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
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