There’s not a single woman among the world’s 50 pro skaters.
All the household names such as Tony Hawk, Ryan Sheckler and Bam Margera paint a picture of a male-dominated sporting arena, and it’s something Whittlesea council’s youth services team wants to change – from the ground up.
So they’ve organised a project that will have groups of young women painting murals at two local skate parks in the hope a feminine touch will entice more girls.
Mayor Stevan Kozmevski says the Regenerate Skate art project will give girls more ownership of the skate parks and confidence to use them.
“We want young women to feel safe and able to use our skate parks, just as much as young men,” Cr Kozmevski said.
Mural workshops will be held this week at Whittlesea Secondary College and Meadowglen Athletics Stadium in preparation for an in-situ painting session on March 17 at Epping and Whittlesea skate parks.
The first unveiling is at noon on March 19 at the Epping park.
It’s not too late to register. Interested young women should contact Sonia or Hans at Baseline on 9404 8800 to find out more information, or email baseline@whittlesea.vic.gov.au
