The establishment of the South African Skateboarding Federation will assist in governing and managing the rapidly growing skateboarding community throughout the country.
Key local skateboarding groups such as the National Skate Collective, SAGRA, Africa Skate and Community based street skateboarding structures formed part of the process.
Under the interim chairmanship of Capetonian Marco Morgan, the SASF will provide representation for all skate boarding disciplines including street, vert, and long boarding. According to Morgan, the growth of skateboarding is evident.
Key local skateboarding groups such as the National Skate Collective, SAGRA, Africa Skate and Community based street skateboarding structures formed part of the process.
Under the interim chairmanship of Capetonian Marco Morgan, the SASF will provide representation for all skate boarding disciplines including street, vert, and long boarding. According to Morgan, the growth of skateboarding is evident.
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“Now it becomes important that we manage the direction in which skateboarding grows. The SASF will represent an independent body and serve the interest of the skate community and the sport. I think the establishment of the federation is a massive win for skateboarding as it provides the legitimacy that the local scene has needed. The federation will be properly constituted and we are calling for nominations for full elections interested parties,” he said.
As an organization, SASF will interface with governance bodies such as SASCOC, provincial sports councils and city planners on skateboarding issues relating to the use of public space, including advice on building of skateboard parks and skateboarding regulations as well as ensuring proper representation of South African skateboarding at international events and conferences.
As an organization, SASF will interface with governance bodies such as SASCOC, provincial sports councils and city planners on skateboarding issues relating to the use of public space, including advice on building of skateboard parks and skateboarding regulations as well as ensuring proper representation of South African skateboarding at international events and conferences.
By: Farai Diza
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