Exciting news. The historical Fitzroy Bowl is getting an extension. The VSA have been running programs at the Bowl for many years, often taking additional obstacles to the park to increase it’s appear to street skaters. The Yarra City Council have just finished a community consultation and are going to adapt the design accordingly. You […]
Australian Skateboarding League 2021 – Moomba Update
There has been a bit of speculation getting around regarding the 2021 Moomba festivities between the 5th and 8th of March, 2021. It seems some elements will be cancelled, but Moomba is going ahead in a revised form. One thing we can confirm is the 2021 National Street Championship is proceeding at Riverslide skate park. […]
Yarraville Skate Park Upgrade Petition
VSA have long enjoyed working on projects with the City of Maribyrnong and the Yarraville skate park is surrounded by schools, making it a great location for after-school programming. However, it is a design for these who already know how to skate, and doesn’t provide much space or scope for people just starting out. Andrew […]
Give Feedback on the Wendouree West Recreation Reserve in Ballarat
The City of Ballarat is developing a new skate space in Wendouree West, and want feedback from you. This project will deliver a new outdoor youth space that also includes skate elements as part of the landscaping. Community members can contribute directly in comments or pictures what elements they would like to see to make […]
VSA Sanctioned Skateboard Coaching Courses coming in January 2021.
Victorian Skateboard Association is excited to offer 16 Scholarships for people to fast track their skateboard coaching career. The scholarship (valued at over $700) will help kick start your career in skateboard coaching. Successful candidates that complete the course will be fast tracked into YMCA employment as a community level skate coach, with the possibility […]
2020 VSA AGM: Thursday, November 26, 6.30pm – 8.00pm.
The 2019-20 VSA year was a mix of positive change and considerable disruption; time to close off the year’s business and look toward an action packed 2021. Members interested in attending are required to contact VSA first, as places are limited.
Skate parks are open in Greater Melbourne
In what is relieving news for Greater Melbournians, skate parks are now open. Masks and social distancing are required to reduce risk of infection, but you do not need to wear a mask while actually exercising/skating. Up to 25 k travel from home also allowed, and groups of up to ten people from two households […]
ALL ABOARD VIRTUAL SKATEBOARDING SESSIONS
ALL ABOARD VIRTUAL SKATEBOARDING SESSIONS We’re hanging out to get back on our boards when restrictions ease, but in the meantime, we’ve made arrangements to bring the skate park to all of y’all! This ‘Virtual All Aboard’ program encourages newbies and confident skateboarders to connect, learn and have a yarn through a weekly Virtual session. […]
VSA’s Rachel Delphin on her Cathy Freeman 2000 Olympic experience
VSA’s Vice President Rachel Delphin has an interview over at ABC North West Tasmania. Tune in to hear all about her story taking out the basket for Cathy Freeman before her Olympic Gold winning race. Furthermore Rachel has also wrote am in-depth article over at Ownlife: My Story from the Sidelines.
Have your say on the Prahran Skate Park Redevelopment
The Prahran Skate Park is a popular public recreation destination. Constructed in 1987, the Skate Park was one of the first skateboarding facilities built in Melbourne. The skate park has always been a staple destination for Melbourne skaters, a popular venue for VSA events, and is responsible for nurturing some of Australia’s best skateboarders.