Skate Academy
Skate AcaDEMY
AN introductury course to the art of skateboarding
Ages 10-14
4 days of 4-hour sessions
Concepts Explored:
Customizing Your Board- Complete Skateboard Build
How to Fall
Pushing
The Ollie
Kick Turn
Skateboard History
Build a Ramp
Street Safety
Skatepark Etiquette
Filming Your Friends
You’ll skate away from this course with:
New skateboard skills and experience
A complete Skateboard built and customized by student
Kicker ramp built by student
Lunch
3-4 minute video edit filmed by the class
a couple of bruises and scratches
New friends
Facility
Conveniently located in the Hamilton Acres subdivision we have a moderate size warehouse with a full service skateshop (Barts Boards). There is plenty of space and obstacles to learn the skills needed to explore on the board.
Instructor
Joshua Poe has been skateboarding for 30 years and part of the Fairbanks skateboarding community for 20. He has a passion for surfing the earth and loves sharing the experience. Josh has been involved with many projects involving skateboarding like, Growden Skatepark, skateshop owner, several skate video productions, and griptape manufacturer. When he is not balancing on a board, he is balancing time with his wife, children and grandchildren.
Dates: June 24th - 28th (Tuesday - Friday) 12:00-4:00 PM
July 10- July 31 (every Thursday) 12-4:00 PM
Location: 108 Hamilton Ave, Fairbanks AK
Items needed: Helmet, flat sole shoes, signed waiver
Cost: $430
Registration Form to reserve a spot, only 10 spots available
