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Holly's KUSI News 'Action Sports Report' was at California Water Sports in Carlsbad

Holly's KUSI News 'Action Sports Report' was at California Water Sports at the Carlsbad Lagoon.

They offer everything you could want for a fun day in the water. Today we talked about paddle boarding and how it's a great full body work out and a fun alternative to surfing on days when the waves aren't that big.

Holly's KUSI News 'Action Sports Report' was at her favorite skate park the Encinitas YMCA

Holly's KUSI News 'Action Sports Report' was at her favorite skate park the Encinitas YMCA.

Regardless of your ability, the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA provides a FUN and SAFE skateboarding experience. This morning, Holly talked with Chris Vrklan and her family. Her and her husband have 2 girls and 2 boys that range from 4 years old to 10 years old. They all play together and stay together! They skate, snowboard, go camping and always stick together as a family and support each other in their competitions and in learning new things.

Lots of pros practice here and it's always fun to watch! If you are interested in coming to the Encinitas YMCA Skate Park, they will be holding camps next week from Monday – Wednesday Nov. 23-25, with a Skate Camp on that Wednesday.
And they offer lessons throughout the whole year. If you would just like to come and skate the park open session are from 2:30 to 5:00 Monday through Friday with an extra session on Friday from 12:45 to 2:15. On the weekends you can come skate at the YMCA from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. It's time to get your skate on!!

KUSI News 'Action Sports Report' at the Kearny Moto Park

Today Holly's KUSI News 'Action Sports Report' was at the Kearny Moto Park!

BMX is a fun and safe action sport for people of all ages! Statistics have proven that BMX racing is one of the safest of all sports today. Part of this is due to the mandatory safety requirements. All Riders MUST wear long sleeves, long pants and a full face helmet.

We had some young guns out on the track this morning ripping through the course and doing stylish airs over the jumps just as the sun was coming up. Ahhhh, what a way to start your day!


On Saturday, Nov 21st at the Kearny Moto Park, there will be a Fundraiser for Erin Schaefer who is a 7 year old BMX that was ranked top in her field before she was diagnosed with cancer.

If you would like to learn about what BMX is and how to get started, just press these words!

Holly's KUSI News 'Action Sports Report' featured the World's First outdoor Elliptical bicycle, called the ElliptiGO

Holly's KUSI News 'Action Sports Report' was at the Embarcadero in San Diego where she talked with Brent Teal and Bryan Pate, the creator's of the World's First outdoor Elliptical bicycle, called the ElliptiGO.

Brent and Bryan came up with the idea over 4 years ago since Bryan had incurred many injuries due to the hard impact from running and doing triathlon's. Since Bryan is an athlete and Brent is an engineer, they decided to put their minds together and create a fun, low impact alternative to going indoors to the gym and doing aerobic exercise with being outside and enjoying the sunshine and fresh air.

Holly And Brian at the PLA Surf Contest with KUSI News reporter Lena Lewis

The PLA Pro Longboard Association Championships presented by Gidget took place this weekend November 14th and 15th in Oceanside, CA at the Oceanside Pier, South Side.

Holly And Brian from Planet X talked with KUSI News reporter Lena Lewis. Holly talked about women in action sports along with her morning KUSI News 'Action Sports Reports', and she did some MC'ing in the preliminary rounds for the surf contest.

The PLA Pro Championship event not only marks the completion for the 2009 season, but it's also set to crown its 2nd PLA Men's Champion and its 1st ever PLA Women's Champion!

Holly's KUSI News 'Action Sports Report' featured the 13th Annual Snow Jam at the Del Mar Fairgrounds

It's time to get ready for winter! Today, Holly's KUSI News 'Action Sports Report' had her shredding the carpet at the 13th Annual Snow Jam!

They feature all the hottest new snow gear, discount tickets, and you can demo the carpet like Holly does here. It's a great way to learn to turn in a safe and controlled environment before you head out to the mountain!

Holly's KUSI News 'Action Sports Report' was at Solid Rock Gym in San Diego

Holly's KUSI 'Action Sports Report' was at Solid Rock Gym in San Diego. Rock climbing is a lot of fun, great cross training for any other sport, and a full body workout. Climbing gyms are a great place to learn and hone your skills in a safe environment before you head out into Mother Nature.

You can see Jake hang upside down in the carve area....He totally ROCKS!

Holly's KUSI News 'Action Sports Report' was at Hansen Surfboards in Downtown Encinitas

Holly's KUSI News 'Action Sports Report' was at Hansen Surfboards in Downtown Encinitas were she is chillin' in her new favorite footwear.....TUBE FLOPS, by Sanuk....SO SASSY!


Hansen's not only has all your summer needs but they have everything you could want for winter too....A one stop family owned shop since 1961!

A unique feature about Hansen's is their Adventure Ski & Snowboard School where you can try out and learn how to turn on ski's or a snowboard before you head out onto the hill.

KUSI News 'Action Sports Report' at Swami's Beach in Encinitas

The surf is "TOTALLY UP" today! Swami's World-Class waves and location made it a great place to be this morning as it was packed at the crack of dawn with big and beautiful sets coming in.

Holly's KUSI News 'Action Sports Report' this morning not only had big waves, but there is also a big debate going on as to whether the 'Women's World Longboard Championship' contest should be held here in Oct. 2010. The community believes the large crowds, the negative environmental impact to the reef and delicate sandstone bluff, and the fact that local surfers would be banished from the break on those days, are all reasons the contest shouldn't be allowed.

Read here about the history of Swami's and the controversial debate.

Holly and Brian doing some 'Host Tosses' for upcoming shows!

Holly and Brian are at the 'Inn at Sunset Cliffs' in Ocean Beach talking about upcoming shows on Planet X for KUSI News 'Where all the action starts!'

From the new 'Gidget' to pogo-sticks and LOSAR - 'The League Of Sports And Recreation', we cover all the random sports that need support!

Holly's KUSI News 'Action Sports Report' today was at Moonlight featuring 'Surf Angel' Book

Holly's KUSI News 'Action Sports Report' this morning was at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas where she talked about the small surf which is good for small people. If you lived in Hawaii you would the small people in your life menehune's!

For all the menehune's in your life, we featured a really sweet bedtime story book called 'Surf Angel'. The book is about the young and playful Surf Angel, who ensures a safe night's sleep to all of her ocean friends, and brings children closer to the magical wonders of the sea! Included with each book is an audio CD, lovingly narrated by Surfing Legend and the Original Gidget, Kathy Kohner Zuckerman.

'Surf Angel' has some other great products on their site too: Starfish hair clips, Surf Angel Dust, cards, and more!

Planet X and KUSI at the 'Inn at Sunset Cliffs'

Holly was at the 'Inn at Sunset Cliffs' today working with Planet X and KUSI News San Diego featuring some amazing people for upcoming shows.

Holly's KUSI News 'Action Sports Report' at the Pacific Beach Shores

Today Holly's KUSI News 'Action Sports Report' was at the Pacific Beach Shores. Small yet glassy!

Next week we will be covering the winter sports too! Get ready to SHRED TO THE GNAR!!

KUSI News 'Action Sports Report' at the Encinitas YMCA!

This morning Holly did her KUSI News 'Action Sports Report' from her home skateboard park, the Encintias YMCA!

At the Skate Park it's "Always Over Head High and Glassy!"

Holly interviewed Shaun Phillips from the Chargers at the 'After School All Stars' Dodgeball fundraiser

Last night Holly and Planet X went to the 'After School All Star' Dodgeball Fundraising event. Shaun Phillips, a linebacker for the Chargers was the celebrity spokesperson.

She talked with him about how he's helping At-Risk Kids and giving back to the youth. It was super fun to see people cream each other at Dodgeball for a good cause too!

You can check out the her VIDEO INTERVIEW with Shaun Phillips and Marti Hess here!

Today's KUSI News 'Extreme Surf Report' at Torrey Pines

Today's KUSI News 'Surf Report' was at Torrey Pines.

It's the morning after a full moon! It was an extremely beautiful moon set, extremely extreme tides today, and Holly told her story about being a skateboard stunt double on Disney's TV Show 'That's So Raven' "Extreme Cory" Episode! Raven going down the stairs was Holly. Those stairs where steep and there were a lot of them....total stunt work, and a lot of fun being on the set!

Holly's KUSI News 'Surf Report' today was special!

Holly's KUSI News 'Surf Report' this moring in Pacific Beach was special!

The moon was setting over the ocean as the sun was coming up in the East. The colors on both sides were fantastic! There were surfers out before 6am enjoying the glassy waves, dogs on the beach, and Holly had her trusty companion Rerun doing his best Meerkat impression!

Holly's first week covering the KUSI News 'Surf Report'!

Holly is giving the KUSI News 'Surf Report'. You can check her out live Monday-Friday at about 5:45AM or anytime online.

This morning she's at Torrey Pines State Beach representing surfing and her company SK8*GRL! She'll be reporting for the next couple of weeks too so stay tuned in. Super early yet super fun!

Holly is covering the KUSI News 'Surf Report'

Holly is covering for Bernie Miller doing the KUSI News 'Surf Report' for the next couple of weeks. Holly is kind of a fish out of water and more of a sidewalk surfer, but was happy to sub in and give the news!

Check it out at the crack of dawn on KUSI News, representing for Planet X - 'Where all the Action Starts!'

Holly and Planet X Crew with KUSI at the La Jolla Triathlon

On Sunday Oct. 25, Holly and the Planet X Crew were at the La Jolla cove with KUSI covering the La Jolla Triathlon for challenged althletes, it was such a great event and amazing what challenged athletes can do.

Planet X is working with KUSI covering 'Where all the action starts!'

The 4 Hosts: Brian, Bernie, Reuben and Holly are the new hosts for Planet X on KUSI and it's really funny stuff!!

SK8*GRL Owner and Pro Skater Holly Lyons Interviewed for TV at ASR

SK8*GRL owner and Pro Skater Holly Lyons was Interviewed by Bryan Elliot from 'So Cal Action Sports Network'. She talked about SK8*GRL and how sh'es making a difference in Girls Skateboarding!

SK8*GRL Team Pro GABY PONCE on Cover of 'Garden State Skate' Magazine

GABY PONCE graced the Cover of the 'Garden State Skate' Magazine. Gaby is on a roll with media coverage after capturing the BRONZE at last summers X Games in LA, this girl is someone to watch!

Gaby is only 17 years old and flying higher than a lot of guys with grace and style!

'Girl's Life' Giveaway and SK8*GRL

This was the 2nd year that SK8*GRL participated in the 'Girl's Life' Giveaway.
There were 4,261 Entries and 5 Winners!

Congratulations to:
Rachelle Quarterman
Kristen Tarr
Amanda Christensen
Lisa Suzuki
Jessica Scheevel

'Secret' Deodorant Ad with a female Skateboarder!

Girls Skateboarding is going mainstream!! 'Secret' Deodorant like a lot of other companies are seeing the growing popularity of girls skateboarding.

Leticia Bufoni graced the ad by doing a board slide in a dress. This is a first and we know there will be much more in the future!!

SK8*GRL HOLLY LYONS Pro Skater Team Page on GO211.com

Check out Holly's Pro Skater Team Page on GO211.com

Become a FAN of SK8*GRL on FACEBOOK

Be in the KNOW and become a FAN of SK8*GRL on FACEBOOK

JOIN the SK8*GRL Social Network!!

JOIN the SK8*GRL SOCIAL NETWORK! YOU can help create how girls skateboarding will grow. Through connecting with each other, posting videos, photos, contests, whatever...we can all make a difference!

Follow SK8*GRL & HOLLY on Twitter!

Keep up on Top Girls Skateboarding News and Events by following HOLLY & SK8*GRL on TWITTER

Sk8*GRL is now SOLD at 'McGill's' Skate Shop in Encinitas, CA.

Sk8*GRL is honored to be the ONE and ONLY Girls Skateboard Brand being carried in McGill's Skate Shop in our home town of Encinitas!!

Sk8*GRL now sold at 'Maui and Sons' in Venice Beach, CA.

SK8*GRL is proud to now be carried at 'Maui and Sons' in Venice Beach!

They have a sick new skate park opening on Oct. 3rd. It's big, fun and there's for sure going to be a lot of collisions!!


The Layout of the huge skate park right on the beach and across the path from 'Maui and Sons'!

SK8*GRL is now SOLD at 'Raw Skin Surf N Sport' in Carlsbad, CA.

SK8*GRL is now being sold at 'Raw Skin Surf N Sport' in Carlsbad, CA.

'Raw Skin' just won an award for being the 'Best Surf Shop' in Carlsbad for 2009! CONGRATS!!!

They have great products for the beach, along with awesome surf and bike rentals if you're visiting the area!! Check out Pumpkin the shop kitty on the right side of the door....too cute!

GRO clinic & Wicked Wahine Contest @ Etnies Skatepark

9/19-20/09 - GRO (Girls Riders Organization) put on a clinic to teach girls how to skate from 9-12pm. In the afternoon, 'Wicked Wahine' put on a Street Skateboard Contest to showcase up and coming skateboarders at the Etnies Skate Park in Lake Forest, CA.

It's fun to the next generation out there ripping it up and really cool to see how GRO and Wicked Wahine are helping girls get more involved. :-)

All the Girls


Holly from SK8*GRL did some hosting for the event for Planet X with little SK8*GRL Macy by her side!




Kora inverts


Nose Grind Rosie


Top 4 Winner in the middle. BamBam from Wicked Wahine on the left and Courntey from GRO on the far right

ASR-Action Sports Retailers Trade Show

9/10-9/12/09 - SK8*GRL had a booth at the ASR Trade Show last January, but this time Holly just went and walked the show, had a couple of meetings, and hung out with some fun people.

Holly was interviewed by Bryan Elliot from Action Sports Network about being a Pro Skater and owner of SK8*GRL.



Holly and Sandra went to the Billabong Movie Premiere of 'Still Filthy'


The ASR Fashion Show gets better and better as Action Sports is becoming much more fashion forward.




This guy named Marco dared Holly that she couldn't stack 9 Monster Monster Energy drinks. She did and now he has to give her an hour of free legal service...LOL



Kier is a SK8*GRL too! Way to boldly go were few men would dare...LOL

'Supergirl Jam' in Venice Beach, CA. and SK8*GRL representing

For the 3rd year in a row, the 'Supergirl Jam' was a huge success! SK8*GRL has made the event t-shirts for Warner Bros. for 2 years and had a booth at the 'Supergirl Jam' twice! There were lots of people in Venice Beach, CA., great riding by all the top pro female skaters, snowboarders, and inliners!

More photos and info on the SK8GRL Facebook FAN Page!

'Supergirl Jam' in Venice Beach!

SUPERGIRL JAM this Sunday Sept. 6, 2009 for the Grand Opening of the New Venice Skate Park!

SK8GRL will have a booth, and there will be lots of other cool stuff too. And, SK8GRL Team rider Allysha Bergado with be in the Skateboard Street contest!

Come support the Top Female Action Sports Girls as the compete right on the beach!!

Also, SK8GRL Pro Gaby Ponce is featured on flyer above, FLYING SUPER HIGH!!! She's definitely a SUPERGIRL!!

EVENT SCHEDULE: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2009
10:30am - 12:15pm Skateboard Street Practice
11:00am - 12:15pm Inline Best Trick Practice
12:30pm - 1:00pm Inline Best Trick Finals
12:00pm - 1:00pm Snowboard Rail Jam Practice
1:00pm - 2:15pm Snowboard Rail Jam Finals
2:00pm - 2:30pm Skateboard Street Practice
2:30pm - 4:00pm Skateboard Street Prelims
4:00pm - 4:30pm Skateboard Street Practice
4:30pm - 5:00pm Skateboard Street Finals

SK8*GRL and 'The All Girls Skate Jam' at THE VANS WARPED TOUR!

COME TO THE VANS WARPED TOUR THIS WEEKEND! Hit this link to buy tickets.

Holly will be the MC for the 'ALL GIRLS SKATE JAM' amateur skateboarding contest. SK8*GRL Team Rider Allysha Bergado will be competing. There will be a SK8*GRL Booth, along with the All Girls Skate Jam Booth, Silly Girl Design Booth and more. We'll be over by the ramp!!

Sanctioned by the International Girls Skateboarding Association (IGSA), the International Girls World Championship of Skateboarding will feature two divisions Grom (10 & under) and Amateur.

There is going to be an awesome 'All GIrls Skate Jam' Fashion Show, Booths and of course lots of Bands!

Saturday August 22nd at Cricket Amphitheater in San Diego
Sunday August 23rd at Home Depot Center in Los Angeles

SK8*GRL Tops are on SALE!!!!

Goto our Store page and order before they all sell out, these tops are HOT!! SK8*GRL STORE

SK8*GRL is HOT on the Skateboard Directory!

SK8*GRL is 2nd on the HOT Clothing Company List on the Skateboard Directory!

THANKS TO ALL!

-- Thirdchoice HOT!
"Providing a third choice to those cookie cutter, corporate mainstream companies." Skateboard Decks, T-Shirts, Long Sleeve Shirts, "Lids" and more, from Orange County, California *. www.thirdchoice.com Search * Related


-- Sk8*Grl HOT!
"Girl's skateboard clothes created by pro skater, World Cup Champion, 5 times X Games Athlete, and stunt double Holly Lyons." Sk8Grl team, photos, events, and more! sk8grl.comSearch * Related


-- Hawk Clothing HOT!
The online store for Tony Hawk *'s "Flight Tested Clothing". www.hawkclothing.com Search *Related


-- Blank Clothing HOT!
"The contents of this website (are) clothing, graffiti, skateboarding, tattoos and music." Product information about their T-Shirts, pants, beanies and belts; graffiti and tattoo photos; links; and about their skate team. From Victoria, Australia *. www.blanktm.com Search *Related


-- Droors
Skateboard fashion www.droors.com Search * Related


and the list goes on and on....................

X Games - SK8*GRL Team Pro Gaby Ponce get Bronze!

SK8*GRL team Pro Gaby Ponce placed 3rd and got a BRONZE METAL at the X Games. She is only 16 and on her way to the top!!

X Games 15 - Thursday

The three finalists, Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins, Karen Jonez and Gaby Ponce won first, second and third respectively. All three medalists landed kickflip indy airs in their final runs. That's progression!

SK8*GRL Team Pro Gaby Ponce get Silver at Dew Tour

SK8*GRL team riders Gaby Ponce and Allysha Bergado were in Boston last week for the Dew Tour. This is the 1st ever Female Vert Contest for the girls at the Dew Tour!

Gaby Ponce placed 2nd and received and awesome metal and cash!!

Dew Tour Boston Vert Finals


The glorious ladies of Vert. From left: Gaby Ponce, Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins and Karen Jones.

Holly modeled Vintage Vantage T-shirts

Holly was a model for Vintage Vantage Tops. Super comfortable T-shirts with lots of unique quotes on the front!

Wearing the 'CAMP COOL' tee.

REMOVE PAD LAWS IN CA SKATEPARKS: Support Assembly Bill 874

REMOVE PAD LAWS IN CA SKATEPARKS: Support Assembly Bill 874

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Girlracer - Holly Lyons was contacted to be on their AWESOME site!

Welcome to Girlracer.co.uk

Girlracer interview with Holly Lyons!

The UK'S online magazine that brings you the latest news and reviews on motorsport, motoring, extreme sports and lifestyle!

From athlete profiles and competitions to sporting events and the latest movie releases, you will find it all on Girlracer!

WIAS - Women in Action Sports Event

This was the first Women in Action Sports Event put on by ZEX Sports at Swiv Tackle Circus Gallery in Oceanside. There were 6 females including Holly Lyons as a Pro Skater and Entrepreneur who spoke on the board about being in a women in action sports and running our own companies.

It was a great event and the start of a positive and big movement in action sports! You can check out the video of it live streaming all over the world!

TO WATCH THE 6 FEMALES SPEAK ON THE PANEL CLICK HERE:
http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1420745



Photo Gallery:

http://www.zexsports.com/photos/WomeninActionSportskickoffeventatSwivTackleCircusGalleryinOceanside%2CC

Review from LOOK WHAT MOM FOUND - SK8*GRL is about More than just Clothes!

http://www.lookwhatmomfound.com/2009_04_01_archive.html

Being the mom to a teenage girl I have to be conscious of the message that clothing designers send to the market. Sexy isn’t a message I read to well. I’ve found a unique alternative that fits Sabreena’s lifestyle as well as fashion needs.

Started by Holly Lyons, World Cup Skateboarding Champion, Sk8Grl.com is a premier clothing brand created for girls who love skateboarding and the lifestyle. Sk8Grl is also one of the only clothing companies working towards building self-esteem and character in our girls. A Sk8Grl is someone who loves freedom, fun and wants to positively impact her environment.


"Sk8Grl is all about inspiring and empowering girls to follow their dreams, believe in them self and know they can have fun, stay feminine, and rip on a skateboard. Through community and exposure we can make female skateboarding bigger and better"

Holly Lyons was sweet enough to answer some questions from Sabreena. Check out what they had to say.

What/Who got you started skateboarding? I got into skating when I was a teenager. My sister was friends with these pro skaters, so we would go and watch them at a mini ramp at this one guys house. I thought it was so beautiful and I have never been one to just sit and watch. I started dating one of the guys and he hooked me up with a skateboard and some t-shirts.

Who do you look up to in the skateboarding world? I look up to Chris Miller a lot. He owns a successful company, Planet Earth and Adio. He's a really good person, a great husband and father. He is also the smoothest and most graceful skater I have ever seen. It's always fun to skate with Chris.

How long do you skateboard in a day? Depends, generally for a couple of hours.

What injuries have you sustained? Many....I just had reconstructive surgery on my wrist, I have torn my mcl on both knees, my left knee twice. I tore my acl snowboarding and had surgery, and was also knocked out for 10 minutes and had a contusion in my brain. That was scary, my mind was skipping a lot for quite a while. I have broken bones in both hands, chronic back pain which is a lot better due to chiropractic work, yoga and exercise. I have had so many cuts, bruises and scrapes I wouldn't know where to start It's funny, but they were all worth it at the time and I don't have any regrets because I learned a lot from every incident.

What advice can you give to teen girls about their futures? Well, everybody is different. Skateboarding is getting bigger and better and there are so more girls skating than ever, which is so cool. I think if you love to skate then skate. If you are skating because you want to be sponsored or get free stuff then you are in it for the wrong reasons. It takes a certain kind of person to be able to withstand the injuries and keep going forward. You have to be tough because no matter who you are, you will get hurt. This also is the same with love, life, relationships or whatever. There will be the ups and the downs. Wise teachers say "It doesn't matter what happens to you, it's how you react to it." When something happens it just is, it is your response that determines if something is "good" or "bad". So, you have to skate because you just can't image not skating. That's how it's been for me and trust me it's been a colorful journey to say the least :-)

What is the future of Sk8Grl? Hopefully we will keep growing and making a positive difference for girls in skateboarding and in life. We are all about inspiring and empowering girls to believe in them self, go for it, and know they can always stay feminine and be strong! We aspire to be the ROXY of girls skateboarding and be sold worldwide. We want to have a very interactive website where girls can become friends and find out about each other, have girls design shirts and vote on the designs, then have them made and pay them a royalty. We want every girl to be part of the company itself through design projects like that and more. We want every girl to be part of the Sk8Grl world and know that their voice counts and that they can be anything they set their mind to. We want Sk8Grl to be the girls voice in skating!

If you board, ride, skate or just enjoy the lifestyle, Sk8Grl is an image you can be proud to wear. The designs are flirty, feminine, unique and stylish, something I don’t mind Sabreena wearing.

Learn more about Holly Lyons and her team and the message they are trying to share with Sk8Grls around the world.

Holly is a part of Girlz Rock!

This is all I have to say: GIRLZROCK! Check the out. Seriously you girls do :-)

Holly Lyons in Urban Dictionary

So, my friend showed me I am on this website, Urban Dictionary. I like what they wrote:

'Urban Dictionary is the dictionary you wrote. Define your world'

So my question is does this mean I will go down in history or least the urban version!

Holly Lyons: a professional female skateboarder who is a stunt double, championship, etc. She has also been on the tv show MADE on mtv. She was teaching a girl how to skateboard. She also has her own clothing line callled: sk8grl

OMG its Holly Lyons!!!

You can even get me put on a MUG! YUM, drink up :-)

recovery from surgery

So, I had reconstructive surgery on my left wrist. I had completely severed the tendon below my thumb. How does one do that? Well, I was skating the combi bowl in Orange, back in May and fell on my wrist. I then thought I spran it so I was just going to wrap it up the next day. After I wrapped it, I moved my wrist around and felt a pop and all of the sudden, the top joint of my left thumb was permanently bent.
My philosophy about a lot of injuries has been...."If I ignore it, it will go away". Sometimes it does, other times, I actually have to goto the Dr. I tried my jedi mind tricks on my wrist to heal the injury, but after I got an MRI the Dr. said it didn't matter how I tried to heal myself, the tendon was completely severed and there was no way a connection could have been made.
I had waited a few weeks after the injury even to get looked at, because again I thought I could heal myself. After I got the MRI but before I found out the results, I was flown to Ohio to be on an episode of MTV MADE. I now had to wait for over 6 more weeks before I could get surgery.
If any of you saw the MTV MADE episode you know there was a lot of emotions coming from the Mother and Alex, the girl I was coaching. For almost 3 weeks I didn't mind that Alex cried. I mean she cried on the treadmill, she cried doing push ups, she cried when the wind blew a certain way. The pain in my arm started to escalate and this 15 year old girl was anything but into actually skating.
Two different days the Mom went off on me, but they knew how much I needed surgery yet I was in Ohio and unable to do it, so I was trying to make the best of the situation.
MTV really cut and spiced that show and showed things out of context. Whatever, that's Reality TV I guess. Anyways, after I got back and had surgery at the end of July, I am finally feeling 100%. Physical injuries for me also really affect me emotionally and spiritually. I did not feel like myself for a couple of months. Wow, but I sure have learned a lot though. My mind went through emotional boot camp tearing my thoughts to the ground and rebuilding. It was really painful and I wouldn't wish what I went through on my worst enemy. Luckily it only lasted a short but very intense time. I finally stopped spiraling out of control when I totalled my car in traffic in LA on Oct. 8. HI, wake up call....
It never seemed like it really happened. Very surreal. Luckily I am o.k., my Chihuahua Rerun is o.k., and the girl I rear ended is o.k., my car's air bags blew and the the radiator was all over and they said my car was a gonner. I now had 30 days in a rental car to find a new one. This was a major wake up call to start thinking differently.
I had a car in mind and a price so now it was my mission to let go and know the right car is there. It came to me in a vision what my car was to be. A Honda CR-V. I had never thought of that car before, but that's what I saw and so now I was looking for one. I have two great friends who went with me on different days. I went to San Diego, Orange County, El Cajon, and LA. Some days, I knew it was just a fun day of connecting with my friend. I made lots of phone calls, but could tell as I was doing it, that they weren't the right car. I believe it was good to stay in momentum, but I didn't let myself feel the pressure of the days counting down. I new that before the 30 days were up, I would have the most perfect CR-V. My vision saw it being white, yet on the 30th day in Covina, LA. there is was. A shiny bright sliver Honda CR-V in perfect condition. It had one owner and is incredibly clean on the inside and out. They had originally wanted $8,000 more than what I paid. YES!!! I had a certain amount to spend and I was $6.00 shy on the amount. I wanted to pocket a couple thousand, although with taxes I paid a little over a $1,000 yet it is sooooo worth it.
I love my new car! Life is a really crazy dream that's for sure. Here are some photos of my wrist and my new car. I had faith and didn't stress, and the car is better than I had imagined.

MTV MADE - Holly MADE Alex Mills into a Skateboarder

August 10, 2008 - So, I went to Ohio to teach a girl to skateboard. At least, that's what I thought. Little did I know I had a lot more in store. For all of you that has seen the show, thank you for all the messages you have sent me on myspace. Yes, the Mom was a bit much, and Alex cried a lot, but I still had a fun time and took a lot from the experience.

I was in rural Ohio for 5 weeks and she went to camp for a week. So, it was a total of 6 weeks I had to transform her into a skateboarder.

Obviously, she did not learn a lot on her skateboard, but I really do think she learned a lot about herself and her relationship with her Mom. She is not someone who is athletic but I still have never seen someone who resisted learning as much as she did. It was like she was doing the exact opposite of learning. She would shut down everyday, make an excuse up and then cry. I feel for her, it will not get her far in life or in achieving her goals with that mentality.

I feel like this was more of an experiment in human behavior, action and reaction, than it was in teaching a girl to ride a skateboard properly. I do think by the end of the 6 weeks Alex grew so much as a person. As someone that was thinking for herself, realizing she has a self, believing in herself, and learning to do what's best for her. Which are all traits to being a skateboarder.

So, I am proud of Alex and I am happy that I was there to have that experience with her, with Jill the producer/filmer, Jessica the other filmer and her Mom. I think whether her Mom knows it or not now, she will learn a lot from the experience we had together and hopefully can take the good from it.

here....here....Tipp CIty, Ohio.....Thank you!!


Here's a blurb about the episode. You can check it out on the Sk8Grl NEWS page too!
Pro Skateboarder Holly Lyons was sent from Sunny Southern California to rural Tipp City, OH teach a girl how to skateboard for MTV'S Made. Alex Mills is an academic, clumsy girl who had to stay home from school for a year due to allergies. She watched the Rob and Big show and dreamed of becoming a skateboard star. Little did she know, skateboarding was a lot more difficult that she thought. Not only physically, but mentally, and spiritually.

Check out MTV's Made on August 10, 2008 to see Alex Mills transform from being a Mama's girl who has her schedule laid out for her and little drive to do anything, to a living in the moment skate girl! She learns about believing in herself, having confidence, being independent, and doing what's right for her; which is what skateboarding is all about! Both girls rocked Sk8Grl tops and had lots of Sk8Grl stickers on their boards and helmets.

TV Schedule: http://www.mtv.com/ontv/schedule/?day=08%2F10%2F08&submit=Update

Supergirl Jam video from Explorer Girls

S3 Supergirl Jam, Huntington Beach, CA, July 27 – Day Three wraps up an amazing weekend at the Supergirl Jam in Huntington Beach. It’s been an action-packed three days with the best female athletes pushing the limits and setting the bar in competitive skateboarding, surfing and snowboarding.

There was sweat, blood and possibly a few tears after over 100 of the world’s best tore it up across the many venues set up on the sand around Huntington Beach’s pier. Girls performed their best tricks in the ocean, the skateboarding bowl, street park, vert ramp and rail jam.

Where else in the world can you witness an all-female assault from so many talented women in different action sports in one place. I can’t think of another female dedicated event quite like it.

The S3 Supergirl Jam, only in its second year running, is proving to be a huge success drawing out crowds in the thousands. And, the crowd was a mix of all types, young and old, male and female. This year’s event also ran along side the U.S. Open of Surfing showcasing big talent in the water.

I went the day after I had surgery and was on a lot of pain killers. It's hard to watch and not get to skate when that's all you know. I severed a tendon in my wrist from a skating accident and had to have reconstructive surgery. FUN!!!!

Explorer Girls interviewed me after a couple minutes of skating. It was a great event. Warner Bros. ROCKS and Sk8Grl made the event t-shirts for the third Supergirl event in a row.

Check out this cool video that the Explorer Girls made of all the girls ripping it up!

Supergirl Jam: Injured veteran skateboarder and founder of Sk8Grl Holly Lyons talks hand tendons, surgery, and the joys of the Bowl Jam

Zannel interviewed me at the Supergirl Jam/US OPEN. They are a mobile media blog, where you can post picture, video, or text updates from your phone as you’re out and about so fans can follow what you’re up to, and even follow you and leave you comments. There are Zannel widgets on Facebook and Myspace pages so they get updated with posts automatically but could just as easily embed the widget code on a website.

Here's my interview:

Zannel

Holly on USA 'Character Road Trip'

On Wednesday, May 21st at 8pm pacific time on USA, I will be the featured Character for USA 'Character Road Trip'. Here is the link to see more, I will be featured during the 'National Treasure' Movie!

http://www.usanetwork.com/movies/characterroadtrip/

Sk8Grl donates to Ross school fundraiser in the Hamptons

Ross School is pleased to announce that its Fifth Annual Starlight Ball, scheduled for Saturday, May 17, at 6:30 p.m., will be a special concert gala with entertainment by Chic featuring Nile Rodgers. This important benefit raises money for the Steven J. Ross Scholarship Fund, which currently enables 46 percent of Ross School students to receive some form of financial aid.

Sk8Grl tops and posters were placed in a black Paulpac bag which had been donated and went for $200.00!

See more about the event details at Hamptons.com


Check out the Ross school website

Sk8Grl Welcomes Allysha Bergado to the team!

Sk8Grl wants to welcome Allysha Bergado to the Team!  At 11 years old this girl is competing at the World Cup level, getting interviews in magazines, and filming for a sk8 video this summer.

  

WOODWARD NEWS. 2008 PlayStation Am Jam Tour Dates

Team rider Gaby Ponce is set to compete on May 10th in Rye and on May 17th in Philly. 

If you are an AM rider looking for places to go, and places to compete at then check out Woodward East

 Find out more about the Playstation Am Jam on the Woodward East site.  They have great skateboard and BMX parks!

ESPN Decides to Continue Vert Competitions at This Year's X Games

Holly Lyons Invert X Games 2007

Skateboarding has spoken, and vert stays!

ESPN has decided to continue its 13-year tradition of vert competitions at this year's X Games. Over the past month ESPN has engaged in many conversations with the X Games BMX and Skateboard vert athletes in an attempt to transition the Vert discipline into one featuring a skatepark course design. While many athletes were initially receptive to the idea, the majority of them have indicated to ESPN that they would prefer to compete on a halfpipe.

ESPN will also continue its plans to hold SuperPark as a new discipline for skateboarding and BMX at the X Games while working with the athletes to better define exactly how the SuperPark course will be designed.

Read more: http://expn.go.com/expn/story?id=3338823

Gaby Ponce YouTube video at Woodward East

Check out team rider Gaby Ponce skating vert at Woodard East

ESPN decided to drop Vert at X Games 2008

Tony Hawk invented more than 80 tricks. I'm not sure I can even count that high.

On April 3, ESPN announced the biggest event shakeup since the inception of the X Games. As of this summer, vert, the oldest discipline in the Games, is out, and a new "SuperPark"-type discipline is in for the 14th year of competition.

"It's time. It's been time. ESPN's always a little slow on the uptake. It's no secret that the vert field has stayed the same for the last decade. It's no secret that there aren't any vert ramps for kids to ride outside Southern California. If you want a vert career, you have to move there," says X Games General Manager Chris Stiepock.

Vert's dead. Again. It's just that this time, it's the X Games that say so.

Read more: http://expn.go.com/expn/story?id=3327593

LA Fashion Week: Get Lost With Easy - Writer By: Kanani Fong

Holly went to LA Fashion Week, and sat next to Kanani at the Suh-Tan Show. Kanani has a great blog called: GET LOST WITH EASY - WRITER

She mentioned SK8*GRL and Holly as part of her LA Fashion Week experience! Kanani has son loves the rush of bombing hills and living the skater life too!!

SK8Grl: Girls Riders Organization GRO

SK8Grl: Girls Riders Organization GRO

Girls Riders Organization GRO

gro’s mission is to inspire, educate and support girls in action sports.
Bringing together a team of girls from across the nation reaching out
increasing awareness and providing clinics for girls of all ages and
skill levels.

Girls Riders Organization

www.Sk8Grl.com

The Girls United Skateboard Team G.U.S.T. 'ALL GIRLS SK8 DATE'

On February 14th, from 9 PM-12 midnight check out the ALL GIRLS SK8 DATE!! Located at the Charm City Skate Park in Baltimore. They'll be a skate contest, music, fun, and excitement. It's the best date ever!

For more info. goto:
G.U.S.T. Website
myspace.com/girl_skaters_unite

www.Sk8Grl.com

Girls Learn To Ride

If you want to learn how to Skate, Surf, Snowboard, Motocross, BMX, Ski, Wakeboard, or Mt. Bike you have to check out this site!!
They have such a wealth of information about clinics, girls contests, what's going on in all girls action sports, interviews and so much more.

Girls Learn To Ride

www.Sk8Grl.com

Lacy Baker at the Tampa Am

January 19, 2008
The Tampa Am went off this year. Lacey Baker competed against the guys and her first run was nearly perfect. She beat 83 guys out of 110, placing 29th. Congrats!!

RESULTS

SKATE PARK OF TAMPA

Lacey Baker Skater Profile at skateparkoftampa.com Sponsors: Billabong, Element skateboards, eS (flow), Utility Boardshop, Indy, Bones (flow) Hometown: Covina CA Stance: Goofy

www.Sk8Grl.com

Holly Lyons - Explorer Girls Interview

20 Questions with Holly Lyons; Fashionista Pro-Skateboarding Sista

2007 SPAUSA/WFSA Women's Skateboarding High Jump World Championships

On Saturday the 15th of December 2007 Amee Jay Paplelra set a new women's world skateboarding high jump record of 40 inches (101cm) at the 2007 SPAUSA Women's World Record Sk8Fest. She also won the Open High Jump contest and became the 2007 SPAUSA/WFSA Women's Skateboarding High Jump World Champion for the second year in a row.

 

Then just for fun she set a first time ever women's world ramp skateboarding record by doing 16 consecutive fakie Smith stalls.

Everyone had a great time watching the contest, enjoing the excitement of seeing records being set, drinking Kronik Energy drinks and listening to the raw blast of Ben Farquar's Lenins Landlord punk band.

Thanks to Amee Jay for her great sportsmanship pioneering women's ramp world records. We hope to see more women's skateboarding world records set at next years event.

And many thanks to our sponsor Sk8Grl for providing prizes.

Thank You: Bob Staton - SPAUSA Women's World Records Sk8Fest Director

Video of High jump
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSG-dEeFW-U

Video of Fakie Smith Stalls
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-suZQ-yRKU&NR=1

www.Sk8Grl.com

The Los Angeles Times, Business section 'Cover Page'

November 29, 2007 - Cool Girl Skateboards graced the cover of LA Times Business section with a business makeover. Also on the hard copy wan an action photo of Cool Girl and Sk8*Grl team pro Holly Lyons.

It is a great article promoting girls' skateboarding and mentioned how Sk8Grl sold 3,000 units to 100 stores in the month of November, its first, without any advance marketing.
Los Angeles Times

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