The future of gravity sports is not all-white, all-male, or all-American.
We believe the IDF’s current all-volunteer structure fails to make leadership positions welcoming to folks of all genders, races and nationalities who cannot necessarily afford to work for free.
Volunteer organizations tend to work best for those who can afford to volunteer.
We are running to change that.
Let’s be clear: all are welcome in the organization we are working to form.
Holding an elected position is only one way to work on behalf of international organizing.
If you have time to offer, we want to talk.
If you want to work more than five hours a week to help craft our future, we want to see you paid for your efforts.
We are seeking to fill our advisory board with diverse representation from around the world.
We encourage the global downhill community to reach out now, and any time in advance of the next election if they are interested in working together.
Our goal is to encourage healthy growth during and beyond our time in leadership positions.
We will be excited to step down to foster a more diverse future.
Aaron Breetwor
Austin Pedroni
Brian Cortright
Tyler Topping
Jack Collins
Zak Maytum
Max Dubler
Event Management
Event Management
Business Development
SkateIDSA collaboration & gender/diversity advocacy
New rider outreach & transnational development
SkateIDSA collaboration
Aaron Breetwor
Work with board members to define the scope of their projects.
Hold weekly one-on-one meetings with board members to facilitate project progress.
Lead monthly public meetings.
Solicit input from advisors.
Coordinate with contracted lawyers and accountants.
Aaron is a community organizer, magazine publisher, writer, photographer and brand manager. He also works as an editor and consultant for creatives and businesses in and outside of skateboarding.
Austin Pedroni
Audit organization and rider experience of past events
Build central database from findings
Define best practices for all aspects of event organization
Build tools to share and implement best practices
Organize demonstration event showcasing best practices
Work with world cup event organizers to replicate successes in 2022
Austin is a freelance camera assistant and logistical coordinator for commercial and feature film sets. He has been an active downhill community member since 2012, assisting with event production across North America, and hosting travelers from around the world while a resident at the Los Angeles Skatehouse.
Zak Maytum
Audit safety standards of past events
Standardize corner marshaling procedure
Standardize course coverage procedure
Standardize radio communication procedure
Establish liquid cash fund for emergency needs at events
Refine plan for monitoring substance use at events
Work with Racer Liaison to audit and revise rulebook
Standardize distribution and placement of racer cameras
Lead World Cup race direction for 2022 season
Zak Maytum is a product designer and a seasoned downhill, slalom and transition skater. He spent a decade traveling the world as a competitive racer and now works primarily as a horse trainer and saddle maker.
Tyler Topping
Standardize event coverage procedures
Produce and share media-making instructional materials
Build global directory of media makers
Conduct outreach to global network
Coordinate media team for late-2021 demonstration event(s)
Secure media production contracts for 2022 season
Assemble archive of past years’ media
Tyler is a gravity sports photographer with clients ranging from brands to event organizers to magazines. Tyler has been a community steward all around North America with particular focus in Arizona, Vancouver and the DC metropolitan area. Tyler has organized more than ten events around the country. Tyler was the primary photographer for the 2019 IDF Euro Tour.
Max Dubler
Establish venues for dialogue between GGA membership and leadership
Publish reports of meeting activity
Create guidelines for GGA social media management
Coordinate with event organizers on communication strategy
Collect biographical information from members to improve event coverage
Max Dubler is a writer, critic, sports and studio photographer and retired professional skater. He has maintained a steady output of media for various brands and journalism outlets for the last 13 years and is currently pursuing a graduate degree in urban planning.
Brian Cortright
Build a new easy-to-use online platform with the following capabilities:
Provide up-to-date information on the association’s activities
Host educational materials and clinics
Clarify membership status and payment history
Solicit input from membership
Publish event media libraries for members’ personal use.
Publish real-time data from events
Brian Cortright is a visual designer and web developer. He learned his trade within the skate industry and now works for a range of specialty clients to craft their brand images and online presence.
Jack Collins
Audit skate clinic producers
Organize findings into curriculum for clinics at downhill events
Define venue requirements for new rider clinics
Establish relationships with safety gear supplier
Draft new rider survey/waiver
Host new rider clinic at 2021 demonstration event
Use new rider survey to refine clinic structure
Work with event organizers to plan and staff 2022 clinics
Jack Collins is a downhill community organizer. He has hosted multiple events tailored to different skill levels, coordinated nationwide travel for a team of skaters, and regularly produces memes and printed matter to foster good will between disparate local scenes.