Meet Our Board

There’s something special about skateboarding in Edmonton. The way people gather at parks on perfect summer evenings, how a random session turns into new friendships. We wanted more of that.

ESA started because a few of us realized we could create more opportunities for people to experience what skateboarding has given us. We run lessons, skate nights, advocate for more parks, and build partnerships for indoor spaces in the Edmonton area because skateboarding makes life better.

Whether you’re five years old stepping on a board for the first time, just moved to Edmonton looking for other skaters, or an adult getting back into it after years away, there’s room for you here.

So who’s making this happen? Here are the people behind ESA:

David Bernstein

Skate Stance?

Goofy

Local Park?

Kaskitayo

Favourite Trick (you do)?

Nollie tailslides

Favourite Obstacle?

Ledge

Trick you wish you had?

Front crooked Grind

Favourite Pro Skateboarder?

David Gonzalez

Favourite skate video part?

Tom Asta – Color Theory

Why do you love skateboarding?

The individuality of it and how everyone develops their own style. You see obstacles differently, push through failure, and develop genuine self-discipline.

David’s favourite video part: