Co-Founder, Co-Director, Head Coach

Yumi is an incoming teacher candidate and skateboarding leader. Since completing her Honours Degree in Kinesiology, she is now working towards becoming a high school physical education and science teacher. She is passionate about how  inclusive physical activity spaces and movement are powerful in increasing mental health, self confidence and belonging. As a Queer, Racialized teen, Yumi wasn’t quickly accepted in skateboarding, and had to overcome a lot of adversity. Now, as the cofounder of York Skateboarding Academy (YSA) and CoDirector of Queer Skate Toronto (QST) she strives to create safe space in Toronto’s skateboarding community, and use skateboarding as a vehicle for empowerment, friendship and fostering love of movement. When she’s not skateboarding or teaching, you can find Yumi playing basketball and softball, jamming out to her favourite indie rock tunes and crafting up a storm. 

Watch this documentary about Yumi

https://youtu.be/pp0fkRRsPaw?si=Ibl01O6bCCl4mgsZ

Co-Founder, Co-Director, Co-Head Coach

Royan is Yumi and Lucy's dad. He is an educator in the York Region District School Board. Royan started skateboarding because he was so inspired by his daughters. Though his skills have a long way to go and pale in comparison to his own daughters', he loves skateboarding nonetheless.

You can follow him on Instagram @kimchicrimp.

Senior Coach

Lucy is a multi-sport athlete who attends Bill Crothers Secondary School. Lucy loves anime, art, and Korean seaweed soup.