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First girls skateboard lesson in Charlton park goes off!

Our first ever girls skateboarding lesson in Charlton Park was a huge success! After requests last year on social media to provide some girls-only lessons, we scheduled some in last week. We had 8 girls in attendance on a bitterly cold morning in February 2018. Despite the cold the girls got into it, and by […]

Lesson for over 11s released for 11am this Saturday… and more..

Last year we saw lots of primary aged kids coming along to our skate school, so this year, as well as the girls-only class, we have decided to offer a group skateboarding lesson for those aged 11 and over. We’re hoping this will attract both those who are older and want to learn the basics, […]

Learn to grind on our new rail

School of skate has a new custom-built rail for learning to grind on your skateboard. You just ride straight on from the flat. This rail will help you get used to feeling your trucks grinding without needing to learn to ollie, or to ride a ramp. This will help for when you are ready to […]

New skateboarding lessons for advanced, adults & girls offered in 2018

Happy New Year from the School of Skate! Group lessons return to Charlton Skatepark after February half term, and we’ve had a number of enquiries from people about offering: advanced lessons adults lessons girls only lessons We are planning to offer these and are currently looking into timings etc. You can subscribe to our mailing […]

Win skateboard lessons @ Charlton Manor Christmas fair

On Friday 8th of December Charlton Manor Primary School are having their Christmas fair, where 5 skateboard school tickets will be raffled for charity. We were approached by the school to help with their fundraising programme at the annual event. If you win a ticket you can join us at any group lesson we are […]

Photos from Sunday skate school at Charlton

We had a professional photographer, Alun, come to visit with his kids at skate school on Sunday. He took some beautiful shots, this one with Charlton House in the background being my favourite. You can see them all on our facebook page. Thanks Alun, you’re welcome any time!

Secret School of Skate training ramp in construction

Secret School of Skate training facility

We are building a private little space for learning to ride transition. Coming soon is a 2.5ft high mini-ramp that is perfect for young ones learning the basics of skating ramp; pumping and dropping-in, before moving on to rock fakies and axle stalls. We’re hoping to offer some lessons soon which focus on these skills. […]

Free skateboard try-outs at Charlton Park

Due to hurricane Brian we weren’t able to offer the free skateboard try-outs at the opening of Charlton Park skatepark. Courtesy of the Royal Borough of Greenwich we are able to offer some free lessons at 10am on Saturday the 4th of November. Skateboards and all safety equipment are provided, but feel free to bring […]

School of Skate at Charlton Skatepark opening jam

On the Saturday 21st of October the School of Skate will be at Charlton Skatepark for the opening jam. We will be bringing boards, pads and helmets for you to have a go on the newest concrete skatepark in South London. Anyone can have a go, so come down, we’ll be running two one hour […]

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