The History of Skateboarding

By chloefro

  • 1950's

    1950's
    Skateboarding invented in California

  • 1963

    1963
    Skateboard companies evolve and competitions begin

  • 1973

    1973
    Wheels go from metal or clay to urethane. This increases popularity again.

  • 1975

    1975
    First major competition is held in California called the Ocean Festival

  • 1994

    1994
    World Cup Skateboarding is founded.

  • 1995

    First X games are held

  • 1997

    1997
    Skateboarding becomes an "extreme sport"

  • 2004

    2004
    International Skateboarding Federation is founded