Learn to Skate sessions are inclusive and accessible skateboarding workshops that provide children and young people the opportunity to learn and build skills in skateboarding.
Our workshops are led by experienced instructors to create a fun environment that involves games with a social focus.
During a Learn to Skate session, children and young people build confidence by learning about skate skill development, injury prevention, skate park etiquette and equipment maintenance.
Each session generally runs for an hour and can accommodate up to 25 people at a time, from beginners to intermediates.
Click a location below to book into an upcoming session.
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A reminder that all events are subject to weather conditions. In the event of extreme weather (rain, thunderstorms, heat or windy conditions) programs may need to be postponed or cancelled. While we do our best to reschedule programs as close to the initial date, this is sometimes not possible. To ensure you are up to date with the latest program information, make sure you provide accurate contact details when booking and follow us on Facebook. |
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FAQs
1. How can I change booking details or cancel my booking?
If you need to change you booking details you can visit the link on your confirmation email to cancel booking or change details.
2. I didn’t book can I still come
Absolutely! Whilst we encourage skaters to book in prior, we welcome anyone who wakes up and decides they want to join on the day. However, to ensure skaters are up to date with the latest information on specific events, it is recommended to book so we can communicate directly with you in the event or postponement or cancellation.
3. What do I need to bring?
Just a good attitude! No equipment or skating ability required, we provide skateboards and safety gear for everyone participating in Learn to Skate skateboarding workshops.
4. What happens if my program is cancelled?
Unfortunately, at times we need to cancel a session in the event of extreme weather (Rain, thunderstorms, heat or windy conditions).
While we do our best to reschedule programs as close to the initial date, this is sometimes not possible. To ensure you are up to date with the latest program information, make sure you provide accurate contact details when booking and follow us on Facebook.5. What qualifications do programs leaders have?
Our friendly and professional team are Skate Australia Accredited and experienced instructors with a wealth of knowledge and skills. All instructors have working with children checks and are first aid certified.
6. Can you come to my local skate park?
The great thing about Learn to Skate sessions is that they are free! Though this means as a not-for-profit, we rely heavily on grants and council support to make the program happen in local communities. The most helpful thing you could do to get us to your area would be to email your local council that has a skate park and ask them to arrange a session.
7. I noticed instructors taking photos of the session, where can I find these?
We love sharing the progress our skaters make during each session. You can view these the week after the event on our Facebook page.
In line with the participant terms and conditions, upon booking participations sign the right to use and share images to the Victorian YMCA, Community Programming Pty Ltd and partnering Local Government Authorities and program sponsors, the right to use my physical likeness without restriction in any promotion or promotional material created by or for the YMCA Skate Services programs or events. This includes photographs published to online social networking websites such as Facebook. I accept that no fee or remuneration will be provided for my appearance in any YMCA Skate Services Program related promotions, and grant unlimited use of my image for this purpose only.For more skatepark images, information and locations, please visit Skater Maps.