Adult Aggressive Inline Skating at Olympiaplein Skatepark (Beginners and Intermediate)

This adult course is for everyone who wants to learn the basics of aggressive inline skating in the skatepark. You will learn how to jump, skate on ramps, fall safely and start your first grinds on obstacles. Also, you will be able to connect with other adults who want to get better at aggressive skating and form a nice group to learn with.

By first learning how to fall, you will get the confidence to build up your skills safely. We start very slowly and increase difficulty bit by bit.

The lesson is once every week on Thursdays from 19.30 until 20.30 starting the 28th of may. After the summer we will assess where and how to continue with this course (Olympiaplein is less skatable in the winter). 
Everyone will be expected to be ready with skates & protection on at 19.30 at Olympiaplein Skatepark. 

To stay up to date and hear about last minute changes, make sure you are in the Whatsapp group chat for these lessons.

Level

For this course it is necessary to already have at least a base in urban skating since it is focussed on ramps and grinds that require a certain skating level. If you are a complete beginner, we recommend our other Beginners Adult Course on Saturdays in the Vondelpark where you can learn the basics of skating in general: 

There can be anywhere between 3 and 12 students in the group and levels wil vary. Each exercise that we will do can be done at the skater's own level.

We have an entire list filled with skills that would be good for each skater to learn. Every lesson we pick a different set of these skills to work on. The goal is to mark off all exercises so that you can become a versatile skater. 

Gear rental

Renting skates and protection for this lesson is possible, but 

Weather Plan

In case of bad weather, the lesson might take place at an alternative dry location. All last minute changes due to the weather or other things will be discussed in the Whatsapp group chat, so make sure you are in it if you are taking these lessons.

Last minute cancelations

For last minute cancelations/changes (less then 1 day) to lessons it is best to call +31628829224. Do not call with WhatsApp but use the regular phone connection. If no answer was given you can also try to call us on +31624416176 with a regular phone connection. Cancelations have to reach us (regardless of when the cancelation is sent) at least 4 working hours before the lesson starts. For this lesson that means before thursday 14.00 hours.

Teacher

Our teacher will be there exactly at 19.30. If he/she is 5 minutes late, then please call our coordinator on+31 6 28829224. Do not use Whatsapp call, but use the regular phone connection.

Regulations

• Highly recommended: helmet, knee pads, shin guards, wrist guards and elbow pads. 
• Knee protection is necessary for specific falling techniques.
• There are skate rentals and protection at our skateshop, but you will have to rent them in advance for the lesson as the shop is only open until 18.00, this costs 5 euros per lesson.
• Long, old jeans, preferably of a sturdy material  (we are going to do falling exercises).
• Socks that are at least the same height as your skate.
  
• Empty your pockets.