RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., May 2, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- On June 21st, the International Association of Skateboard Companies (IASC) brings together the skateboarding community to celebrate the biggest day in skateboarding, Go Skateboarding Day. Go Skateboarding Day is internationally recognized by skateboarders and everyone with a love for skateboarding as the official holiday of skateboarding.
Now in it's 4th year, this annual celebration encourages those who skateboard regularly, as well as those trying it for the first time, to take time out from their daily obligations and get on a skateboard. In 2006 IASC launched GoSkateboardingDay.org giving skateboarders and retailers a place to post their events and promotions and bring together their community and show support for skateboarding. Go Skateboarding Day grew to over 350 events taking place in 32 countries, in addition to the underground movements of skateboarders and individual skateboarders who rode their skateboards on June 21st.
"We're anticipating even more excitement and a maelstrom of events taking place this year on Go Skateboarding Day," Says John Bernards, IASC Executive Director. "Skateboarders really join together on this day and because of that we've seen a real growth in the number of cities supporting skateboarding in their community. We hope to see more cities not only make the holiday official in their town, but also commit to working with their local skateboards and skate retailers to make skateboarding a priority."
The holiday is already witnessing growth in the number of events and planned celebrations. Companies have just begun to announce their plans including Element skateboards world wide premiere of their new film 'This is my Element', Emerica's 'Wild Ride' in Portland, and Foundation Skateboards 'Great Skatepark Tour' in San Diego. Look for more events and promotions around the world on GoSkateboardingDay.org or check with your local skateboard retailer.
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