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Release Date: 
Thursday, 15 September 2016

The City of Armadale is hosting a series of skate clinics in 2016 across several of its high caliber skate facilities. One of these skate clinics will take place during the September and October school holidays at the Forrestdale Skatepark.

Skateboarding WA will present skate boarding demonstrations and coaching sessions.

Armadale Mayor Henry Zelones OAM, JP said the clinics will provide young people with an opportunity to learn new skills, be active and have fun in an alcohol and drugfree environment.

“This is a great opportunity for young skate enthusiasts to get some helpful tips from the professionals who have been competing for years.

“These free skate clinics are suitable for all skill levels and skateboards and helmets will be provided,” he said.

Forrestdale Skatepark
Tuesday 27 September, 3.30 – 5.30pm
Tuesday 10 January, 4 – 6pm

Roleystone Cross Park
Sunday 30 October, 2 – 4pm
Saturday 17 December, 10am – noon

Armadale Skatepark
Saturday 12 November, 2 – 4pm

Weather updates and cancellation advice will be posted on Facebook and Instagram, approximately 60 – 90 minutes before the event starting time.

Participants under 18 years of age require a parent/ guardian signature on their registration form which can be downloaded at www.skateboardingwa.com.au or can be completed on the day.

Visit www.skateboardingwa.com.au or contact the City of Armadale’s Youth Officer on 9394 5000 for more information.

For more information on this topic contact:

Phone: (08) 9394 5000
Email: info@armadale.wa.gov.au

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