It will feature Pro, Olympic & Amateur Skaters in bowl, street and vert disciplines. Attendance is free and competitor registration is NOW OPEN!

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Livestream Nov 1, 2025
Livestream Nov 2, 2025
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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.

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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.

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Domestic Violence

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

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Community Engagement

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

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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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Exposure skate is supported by QuestionPro for all of our survey needs .

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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.

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

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Rated 5 out of 5

IMPORTANT for DIVERSITY

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

Tony Hawk
Professional Skater
Rated 5 out of 5

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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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A 501(c)(3) nonprofit empowering women, girls and non-binary individuals through skateboarding.

FREE EVENT- November 1 & 2 at the Encinitas Community Park in San Diego . Come watch women’s skateboarding at its best featuring Olympians, Pros, free skate clinics, food trucks, games, a family-friendly vendor village and more!

Can’t attend? Tune in to our livestream on @xgames ‘ YouTube channel.

Video by the talented @sabrinamorris

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FREE EVENT- November 1 & 2 at the Encinitas Community Park in San Diego . Come watch women’s skateboarding at its best featuring Olympians, Pros, free skate clinics, food trucks, games, a family-friendly vendor village and more! Can’t attend? Tune in to our livestream on @xgames ‘ YouTube channel. Video by the talented @sabrinamorris

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@evie.p.pritchard is registered for Open/Pro Street at Exposure 2025 happening Nov 1st & 2nd at Encinitas Community “Poods” Park! 💥 Admission is free to come watch 🎟️

#ExposureSkate #ExposureSkate2025 #skateboarding #community #skateboarders

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@evie.p.pritchard is registered for Open/Pro Street at Exposure 2025 happening Nov 1st & 2nd at Encinitas Community “Poods” Park! 💥 Admission is free to come watch 🎟️ #ExposureSkate #ExposureSkate2025 #skateboarding #community #skateboarders

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@arcticfoxhaircolor is presenting Best Trick Vert at Exposure 2025! We can’t wait to see all the talent and progression that will take place at the 14th annual event — the largest and longest running women focused skateboarding event. 🔥

Don’t miss it! Nov 1st & 2nd at Encinitas Community “Poods” Park 🛹

#ExposureSkate #ExposureSkate2025 #skateboarding #community #skatelife

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@arcticfoxhaircolor is presenting Best Trick Vert at Exposure 2025! We can’t wait to see all the talent and progression that will take place at the 14th annual event — the largest and longest running women focused skateboarding event. 🔥 Don’t miss it! Nov 1st & 2nd at Encinitas Community “Poods” Park 🛹 #ExposureSkate #ExposureSkate2025 #skateboarding #community #skatelife

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