Free youth skater workshops are coming in January 2025!

Wagga Wagga City Council is proud to present free youth skater workshops to coincide with KOORINGAL KICKS AND TRICKS in January 2025, thanks to funding from the NSW Government as part of the Holiday Break Program for Summer 2024/2025.

The free workshops will kick off at 3pm on Wednesday 29 January at Henwood Park, Kooringal.

Presented by Al’s Skate Co., the workshops will feature a wide range of activities for children and young people, including skateboarding, scooter riding, rollerblading, and BMX-ing.

Council’s Youth and Community Development Officer, Mel Fattore said this will be a fun and inclusive opportunity.

“Whether you’re experienced with wheel sports or are looking to learn some clever tricks, these free workshops are the perfect way to level up your skills,” Mel Fattore said.

In addition to the action-packed sessions, Al’s Skate Co. will lead a creative grip tape design activity, showing young people how they can personalise their own skateboards and scooters with unique designs.

“Al’s Skate Co. is offering an experience that combines creativity and skill-building and they will be returning the following day on Thursday 30 January to host and judge our KOORINGAL KICKS AND TRICKS skate competition, kicking off at 2pm at Henwood Park,” Mel Fattore said.

“The competition will be an exciting showcase of local talent and there will be some great prizes up for grabs.”

Alongside the competition, young people, their friends, family, and circle of care will have the opportunity to engage with valuable local support services, and participate in fun and exciting activities like weaving, handball competitions, 3x3 basketball, and giant lawn games.

At the conclusion of the epic skate competition at 7pm, everyone is invited to stay around for a free family-friendly outdoor movie screening of The Wild Robot (PG) in partnership with Rural Outreach Counselling.

“With the cost of living pressures, Council wants to bring local youth services together to support young people and families returning to the new school year by finishing the school holidays with one last fun, social, and jam-packed giveaway event that is positive and provides much-needed support to our community,” Ms Fattore said.

Community partners Rapid Relief Team Wagga, St Vincent de Paul Riverina, The Smith Family, and NSW Youth Justice will be providing free haircuts on the day, essential school resources, and free food.

KOORINGAL KICKS AND TRICKS is a youth and community, alcohol and drug-free event, proudly presented and funded by Wagga Wagga City Council, the NSW Government, and Wagga Wagga Community Drug Action Team, with thanks to our community partners Rural Outreach Counselling, Rapid Food Relief, St Vincent de Paul, and The Smith Family.

For more event information and to register for the free youth skater workshops visit our website.

For further information please contact Council’s Youth and Community Development Officer on 1300 292 442.