Castlegar Rotary SkateparkCastlegar, British Columbia Canada

Summer at the Skatepark since 2011

Summer at the Skatepark

Program Highlights

Coaches

Testimonials

Volunteers

Media

Statistics

Social Media

Thanks

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Organizer: Kootenay Family Place

Funders: BC Gaming, Castlegar Recreation Commission and The Community Foundation of Castlegar and District

Media: Castlegar News

Skatepark Maintenance: Castlegar and District Recreation Department

Equipment: Skull Skates and S-One Helmets

Curriculum: Drop In To Skateboarding

Summer at the Skatepark

Program review

2014 marked the fourth year of Summer at the Skatepark in Castlegar, BC. Kooteny Family Places free drop in skateboard coaching program, during July and August, continues to offer a high quality and accessible skateboarding experience to children, youth and families visiting the skatepark.

With 315 signed up participants and over 700 visits in just 39 days of operation it is evident the opportunity to skateboard with accredited coaches at Castlegar Rotary Skatepark is well supported.

Program highlights

Riston coaching the fundamental skateboarding skill, the ollie.

Riston Turner & Ty Smith, both school teachers, utilized the Drop In to skateboarding curriculum where skaters were guided through board skills developmentally. As the skaters confidence increased, the coaches nurtured participants awareness of how to ride steeper banks, transitions and the skate bowl.

With over 800 participants since 2011 the program has not reported any major injuries (broken bones). Having safety equipment available and reinforcing skatepark etiquette has shown conclusively that with instruction skateboarding is a very safe and fun activity for all ages.

Accredited Coaches

Ty coaching how to ride transition

Levi Peirson, an advanced skateboarder from Nelson, completed his second summer mentoring all ages in skateboarding skills from novice to advanced.

Youth Coaches

Accredited skateboard coach Stephanie Scott, of Trail BC, showed amazing patience and enthusiasm for coaching. As a female skater the girls particularly were thrilled to roll with her daily.

Youth coaches

“Both my kids, age 3 + 8, were able to benefit from participating in the program. The coaching was safe, consistent, organized and fun for the kids. I was very pleased to see my kids progress weekly in the skateboard skills, confidence and motivation because of the great guidance they received. We have been coming to this program the past 2 years and look forward to it next year. Thanks so much guys, great job!”

“Fantastic idea for kids of all ages great instructors in putting confidence in kids not as good as others in sport activities. grandsons say it a lot of fun. so eager to come each day.”

“I love the Free drop in skateboarding program! So does my daughter Laura. The only reason we tried out this program was that it was free. We discovered Laura has the strength and the love for skateboarding. It is the one program she looks forward to every summer. She would skate until she dropped. I think it helps with her gymnastics in the rest of the year!”

“Thank-you very much for providing an opportunity for our

children to learn about and experience skateboarding. They

both developed skill and confidence immediately due to the

quality coaches at the park. Very grateful, Barb Mackay”

“It is a great program for my 8 and 9 year old boys. We were

able to spend a long summer holiday with this excellent

skateboard program. Instructors were kind, friendly and

knowledgeable. Also they know how to teach different ages

of children. My boys learnt not just how to skate but respect

other people at the park and the skatepark”

https://www.facebook.com/summerattheskatepark

Testimonials

Volunteers

Local youth were excited to see the program at the skatepark.

Often they were there early to help set up and in the afternoon for pack up.

In 2015 we are entertaining the idea of beginning a work experience roster.

Online

● ShawTV http://youtu.be/7rUqUkEPJt8● http://www.skullskates.com/2014/08/25/kootenays-skateboard-classes/● http://www.castlegarnews.com/sports/273059261.html● http://castlegarsource.com/event/summer-skatepark-castlegar-rotary-skatepark#.VCyW2PldWSo● http://lonesheep.ca/event/summer-skatepark-castlegar-rotary-skatepark● http://www.castlegarnews.com/community/277800671.html

Videos

● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEkE4DFOEGs● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBW-vgeKcEw● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjHl7ZSdCaM● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAgo7yjoFMA● http://youtu.be/K27blP-v1Ek● http://youtu.be/RaR0x3ShIE8

FMI● https://www.facebook.com/summerattheskatepark● summerattheskatepark@gmail.com

Media

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Social Media

Facebook played an instrumental role in sending the program message out daily. Successes were shared with, and within, the followers networks.

Tumblr, a microblogging

platform and social media website,

added extra traction to SATSP successes.

We sincerely thank everyone involved and look forward to delivering the program in 2015.

If you wish to contribute please email connie.kfp@telus.net

Summer at the Skatepark

Kootenay Family Place thanks

Funders: BC Gaming, Castlegar Recreation Commission and The Community

Foundation of Castlegar and District

Media: Castlegar News

Skatepark Maintenance: Castlegar and District Recreation Department

Equipment: Skull Skates and S-One Helmets

Curriculum: Drop In To Skateboarding

2014Summer at the Skatepark since 2011