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Tanya

Tanya, the current etnies Girl of the Month, also has the distinction of being the grand prize winner of the Step Up to Be the Next etnies Girl contest. etnies Girl, Journeys and Seventeen flew Tanya and her friend, Amelia, to Southern California for an action-packed weekend at the annual etnies Goofy vs. Regular (GvR) Contest and etnies 20th Anniversary grand finale celebration held Oct. 20-22. The girls had a great time watching the contests (and, in Amelia’s case, competing in the etnies Girl PUSH Jam), rubbing elbows with etnies pros, attending the Beastie Boys concert, shopping for free etnies Girl gear in the Company Store and much, much more. We caught up with the 17-year-old New Jersey native about her passion for snowboarding, what inspires her and the best piece of advice she’s ever received.

“There are no limits as to what I can do to have fun while I’m strapped to my board.”

etnies Girl: What are your interests?
Tanya: I love snowboarding; it’s the best sport in the world. Aside from that, I love anything involving a board—skateboarding, longboarding, wakeboarding, etc. I also like to eat…constantly.

etnies Girl: What are your talents?
Tanya: I guess my talents are just reflected in my snowboarding and skateboarding on a good day; but aside from that, I’m not so talented. Oh, and I can make my eyes squeak!

etnies Girl: How did you get involved in snowboarding?
Tanya: Well I was 11 years old and randomly saw some video footage of Tara Dakides snowboarding. I thought she looked so awesome and from the moment my eyes met the TV I was stunned into disbelief—she was incredible at it. Ever since then, I’ve been calling Mountain Creek home in the winter.

etnies Girl: What do you like about etnies Girl?
Tanya: Not too many board sport companies have a separate collection of clothing, shoes, etc., specifically designed for female riders, but etnies Girl is just that, and more. Just by being an etnies Girl of the Month, girls like myself who are passionate about their sport, but who aren’t getting the chance to show the world their talents, can do so with etnies.

etnies Girl: Why are you an etnies Girl?
Tanya: I’m an etnies Girl because I push myself to succeed in all that I do and most of the time it pays off. I’m almost always in a positive mood, and I love to have fun—either on the mountain, with friends, skating or just hanging out, I can make a dull situation fun.

etnies Girl: What do you do for fun?
Tanya: Eating is fun, and I do a lot of that.

etnies Girl: Where do you find inspiration?
Tanya: If I made a list, it would go on forever. In snowboarding, I find my inspiration from the pro snowboarders I admire and one of my best friends, Amelia. She’s one of the best skateboarders I know and she’s always trying new, insane tricks you’d only see in “Tony Hawk’s Underground.” I find inspiration in other ways from my friends, family and boyfriend. Luckily, the people I’m always around are all really cool, and there are certain things about each of them that inspire me to be a better person.

etnies Girl: What’s your biggest accomplishment?
Tanya: There have been a few, but as of right now I personally consider it a cool accomplishment to be able to have this interview with etnies Girl.

etnies Girl: Why do you love snowboarding so much?
Tanya: I can ride at crazy speeds down the mountain, I can create my own trails through the trees, I can grind rails and hit jumps, and the satisfaction of actually landing the tricks is indescribable—basically it’s that there are no limits as to what I can do to have fun while I’m strapped to my board. Plus, the progression that snowboarding as a sport is experiencing in 2006 is insane—more people of all ages and sizes are buying boards, and more people are stomping 1080s and raising the bar even higher. Again, it’s all limitless and I love that.

etnies Girl: How does it feel to be selected as the grand prize winner of the Step Up to Be the Next etnies Girl contest?
Tanya: To be completely honest, when I found out that I won, I started jumping up and down, ran into my sister’s room like a lunatic to tell her the news and called some friends. I can’t thank etnies Girl enough.

etnies Girl: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
Tanya: “Oh my God, Tanya, just do it already! Everybody’s waiting.” My sister said this to me, and while it doesn’t seem like the best piece of advice to get, it really was. She was telling me to hit a rail, frontside it and stop making everyone wait. (I was stalling in front of it, about to chicken out.) Well, to make her shut up, I hit the rail and landed my trick, and we just took the chair up to the terrain park again and again. I realized that I should just try something new if I have a strong feeling that I’m ready for it. If I just wait and hold back I may never progress, and that’s no fun.

etnies Girl: What’s really important to you?
Tanya: My entire family is important to me because I love them, we help each other out and we’re there to support each other at any given time. My friends are important to me because they’re the best friends a girl could find and they’re always there for me when I need them. (Love you guys!) And my boyfriend, Charlie, means so much because I love him like crazy and we have so much fun together. Other things that are important to me: snow days, my driver’s license, my phone and sherbet.

Tanya’s Favorite Things

Place: Mammoth, Calif., and Mt. Hood, Ore.
Animal: Armadillo
Color: Lime green
Hangout: “This local coffee shop called Rohr’s—awesome place.”
City: Los Angeles
Song: “As of right now, ‘London Bridge’ by Fergie. Did I really just admit that? Of all time, ‘Bring me the Disco King’ by David Bowie.”
Album: “Shangri-La Dee Da” by Stone Temple Pilots
Bands: Stone Temple Pilots, Our Lady Peace, Nirvana, Billy Talent
Book: “The Dharma Bums” by Jack Kerouac
Movie: “Pulse”
TV show: “NEXT” on MTV
Sport: “Snowboarding, of course!”
Game: “Guess Who?”
Food: Sherbet and Sbarro
Candy: AirHeads
Holiday: Christmas
Smell: Cucumber Melon lotion and soft scrub
Hobby: “Stickering my snowboard.”
Guilty pleasure: “Ice cream by the gallon.”
Athletes: Tara Dakides, Scotty Wittlake, Pat Milbery, Antti Autti
Hero: “My best friend, Lea Milliaressis.”
etnies Girl shoe: “I’m diggin’ the Lomax in burgundy/gum.”

Be an etnies Girl of the Month

Would you like to be the next etnies Girl of the Month? Leave a comment telling us why you deserve to be the next etnies Girl along with your age and a link to your Web site or MySpace page. You can also send a paragraph describing why you should be our next etnies Girl, along with your name, age, address, phone number and a photo of yourself, to:

etnies Girl of the Month
c/o Sole Technology, Inc.
25422 Trabuco Rd., Suite 105 #235
Lake Forest, CA 92609

Thanks to everyone who applies and good luck!

Meet Tanya, the etnies Girl of the Month!

Make sure to check out the etnies Girl page for the most recent etnies Girl of the Month interview. This month, we interviewed 17-year-old Tanya about being the grand prize winner of the Step Up to Be the Next etnies Girl contest, her passion for snowboarding, what inspires her and the best piece of advice she’s ever received.

Would you like to be the next etnies Girl of the Month? Leave a comment telling us why you deserve to be the next etnies Girl along with your age and a link to your Web site or MySpace page. You can also send a paragraph describing why you should be our next etnies Girl, along with your name, age, address, phone number and a photo of yourself, to:

etnies Girl of the Month
c/o Sole Technology, Inc.
25422 Trabuco Rd., Suite 105 #235
Lake Forest, CA 92609

Thanks to everyone who applies and good luck!

Happy Birthday to Alexis Waite!

We’d like to wish a very happy 25th birthday today to etnies Girl snow team rider Alexis Waite! It’s official, Lexi—you’re now old enough to rent a car. (We know you’re stoked.) Do some donuts in a rental car to celebrate and have an awesome birthday!

This Just in: Last etnies GGOB Clinic of ’06 Rescheduled!

The final etnies Girls Get on Board (GGOB) clinic of the year has been rescheduled and will now take place two weeks later, on Sunday, Nov. 19. Open to females of all ages, the BMX clinic will take place at the etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest and will feature special guest appearances by etnies Girl BMX team riders Nina Buitrago and Stacey Mulligan. Here are all of the updated details:

WHAT: BMX CLINIC
WHEN: NOVEMBER 19, 2006
Registration: 8:30 a.m.
Clinic: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: ETNIES SKATEPARK OF LAKE FOREST
20028 Lake Forest Drive
Lake Forest, CA 92630
COST: $40 preregistered, $45 onsite
EQUIPMENT: Bikes and helmets will be provided

Register for the event today, or visit the etnies GGOB page for more information. We hope to see you there!

UPDATE: This clinic has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience and want to thank everyone who registered. We hope to see you at an etnies Girls Get on Board clinic in 2007!

UPDATE: We are going to do whatever it takes to make this etnies GGOB BMX clinic happen, so stay tuned to the site for more info. For the time being, the date is TBD. Thanks to everyone who let us know that they want to attend the clinic!

Calling All etnies Girls Photo Contest Extended!

The Calling All etnies Girls Photo Contest has just been extended! But don’t procrastinate—get your entries in now for your chance to win the grand prize of a head-to-toe etnies Girl outfit and a pair of shoes, or to be one of four runners-up who will each receive a pair of etnies Girl shoes of their choice. Visit the Lifestyle page for full details…

Calling All etnies Girls Photo Contest Extended to Nov. 30!

We’ve received some amazing entries for the Calling All etnies Girls Photo Contest!

We already knew that etnies Girls are a talented and creative bunch, but we’ve been really impressed with some of the excellent entries we’ve received. If you’ve already entered the contest, pat yourself on the back…and if you haven’t, it’s your lucky day. We’ve decided to give you some more time to get your entries in, and have just extended the contest to Nov. 30, 2006.

Here’s what you need to do: grab a camera and take a photo that illustrates who an etnies Girl is best. What that means is up to you, whether it’s a photo of you skating, painting a picture, snowboarding, having fun with friends, making music, riding your dirt bike—you name it.

This should be a no-brainer, but this is what we don’t want to see: modeling shots (this contest is about capturing the awesome things that etnies Girls accomplish, not about what they look like), nude shots (we’ve received them and, trust us, we don’t want them!) and photos taken off the Internet (you’re not fooling anyone, missy). Okay, enough with the lecture…go out and take some photos!

One grand prize winner will be selected to win a head-to-toe etnies Girl outfit and a pair of shoes, and four runners-up will each receive one pair of shoes of their choice. Make sure to enter the contest by the new closing date of Nov. 30, 2006, for your chance to win. We can’t wait to see your photos!

Register for the Last etnies GGOB Clinic of 2006!

The final etnies Girls Get on Board (GGOB) clinic of the year will take place at the etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest on Sunday, Nov. 5. The BMX clinic (rescheduled from Oct. 1) is open to females of all ages and will feature special guest appearances by etnies Girl BMX team riders Nina Buitrago and Stacey Mulligan. Here are all of the details:

WHAT: BMX CLINIC
WHEN: NOVEMBER 5, 2006
Registration: 8:30 a.m.
Clinic: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: ETNIES SKATEPARK OF LAKE FOREST
20028 Lake Forest Drive
Lake Forest, CA 92630
COST: $40 preregistered, $45 onsite
EQUIPMENT: Bikes and helmets will be provided

Register for the event today, or visit the etnies GGOB page for more information.

UPDATE: You now have two more weeks to register for the BMX clinic, which has been rescheduled to Nov. 19. Register now to learn how to ride with our BMX superstars, Nina Buitrago and Stacey Mulligan!

UPDATE: This clinic has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience and want to thank everyone who registered. We hope to see you at an etnies Girls Get on Board clinic in 2007!

UPDATE: We are going to do whatever it takes to make this etnies GGOB BMX clinic happen, so stay tuned to the site for more info. For the time being, the date is TBD. Thanks to everyone who let us know that they want to attend the clinic!

“12-PACK” Teaser Video Podcast

Download the “12-PACK” teaser (7.7MB)

If you missed the exclusive Web premiere of etnies Girl’s first team DVD, “12-PACK,” do not fear—you still have plenty of ways to get your hands on a copy. Check out the teaser and make sure to enter etnies Girl’s “12-PACK” Giveaway by Nov. 30 for your chance to be one of 12 lucky winners. The DVD will also be available starting Nov. 10 as a gift with purchase at select retail locations while supplies last.

etnies Girl PUSH Jam Results From GvR!

Congratulations to Marisa Del Santo for winning the etnies Girl PUSH Jam that took place this past weekend during Goofy vs. Regular at the etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest! Congrats also go out to etnies Girl team rider Evelien Bouilliart for taking second, to Lacey Baker for placing third, and to etnies Girl’s Lauren Perkins and Elissa Steamer, who placed sixth and eighth, respectively.

Final Results

1. Marisa Del Santo - $3,500
   
2. Evelien Bouilliart - $2,500
   
3. Lacey Baker - $1,500
   
4. Vanessa Torres - $1,000
   
5. Amy Caron - $600
   
6. Lauren Perkins - $400
   
7. Elizabeth Nitu - $400
   
8. Elissa Steamer - $200

Make sure to catch all of the action from the etnies GvR of Skateboarding on Fuel TV. Stay tuned for show times and additional details.

etnies Girl PUSH Jam Skull Bowl Results From GvR!

Goofy vs. Regular 2006 started today at the etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest, and results are in from the etnies Girl PUSH Jam in the Skull Bowl that took place this afternoon. Congratulations to Holly Lyons (pictured below) for winning the contest, Cressey Rice for taking second and Heidi Fitzgerald for placing third. Thanks to all of the girls who came out to rip up the bowl this afternoon, and to everyone who showed up to watch!

Final Results

1. Holly Lyons - $500
   
2. Cressy Rice - $400
   
3. Heidi Fitzgerald - $250
   
4. Kristi Sanders - $150
   
5. Julie Kindstrand - $100
6. Mandy Esch - $100

If you can’t make it to Goofy vs. Regular, make sure to catch the GvR webcast Oct. 21-22.

etnies Girl PUSH Jam in Skull Bowl Today at GvR!

Just a reminder: Goofy vs. Regular 2006 kicks off today, Friday, Oct. 20, and runs through this Sunday at the etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest. Don’t miss the etnies Girl PUSH Jam in the Skull Bowl today from 2-3 p.m.!

If you can’t make it to Goofy vs. Regular, make sure to catch the GvR webcast Oct. 21-22.

Evelien Bouilliart etnies European Open Video Podcast

Evelien Bouilliart etnies European Open.mov (1 MB)

Check out this short but sweet footage of Evelien Bouilliart from the recent etnies European Open, where she placed second. (etnies Girl European riders Ianire Elorriaga and Kristina Westad placed first and third, respectively). Enjoy!

Bid on Elissa’s Boobies! (It’s for a Good Cause)

Yep, you read that correctly—you can now bid on Elissa Steamer’s boobs!

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Keep A Breast Foundation today launched a one-of-a-kind online auction showcasing painted plaster casts of the breasts of the most influential men and women in the skateboarding industry to raise funds for breast cancer research, treatment and prevention programs.

From Oct. 17-26, people from around the world can bid on casts of Pink, Elissa Steamer, Rosa Gonzalez, Amy Gunther and more, which have been decorated by leading athletes and artists such as Mark Gonzales, Robert Williams, Ed Templeton and Wes Humpston.

Throughout the month of October, etnies Girl is also supporting “Keep A Breast Kings & Queens,” a special exhibition taking place at the Receiver Gallery in the Mission District of San Francisco from Oct. 7-29. Curated and documented by skate photographer Désirée Astorga, the casts will be showcased alongside Astorga’s photographs depicting the casting process from strips of plaster to artistic creation.

Bid on Elissa’s cast, which was painted by fellow skater Brian Anderson (pictured below), and make sure to check out the Keep A Breast site and make Keep A Breast one of your MySpace buddies!

etnies Girl Happenings This Weekend at GvR!

Goofy vs. Regular 2006 is taking place this weekend, Oct. 20-22, at the etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest and etnies Girl has plenty of exciting happenings lined up!

ETNIES GIRL HAPPENINGS AT GVR

FRIDAY, OCT. 20
Women’s Bowl Practice                             11 a.m.-12 noon
etnies Girl PUSH Jam in Skull Bowl             2-3 p.m.

SATURDAY, OCT. 21
Women’s Practice                                     10-11:30 a.m.
etnies Girl PUSH Jam Street                      11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
etnies Girl Team Signing                           1:30-2:30 p.m.

The team signing will take place at the etnies Girl booth in the Festival Village. Come out and get stuff signed by Elissa Steamer, Lauren Perkins and Evelien Bouilliart!

Visit the GvR 2006 site for full details on the contests, Beastie Boys concert, confirmed riders, autograph sessions, street festival, parking, directions, hotel info, how you can volunteer and more. We hope to see you this weekend!

If you can’t make it to Goofy vs. Regular, make sure to catch the GvR webcast Oct. 21-22.

New Contest: “12-PACK” Giveaway!

We have a brand new contest to win etnies Girl’s first team DVD, “12-PACK,” and more! Visit the Lifestyle page for full details on etnies Girl’s “12-PACK” Giveaway and don’t forget to this watch the global Web premiere of “12-PACK” this Friday, Oct. 20, at 4 p.m.!

Enter etnies Girl’s “12-PACK” Giveaway!

To celebrate the release of our first team video, “12-PACK,” etnies Girl is giving away a copy of the DVD and an etnies Girl T-shirt to 12 lucky winners!

“12-PACK” is the first ever five-sport female focused DVD and gives a rare behind-the-scenes look into the etnies Girl team doing what they love best and ruling their own scene. The DVD features Lauren Perkins, Evelien Bouilliart, Elissa Steamer, Leanne Pelosi, Alexis Waite, Mary Osborne, Serena Brooke, Nina Buitrago, Stacey Mulligan, Tarah Gieger, Sarah Whitmore and Louisa Menke.

Enter etnies Girl’s “12-PACK” Giveaway by Nov. 30, 2006, for your chance to win!

The global Web premiere of “12-PACK” will take place at 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 20, at www.etniesgirl.com/12-pack. Don’t miss it!

The DVD will also be available starting Nov. 10 as a gift with purchase at select retail locations while supplies last.

Viva la “12-PACK!”

Global Webcast Premiere of “12-PACK,” etnies Girl’s First Team DVD, Oct. 20 at 4 p.m.!

etnies Girl is thrilled to announce the release of our first team video, “12-PACK,” featuring 12 of the best skaters, surfers, snowboarders, motocross and BMX riders in the world. Showcasing the raw talent, companionship, strength and fun personalities of the etnies Girl team, “12-PACK” will have its exclusive webcast premiere at 4 p.m. across the globe on Friday, Oct. 20, at www.etniesgirl.com/12-pack. The DVD will also be available starting Nov. 10 as a gift with purchase at select retail locations while supplies last.

“12-PACK” is the first ever five-sport female focused DVD and gives a rare behind-the-scenes look into the etnies Girl team doing what they love best and ruling their own scene. Produced by etnies Girl, with much of the filming done by Lisa Whitaker of Villa Villa Cola, the project features some of the most talented action sports athletes ever assembled, including: Lauren Perkins, Evelien Bouilliart, Elissa Steamer, Leanne Pelosi, Alexis Waite, Mary Osborne, Serena Brooke, Nina Buitrago, Stacey Mulligan, Tarah Gieger, Sarah Whitmore and Louisa Menke.

All of the action and behind-the-scenes footage is set to an irreverent soundtrack featuring up-and-coming indie bands The Rakes, Vox Vermillion, Von Iva, Presets, The Gossip, The Kohl Heart, Scanners and etnies Girl’s New Music Search contest winner, The Most Holy Trinity.

Stay tuned for your chance to win a copy of the DVD. Viva la “12-PACK!”

Vintage Lauren and Elissa!

Look what landed in our inbox this week! Lauren Perkins sent in this photo of Elissa Steamer and herself (then a mere 12 years old—how cute is she?), circa January 2000. We love it all: Lauren’s baggy shorts, the random elbow and broom handle, Lauren and Elissa’s matching haircuts, the list goes on. But most of all, it’s nice to know that nearly seven years later these two are still teammates and friends.

etnies Girl Holiday ’06 Collection Online and In Stores Now!

The weather is starting to get cooler, and it’s time to start thinking about cozy sweaters, scarves and thermals, as well as wardrobe staples like etnies Girl shoes, hoodies and T-shirts. Check out etnies Girl’s Holiday 2006 collection for some of the coolest shoes and clothing of the season. The collection is available in stores now.

etnies Girl Riders Sweep etnies European Open in Rome!

Congratulations to etnies Girl riders Ianire Elorriaga, Evelien Bouilliart and Kristina Westad for taking the top three spots, respectively, in Girls’ Street at the etnies European Open in Rome this past weekend!

Ianire, a Spanish native who rides for etnies Girl Europe, has been on fire lately, recently winning the European Skateboard Championship in Girls’ Street. Her two 45-second runs clinched the win with tricks like a kickflip over the main hip and a frontside tailslide on the big quarter. Evelien’s backside boardslide on the big rail and smooth backside 180 over the hip helped earn her second place, while Kristina, an etnies Girl Europe rider known as “The Viking” since she hails from Norway, showed her technical skills with a nice backside heelflip over the big hip and boardslide on the small rail to nail third.

The podium sweep was déjà vu all over again for the girls, as they also reigned supreme in Girls’ Street at the etnies Open in Munich, Germany, in May, with Evelien in first, Kristina in second and Ianire in third. Great job, ladies!

Download etnies Girl’s Holiday 2006 Catalog!

Want to see what etnies Girl has in store for winter? Download our Holiday 2006 catalog and get ready to shop for some of the cutest shoes, clothes and accessories of the season!

etnies Girl Is Pink for October!

etnies Girl has joined Pink for October in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Click on the pink ribbon on the top right side of every page to link to Boarding for Breast Cancer (B4BC), a breast cancer awareness organization etnies Girl supports, for more information on the disease. We have also compiled basic facts that every female should know about breast cancer below.

Breast Cancer: Learn the Facts

Since October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re helping to spread the word about the disease. When you see info about breast cancer, do you usually just tune out? You shouldn’t! It isn’t necessary to stress yourself out about breast cancer, but you should know the facts and how to do a monthly breast self exam.

Early Detection Is the Best Prevention

The single most important thing you can do to survive breast cancer is to catch it early. An increasing number of women are being diagnosed with the disease in their 20s and 30s—an age group that many doctors still wrongly believe is too young for breast cancer. Unfortunately, no female past puberty is too young to get the disease, and there are young breast cancer survivors to prove it. Unless you are classified as high risk—meaning your mom or sister has or had breast cancer—you won’t start getting mammograms (x-rays that check for breast cancer) until you are 40. So what is the best way to protect yourself until then? It’s simple: by doing a monthly breast self exam.

Doing a monthly breast self exam is the best way to find any potential growth because it makes you aware of your own body. Contrary to popular opinion, breasts are not necessarily smooth, and in fact are often lumpy and bumpy, so the goal of self exams is for you to become familiar with what is normal for you. After doing monthly self exams for a while, you will be better able to notice any changes in your breasts that might be of concern. If you are ever in doubt about a change in your breasts, see your doctor.

Remember, early detection is the best prevention!

Breast Cancer Stats & Facts

Below are some important breast cancer stats and facts, courtesy of the Young Survival Coalition.

• One in every 258 women between the ages of 30 and 40 will be diagnosed with breast cancer within the next ten years
• Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in women ages 35 to 40
• Approximately 10,000 women under the age of 40 will be diagnosed with breast cancer each year, and close to 1,500 will die
• There are nearly 250,000 women in the United States under the age of 40 currently living with breast cancer
• Young women's cancers are generally more aggressive and lead to lower survival rates
• Young women with breast cancer struggle with many issues that their post-menopausal counterparts do not, including early menopause, pregnancy after diagnosis, higher mortality rates and a more advanced cancer at diagnosis
• Young women are virtually excluded from breast cancer studies and trials
• The good news is that when breast cancer is caught in its earliest stages, the five-year survival rate for young women with breast cancer is 85 percent
  

Frequently Asked Questions About Breast Cancer

At what age should you begin doing breast self exams?
When your breasts are fully developed. This usually varies from age 10 to age 16.

How often should you do breast self exams?
Around the same time of the month, every month.

Can teenagers get breast cancer?
Yes. While breast cancer is less common in younger women, any woman can get it. We hear from many young women in their 20s with the disease.

What is the best time to do a breast self exam?
Ten days after your period, when tenderness and swelling are low.

Is it normal to have lumps in your breasts?
Yes, it is common to have “lumpy, bumpy” breasts, especially in young women.

Should you do breast self exams if you don’t have a family history of breast cancer?
Yes, because any woman can get breast cancer.

Is it okay if your breasts are different sizes?
Yes, it is common for teenagers to have breasts that are different sizes, as each breast may develop at a slightly different rate.

Does anyone ever find a breast cancer by doing a breast self exam?
Yes! Approximately 25 percent of all breast cancers are found by women doing their own breast self exam.

Thank you to B4BC for providing this information!

etnies Girls Get on Board Moto-X Clinic Hits Colton This Weekend!

It’s not too late to register to learn how to ride motocross with etnies Girls Get on Board (GGOB) this weekend in Southern California! The etnies GGOB series of all-girls action sports instructional clinics is set to hit Colton, Calif., on Saturday, Oct. 7. Open to females of all ages, the clinic will feature special guest appearances by etnies Girl team motocross riders Tarah Gieger and Sarah Whitmore. Here are all of the details:

WHAT: MOTO CLINIC
WHEN: OCTOBER 7, 2006
AM Registration: 8:30 a.m. (make sure to arrive then to get into your gear)
AM Clinic: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
PM Registration: 12:30 p.m. (make sure to arrive then to get into your gear)
PM Clinic: 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: HONDA RIDER EDUCATIONAL CENTER
1301 Via Venita
Colton, CA 92324
COST: $60 preregistered, $65 onsite
EQUIPMENT: Bikes, helmets and gear will be provided

The final etnies GGOB clinic of the year will take place at the etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest on Sunday, Nov. 5. The BMX clinic (rescheduled from Oct. 1) will feature special guest appearances by etnies Girl BMX team riders Nina Buitrago and Stacey Mulligan. For complete details, to sign up for an event or for the latest updates and information, visit the etnies Girls Get on Board page.

Moto-X Team Rider Tarah Gieger Takes Fourth in Surf Comp!

Proving that she rules it in both motocross and surfing, etnies Girl team rider Tarah Gieger took a very respectable fourth place this past weekend at her first APSPR Corona Extra Pro Surf Circuit competition held at Middles in her native Puerto Rico. Congrats, Tarah!

etnies Girl Riders Take Over Fuel TV’s “The Daily Habit” Oct. 3 and 10!

etnies Girl athletes have been taking over co-hosting duties regularly on Fuel TV’s “The Daily Habit” over the past few months. First surfer Mary Osborne had the honor of co-hosting the popular action sports program, and then snowboarder Leanne Pelosi got her turn. Next up, snowboarder Alexis Waite (pictured above) will co-host the show on Tuesday, Oct. 3, at 6 p.m. PDT (9 p.m. EDT), and etnies Girl flow surfer Schuyler McFerran (pictured below) will co-host on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 6 p.m. PDT (9 p.m. EDT). Each show will rebroadcast the following day at noon PDT (3 p.m. EDT). (Viewers should check local listings as airtimes can vary by location.)

etnies Girl Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month During October

The statistic that one in eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime hits pretty close to home. Most of us already know someone who has been affected by the disease, and those of us who don’t likely will eventually. With that in mind, etnies Girl is proud to announce our continued support of breast cancer charities Boarding for Breast Cancer (B4BC) and the Keep A Breast Foundation during October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

For the past year, etnies Girl has been collecting one dollar from each shoe sold through the etnies Girl Online Store and, at the end of this month, we will present the final amount of over $3,000 to B4BC. We have also designed a special limited edition T-shirt for B4BC (pictured above) that will be sold exclusively through CCS Girls Online during October with 100 percent of proceeds going straight to B4BC to help fund breast cancer awareness and educational programs.

Also a strong supporter of the Keep A Breast Foundation, etnies Girl recently participated in the “Bridge Mural” project at the Action Sports Retailer trade show in San Diego, which ultimately raised $18,000 to be split between Keep A Breast and Surf Aid International. Additionally, we were one of several brands that collaborated with an artist to design a T-shirt that was sold exclusively at ASR with a portion of proceeds going toward the social mission organizations.

Throughout the month of October, etnies Girl is supporting “Keep A Breast Kings & Queens,” a special exhibition taking place in San Francisco. The show fuses skateboarding’s past and present, uniting the most influential men and women in the industry to raise awareness for breast cancer. Breast casts of musicians Pink and Joan Jett, etnies Girl skater Elissa Steamer and more have been decorated for the exhibition by leading athletes and artists such as Mark Gonzales, Robert Williams, Ed Templeton and Wes Humston. Curated and documented by skate photographer Désirée Astorga, the casts will be showcased alongside Astorga’s photographs depicting the casting process from strips of plaster to artistic creation. “Keep A Breast Kings & Queens” officially opens on Oct. 7 at the Receiver Gallery in the Mission District, San Francisco. The show will be open to the public through Oct. 29. All casts will be auctioned off on the Keep A Breast website.