Top Skaters Competing in the 2024 Blading Cup 


Meet the top skaters competing in the Blading Cup held in Downtown Santa Ana on November 2, 2024. 


Skater: Danny Beer

Q. How long have you been skating?

A: I have been skating for 27 years. "LOL, that sounds insane to say."

Q: Have you competed in the Santa Ana's Blading Cup before?

A: Yes! I’ve competed before! I have been going whenever I can since 2016. Sometimes, I skate, and other times, I watch with the audience. I am grateful for both experiences.  

Q: Why do you skate?

A: I skate for the feeling of freedom and personal expression. I love all aspects of skating, but I believe my favorite part is how endless the opportunities are for individuals to present themselves. It is truly an open book. I also don’t believe any of this could happen without all of my weird friends being around and hyping each other up. This is a niche but strong community with WILD energy flowing through it.

Q: Where are you from?

A: Born in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada.

Follow @DannyBeer on Instagram #dannybeer #themskates #bladingcup
 

Danny Beer - Blading Cup 2024



Skater: Chihiro Azuma 

Q. How long have you been skating?

A: For about 23 years. 

Q: Have you competed in the Santa Ana's Blading Cup before?

A: Yes, in 2013, 2016, 2017 and 2018.

Q: Why do you skate?

A: I love the excitement that can only be experienced through skating and the fun times spent skating with my friends! That's my reason for skating.

Q: Where are you from?

A: I'm from Okayama in Japan.

Follow @chihiro_azuma on Instagram
 

Chihiro Azuma - Blading Cup 2024