Published: 8 February 2021

There’ll be a skatestravaganza on the banks of the Clyde when Totem Collective hits Batemans Bay for four days of free skateboarding demos and workshops this week.

Totem’s director Nigel Cameron has invited skaters of all levels – from rank beginner to practised barley grinder – to visit the pop-up skate park off Clyde Street from Friday 12 to Monday 15 February.

“Whether you’re learning to skate or skilling up to your next burly move, we’ll have a safe, creative environment with plenty of support,” Nige said.

Friday and Monday afternoons will feature demos and open skate from 4-6pm. Saturday and Sunday are learn to skate sessions from 10am-12pm for all levels, with open skating ’til 4pm.

Council’s strategic development manager Liz Rankin said the pop-up was a great opportunity for new and existing skaters to learn from some of the best coaches in the country while providing input on how to best develop Batemans Bay’s waterfront.

“The foreshore is an amazing asset and we are working at ways to bring the community into the heart of Batemans Bay,” Ms Rankin said.

“Quite apart from being amazing skaters themselves, Nige and the team are great advocates for youth inclusion and empowerment. With skateboarding making its debut at the Tokyo Olympics, we’re sure the sport is only going to keep growing from here.”

This is a COVID-safe event for participants 10 years and older. Bookings essential via The Totem Collective

The pop-up skate park is funded by the NSW Government as part of the Streets as Shared Spaces program.

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