Skateboarding

Grades: 1st - 8th 

Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Location: Blue Oak School (1436 Polk St, Napa CA 94559)

Date: Wednesdays - 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21 (NO CLASS ON 4/16)

Description:

Kick, Push, Roll and Ride into our Skteboarding Enrichment Class!

Get ready roll into the exciting world of skateboarding with Kevin O'Brien, the owner of local skateshop Boardgarden and his daughter Sloane! Whether you have never skated before or are already preparing for the X-Games this class is a great place for you to learn all about skateboarding. Each week we will work on foot placement, getting comfortable on the board, pushing, ollies, etc. Students will move at their own pace during this 8 week program. 

Boardgarden and Blue Oak School will have extra skateboards to use for those participants that dont own their own.

Skaters are resposible for bringing their own hemlets and pads. (See below for helmet & pad requirements)

Week 1: Intro to Skateboarding

• Warm Up: Stretching & Mini Game
• Skills: Skateboarding Safety & Etiquette + Basics of Skateboarding

Week 2 & 3: Skating Positions & Foot Placement

• Warm Up: Stretching & Mini Game
• Skills: Riding Positions (Regular or Goofy) + Body Positioning & Balancing

Week 4 & 5: Getting Comfortable in Motion

• Warm Up: Stretching & Mini Game
• Skills: Stepping On & Off the Board, Foot Placemement & Pushing, Carving & Turning

Week 6 & 7: Getting Tricky

• Warm Up: Stretching & Mini Game
• Skills: Kick Turns, Tail Stops, Ollies, Duck Walks
  

Week 8: Show Your Skills

• Warm Up: Stretching & Mini Game
• Skills: This is an opportunity for students to show their familiy what skills they have learned during the class!

Please note that skateboarding is similar to an other sport. Growth, learning, and progress is dependent on the commitment of the individual. We will work on groups and 1on1 to help guide students to become the best skaters they can be.

• Students who participate in the class must always wear a dual-certified (ASTM/CPSC) helmet.
• Students must wear knee pads and elbow pads. Pads should fit properly to ensure effectiveness. "Round" pads are typically best for impact falls and are best when used for flat ground or street-style skating.
• Wrist guards are required for beginner/intermediate level skateboarders. They should be worn until the user has become very skilled at falling/rolling and has learned how to judge his or her limitations.