Daisy

Daisy started skating in lockdown, rolling up and down the road outside her house until it clicked. Now she rides the Skate Farm because the ramps are so good and the crew is welcoming. Being on the team has boosted her confidence and shown her that people beyond her family believe in her too. She wants to inspire more girls to try skating and one day run a skatepark of her own.

Questions & answers

What is your earliest memory of putting on skates?
Going into the garages behind our house in lockdown and practising on my quads up and down the road.

What trick took you the longest, and how did it feel when you nailed it?
My 180 stalls. I was too nervous to try, and when I finally got it I felt happy and excited to try more things.

Who inspires you in the skate world?
My dad. He got me into skating and now we always do it as a family.

What advice has helped you most?
Never give up, keep trying and have fun.

Describe your skating style in three words.
Smooth, controlled and big.

What do you do when you feel stuck or scared to try something new?
I ask older, more experienced skaters for tips, then take my time and try again.

What is your favourite skate memory so far?
Dropping in for the first time. It helped me learn more moves after that.

How would you explain the Skate Farm vibe to someone new?
Fun and welcoming for all ages and abilities. On blade night there is always a nice group who make you feel welcome and encourage you.

What is your big dream in skating?
To run my own skatepark and encourage as many girls as possible to have a go.