GIRLS ON BOARD  ages 8-17

The Southwest Community Center teams up with volunteers from Skate Like A Girl Portland. ALL ABILITIES WELCOME! Never been on a skateboard? No problem! Our local female skate coaches will be on hand to teach you the basics of skateboarding AND MORE! Meet other girl skaters, make new friends, learn how to skate! HELMETS REQUIRED. Don't have your own gear? We have a supply of skateboards and safety gear you can borrow.

Register for the class at www.portlandparks.org and follow these steps:

- registration

- class search/registration 

- activities 

- advanced search and type "skate" (look for "Girls on Board")

Any questions? Please feel free to contact us via myspace or at skatelikeagirlpdx@gmail.com.

Class runs every Wednesday starting April 29th and ends Wednesday May 27th.

Meet at Gabriel Skatepark (SW Vermont St. and 45th Ave.)