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Pia Koenig
founder & project manager
Hey, I'm Pia! I'm a studied psychologist and sports scientist from Germany. For 10 years I have been living in my home of choice, Innsbruck, Austria.
I founded SKAID in spring 2017 when I had spent some time abroad, finished my studies and couldn't make excuses for not taking action in the refugee crisis anymore . I had been thinking about starting a project but didn't quite know how and at first didn't find people with the same motivation ("no time, no need").
I finally found the courage to start the project on my own and am now very very happy to have found lots of support by the local skate community and a team that is skilled, funny and above all kind hearted from top to toe.
As I watch our young participants improve I really get the impression that SKAID will help them to find their place in our society and will contribute to their growing into self-confident adults.
My wish is that they will be able to identify with something else than just cultural background or nationality and that through that shared identity and passion they will find friends anywhere in the world they might go in the future.
Rosa Moosbrugger
trainer & project manager
I'm Rosa, biology student from Vorarlberg, annnd now part of the SKAID team. For many people, skating seems at first glance, to jump around in baggy-pants on a board with 4 wheels. After 3 years of skating myself, I know that there is much more to it: a lot of patience, consistency, creativity, community, supporting each other, friendships, falling down, getting up, testing limits, conquering public space, political statements, and and and. Skating has given me a lot over the last few years, and I couldn't imagine anything better than being able to pass these things on. 'Skaid' does exactly that, and I’m excited to be a part of it.
Viktoria Kapuscinski
trainer & project manager
I'm Viki and I'm a proud SKAID member since the beginning of 2024. For me, skating is the most beautiful thing in the world, but it's not just skating itself that has enriched my life, but also all the wonderful people I've been able to meet through it. Skating is like being at home with a huge family. No matter where in the world I traveled alone, I met people at the skate park. When it comes to skating, origin, age, religion, gender, sexuality and level don't matter. The only thing that counts is the joy of skating and that's exactly what I want to pass on.
Leander Blaas
trainer
My name is Leander aka Lele and I've been skating for 5 years now. What fascinated me about this sport is not only the feeling of freedom when I stand on my board, but also the incredibly cool skate community. There I found friends who share my passion and who always motivate me. Skateboarding not only taught me tricks, but also important life lessons like perseverance and discipline. It challenges me to overcome my fears and constantly improve. Every day on the board is a new challenge and an incomparable adventure.
It gives me joy to pass on my knowledge and enthusiasm for skateboarding to others. The opportunity to support young skaters and build their confidence is an incredibly rewarding experience for me. By teaching at Skaid, I can not only enjoy my love of skateboarding, but also make a positive contribution to the development of the next generation of skaters. It's just great to see them progress and achieve their own goals.
Anna Gläser
trainer
Hey, I'm Anna! What I like so much about skating is that it connects people, no matter how different you actually are. You don't need a language to skate. For me, it's about having fun together and supporting each other.
Skating has taught me a lot about life in general, such as being creative, not giving up, interpreting space differently and sometimes just rethinking things.
I'm really happy to be part of Skaid and want to push together and learn from each other.