Mar
25

Back Protectors and Helmets

Downhill is inherently a dangerous sport. WGSF is constantly re-evaluating our rules to keep our members as safe as possible. Starting in 2025, WGSF will require CE level 1 or

Jan
19

2024 and 2025 WDSC Qualifications Explained

The 2024 season is just around the corner. WDSC events will be limited to 60 competitors, by selection only. The first round of competitors were chosen from the 2022 and

Jun
03

Proposal for the WGSF to Safeguard and Utilize IDF Assets

Introduction The International Downhill Federation (IDF) board and membership has voted for the dissolution of the organization, and as such, the World Gravity Sports Federation (WGSF) proposes to take responsibility

Apr
03

Women’s Street Luge

Exciting News Alert: Women’s Street Luge Racers join the Series! We’re thrilled to announce that the World Gravity Sports Federation (WGSF) is now officially sanctioning Women’s Street Luge races! This

Jan
02

The New Rules

WGSF has a brand new rule book. But don’t worry, while there are a few changes, the gist of the rules are similar to the rules that most people are

Dec
29

WGSF and the Future of Downhill

The World Gravity Sports Federation was created in 2021 and 2022 by Chris McBride and William Stephenson as the sanctioning body beyond the World Downhill Skateboarding Championship. WGSF’s charter is

Sep
23

New Racing Brackets

One of the rule changes WGSF is initiating, is how lane choice is determined in each heat. Historically, order of lane choice in each heat was determined by qualifying position.

May
15

Introducing the WDSC

WGSF has teamed up with Race Marketing and Management to create the World Downhill Skateboarding Championship. This championship series will take downhill street sports to the next level! The World