Together with The Berrics, the Poseiden Foundation will kick off the 15th Annual Ladies’ Day on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. at The Berrics in Los Angeles. Ladies’ Day is a community-based event with a heavy humanitarian focus, providing a dedicated space for ladies from all walks of life to gather and share their love of skateboarding. Adaptive skaters have always been welcome at Ladies’ Day. Still, this year, the adaptive community will be celebrated for five years included in this event as a competition, and the highlight will be an open ladies’ Adaptive Skate/ WCMX (Wheelchair Motocross) contest and an adaptive men’s best trick contest. This is the highest prize purse for the adaptive competition in the event’s history.
“What started 15 years ago as a passion and love for skateboarding, and making the sport accessible to women all over the globe, is the same reason I do this today,” said Micaela Ramirez, founder, and president of Poseiden Foundation. “The love has grown into 12 countries from 4 continents and will be represented this year at Ladies’ Day, our fifth year providing a space for adaptive athletes to compete with the largest prize purse at this event. Poseiden will also be giving back to the foster, orphaned, and unhoused youth within our skate community with the help of all our skate community that attends. I am beyond excited for this 15th annual Ladies’ Day, and I appreciate the support from The Berrics for donating your space and skatepark each year and providing the best facility for our ladies.”
Equally important as is the competition and the skateboarding, this event is also about giving back to the community through The Poseiden Foundation’s humanitarian efforts. For the skater’s entry fee, a monetary donation is suggested of $20 or a canned food item, a new blanket, or skateboard equipment for the Foundation’s Humanitarian Outreach Fundraiser. For this year’s event, items donated will be given to Natives in need and foster youth within the skate community.
“Adaptive skaters are beautiful because they teach us that even the things out of reach are still reachable,” said skater and Olympian Bryce Wettstein. “Having courage can be hard to do alone. These female skaters give me the courage to overcome things that scare me. This ladies’ event allows you to be yourself, whatever that means for you, and teach the people around in the meantime.”
In addition to the Adaptive Skateboarding Championships, this year’s highlights include:
- Judges will be Katherine Beanie (WCMX Skater, Godmother/ Legend), Oscar Loretto, Jr. ( Adaptive Pro Skater), Edie Robertson (Female 1970s Skateboarding Hall of Fame); Emcee Austin Sparks (Adaptive Legend)
- A $20,000 prize purse – the highest ever for a Ladies’ Day adaptive contest
- The Adaptive Skate division is for individuals living with a disability (physical and cognitive)
- The Adaptive Skate Championships will be open to the public from 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
- Young Rippers Jam Contest 14 & under will offer $1,500 in prizes
- Community Hippie Jump 15 & over will offer $2,000 in prizes
- Golden Pineapple Expression Session 21 & Over will offer $3,000 in giveaways
- The event will premiere Female Skate Videos from around the world
Event Schedule:
10 AM-11 AM VIP Skate Session
11 AM-3 PM All Ages
3 PM-4 PM Adaptive Skate Championships (Open to Public)
4 PM-Get ready for 21 & Over Session
5 PM-8 PM 21 & Over
With Poseiden’s focus on creating both a safe space for skaters and creating inclusion for all, this unique event includes all demographics honoring Latin Heritage Month, Adaptive Skaters, Health & Wellness where an event Spa Garden complete with Ice Baths, Vitamin IVs, Physical & Massage Therapist, Sound Bath, and Yoga Meditation section. The event wouldn’t be the success without the generous support from our event sponsors: Bravo Highline, California Training Facility (CATF), Carimuna, CASL, Chryssie Banfell Marketing, City of Oceanside, Clayer, Colorblind Skateboards, DJ ALLIE, DJ Savvy Dame, Etnies, Evolution Ramps, GRLSWIRL, Kelsey Rae Designs, Land Yachtz, Las ChicAZ, LaterSkater Films, Official Military Skate, Rosewood Kitchen, Skate in Beauty, Skateboarding Hall of Fame, The Berrics, The Streetside, Tuxs Skateboarding, Vegan Holistic, Vert Jungle, Woodburn Skateboard, and Visit Oceanside.
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About The Poseiden Foundation
Since 2005, The Poseiden Foundation has been helping youth from any background understand that they can accomplish their dreams by believing in themselves. The Poseiden Foundation’s Purpose is to enhance the quality of life and create positive outlets for youth in the United States, Latin America, and Globally through participation in alternative sports (Skateboarding). The Poseiden Foundation’s Mission is to inspire all youth through life-changing experiences to pursue their passions and to accomplish their dreams. Through empowerment, love, and support, we change the mindset of society by raising awareness of at-risk youth and homeless children within our community. The Foundation’s focus is to build confidence in youth by giving them a skateboard so they can ignite their passions, conquer their fears, and learn what’s possible when you believe in yourself. The Foundation’s vision is that together as a community, we can create a better future for our youth, make a positive impact, and Change the World!
