GUIDE: SKATEBOARD ACTIVITIES IN THE EASTER HOLIDAYS 2021
Planning the school holiday for some reason always comes as a big surprise, right? Well, I can only speak for myself, but I reckon there would be other unorganised parents out there on the line. Whether you want to keep the kids entertained for a whole day, pop in for a lesson, or join family-friendly skateboard events - this holiday skateboarding guide is for you!
EASTER HOLIDAY DAY TOURS
Get a whole day of work in while your kids are having the best time skating various skateparks with their friends and coaches.
Pavement Daytours - Brisbane/Sunshine Coast/ Gold Coast tours
Day tours from 8:30 - 6 pm.
Drop off and pick up at Paddington Skatepark, Brisbane. 3 different skateparks, three coaches including Pat Gemzik and Jim Dandy.
Lunch, snacks and drinks included.
Price: $120.
Thursday April 8: Beginner/ Intermediate Tour. Gold Coast Tour.
Friday April 9: Intermediate /Advanced. Sunshine Coast Tour including Chiggy’s indoor skatepark.
Thursday April 15: Beginner/ Intermediate Tour. Brisbane Tour.
Friday April 16: Intermediate /Advanced. Gold Coast Tour including Level Up.
Book via pavementskate.com.au
Rock’n’Slide Skateboarding Holiday Skate Adventures
Jump on the bus for 8 hours of action packed fun on the Gold Coast.
Fun adventures to various skateparks. Professional skateboard coaches. Limited spaces available!
Lunch, snacks and drinks included.
Price: $110
Book via rocknslideskateboarding.com
Level Up - Gold Coast tours
Day tours from 9 am. - 4pm.
Drop off & Pick Up – 8 Coghill Drive, Currumbin. 3-5 different skateparks, professional coach with skaters all day.
Lunch, snacks and drinks included.
Price: $120.
Book via levelup.com.au
Chiggy Skateboarding - Sunshine Coast tours
Day tours from 8 am. - 5 pm.
Drop off and pick up at Chiggy’s indoor Park, Coolum. 3-5 skateparks, professional coach with the group all day. Visits from different pro skaters. Give-aways.
Some daytours are tailored for just girls, some for teens and some a mix of ages.
Lunch, snacks and drinks included.
Price: $110
Book via chiggysskateboarding.com.au
INDOOR SKATEPARKS - DAY PROGRAMS
There are a few indoor skateparks around South-East Queensland and some offer drop-off day programs during the holidays. They include lessons, lots of free skate and fun activities. What better way to spend a day for the kids?
Level Up Holiday Program - Gold Coast
Drop off your kids at Level Up indoor skatepark for the day: 9am. - 3pm.
The day includes 1 hour of skateboard coaching and 5 hours free skate to practise their techniques & make new friends. From 6 years. Must bring lunch.
Price: $80.
Book via levelup.com.au
Alley Oops Skatepark - Sunshine Coast
Drop your kids off: 9am-3pm
Buy a one-day pass or buy a full-week pass for the full skate camp experience in Caloundra.
Alley Oops indoor skatepark has launched its first Easter Skate camp. There are no sleepovers, but you can come skate in the park in Caloundra every day of the holidays. There will be one-on-one and group coaching, games, theory and fun.
Day pass: $95.
Four-day pass: $350
Book via alleyoopsindoorskatepark.com.au
EASTER HOLIDAY SKATE CAMPS
Keen on the full immersive skate experience with sleepovers? Camps are for you.
Chiggy’s Camp
Camping, swimming, skating and having fun? Get on to the full 4 day/3 nights camp in Coolum.
Mat Chigwidden and Jesse Noonan facilitate the camps, catering for up to to 21 participants fro the ages 7 – 16 and are supported by a dedicated team of volunteers all of which are blue cardholders and first aid trained.
All meals, snacks and drinks included.
Price: $550
Book via chiggysskateboarding.com.au
Level Up Skateboard Camp
Stay at Level Up’s indoor skatepark for their 4 day camp.
6th – 9th April 2021
The camp includes one-on-one and group lessons with professional coaches at Level Up’s indoor facilities and at local skateparks, fun activities around the Gold Coast area e.g. wake boarding or visits to waterparks.
All meals, snacks and drinks included.
Price: $800
Book via levelup.com.au
EASTER HOLIDAY SKATE EVENTS & COMPETITIONS
The holidays are full of skateboard events, skateboard lessons and fun. Check out some of the highlights below!
Tuesday 6 April: Slabzoo + Pavement SKATE FUN + GROM COMPS, Balmoral
Balmoral skatepark 3.30 - 6 pm
Join us for a fun afternoon of skateboard coaching, fun games, informal skate competitions.
Program:
3:30 - 4:50 pm: Skateboard lessons with Pavement - $40
4:50 - 6 pm: FREE! Kids skateboard games, grom competitions, mini bowl jam, prizes, fun and stickers!!
Book lessons via pavementskate.com.au
Saturday 10 April: Brisbane Open 2021, Brackenridge Skatepark
Masters, women and Open division
Format:
Masters: Straight final with 2 runs, 5 shots at best trick. Top 3 scores count.
Women’s: Straight final with 2 runs, 5 shots at best trick. Top 3 scores count.
Opens: Straight final with 2 runs, 7 shots at best trick. Top 3 scores count.
Registration from 6pm Saturday.
Shoes + Cash prizes.
More info: Australian Skateboarding Community Initiative
Thursday 15 April: The Brisbane Junior Skateboarding Gala 2021, Fairfield
Juniors only Competition at Fairfield Skatepark 2 pm. - 5 pm.
Prizes for:
12 & under Male & Female
16 & under Male & Female
More info: Australian Skateboarding Community Initiative
17 APRIL: Solid Mob Skate jam, Brisbane
Top indigenous skateboarders Josh Weribone & Dani Campbell will host 3 x skate days at three different venues. Both riders will engage the ones that rocks up and will offer tips, skate with them and just have a ball.
10am - 11:30: Kurabi Skatepoark
12:30 - 2pm: Coorparoo Skatepark
3:30 - 5pm: Jindalee Skatepark
More info: Australian Skateboarding Community Initiative
17 - 18 APRIL: Hot Wheels Supercharger fueled by Nitro Circus, Paddington
Paddington Skatepark, Saturday & Sunday
Superchargers is an open competition for kids 16 and under to ride and compete in disciplines of skateboarding, BMX, and scooter. All skill levels are welcomed, from Beginners to Advanced.
Each discipline will kick off with a Supersession with pro athletes, followed by competitions for 10 & Under, 11-16 and Advanced.
The skate competition will take place Sunday 18th April from 9 am.
08:30am: Registration Opens
09:00am: Skate Supersession 10 & Under
09:30am: Skate 10 & Under Heats, Finals & Awards
10:30am: Skate Supersession 11-16 & Advanced
11:00am: Skate 11-16 Heats & Finals
Skate Advanced Heats & Finals
Skate 11-16 & Advanced Awards
More info: Nitro Circus
EASTER HOLIDAY SKATE LESSONS
There are heaps of pop-up lessons and Holiday themed skate lessons throughout the Easter Holidays. Check our lessons calendar here.
Do you know of any other easter Holiday events, then we’d love to hear from you!
