Atlanta is a city that is renowned for its vibrant skateboarding culture, boasting a rich history and strong presence in clothing, vernacular culture, DIY culture, and music. Every year, the Atlanta Open is held as an international figure skating competition that welcomes domestic and foreign skaters who are current members of their respective federations. This event draws participants to the city's hotels, restaurants, shops and other tourism-related businesses. 45 experienced and high-level judges will officiate the competition, and the winners will be awarded medals.
The late Olympic official and life member Susan Johnson will be honored by rewarding an intermediate goal scorer with the annual Susan Johnson Award. In order to participate in the Atlanta Open, skaters must be at least five years old. Those under 12 must be accompanied by an adult skater. Stratosphere Skateboards, opened in 1986, is the city's most popular and go-to resource for skaters. The club president believes it's definitely possible for a young figure skater to start in the Atlanta metropolitan area and make it all the way to the Olympics. The Atlanta Open is expected to attract not only elite skaters, but also parents, coaches and judges to Alpharetta.
All results will be posted online on the Atlanta Figure Skating Club website. With its resources and traditions, the skateboarding community in Atlanta is quite large compared to other specific subcultures.
