Choose your pathway

Learn to Skate

Whether you are trying skateboarding for the first time, looking for an inclusive program, booking for a school or building your coaching skills, start with the option that suits you.

Public Skate Lessons

Friendly coaching for first-time and beginner skaters.

Our public skate lessons make it easy for children, young people and families to give skateboarding a go in a safe and supportive environment. Experienced coaches help every participant progress at their own pace.

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Choose your location

Select the skate park and session that works best for you.

2

Book online

Use the location button to complete your booking through the SV enrolment portal.

3

Meet us at the skate park

Bring your confirmation and arrive ready to learn, build confidence and have fun.

Upcoming lessons

September School Holiday Sessions

Select a location to view available times and complete your booking online.

All Aboard Beginner Program

Building confidence through participation.

All Aboard is Skateboarding Victoria’s beginner participation program, introducing children and young people to skateboarding through safe, inclusive and professionally supported sessions.

Sessions combine practical instruction, games and social activities in a welcoming, non-competitive environment. Participants can learn the fundamentals, build confidence and make friends without needing to own a skateboard or safety equipment before they begin.

Everything supplied

Skateboards, helmets and protective pads are available, removing the cost barrier for first-time participants.

Beginner friendly

Experienced instructors support beginners and intermediate skaters to progress at a pace that suits them.

Fun, social and non-competitive

Games and group activities help participants learn skills, meet people and enjoy being active.

A pathway to keep skating

Participants gain the confidence, basic skills and skatepark awareness needed to continue independently or join further programs.

Who can participate?

Children and young people who are new to skateboarding, returning to it or ready to develop their existing skills.

What will participants learn?

Balance, stance, pushing, stopping, turning, safe falling, skatepark awareness and introductory tricks.

How can sessions be delivered?

As a one-off community activation, school holiday activity, school workshop or a recurring local series.

Why do communities use it?

To activate skateparks, create positive youth engagement and provide an accessible entry point into lifelong participation.

Is this the right program?

Consider this option when you want to:

  • Introduce new participants to skateboarding.
  • Deliver school holiday or community programs.
  • Activate local skateparks and public spaces.
  • Build confidence and physical literacy.
  • Create pathways into local clubs and ongoing participation.
  • Deliver affordable, inclusive recreation opportunities.

Start a conversation

Bring this program to your community.

Talk to Skateboarding Victoria about your participants, objectives and delivery needs.

Talk to our team

Schools Program

Supporting education through movement and lifelong participation.

Schools, councils, education providers and community agencies can engage Skateboarding Victoria to deliver structured skateboarding programs on their behalf. Programs can support curriculum, wellbeing, sport or participation outcomes and are tailored to the needs of each school and student group.

SV or an approved delivery partner can provide qualified coaches, skateboards, helmets, safety equipment and a structured program at a school, local skatepark or community facility. Delivery can take the form of a one-off experience, an intensive program or an ongoing school partnership.

Fee-for-service delivery

Engage SV to deliver this program.

Tell us what you want your students or participants to achieve. We can develop a fee-for-service proposal covering program content, location, session format, equipment, staffing and delivery requirements.

Is this the right program?

Consider this option when you want to:

  • Deliver engaging Physical Education programs.
  • Build confidence, resilience and wellbeing.
  • Develop fundamental movement skills.
  • Introduce alternative sports and physical activity.
  • Support curriculum and learning outcomes.
  • Create pathways into community participation beyond the school gate.

Start a conversation

Bring this program to your community.

Talk to Skateboarding Victoria about your participants, objectives and delivery needs.

Talk to our team

Freedom Frames

Creating opportunities for everyone to participate.

Freedom Frames is an inclusive adaptive wheeled-sport program for people with disability and additional support needs. Councils, schools, disability and NDIS providers, community organisations and other agencies can engage Skateboarding Victoria to deliver a tailored program on their behalf.

SV or an approved delivery partner can provide specialised Freedom Frames equipment, inclusive coaches and participant-centred activities for individuals or groups. Sessions are shaped around each participant, supporting confidence, independence, physical literacy and social connection.

Fee-for-service delivery

Engage SV to deliver this program.

Talk to us about your participants, location and intended outcomes. We can develop a fee-for-service delivery approach covering the program format, specialist equipment, coaching, staffing and participant support required.

Adapted equipment

Adjustable frames, harnesses and board supports provide stability while retaining the movement and experience of skateboarding.

Inclusive coaching

Coaches adapt communication, activities and progression to each participant's goals, abilities and confidence.

Confidence through movement

Supported participation helps develop balance, coordination, independence and a stronger sense of what is possible.

Belonging and connection

Participants skate alongside peers, families and the wider community rather than being separated from the activity.

Is this the right program?

Consider this option when you want to:

  • Improve accessibility and inclusion.
  • Deliver all-abilities recreation programs.
  • Increase participation for people living with disability.
  • Support health, wellbeing and social connection.
  • Activate inclusive community initiatives.
  • Reduce barriers to participation.
Jane McRoberts using an adapted skate frame with skaters in Wodonga

Community case study — Wodonga

A skate frame created freedom, confidence and belonging.

Jane McRoberts, who lives with cerebral palsy, became a regular member of the community at Al's Skate Co in Wodonga. When her desire to skate became clear, the team created an adjustable skate frame that enabled her to participate safely and skate side by side with friends. Jane described feeling like part of the community, while the adaptable frame also opened opportunities for other skaters with physical disabilities. This local example reflects the inclusive outcomes Freedom Frames is designed to support.

Read the full story at ABC News ↗

Start a conversation

Bring this program to your community.

Talk to Skateboarding Victoria about your participants, objectives and delivery needs.

Talk to our team

Become a Skate Coach

Help more people experience skateboarding safely.

Skateboarding Victoria supports aspiring coaches to develop the practical skills, confidence and accreditation needed to create positive skate experiences across Victoria.

A supported pathway

Learn through coach education, practical training, mentoring and supervised experience.

Create local opportunities

Use your skills to support lessons, community programs, school activities and events.

Safe and inclusive practice

Build the knowledge to welcome diverse participants and create positive learning environments.

Take the next step

Start your coaching journey.

Become a coach

Skate Coach Training & Resources

Build your knowledge. Strengthen your coaching.

Access coach education, accreditation information and practical resources designed to support safe, inclusive and engaging skateboarding sessions.

Coach education

Develop session planning, communication, safety and participant-centred coaching skills.

Accreditation

Understand Foundation Coach requirements and the steps required to maintain your credentials.

Safe and inclusive practice

Build the knowledge to welcome diverse participants and create positive learning environments.

Take the next step

Access coach information and resources.

View coach resources

Not sure where to start?

We’ll help you find the right option.

Tell us who you are looking to support and what you would like to achieve.

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