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

community

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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Our Supporters

Donors and sponsors throughout the years

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get involved

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.

volunteer to teach

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.

5/5

IMPORTANT for DIVERSITY

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

Tony Hawk
Professional Skater
5/5

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

Exposure 2024 is almost here! 

Sign up to compete at theboardr.com! 🔗 

Competition footage 🎥: @brent_hyden @ho_sway 

#ExposureSkate #ExposureSkate2024 #etnies #etniesSkateboarding #sandiegolife #encinitasca #skateboarders

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

Exposure 2024 is almost here!

Sign up to compete at theboardr.com! 🔗

Competition footage 🎥: @brent_hyden @ho_sway

#ExposureSkate #ExposureSkate2024 #etnies #etniesSkateboarding #sandiegolife #encinitasca #skateboarders
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📍Encinitas Community Park, November 2 & 3

Exposure 2024 is just a few weeks away! 

Reach out to info@exposureskate.org if you’re interested in sponsoring or having a booth. 🛹

🎥: @ho_sway @brent_hyden 

#ExposureSkate #ExposureSkate2024 #andymac #vertskateboarding #skateboardingisfun #encinitasca #skatelife

📍Encinitas Community Park, November 2 & 3

Exposure 2024 is just a few weeks away!

Reach out to [email protected] if you’re interested in sponsoring or having a booth. 🛹

🎥: @ho_sway @brent_hyden

#ExposureSkate #ExposureSkate2024 #andymac #vertskateboarding #skateboardingisfun #encinitasca #skatelife
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📍Encinitas Community “Poods” Park, November 2 & 3

@boneslovemilk @hollandiadairy will be presenting the Vert Events at Exposure 2024!

Sign up now to compete at theboardr.com. 🛹🔗

🎥: @brent_hyden @ho_sway 

#ExposureSkate2024 #ExposureSkate #boneslovemilk #trulylocal #vertskateboarding #skateboardingisfun #encinitasca

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

@boneslovemilk @hollandiadairy will be presenting the Vert Events at Exposure 2024!

Sign up now to compete at theboardr.com. 🛹🔗

🎥: @brent_hyden @ho_sway

#ExposureSkate2024 #ExposureSkate #boneslovemilk #trulylocal #vertskateboarding #skateboardingisfun #encinitasca
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@91xsandiego Skate Report keeps us informed on skate-related events happening throughout San Diego County… 👇🌴

🏄‍♀️10/6 Sunday 11am-5pm: @gordonandsmith hosts “Surf ‘N Skater Trader”, a free event for surf and skateboard collectors and dealers to sell and trade their items. 5151 Santa Fe Street San Diego 
🌊10/4 Friday 2-9pm: @poseidenfoundation is having their 2nd annual “What’s Your Superpower” with skate competitions, live performances and giveaways at the Oceanside Junior Seau Pier Amphitheater! 
🛹#ExposureSkate2024, the largest and longest-running women’s skateboarding competition, is going down November 2&3 at Encinitas Community “Poods” Park! 

Check out the @91xsandiego Skate Report with @martyinyourear and @ameliabrodka every Thursday and Friday morning. 📻

#ExposureSkate #91xsandiego #sandiegolife #sandiegogram #skatelife #skateboarders #skateboardingisfun

@91xsandiego Skate Report keeps us informed on skate-related events happening throughout San Diego County… 👇🌴

🏄‍♀️10/6 Sunday 11am-5pm: @gordonandsmith hosts “Surf ‘N Skater Trader”, a free event for surf and skateboard collectors and dealers to sell and trade their items. 5151 Santa Fe Street San Diego
🌊10/4 Friday 2-9pm: @poseidenfoundation is having their 2nd annual “What’s Your Superpower” with skate competitions, live performances and giveaways at the Oceanside Junior Seau Pier Amphitheater!
🛹#ExposureSkate2024, the largest and longest-running women’s skateboarding competition, is going down November 2&3 at Encinitas Community “Poods” Park!

Check out the @91xsandiego Skate Report with @martyinyourear and @ameliabrodka every Thursday and Friday morning. 📻

#ExposureSkate #91xsandiego #sandiegolife #sandiegogram #skatelife #skateboarders #skateboardingisfun
...

📍Encinitas Community Park, November 2 & 3

It’s been an honor to watch rippers like @joeygirl.yarbrough improve their skills and build friendships at Exposure Skate’s events. ⭐️

#ExposureSkate2024 is almost here! Reach out to info@exposureskate.org if you’re interested in sponsoring or setting up a booth. 

Group photo 📸: @jill.baker 
Exposure 2023 footage🎥: @brent_hyden and @ho_sway 

#ExposureSkate #theboardr #skateboardingisfun #skatelife #sandiegogram #skateboarders #communityovercompetition

📍Encinitas Community Park, November 2 & 3

It’s been an honor to watch rippers like @joeygirl.yarbrough improve their skills and build friendships at Exposure Skate’s events. ⭐️

#ExposureSkate2024 is almost here! Reach out to [email protected] if you’re interested in sponsoring or setting up a booth.

Group photo 📸: @jill.baker
Exposure 2023 footage🎥: @brent_hyden and @ho_sway

#ExposureSkate #theboardr #skateboardingisfun #skatelife #sandiegogram #skateboarders #communityovercompetition
...

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

Exposure 2024 is almost here! 🤩

Interested in being a vendor or sponsor? Reach out to info@exposureskate.org. 🛹

🎥: @brent_hyden and @ho_sway 

#ExposureSkate2024 #ExposureSkate #skateboardingisfun #skatelife #communityovercompetition #skateboarders

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

Exposure 2024 is almost here! 🤩

Interested in being a vendor or sponsor? Reach out to [email protected]. 🛹

🎥: @brent_hyden and @ho_sway

#ExposureSkate2024 #ExposureSkate #skateboardingisfun #skatelife #communityovercompetition #skateboarders
...

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

Interested in being a vendor at #ExposureSkate2024? DM us or reach out to info@exposureskate.org.

Sign up to compete at the link in our bio! @theboardr 🔗

Event categories and divisions include… 👇
STREET:
Intermediate, Advanced, Open/Pro(💸)
BOWL:
Intermediate, Advanced, Open/Pro(💸)
VERT:
Intermediate, Open/Pro(💸)
Additional events include Best Trick (Street), Best Trick (Vert,) Longest Grinds (Bowl) and Highest Air (Vert).

#ExposureSkate #teamhosoi #skateboardingisfun #skateboarders #skatelife #encinitasca #vertskateboarding

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

Interested in being a vendor at #ExposureSkate2024? DM us or reach out to [email protected].

Sign up to compete at the link in our bio! @theboardr 🔗

Event categories and divisions include… 👇
STREET:
Intermediate, Advanced, Open/Pro(💸)
BOWL:
Intermediate, Advanced, Open/Pro(💸)
VERT:
Intermediate, Open/Pro(💸)
Additional events include Best Trick (Street), Best Trick (Vert,) Longest Grinds (Bowl) and Highest Air (Vert).

#ExposureSkate #teamhosoi #skateboardingisfun #skateboarders #skatelife #encinitasca #vertskateboarding
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