By Margaret Maccoll
Get your skates on and book quickly to take part in free skateboarding workshops at local skate parks, because places will fill fast.
Noosa Council is pleased to assist the delivery of the Revolutions workshop series through its Community Grants program.
The workshops make learning to skateboard fun, safe and easy.
Run by the Australian Skateboarding Community Initiative (ASCI), skilled coaches teach participants vital motor skills for skating and other sports, plus social and team-building skills.
ASCI skate coach Jake Rowlinson, who grew up in Noosa, says he’s pleased to help aspiring local skaters from regional areas achieve their goals.
“We didn’t have these programs in Noosa when I was growing up. With a lot of the younger generation getting into skateboarding, it’s great to be able to help them hone their skills,” he said.
“There are 332 skateboarders registered with the Australian Skateboarding Federation living in the Noosa Shire and some of the best skaters in the country have come from Noosa. Hopefully we’ll see many more follow in their footsteps.”
Workshop dates:
– Pomona Skate Park: 10, 17, 24 June
– Peregian Beach Skate Park: 15, 22, 29 July
– Tewantin Skate Park: 12, 19, 26 August
– Sunshine Beach Skate Park: 16, 23, 30 September
To register for the skate workshops, visit: australianskateboarding.com/events/categories/learn-to-skateboard/workshops/
