BMX/SKATEBOARDING: Where Eagles Dare
KAITLYN MASSEY
Have you ever been out for a walk along Hastings promenade on a Sunday afternoon and heard the soft grumble of four polyurethane wheels spinning over the smooth red-and-white concrete tiles, or seen someone coasting down the bike lane on a BMX, and thought to yourself, “I know someone who would like to have a go at that!”?
The Source Park Eagles Coaching team want you and this person you know to come and have a go. We’re down below in what is the world’s biggest underground skatepark.
Walk down the stairs of the Courtyard, located right at the centre of Hastings seafront just to the east of the pier and the White Rock Theatre. Go past all the hospitality venues, on through the building, and you’ll find yourself facing the Source Park Shop. Down more stairs, and you’ll be greeted by a friendly staff team, who’ll direct you to the free spectators area located above the main park.
No equipment? No issue. All of our sessions, whether for skateboarding or BMX riding and whether in 1:2:1 lessons or in groups, are inclusive of all hire equipment as well as use of the park.
And we have a session for everyone: families, groups or individuals. Every lesson is tailored to meet the individual learner’s personal needs and goals. Qualified coaches run weekly tutorials for all abilities.
On Monday and Tuesday evenings during term time there are kids’ sessions, and one for adult beginners. Summer master classes begin on 7 August, also running on Mondays and Tuesdays. Autumn term sessions will resume at the end of September or beginning of October.
Age is no bar. The qualified coaching staff are all flexible and will work around your schedule to ensure you have the opportunity to learn valuable and transferable skatepark skills. When you’ve reached a certain level you can move up to the next stage.
The Eagle coaching team can be reached in person as above or online at [email protected]. All coaches are qualified and DBS-checked.
Positive learning
Parents’ endorsements:
“The increase in F’s confidence is amazing. I’ve watched my daughter go from very tentative beginnings to dare-devil skills in just a few months. It’s all highly controlled by staff – they’re always positive but also very caring”.
“Of course my son has come off his bike from time to time, and he’s suffered a few scuffs and bruises, but I’ve never seen anyone seriously injured”.
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