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.
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.
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.
Exposure Skate has helped to raise $300,000 for Domestic Violence Support programs. Our major event supports the CRC.
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.
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.
Donors and sponsors throughout the years
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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Our programs leave an impression. Check out the feedback we have gotten from skateboarding legends, parents and industry leaders.
EXPOSURE is important for the diversity and inclusivity of skating. I love seeing what’s possible
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
The final Skate Rising of the year went down last Saturday and brought together girls ages 4-16 for an inspiring day of empowerment and progression. 🌟🛹
With professional and Olympic skateboarders volunteering as instructors, participants made incredible strides in their skateboarding skills while connecting with positive role models. The girls also filled holiday stockings with @sunbum items and other hygiene supplies to donate to the @sandiegocrc ‘s emergency shelter, spreading kindness with their local community.☀️🪥
Special thanks to Programs Director @jesskeeprollin for reminding us all of the importance of giving and gratitude. 🫶
#SkateRising #ExposureSkate #spreadkindness #community #sandiegocounty #encinitas #skateboarding
The final Skate Rising of the year went down last Saturday and brought together girls ages 4-16 for an inspiring day of empowerment and progression. 🌟🛹
With professional and Olympic skateboarders volunteering as instructors, participants made incredible strides in their skateboarding skills while connecting with positive role models. The girls also filled holiday stockings with @sunbum items and other hygiene supplies to donate to the @sandiegocrc ‘s emergency shelter, spreading kindness with their local community.☀️🪥
Special thanks to Programs Director @jesskeeprollin for reminding us all of the importance of giving and gratitude. 🫶
#SkateRising #ExposureSkate #spreadkindness #community #sandiegocounty #encinitas #skateboarding
Upcoming skateboarding events in Southern California.. 👇
💖Today in Brea was the “Push for Patti” and celebration of life honoring @pattimcgee , the first female pro skateboarder. Livestream can be viewed on @sktstream ‘s YouTube channel. 💻
🛹Tomorrow 12/14 9am - 11am at Encinitas Community “Poods” Park, Exposure Skate’s learn-to-skate clinic for girls ages 4-16 will be going down! Link in bio to sign up for Skate Rising. 📲
🧸Tomorrow 12/14 from 12-3pm, the @catrainingfacility is holding a Toy Drive and Skate Jam with @coolbeanssupplyco . Bring new toys or make a purchase at Cool Beans Skate Supply Co in order to enter the event for free! 👏
Tune into the @91xsandiego Skate Report with @martyinyourear and @ameliabrodka Thursday and Friday mornings. 🎙️
#ExposureSkate #91X #SanDiego #skateboarding #skatereport
Upcoming skateboarding events in Southern California.. 👇
💖Today in Brea was the “Push for Patti” and celebration of life honoring @pattimcgee , the first female pro skateboarder. Livestream can be viewed on @sktstream ‘s YouTube channel. 💻
🛹Tomorrow 12/14 9am - 11am at Encinitas Community “Poods” Park, Exposure Skate’s learn-to-skate clinic for girls ages 4-16 will be going down! Link in bio to sign up for Skate Rising. 📲
🧸Tomorrow 12/14 from 12-3pm, the @catrainingfacility is holding a Toy Drive and Skate Jam with @coolbeanssupplyco . Bring new toys or make a purchase at Cool Beans Skate Supply Co in order to enter the event for free! 👏
Tune into the @91xsandiego Skate Report with @martyinyourear and @ameliabrodka Thursday and Friday mornings. 🎙️
#ExposureSkate #91X #SanDiego #skateboarding #skatereport
Link in bio to sign up for Skate Rising! 📲🛹
📍Encinitas Community Park
📆Saturday December 14th, 9am - 11am
Exposure Skate’s last youth clinic of the year is taking place this Saturday in North County San Diego. All girls ages 4-16 are invited to learn resiliency through skateboarding and give back to community alongside their pro-level instructors. 🫶 We will fill holiday stockings with @sunbum items to donate to the @sandiegocrc ‘s Emergency Shelter. Feel free to bring body wash, shampoo and conditioner, toothbrushes or other personal hygiene supplies to add to the donation pile. 🎄☀️
Register for free now!
#SkateRising #ExposureSkate #skateboardingisfun #spreadkindness #encinitas
Link in bio to sign up for Skate Rising! 📲🛹
📍Encinitas Community Park
📆Saturday December 14th, 9am - 11am
Exposure Skate’s last youth clinic of the year is taking place this Saturday in North County San Diego. All girls ages 4-16 are invited to learn resiliency through skateboarding and give back to community alongside their pro-level instructors. 🫶 We will fill holiday stockings with @sunbum items to donate to the @sandiegocrc ‘s Emergency Shelter. Feel free to bring body wash, shampoo and conditioner, toothbrushes or other personal hygiene supplies to add to the donation pile. 🎄☀️
Register for free now!
#SkateRising #ExposureSkate #skateboardingisfun #spreadkindness #encinitas
Don’t forget to sign up for Skate Rising happening this Saturday! 💖
📍Encinitas Community “Poods” Park
📆December 14th 9-11am
Exposure Skate’s youth clinic, Skate Rising, provides free hands-on skateboarding instruction for girls ages 4-16 🛹. Alongside their pro-level skate instructors, girls will assemble hygiene kits filled with @sunbum items to donate to the @sandiegocrc’s emergency shelter. 🧼
⛑️Safety gear and skate equipment will be provided for those without.
📲Register now at the link in bio!
📸: @jill.baker and @devon.lukas
#SkateRising #ExposureSkate #kindnessmatters #skateboarding #community
Don’t forget to sign up for Skate Rising happening this Saturday! 💖
📍Encinitas Community “Poods” Park
📆December 14th 9-11am
Exposure Skate’s youth clinic, Skate Rising, provides free hands-on skateboarding instruction for girls ages 4-16 🛹. Alongside their pro-level skate instructors, girls will assemble hygiene kits filled with @sunbum items to donate to the @sandiegocrc’s emergency shelter. 🧼
⛑️Safety gear and skate equipment will be provided for those without.
📲Register now at the link in bio!
📸: @jill.baker and @devon.lukas
#SkateRising #ExposureSkate #kindnessmatters #skateboarding #community
Exposure 2024 recap is now on YouTube! 🤩
From witnessing tricks that have never been done to seeing friends from far away, it’s safe to say that Exposure 2024 was a huge success! We couldn’t be more proud of the incredible talent, energy and passion displayed by all the riders. 🙌💖 Thank you to all of our supporters who advocate for the progression of women’s skateboarding and a special shoutout to the beautiful city of Encinitas for allowing us to share this unforgettable experience in such a vibrant space. 🌊🛹
📲Link in bio to watch the full racap!
🎥: @redbullskate @theplatfrm @xgames @aaronjessee @frekleface @kamakozzy @schwartzvideo @_nickhanson @skylersorenson @peacocksk8 @chasesk8s
Edit by @dannimerk
#ExposureSkate #ExposureSkate2024 #encinitas #skateboarding #skateboardingisfun
Exposure 2024 recap is now on YouTube! 🤩
From witnessing tricks that have never been done to seeing friends from far away, it’s safe to say that Exposure 2024 was a huge success! We couldn’t be more proud of the incredible talent, energy and passion displayed by all the riders. 🙌💖 Thank you to all of our supporters who advocate for the progression of women’s skateboarding and a special shoutout to the beautiful city of Encinitas for allowing us to share this unforgettable experience in such a vibrant space. 🌊🛹
📲Link in bio to watch the full racap!
🎥: @redbullskate @theplatfrm @xgames @aaronjessee @frekleface @kamakozzy @schwartzvideo @_nickhanson @skylersorenson @peacocksk8 @chasesk8s
Edit by @dannimerk
#ExposureSkate #ExposureSkate2024 #encinitas #skateboarding #skateboardingisfun
Skate Rising, free skateboarding lessons for girls ages 4-16, is happening next weekend! 🤩
Learn to skate and give back to community with Olympians and pros at Exposure Skate’s youth clinic. 🛹 We will be assembling hygiene kits filled with @sunbum supplies to donate to the @sandiegocrc ’s emergency shelter. 🧼🪥
⛑️Safety gear and skate equipment will be provided for those without.
📲Register now at the link in bio!
📍Encinitas Community “Poods” Park
📆Saturday December 14th 9-11am
📸: @jill.baker
#SkateRising #ExposureSkate #spreadkindness #skateboarding #encinitas
Skate Rising, free skateboarding lessons for girls ages 4-16, is happening next weekend! 🤩
Learn to skate and give back to community with Olympians and pros at Exposure Skate’s youth clinic. 🛹 We will be assembling hygiene kits filled with @sunbum supplies to donate to the @sandiegocrc ’s emergency shelter. 🧼🪥
⛑️Safety gear and skate equipment will be provided for those without.
📲Register now at the link in bio!
📍Encinitas Community “Poods” Park
📆Saturday December 14th 9-11am
📸: @jill.baker
#SkateRising #ExposureSkate #spreadkindness #skateboarding #encinitas
@91xsandiego Skate Report with @martyinyourear and @christianhosoi this week: 👇
🛹Exposure Skate’s Skate Rising clinic, free learn-to-skate lessons with a service learning activity for girls ages 4-16, is happening Saturday December 14th 9-11am at Encinitas Community “Poods” Park.
🛹 @boneslovemilk is running skate team demos, a game zone and arts and crafts station at Balboa Park’s “December Nights 2024” family friendly holiday event, happening Friday December 6th 3-11pm and Saturday December 7th 11am-11pm.🎄
Sign up for Skate Rising at the link in bio! 🔗📲
#ExposureSkate #SkateRising #skateboardingisfun #91xsandiego #sandiegocounty #encinitasca #skateboarding
@91xsandiego Skate Report with @martyinyourear and @christianhosoi this week: 👇
🛹Exposure Skate’s Skate Rising clinic, free learn-to-skate lessons with a service learning activity for girls ages 4-16, is happening Saturday December 14th 9-11am at Encinitas Community “Poods” Park.
🛹 @boneslovemilk is running skate team demos, a game zone and arts and crafts station at Balboa Park’s “December Nights 2024” family friendly holiday event, happening Friday December 6th 3-11pm and Saturday December 7th 11am-11pm.🎄
Sign up for Skate Rising at the link in bio! 🔗📲
#ExposureSkate #SkateRising #skateboardingisfun #91xsandiego #sandiegocounty #encinitasca #skateboarding
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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