“At First Push Syndicate, we are committed to improving wellness by creating, activating, and supporting inclusive programs that provide opportunities for school-age children to develop leadership, grit, and resilience. We believe that investing in lifelong activities will empower the next generation to thrive.”


- Beau, Matt, Braden & Aiden

OPPORTUNITY

op·por·tu·ni·ty

/ˌäpərˈt(y)o͞onədē/

noun

  • a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.

  • a favorable juncture of circumstances.

  • a good chance for advancement or progress.

Fun Fact: In 2025 First Push Syndicate had our 100,000th student participate in Get On Board programming during a PE class at Oyster River Middle School in Durham, NH.

“Skateboarding is for everybody.”

View fullsize Now's the time to nominate our next Get On Board Teacher of the Year! Send us an email at learn@firstpush.org and tell us why your nominee deserves the title. #FirstPushSyndicate | #SkateboardingInPE | #LetThemSkateboard | #PhysEd | #ActiveLifestyle
View fullsize New year, new schools and new states. Get On Board is taking off this month across the east coast through our gear loan program, and the Get On Board Grant. Ready to get rolling? Hit us up at learn@firstpush.org #FirstPushSyndicate | #Skateboarding
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View fullsize Our next Virtual Session is a good one, featuring two of our Get On Board Teachers' of the Year, Deb Thomas and Matt Bristol. Hit the link in our bio to register. #FirstPushSyndicate | #SkateboardingInPE | #LetThemSkateboard | #PhysEd | #ActiveLifes
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View fullsize The First Push Podcast is live on Spotify! Give your ears a gift and hit the link in our bio to check out conversations with some of our friends. #FirstPushSyndicate | #SkateboardingInPE | #LetThemSkateboard | #PhysEd | #ActiveLifestyle | #PhysicalE
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View fullsize The Holidays are nearing and our schedule is filling fast! #FirstPushSyndicate | #SkateboardingInPE | #LetThemSkateboard | #PhysEd | #ActiveLifestyle | #PhysicalEducation| #GetOnBoard
View fullsize We're hosting our first ever Open Session on December 8th to discuss all things Get On Board! Whether you're interested in the program or have been running it for years, stop in for a chat, we'd love to have you. #FirstPushSyndicate | #Skateboarding
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