Calling all skateboarders
The Department of Sport and Recreation and YMCA HQ are working in partnership over the next two years to increase the professionalism of skateboarding as a sport. A crucial component of this program is accrediting skateboarding coaches through Skateboarding Australia’s national program.
23 February 2010
Currently there are only two skateboarding accredited
coaches based in Western Australia.
This program aims to accredit at least 10 metropolitan and five regional
coaches in 2010.
Assistance to cover travel costs is available to regional applicants. More accredited coaches in WA will provide local councils with skilled resources within their local area to use for workshops and coaching clinics.
Skateboarding Coaching Clinics are held infrequently, so skateboarders from Queensland will also be flying to Western Australia in order to participate in the course.
The two day course is scheduled for the 27 and 28 March 2010 and will be held at YMCA HQ (Leederville). After completing the course participants undertake supervised and unsupervised coaching hours to complete the accreditation process.
Other elements of the two year Department of Sport and Recreation project includes skateboarding workshops and developing pathways for WA skateboarders to compete in local, state and national competitions. Over 20 skateboarders who placed in the top six of their divisions at the State Skateboarding Finals last month will be heading to Sydney in April to represent WA.
There are no costs to participate in the two day Skateboarding Coaching Course. Limited places are still available. Interested parties must be aged 16 and above and are asked to contact Gemma Richman for further information on 9328 3221 or gemma.richman@ymca.org.au.
Funding towards a state of skate
YMCA HQ with support from the Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR) are rolling out more opportunities for skateboarding enthusiasts of all ages and abilities.
Young skater shows his skills
Kingsley local, Nathan Arias, is an accomplished skateboarder at only 13 years of age. Nathan has been skating for three years and has already secured sponsorship through Beyond Skate. On Saturday 19th of December Nathan competed in a qualifying round of the YMCA HQ’s Summer Skate Series in Leederville.
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