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So skateboarding tells you to live,

Style of freedom, meaning in movement,

The strength of the spirit to achieve ...

Adrenaline, mortal danger - all this attracted people. And maybe that's why they started inventing devices to help them experience all these emotions.

One such device that gives extreme sensations is a skateboard. "Board on wheels" is so fond of many inhabitants of our planet that recently all over the world June 21st is International Skateboarding Day. Go Skateboarding Day).

History of Skateboarding Day

Year of birth of the first skateboard considered to be 1958. In fact, a skateboard is nothing more than a reincarnated surfboard. It was surfers who attached wheels to the board in order to imitate riding on the waves on asphalt during calm.

However, later it turned out that such a device also had a number of advantages: it was possible not only to drive a fairly long distance, but also to increase speed, and even go uphill.

And, although the first skateboard did not look like a modern analogue, and it was considered the most dangerous trick to move down the hill without falling, even then the skateboard began to be popular. And already in 1959, the first production model - Roller Derby.

But besides the fans, there were those who did not welcome this extreme sport. Perhaps it was because of the numerous injuries, popularity of skateboarding in the 60s went into decline.

But already in 1974 Frank Nasworthy came up with polyurethane wheels for skateboards, which gave a new impetus to the development of this hobby. The domestication of the skateboard began - old tricks were honed and new ones were invented, more advanced models were produced.

Skateboarders were not only sliding down the slides, but also jumping without the help of hands, sliding along the board and spinning around their axis. They had their own parks where they honed their skills. And when these parks began to close, skaters took to the streets, making boarding a new culture, a way of life.

Adherents of this style have their own slang, their own style of clothing. They began to get together, showing their skills, held competitions, and soon this resulted in separate view sports.

Moreover, the public recognized skateboarding so much that in 2016 it was promised to be included in the program. Olympic Games, but for now there are already world championships in downhill on a skateboard.

The idea is to celebrate International Skateboarding Day was born only in 2004, when the opponents of boarding began put up skate stoppers and prohibition signs. They considered that such skating is dangerous not only for those who practice it, but even for ordinary pedestrians.

In response to their bans, skateboarders on America's West Coast have only begun to redesign the " No Skateboarding!" on « Go Skateboarding!» and that's when the International Association of Skateboarding Related Companies - International Association of Skateboard Companies - was able to negotiate with the US Congress and announced June 21st International Skateboarding Day.

The tradition of celebrating Skateboarding Day

The main event dedicated to this day is, of course, skateboarding. On June 21, skateboarders from all over the world take to the streets of their cities in order to show what they are capable of.

Special areas are being built for various tricks, where exciting competitions are held and prizes from sponsors are distributed.

For those who have never stood on the board, but dreamed about it, free master classes are offered. Everything is done in order to more people interest in this fascinating, although extreme view sports.

Interesting Skateboard Facts

1. Highest skateboard jump is 5 meters 5 millimeters.

2. Most long jump was made with acceleration at a height of 12.5 meters and with a fixed airbag-brake at the end of the track. He made 16 meters 11 centimeters.

3. most great speed on a skateboard in a standing position - 113 km / h - the Brazilian Douglas de Silva was able to develop in 2007.

4. In the years when there were no special tracks for skating, American skateboarders preferred to ride in ... pools. Of course, there was no water in them, but the form for tricks was ideal - deep and with rounded walls.

5. Hardest skate trick ever, called "900", was performed in 1999 by Tony Hawk after 13 years of grueling practice. It consisted of jumping and doing a 900-degree flip.

6. First official competition skateboarding took place in 1963.

7. In the 50s of the last century, skateboarding was considered solely as a quick way to get to the supermarket.

8. The most famous skateboarder in the world considered cartoon character Bart Simpson. The entire series, starting in 1989, he rides a skateboard.

9. Among the most popular sports in the world skateboarding takes an honorable 6th place.

The feeling of flight, gusts of wind, adrenaline rushing through the roof - all this gives such a seemingly simple board with wheels, and this is what attracts modern young people. ' will cover the whole world.

This holiday is celebrated by those who love high speeds, flying and sharp turns who appreciate the feeling of freedom. It is intended for all those who are not afraid of falling and want to escape from the gray city routine and boredom, who want to always be strong and cheerful.

People with great joy take part in a holiday that promotes healthy lifestyle life, movement and active leisure, absolute fearlessness and youthfulness of spirit.

Story

This passion has evolved from a simple hobby and fast skating (an alternative means of transport to social facilities) to emotional sports competitions nominated for participation in the World and Olympic Games.

This is interesting:

1. 1930. Already in these years, California surfers, in the absence of suitable waves, came up with the idea of ​​\u200b\u200bfastening wheels to their boards for training on the shore.
2. 1958. It is considered the year when the first skateboard (rectangular board for skating) appeared, which was very different from modern analogues.
3. 1959. A model of sports equipment was invented, which was allowed for mass production. They called it the Roller Derby.
4. 1960. Due to the increased injury rate of this sport, its popularity has significantly decreased.
5. 1963. This year marked the first skateboarding competition to take place.
6. 1974. A new impetus in the development of this direction was the development of polyurethane wheels. Their inventor was Frank Nasworthy.
7. 1989. An animated series was released this year with the main character skating throughout the story.
8. 2004. The idea of ​​celebrating this day in an official format arose. The final decision was approved by the US Congress at the request of the International Association of Companies Associated with the Skateboarding Industry.
9. 2006. For the first time this holiday was celebrated by the cities of Russia. This happened in Arkhangelsk, Kirov, Moscow and some others.
10. 2007. This year the Brazilian Douglas de Silva has developed the highest speed (113 km per hour).
11. The biggest achievement in a skateboard jump was a height of five meters and five millimeters.

And although now this sport is more common in America, an increasing number of people are starting to do this not for the sake of pampering and boasting, but for the sake of vocation and sports enthusiasm.

Traditions

Traditionally, the main events are the skateboarding itself. In many cities around the world, people who are fond of this exciting and extreme sport take to the streets and show their skills. There are free workshops for beginners.

In specially designated places, in parks, competition grounds are organized for those who love the drive and are not afraid of dangers. The winners will receive prizes and awards from sponsors. For the audience, this is a bright spectacle and impressive festivals.

Special tracks await athletes who have worked hard for many years and practice their every move and turn to achieve the best performance. Professional skaters demonstrate tricks of various complexity and new records at performances and championships.

Once upon a time there were people in all countries who valued an active lifestyle. The American representatives of this large cohort could not come to terms with the government's ban on skateboards and their pilots on the streets of American cities.

An unexpectedly simple solution to the problem was found in 2004 by US West Coast skateboarders: on all prohibition posters, they changed (in the English version) the first letter in one day. And a miracle happened. Instead of a ban (“No Skateboarding!”), a very promising call (“Go Skateboarding!”) turned out to be very promising. Since then, June 21 is considered a holiday for the admirers of this active rest. Later, the International Association of Skateboard Companies even had to approve a professional holiday, about which there is a corresponding document, given for preservation to the Washington Library. The holiday came to Russia only two years later and became one of the most beloved for lovers of extreme sports.

Congratulations skateboarders
With their cheerful, glorious day.
Let it warm the rides
The sun is a gentle ray.

Let the drive give you speed
Injuries I wish you do not know.
No matter how life turns around
Don't leave your favorite skate.

real skateboarder
The twist is dancing on the slopes of the mountains.
His cool turns
Nobody can repeat.

In pursuit of adrenaline
He is looking for new trampolines.
How brave do you have to be
To love skateboarding!

Skateboarding is a sport for the strong in spirit,
For those who are not afraid of death
For those who love challenges
And I'm used to working on myself.

For those who endure snow and wind
From all sides that are blown,
For those who are steep mountains
They only provide pleasure.

For those who rush without looking back,
When the soul goes to the heels;
Dispelling fear like smoke
Adrenaline rushes through the veins!

Today I congratulate you
Happy day of speed, movement, freedom,
All this skateboarding gives you in full,
He is not afraid of the tricks of the weather.

And on this day you still have victories,
Smooth roads, vivid impressions,
So that the green light burns everywhere,
So that it was the best mood!

We wish everyone good luck
And of course drive fast.
So that everything works out without injuries -
Happy Skateboarders Day!

Let there be whole knees
The arms are not broken.
And skateboards are cool
Behind the transport.

Don't take unnecessary risks
Perform cool tricks.
Eat fun, beautiful,
After all, skateboarding is power!

Happy Skateboarding Day! May speed and freedom
They will be faithful companions in fate.
Light rain and other bad weather
Do not interfere with the ride on the board!

You, like a skater, do not know boredom at all,
After all, your friendship with the board is not for centuries.
Perform only masterfully your tricks,
And let the sun shine in the clouds for you!

Happy Skateboarding Day! Let sport give health
For skiing, expanse will stretch,
And the board, like a good friend, does not fail,
For you, the sun dances with rays,

Let nature please the glorious weather
And today, and at any time of the year,
So that you and your friends can ride happily
And do not part with the board longer!

Board, wheels and road,
And the headwind hits in the face.
It's great on a skateboard
He will rush to his beloved on the porch.

Bruises, abrasions and fractures,
All this so that it does not come again.
Let the road be without obstacles
So that happiness finds you more easily.

Have fun and try
All tricks are skill.
I wish that the ideas of your plans,
They burst into life as if through a window.

All now I'm skateboarders
On a bright holiday, congratulations
New tricks and tricks
I wish you a difficult sport.

Open you with a skate
All abilities, talents.
Try it in your program
Fancy options.

Congratulations skateboarders,
Happy holiday to you,
Let the drive excite you
May you always be attracted by speed.

I want to wish extreme
Joy, beautiful starts,
I want you to ride
With inspiration and passion.

There are hundreds, maybe thousands of holidays in the world that only a narrow circle of people knows about. Today we will talk about Skateboarding day“, aka GSD, Go Skate, 21 june, city jam and of course just . Every year since 2003, millions of skaters around the world take to the streets to ride with friends and celebrate this holiday. This year Minsk will not be on the sidelines, so do not be afraid of people with boards on June 21st.

Briefly about the history of the holiday

Back in the early 90s, where skateboarding was very popular, there was a park boom. In large cities, the mass construction of skateparks began, where most skaters went to ride. Comfortable conditions, smooth concrete and all kinds of figures all this should have removed teenagers from the streets. With those who continued " destroy“edges and railings began a silent war. Signs “NO SKATEBOARDING” and impressive fines for skating began to appear in American cities. But as often happens - "forbidden fruit is sweet" and skaters continued to stay on the streets. From here, according to one of the versions, the name of the holiday “” appeared as a result of painting over the next sign prohibiting skiing. (NO=GO)

In 2003, the first unofficial skateboarding day was held, under the slogan “No school. No work. no commitment. Just skate.” The organizer was IASC (association of skateboard companies). The event was so successful and was able to gather such a huge number of participants that a few years later the United States Congress signed a paper recognizing “go skateboarding day” as an official holiday.

For Belarus, this holiday is not alien and unknown, the first celebration took place in 2008 in Minsk. At that time, several hundred spectators and about 50 participants came to the event. This was a really important push for the cultivation of GSD in our country. Subsequently, every year the scale of skiing on this day only gained momentum.

How was the holiday in Minsk before:

International Skateboarding Day 2020:

Historical reference. Officially, as a separate event, skateboarding was decided to be put forward in 2004. The corresponding initiative was taken International Association Skateboarding Companies. "International Skateboarding Day" immediately gained general popularity, as there are enough fans of "boarding" in any major city and country in the world. As a separate sport, skateboarding has its origins among surfers. At the very beginning of the 50s, when the “wave conquerors” movement had just arisen, they were looking for an affordable means to continue training even during calm, or in general, being away from the sea coast. This is how the famous board on wheels appeared. At the beginning of its formation, the sports discipline went through a number of difficult moments: many citizens were very skeptical about skateboarders rushing through the crowd of pedestrians, and outdoor enthusiasts themselves, due to the imperfection of the board design and the lack of high-quality protective equipment, became regulars in emergency rooms and emergency departments of hospitals and hospitals. But in the late 70s, the design and shape of the board were improved, and special helmets with knee and elbow pads appeared in the arsenal of skaters, which made skating and performing tricks much safer, and the movement was truly massive. Skateboarding in our country. In the USSR, the power of political isolation, the first "boards for skating" (that's what skateboards were called in Russia then) appeared only at the very end of the 80s. They immediately became an element of popular at that time mass and at the same time protest pop culture, and not only young people, but also quite respectable “honored workers” and even politicians aspired to “test the board”. Due to the difficult economic situation and the banal lack of skateboards (as well as everything else) in Soviet stores of that time, many skateboarding fans were forced to make boards for themselves on their own.