Learn how to skate
Skateboarding Lessons
Private Skate Lessons
Online Skate Academy (coming soon)
Working with schools and communities to safely integrate skateboarding into schools.
We aim to have skateboarding seen as a sport that is well integrated and welcomed into local schools by laying the groundwork within each school to facilitate sessions.
Changing kid’s lives one push at a time.
We know from experience that skateboarding has the potential to change a child’s life. Because of this, we want as many kids on boards as possible. This is a sport that the youth of today love, therefor it’s time that schools and communities cater for their student’s skate needs.
A few things are crucial for this to happen… Safety, equipment, space, permission, and guidance.
With our help, student’s can flourish as skaters within their schools and communities.
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Neuroscientist talks about skateboarding. GOLDEN DISCUSSION at 14mins 45 sec.
FAQs
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Our lessons cater for all abilities. Whether it’s your first day on a skateboard or you’re working on making those kickflips cleaner, our coaches will assess your ability and recommend tricks accordingly.
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Click this link to go to the lessons registration page. Alternatively you can give us a call to find out more.
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Not at all though we definitely recommend buying a skateboard eventually. Have a look at our shop, we've got an awesome range of really good quality boards that would be perfect as a first board… Or even a little upgrade!
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Generally we say 5-12 years of age though we can be lenient if you have a 4 year old who is already super keen and ready to get started.
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Please wait 2-3 days after registering for your invoice to arrive. If it’s taken a little longer please send us an email and we’ll find out what’s happened.
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After signing up online you will receive an invoice in 2-3 days.
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Have a look at our online shop, you will see plenty of options. It’s also important to make sure you buy the right size. If you click on one of the boards you will see a little description telling you who the board is suitable for. Generally smaller feet need a smaller board and bigger feet need a bigger board! Exact age ranges are written next to the boards.
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We offer a range of different types of lessons depending on what the school or community center needs. Give Tanja a call on 0220929121 to get the ball rolling or scroll down on our Lessons Page, you will see a section titled “For Schools & Centers”.
In schools we aim to start with in class lessons as part of the PE curriculum. These are a great way to give each student a taste for skateboarding. Then either lunchtime or after school lessons are to go to.
However, some schools prefer to just go for lunchtime or after school lessons. It just depends on what your school needs.
We also offer equipment packages to schools. These come with a good range of ramps, quality boards and helmets, as well as a few integration lessons to make sure things run smoothly with or without us there.
Click here to view an awesome case study we’ve put together for Massey Primary.
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Our team is trained in preventing injuries. We know how to spot common mistakes, and we know how to teach in a way that minimises risk and prevents injuries.
Occasionally injuries do happen though usually these are mild bumps or bruises that heal quickly or that build mental strength and teaches respect for the sport and one’s own ability. Serious injuries are very, very rare at our lessons. In the last 2 years of operating we have run 100’s of lessons for 1000’s of skaters and have only had 2 fractured arms. This is more than the average number of injuries that happen on most school playgrounds every term.