Clothing store West 49 is presenting its LRN2S8 program with Disney XD to teach young boys and girls skateboarding skills for free.
The program runs in the Coquitlam Centre parking lot on Saturday, Aug. 4.
The LRN2SK8 program will provide participants a full West 49 skateboard experience in an enclosed mobile skatepark that includes the Sunny D Street Course featuring Element Drop Spot obstacles.
Managed by eventSing promotions inc. which has more than a decade experience in packaging and producing national action sports events, this program is designed to help youth develop their confidence and skateboard skills and will provide participants with a legitimate skateboard experience in a supervised and safe area.
From prize give-aways, sampling opportunities and a mobile skate park set up with all the equipment necessary to develop an individual's skateboarding abilities, the LRN2SK8 program will be a great opportunity for kids across Canada to really have a true skateboarding experience with access to course components like rails, ledges, ramps and flat bars.
The program will include the following elements: mock-classroom lessons where trick description and the history of skateboarding will be reviewed, Build-a-Board Workshop learning how to install bearings and apply grip tape and small group lessons aiding in individual progression execution and analysis will be taught with skate-educated seasoned riders providing the lessons.
There are three sessions available:Session 1:9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Session 2: 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. and Session 3: 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Waivers must be signed on site by a legal guardian.) The classes will end with a graduation ceremony and each skateboarder will receive a certificate for participating and completing the program.
This program is free to kids aged five an older; register online at www.west49lrn2sk8.com
