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The skate park is located at Southgate Playing Fields on Southgate Avenue. To find out where this is and how to get there view the map or for more detailed directions click on how to get to Crawley view the area map.
For all the latest information on skate park programmes, events and coaching, log onto www.crawleyfreestyle.co.uk
To become a member of the Crawley Freestyle Association and receive many benefits including discounted coaching fees and exclusive members sessions at the skate park, log on to www.crawleyfreestyle.co.uk
The assessment session for Summer School applicants will take place on Wednesday 4th August at 5pm on Southgate Playing Fields. This is after the ‘Main Event’ which is happening there earlier that day and features a range of activities including Parkour and skateboarding. Come and try out with the UPG team and find out more about parkour in Crawley.’
With winter hopefully long gone, things are starting to hot up again at the skate park. Coming up over the spring and summer months will be:
An intensive four day workshop programme for experienced traceurs aged 12 years +
All applicants will be invited to a free training session with UPG to demo their skills prior to being awarded a place on the course.
Tickets: £15
Text “PARKOUR” to 843563 for more info on the Parkour Summer Programme
CFA Junior Skateboard and BMX Coaching rolls back for 2010!
After its most successful programme in 2009, the Crawley Freestyle Association supported by Crawley Borough Council, is gearing up and decking out for the 2010 season. The CFA’s popular coaching will be returning to the skate park and providing young aspiring riders the opportunity to get some personal expert tuition from talented and experienced CFA coaches in a closely supervised session.
The Junior Skateboard and BMX coaching sessions will be taking place at the Skatepark on Southgate Avenue (weather permitting) on alternate Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-11.30am (Age 8 years +).
Due to the nature of these activities, parts of the Skatepark will be restricted to general use to ensure safety for all users.
The sessions cost £3.50 for CFA members and £4.50 for non-members and begin on Saturday 17th April. There is no need to book, however registration forms need to be filled out prior to child taking part. These forms can be obtained from the hut situated at the Skatepark and can be filled out on the day or alternatively can be downloaded from www.crawleyfreestyle.co.uk .
For further information please contact Lucy Adams, Active Crawley Officer (Extreme Sports) on 01293 585350.
Please find a list of coaching dates for 2010 below:
Annual summer BMX and Skateboard Jam will take place over the weekend 14th and 15th August. There will be prizes and giveaways, food and drink available to purchase from CFA container, a DJ playing music...fun for all of the family!
Age: 15 and under categories and open age group events.
Times: Midday – 7pm Cost: Entry FREE to CFA members, £3 to non-members, FREE to spectate.
Contact: Lucy Adams (Active Crawley Officer – Extreme Sport) on 01293 585 350
The Crawley Freestyle Association coaches and volunteers are looking to shred all of Crawley’s wheeled sports facilities this summer! You can catch the tour and experience some expert coaching as well as giveaways and mini competitions at the following venues:
Wednesday 4th August @ ‘The Event’, Southgate Playing Fields,
Time: 12-4pm
Age: 8+
Discipline: Skateboard and BMX
Cost: Free after wristband entry fee.
Friday 6th August @ Cherry Lane Adventure Playground
Time: 1-4pm
Age: 8+
Discipline: Skateboard ONLY
Cost: Free once you’ve paid entry to the playground!
Thursday 12th August @ Southgate Skatepark
Time: 7-9pm
Age: 8+
Discipline: Skateboard and BMX
Cost: Free!
Monday 16th August @ Waterlea Adventure Playground
Time: 1-4pm
Age: 8+
Discipline: Skateboard and BMX
Cost: Free once you’ve paid entry to the playground!
Thursday 19th August @ Cherry Lane APG Funday!
Time: 1-4pm
Age: 8+
Discipline: Skate ONLY
Cost: Free once you’ve paid entry to the playground!
Thursday 26th August @ Waterlea APG Funday!
Time: 1-4pm
Age: 8+
Discipline: Skateboard and BMX
Cost: Free once you’ve paid entry to the playground!
Please bring a drink and wear suitable clothing.
Skate/BMX tour events and Junior Coaching sessions are weather dependent.
Contact: Lucy Adams (Active Crawley Officer – Extreme Sport) on 01293 585 350
After a successful period at ICC, the Mobile Ramps will be situated at Millpond Adventure Playground, Bewbush, during the summer holidays. Sessions for boarders and bikers run by coaches from the CFA will take place on Wednesday 11th Aug, Wednesday 18th Aug and Wed 25th Aug. The sessions will be organised on an age group basis and will run from 13.30-17.30, weather permitting.’
The Crawley Freestyle Association in partnership with Crawley Borough Council organised its third trip away and this time travelled over to Ride the Hill Mountain Boarding Centre. The trip took place on Wednesday June 2nd and 24 daring skate and BMX enthusiasts attended.
The 2010 Crawley Freestyle Easter Jam supported by Crawley Borough Council took place at Crawley Skatepark, Southgate playing fields on Sunday 11th April. To read a full write up about all the action on the day, please follow the link below.
To read the write up from the recent trip to Adrenaline Alley Skate Park please follow the link below:
Although the skate park is an open access facility, it is strongly recommended that all riders wear appropriate protective gear, including a helmet, knee and elbow pads. The wearing of safety equipment during all council led sessions and competitions is compulsory (supplied by Crawley Borough Council where necessary).
The skate park is an unsupervised facility but the site is visited by the
Community Wardens and Leisure Rangers on a regular basis.
Tel: (01293) 585350
Fax: (01293) 551636
Email: click to contact us
Address:
Crawley Wellbeing
Community Services
Town Hall
The Boulevard
Crawley
West Sussex RH10 1UZ
