sPACYcLOUd Girls Only Street Jam 2016 Results

sPACYcLOUd Girls Only Street Jam Competition Results:

1: Rachelle Vinberg

2: Bryn Wilson

3: Daniele Shiapello

4: Lexy Cassell

5: Maddie Launais

6: Sidney Ramos

sPACYcLOUd sponsored Girls Only Street Jam competition took place at Wakefield skatepark on June 25th, 2016. This was the first ever GIRLS ONLY competition at Skate Fest and we are excited to see so many incredible female riders competing.

Skateboarding is a male-dominant culture but sPACYcLOUd is on the mission to change it.  We are proud to support all of our awesome ladies role models.

Our next Girls Only skateboard competition is on September 18th at Shred Fest 2016 at Rockville skatepark! Stay tuned for details.

Photos by @24mobrockeats

sPACYcLOUd Going Hemp!

sPACYcLOUd's first hemp products are here! Whether you are a skateboarder, bicyclist, or worldly traveler, we got you covered!

As the premier plant fiber, True Hemp or Cannabis sativa has served mankind for thousands of years. This venerable fiber has always been valued for its strength and durability. Materials made from hemp have been discovered in tombs dating back to 8,000 B.C.E. Christopher Columbus sailed to America on ships rigged with hemp.

Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag from hemp. In fact, its combination of ruggedness and comfort were utilized by Levi Strauss as a lightweight duck canvas for the very first pair of jeans made in California.

Due to the porous nature of the fiber, hemp is more water absorbent, and will dye and retain its color better than any fabric including cotton. This porous nature allows hemp to "breathe," so that it is cool in warm weather. Furthermore, air which is trapped in the fibers is warmed by the body, making hemp garments naturally warm in cooler weather.

 Hemp is an extremely fast growing crop, producing more fiber yield per acre than any other source. Hemp can produce 250% more fiber than cotton and 600% more fiber than flax using the same amount of land. The amount of land needed for obtaining equal yields of fiber place hemp at an advantage over other fibers.

Being an environmentally conscious company, we feel that using hemp fabric is the right move for us. It is well aligned with sPACYcLOUd philosophy.

Stay tuned for updates.

Welcome To the Team, Pro Skateboarder Justyce Tabor!

We are very excited about Justyce Tabor​ joining our team! Justyce is a professional skateboarder from Washington. She was competing at Exposure Skate in 2015 and we fell in love with her right away. 

 Justyce got unique artistic style, down to earth personality, and go-getter attitude. She loves working with kids and recently launched her own skateboard clinic in state Washington. Justyce will be rep'n sPACYcLOUd on West Coast!

Welcome to the team Justyce! 

Clouds Emojis by sPACYcLOUd App Release Party Video is Out!

 Express yourself with cloud shaped emojis via Messenger, Facebook, Twitter, Kik, Email, Notes, and almost anywhere you can paste images. People, animals, and things, we bring it all to you in cloud form! That's right, we have launching our first CLOUDS EMOJIS app straight from our imagination at sPACYcLOUd!
   To celebrate our first emojis and express gratitude to our team, we threw a release party at Comet Ping Pong, Washington, DC. Check out the video from our party and don't forget to download FREE Clouds Emojis app from Apple Store or Google Play + Android.

We would love to here your feedback!

Just Kickin' It Sundays With Leaders from Afghanistan and Skateistan!

 

A group of leaders from Afghanistan is traveling under the auspices of the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs in an effort to promote women’s athletics and fitness in the U.S. The visitors will be joining Skate Girls Tribe and sPACYcLOUd weekly "Just Kickin’ It Sundays" skateboard session at our local Rockville Skate Park @ 355 Martins Lane this Sunday, May 8th 5-7pm.

   One of the visitors is a Program Officer for Skateistan, a non-profit organization in Afghanistan that works with boys and girls and promotes empowerment through skateboarding. 

   As a skateboarder and member of sPACYcLOUd, I will begin to tell you a bit about the reason this event is important to us at sPACYcLOUd.

  The magic behind sPACYcLOUd, the reason we are what we are today, is Ms. Tati Kolina. She is very passionate about what we believe in and works every day to advocate for women, equality, peace, love, skating, and all the good stuff in the world. She was so inspired by Skateistan The Movie, that she created Skate Girls Tribe; sPACYcLOUd's female-empowered skateboarding team. Skate Girls Tribe invites girls all ages and skill levels to participate in various events and skate sessions together. She wanted to push her own version of the Skateistan model to every corner of the world and unite women and girls under skateboarding and other action sports. She was so inspired that to further advocate for the movie and what Skateistan stands for, she organized several movie screening events in the D.C. area. The screenings were quite a hit that several legends showed up including Patti McGee, Di Dootson Rose, and Bryan Ridgeway! 

  At our session this Sunday, we will hold a skating demonstration, craft project for children to celebrate Mother's Day, skate coaching for all levels and reiki share time. Everyone is welcome to come and share the good times with us. 

Driscoll's Skate Shop, Here We Come!

sPACYcLOUd had an amazing start in 2016! With help of California based pro skateboarder Ruben Najera, sPACYcLOUd products are now carried by Driscoll's surf and skate shop, the oldest and longest running skate shop of Imperial Valley!

The Driscoll's shop has been in El Centro since 1979. It is the first local skate shop that has adopted to local clothing trends over the years. Bringing everything from sunglasses to active sportswear for over three decades. 

Driscoll's plays an integral part in El Centro's surf and skate community. They stay busy all year around by organizing events for kids, supporting other organizations, and working with local brands and artists. They also have their own street team. Ruben Najera is one the team members and is very proud of it. 

sPACYcLOUd is honored to be part of Driscoll's shop. Thank you to Ruben Najera for making our dream come true. Also, thank you to Sheyla Valencia for the photographs.

If you are in South California stop by Driscoll's, say hello, and check sPACYcLOUd Ruben Najera pro signature sweatshirts and other amazing products. 

PS In addition to surf and skateboard products, Driscoll's offers screen printing and embroidery services.

Visit Driscoll's on-line at http://www.driscolls.net/

FB: @Driscoll's Surf and Skate Shop

IG: @DRISCOLLS_SURFANDSKATE

Skateboarders Never Stop!

The winter weather hasn’t stopped Lily from hitting the Rockville skate park to try and improve her skills because as she says, “Skateboarders never stop!” Lily is a member of the Advanced Training Program at the Princess Mhoon Dance Institute where she dances 10 hours a week. She has some upcoming performances which we will keep you posted about. Be sure to come check her out and say hi.

In addition to training in ballet, jazz, tap, acrobatics, and hip hop.

She recently began training at The Lab DC in breakdancing. Lily is proud of her newest move, the baby freeze. Don’t forget to check the sPACYcLOUD website for when the new breakdancing beanie will be out. Lily is currently testing the prototype. When Lily isn’t dancing or skateboarding you can usually find her playing lacrosse which is her favorite sport.

Lily’s newest adventure is learning to play the piano. She is proud to show everyone that she can play Old McDonald! Lily is a tiny dynamo who has adopted sPACYcLOUD’s motto, “Follow Your Heart. Not Trends,” as her personal mantra.​  

Her "Can Do Anything Spirit" is a constant reminder that there isn’t anything that girls can’t or shouldn’t do. Rock on Lily!

WM3 Competing at MID-ATLANTIC SOUTH REGIONALS this Saturday at the Convention Center in Washington DC!

This weekend, the Competitive Breakin' League and The Lab DC are proudly presenting MID-ATLANTIC SOUTH REGIONALS (MAS). All winners will advance to the CBL's championship event Rock the Box 2016 and compete against all of the other qualifier champions. 

sPACYcLOUd street team member, WM3, will be part of the competition along with many other talented breakdancers.  We are very excited for WM3 and will be there to support him.

Will Moore aka WM3 is from Baltimore. He is 8 years old and has been dancing for half of his life. He is self-motivated and self-taught. His array of moves include: breaking, animation, tutting, bone-breaking, poppin’ and lockin’. At 7 years old, WM3 joined Urban Evolution in Baltimore to learn Parkour. WM3 has the determination to perfect his moves and a unique musicality to express the music in his dance. He is a talented dancer as well as a caring, fun, determined, and intelligent young man. WM3 looks forward to being part of the sPACYcLOUd team! WM3 and his family appreciate and follow the sPACYcLOUd philosophy to follow your heart, not trends!

Check him out on Facebook: WM3, Youtube: WM3 Dance. Also, Twitter and Instagram.

Good luck WM3!