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Cruiser Award with Coach Frank Skateschool

June 18 @ 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm

Get Skate Park ready for the summer holidays! Suitable for beginners from 5+ years
The Cruiser Award
Learn the basics of Skateboarding and feel confident riding on your board!
Coach Frank in partnership with Skateboard GB will be launching the ‘Cruiser Award’ at The Basement. The Skateboard GB ‘Cruiser Award’ teaches skateboarders how to master the skills needed to get the skateboard buzz. Participants will gain essential knowledge, allowing them to then start skating independently and progress.
6 FUNDAMENTALS
6 HANDOUTS
6 STICKERS
6 WEEKS
6 HOURS OF FUN!
Get Skate Park ready for the summer holidays! These sessions include theory as well as physical practice so that within 6-weeks we aim to have your ready to progress onto the ramps. Don’t have your own board? Don’t worry we have boards and helmets available to borrow.
Who: Suitable for beginners from 5-years old
What: 6-week course starting 4th June
When: Thursday, 5pm-5.45pm
Where: The Basement, Gateway Building, The Parade, Helston
Cost: £0-£60 for the 6 weeks
This project is led by experienced Skateboard Coach Frank, with support from other coaches, and is made possible thanks to funding from the South Kerrier Alliance CIC .
Reserve a ticket to secure your space, if you have your own equipment, please bring it along but not to worry if you don’t as we have helmets and skateboards which are free to use.
What do I need to know?
  • Bring your own board and safety gear if you have it. We’ll provide some if you haven’t got any.
  • All participants should arrive with appropriate footwear – which includes trainers, gym shoes or plimsolls. Please do not wear sandals (including crocs), flip-flops or other open-toed shoes, or shoes with raised heels or wedges.
  • Who is The Basement for?
    The Basement isn’t just another youth centre – it’s the space you asked for, designed by you, built for you. The space is primarily for 11-18 year olds. Your basement. Your rules. Your future starts here.
  • I need dropping off in a car. Where?
    The Basement is in Trengrouse Way pay and display car park.
  • Do I have to book?
    We have a limited capacity and booking means we can guarantee you a space. You can still turn up on the day and, if we have room, you’ll be able to come in.
  • What is access like?
    We have level, step-free access from the car park into the building as well as accessible toilets. If you have additional access needs please contact us on hello@lovehelston.co.uk or drop in.
  • Where is The Basement?
    We are in the basement of Helston Gateway (the former Budgens supermarket building) next to The Parade and in Trengrouse Way car park.
  • Where can I find out more about The Basement?
    On our website at www.lovehelston.co.uk or by contacting hello@lovehelston.co.uk
  • Will you be taking photos and video?
    We often take photos so let everyone you’re booking tickets for know this. These photos, films and recordings may be used at any time in print and online for evaluation, promotion or in connection with other projects. If you would prefer to not be in photos please let staff at The Basement know.