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The results of the 2020 edition of the Survey of Social Skateboarding Projects Worldwide by Skateistan and Pushing Boarders are now published!

The results of the 2020 edition of the Survey of Social Skateboarding Projects Worldwide by Skateistan and Pushing Boarders are now published!

In 2020 we received answers from 117 skateboarding projects working in 61 countries worldwide – who reach a combined 21,000 participants each week. 

The purpose of this annual survey (running since 2018) is to better understand and document the aims, impact and activities of the social skateboarding world. 

This year’s report is special, however, because it provides a snapshot into how COVID-19 has impacted the social skateboarding sector. Unsurprisingly, 97% of projects surveyed were negatively affected by the pandemic. However many noted positive effects as well, with nearly one quarter of projects expanding their scope to support the basic needs of their participants. 

The 2020 survey results also highlight how the vast majority of social skateboarding projects are reaching marginalized young people and communities who may otherwise be left behind.

Skateboarding has long been an alternative to more structured team sports or other after-school activities. With COVID-19 affecting organized sports, however, we are seeing a massive growth in skateboarding’s popularity worldwide, due to the ability for people to socially distance while skating – needing only some flat ground and a skateboard. 

These 2020 survey results show many different examples of how skateboarding can be leveraged to create positive change for individuals and their communities.

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