We’re Slabzoo. Australia’s grom friendly skateboard media. We showcase skateboard grassroots, upcoming talent and provide news & info to the skateboard community.
Hi!
WHAT WE DO
At Slabzoo, we're passionate about capturing the excitement, creativity, and community of skateboarding. We love sharing the stories, news and images of skaters pushing the boundaries and pushing themselves to new heights.
➪ We support Australia’s skateboard scene and provide a platform with a local and national focus.
➪ We give focus to Australian skateboard profiles, talents and businesses to back the Australian skateboard community.
➪ We engage in local events to boost the community, spread the skateboard stoke, and build new friendships.
➪ We provide a safe and welcoming environment for skate kids and their families.
➪ We supply everyone with information about all-things skateboarding.
WE ARE PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
SLabzoo is only getting started
We are on a mission to…
Support young and talented creatives
We evolve young photographers, content creators, and artists interconnected to the skateboard world. Skateboarding is so much more than skateboarding.
Be Australia’s one-stop-spot for all your skateboard related information needs
Find your new coach, the next local event or national street contest. Slabzoo Skateboarding have your back and will keep you in the loop.
Showcase grassroot events nation wide
Without the grassroots no olympians. Slabzoo has always been and will always be about the up and coming talent, the keen kids, the dedicated families - and they all deserve to get in the spotlight.
Cover national and international contests
SLS, Rumble, Olympics, Sunny Skate Series, X-Games. Slabzoo will let you in on the action when the Australian skaters takes on the big scenes.
Give back to the skateboard community
We love skateboarding. We love skateboarders. We are in it for the love, the passion, the stoke. And more than anything we are here to give back and support everywhere we can.
Boost the broader skateboard community and culture
We give focus to Australian skateboard profiles, talents and businesses to back the Australian skateboard community and inspire the new generations.
DONATE, SUPPORT & PARTNER WITH SLABZOO!
Slabzoo wouldn’t be possible without our community of creators, partners and supporters. To continue growing, supporting and documenting Australian skateboarding, we rely on backing - and we would be STOKED to get your support! Read about all our support options.
SLABZOO SUPPORT OPTIONS
WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT SLABZOO
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Since the creation of Slabzoo they have been a great source of information and a positive contribution for the Australian skateboarding scene nationally and abroad. They have always shown great encouragement and support for our daughter Chloe Covell with updating their followers on her contest schedules and results. Thanks for everything you do.
Chloe Covell, X-games medalist & family.
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We were first introduced to the world of Slabzoo in August 2021 and were immediately blown away! From the brilliantly funny interviews, to the professional photography, Slabzoo are our go to for all the coverage and news of both local and interstate events! Congratulations to Sophie and Majeline for all the support they offer the skateboard community and we wish them every success with all their future endeavours.
Nic, Brad and Bohdi Smith, Adelaide
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We at Project have worked with the Slabzoo team for over two years now. Their pure dedication to skateboarding is infectious, they are truly all about the love of skateboarding and spreading that stoke! The energy they bring to events, and the professionalism in their coverage of all things skateboarding is exactly what we need!
Ben & Elissa, Project Distribution
OUR TEAM
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Slabzoo’s Editor in Chief :-)
Event planning, Photography, communication, PR and partnerships.
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Slabzoo’s Creative Director :-)
Web & graphic design, SoMe and all the bits and pieces.
Besides running Slabzoo she works as a UX + Web + Grapic Designer.
WEBSITE ➪ sophiebo.studio
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Kristen is a videographer, video editor and fellow skater from the Sunshine Coast. Her passion is showcasing womxn doing cool things! She films and edits short, fast-paced videos and hope to one day make a skate film!
Kristen runs her own photography and Videographer biz too!
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Jonathon Barnes is the man behind many of the longer features on Slabzoo and the competition recaps from events like Rumble & Bowlzilla.
Last but not least
Luke Russel | Event coverage, video/photo creator
Henry Cowie | Street reporter , video creator
Dain Bosworth | Photography
Jorge Tichbon | Animation graphics
Zane Jackson | Journalist
Doug Shrobok | Photographer & Videographer
Liana | Photographer Sydney
Slabzoo would be a sloppy Zoo without our team of contributors, creators and supporters. Wanna join the fun? Get in touch via hello@slabzoo.com or DM us on instagram. No prior experience needed, we will help make your work media ready.
Calling all creators
We are dedicated to support Australia’s skateboard community and are more than open to collaborations and partnerships with other passionate people, businesses, parents, teens you name it.
Do you have a great idea for an article or a feature we just have to bring?
Is there an upcoming skateboard event we should cover?
Do you want to help us with edits, photos, or contribute with an article?
What about an event collaboration?
Or do you have other brilliant ideas we haven’t even thought about yet?
Don’t be shy. Reach out to us and let’s have a chat.
Shoot us an email, find us on socials or use the form below to get in touch.
GET IN TOUCH
e-mail: hello@slabzoo.com