Skateboard Lessons at Sol Joel Skatepark
Location: Earley, Reading RG6 7DE (Map)
Adult and kids skateboard lessons for beginners through to advanced learners. We use professional coaches that coach as their main full time job. So the quality of coaching and the progression achieved is drastically different to that of other companies offering lessons.
Sol Joel skatepark was Opened in 2011 and features a street section, bowl and a rhythm run.
The skatepark is great for beginners as there is enough space and mellow transition to practice on, just make sure you go at less busy times. The street section features quarter pipes, flat banks, with a rail and hubbas, driveway with ledge and kicker with a rail. Joined onto the street section is a rectangular bowl with some kinks in the side and an extension on one corner. Also joined to the bowl is the rhythm section that is made up of two quarter pipes, jump box, roll overs and a keyhole gap.
Sol Joel skatepark is a great medium sized park that has a bit of everything. The surface is really smooth and has some nice flowing long lines.
Prices (per person)
1 hours lesson: £55
Additional 30 minutes: £15
Additional person: £20
We offer
Beginner lessons help you to learn the basics of skateboarding. Things like how to stand on your board, push, turn and slow down. Then moving into basic tricks like popping the board up and catching it to hippy jumps and finger flips. You?ll be surprised how much you can learn and progress in just one lesson.
Intermediate sessions start taking you through the different stances on the board and the different styles of tricks. With a bit of guidance, good practice and helpful tips it wont be long until you have landed a stack of tricks.
Advanced coaching sessions gives you detailed feedback on tricks and techniques, with video analysis, helpful guidance and tips. These advanced sessions will help push you and your abilities in a safe and constructive way. The advanced sessions will work on your consistency of tricks and progress you towards the harder tricks in skateboarding. Lines of tricks can be filmed and put into a video part for progression and future sponsors.
We can provide all equipment for beginners if needed free of charge.
The skateboard lesson/ coaching can take place at your local skate park, at a public park near you or even at your home, as long as there is an area of smooth concrete to skate. If you are unsure of a location we can help best advise you.
Private sessions can be 1-to-1 and up to 4-to-1. If you would like to book a bigger group, corporate group or a birthday group please contact us.
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What happens if there is wet weather?
Trick Tech needs at least 24 Hours notice before the start of the lesson to rearrange the lesson due to wet weather, otherwise the lesson will be charged in full due to the booking and costs of the instructor / coach. The lesson can still go ahead in wet weather, make sure to bring suitable clothing.
Can we do a joint lesson with different abilities?
Yes we can do joint and group lessons, with different abilities and ages. The session will help each individual work on the skills they need to progress.
Where do I meet my instructor?
Instructor / coach will meet you at the location you have booked or have agreed with Trick Tech. Instructor will be looking for you and if need be will call you on the supplied number at the time of booking.
Are instructors / coaches qualified?
All our instructors and coaches have been selected due to their professionalism, experience of instructing and coaching as well as their high level of skill and dedication to the sport. All the instructors and coaches have the relevant qualifications, first aid training and DBS checks.
Do I have to wear pads and a helmet?
You have to wear a helmet and the pads are optional. It is strongly advised to wear all pads and Trick Tech recommends that you do.
Do I need to be of a certain standard to do a lesson?
No you do not need any experience on a skateboard.
Is equipment supplied?
Equipment is not supplied for junior skateboard club.
What age do you have to be?
We teach as young as 4 years old and have taught people in their 60’s. Kids aged 6 and younger will need their own helmet and pads.
