News

Mon, 09/15/2025 - 12:00

What Role Can Skateboarding Play in Climate Justice?

Like many industries, skateboarding has its environmental blind spots, Yet within the social skate sector, many initiatives are already building sustainable ecological practices.

Thu, 01/23/2020 - 12:00

2019 Survey Results Are In!

See the newly published report on the big picture aims, impact and activities of social skate projects around the world in 2019. This is the 2nd edition of the survey by Skateistan x Pushing Boarders.

Fri, 05/15/2020 - 12:00

We've Selected our 2020 Goodpush Partners

Our call for 2020 Goodpush partners received applications from 23 countries. Find out which 3 partners we selected!

Tue, 08/25/2020 - 12:00

Accessible Skateparks Survey – First Results!

Earlier this year, the Goodpush Alliance launched a global Accessible Skateparks Survey, in collaboration with Drop In and SEHstern. We wanted to share some of the “first results” with you from our survey about accessibility in skateparks.

Thu, 01/14/2021 - 12:00

2020 Social Skateboarding Survey results are out!

See the newly published report on the big picture aims, impact and activities of social skate projects around the world in 2020. This is the 3rd edition of the survey by Skateistan x Pushing Boarders.

Tue, 03/30/2021 - 12:00

Accessible Skateparks Report – Now Published!

The full report about our Accessible Skateparks Survey and online panel is now available as a PDF! And we have just launched a 2nd survey on Accessible Skateparks.

Tue, 05/25/2021 - 12:00

The 'Pushing Against Racism' Commitment Launches Today

A new initiative led by The Goodpush Alliance seeks to end systemic racism in the skateboarding community. Sign the Commitment now.

Wed, 08/04/2021 - 12:00

Goodpush Berlin Meet-Up this October!

The Goodpush Alliance and Drop In e.V. are very excited to announce that we will be co-hosting an event for social skateboarding projects in Berlin, Germany, on October 27-29, 2021.

Thu, 08/05/2021 - 12:00

Take part in the 2021 Survey of Social Skateboarding Projects Worldwide!

It’s the time again – Skateistan and Pushing Boarders are calling on all social skate projects to participate in our 4th annual survey of social skateboarding worldwide!

Sun, 08/08/2021 - 12:00

Get ready – the 2021 Goodpush Summit is coming!

We are super stoked to invite you to take part in the 2021 Goodpush Summit which will take place online on September 21-23.

Tue, 09/28/2021 - 12:00

Reflections from the Goodpush Summit 2021

Last week we hosted our first online Goodpush Summit, joining together for three days of workshops focused on Mental Health, Inclusive Skateboarding and Sustainability.

Sun, 10/10/2021 - 12:00

World Mental Heath Day 2021

Today is World Mental Health day. An opportunity to raise awareness of mental health issues and mobilise efforts in support of mental health. Today, we reflect on the tragic death of Ben Raemers.

Thu, 11/18/2021 - 12:00

Announcing The Skateistan E-Learning Platform!

We are thrilled to finally share something we’ve been working on behind the scenes for a while now...Our new E-Learning Platform dedicated to social skateboarding projects!

Mon, 01/31/2022 - 12:00

2021 Social Skateboarding Survey Results Are Out!

How have social skateboarding projects worldwide adapted their programs in order to respond to the uncertain global changes?

Mon, 02/21/2022 - 12:00

Announcing the Pushing Against Racism Fund

Access to funds is one of the top issues facing social skateboarding projects worldwide — The Pushing Against Racism Fund promotes anti-racist leadership and inclusion within social skateboarding.

Wed, 07/06/2022 - 12:00

Join Our E-Learning Cohort Webinars!

Would you like to hear from experts in the field and have the opportunity to ask them questions specific to the context you work in? Join the Goodpush E-Learning Cohort and let’s get learning together!

Mon, 08/22/2022 - 12:00

RECAP: E-Learning Cohort Webinars on Trauma-Informed Skateboarding & Suicide Prevention

This July and August we hosted our first series of cohort webinars specifically designed to improve best practices for delivering skateboarding and youth programs globally.

Mon, 08/22/2022 - 12:00

Take part in the 2022 Survey of Social Skateboarding Projects Worldwide!

It’s the time again – Skateistan and Pushing Boarders are calling on all social skate projects to participate in our 5th annual survey of social skateboarding worldwide!

Tue, 10/18/2022 - 12:00

Join Our E-Learning Cohort Webinars on Measuring Impact!

Mon, 11/14/2022 - 12:00

MindPower E-Course Trains Coaches on Mental Health and Wellbeing through Sport

The MindPower E-Course, developed by Waves for Change, Health Warriors, and The Goodpush Alliance is a perfect place to start nurturing practical skills for supporting the wellbeing of staff and participants.

Wed, 12/07/2022 - 12:00

Open Boarders Network: Supporting the Growth of Skateboarding Programs for Displaced Youth

While there are various resources and guides related to inclusion and empowerment through sport, there is a distinct lack of guidance related specifically to skateboarding-based programs serving displaced youth.

Mon, 01/09/2023 - 12:00

2022 Social Skateboarding Survey Results Are Out!

This year’s survey saw the highest number of respondents we’ve had since launching in 2018! For the first time, we made the survey available in Portuguese and received an incredible 55 responses from projects based in Brazil.

Tue, 03/28/2023 - 12:00

New Mental Health and Wellbeing Toolkit for Skateboard Coaches

Women Win have created a Mental Health and Wellbeing Toolkit designed for coaches looking to inspire the next generation of girls to be physically and mentally active and healthy through sports.

Tue, 04/25/2023 - 12:00

Call for Applications – Pushing Against Racism Fund 2023

We are very excited to announce the 2023 Pushing Against Racism Fund, which aims to financially support and strengthen diversity and inclusion within the social skateboarding community worldwide.