UPDATE 28 March 2023: Brella has sadly closed down.
A brand-new skatepark facility has opened on the Central Coast and we reckon your kids and teens will be all over it! Named Brella Skatepark and located in Somersby, this fantastic new skating space is slick, spacious, and designated for coaching sessions only, so your kids can learn fundamental skating skills, work on tricks like axel stalls or practice at an advanced level without worrying about other hectic skater traffic!
And what does an all-bells-and-whistles skating facility require? Epic coaching sessions of course! Brella will be doing after-school classes for skate rats of all levels from beginner right up to advanced and they’re taking enrolments for term 1 now! Visit the Brella Skatepark website to jump on board and be a part of Brella’s very first term.
Want to see it for yourself? You can this weekend at Brella Skatepark’s FREE open day! Get there on Saturday 28 January from 10am – 2pm to meet the Brella crew and get a taste of what’s on offer. But be warned – your kids will fall in love with it!
Brella Skatepark Coaching Sessions
Brella’s kids’ coaching program is for aspiring skate rats at all levels, with beginner, intermediate and advanced sessions available. During classes, kids will have a range of the whole park, so they won’t have to worry about bumping into other skaters like at a public skatepark. This is important, especially when first starting out as it gives kids the freedom to learn in a space free of intimidation and with no other traffic in the way.
Beginner Level: Beginner classes run for 1.5 hours and are for children just taking up skateboarding. They’ll learn proper foot positioning, pushing correctly, how to ride on ramps and banks, basic board control, pumping, and most importantly, dropping in. They’ll also build a tonne of confidence!
Intermediate Level: Intermediate classes run for 1.5 hours and are for kids who have already picked up the basic skills of skateboarding. To progress to or begin the intermediate class, kids must be able to drop in and kick turn on a ramp confidently and unassisted. During this class, kids will learn a bunch of tricks including rock to fakies, fakie rocks, rock and rolls, tail stalls, 5-0 slash grinds, axel stalls, and more. They’ll also pick up flat ground, ledge, and rail tricks.
Advanced Level: Advanced classes run for 1.5 hours and are for truly advanced skaters. If your kid is a die-hard skate rat, this is the class for them.
Plus, as well as picking up nifty skills, kids and teens will learn skatepark etiquette (so they can use skateparks fairly and safely), develop social skills, stay fit, and build a strong community of friends.
Kids can sign up simply for fitness and fun and if they’re super keen, they’ll have the option to sign up for the Central Coast comp series later in the year.
Brella Skatepark Classes
When: Brella’s FREE open day will be held on Saturday 28 January 2023, 10am – 2pm. Brella’s after-school programs run Tuesday – Thursday at 4pm-5:30pm or 5:30pm-7pm.
Where: 1/24 Pile Road, Somersby. The park is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in Somersby industrial area, just 2 minutes off the freeway from the Gosford exit.
Who: Skaters of all levels.
Cost: $325 for a 10-week term (or $32.50 per 1.5 hour lesson).
Contact: Call 0413 803 986, email [email protected] or visit the Brella Skatepark website.
More Reasons to Love Brella Skatepark
As well as providing high-quality, term-time coaching sessions for skaters of all levels, Brella Skatepark will be on your radar for a bunch of other reasons. Here are just a few:
+ They run a 4-hour school holiday program for kids wanting to pick up some nifty skills during the break.
+ They run mixed, 2-hour open skate sessions for skateboards, scooters, and roller blades/skates only (no bikes or BMX).
+ Looking for birthday party ideas for your skating-mad youngster? Brella does awesome kids’ parties that are essentially a 2-hour lesson where you’ll get the whole place to yourself!
+ There’s an onsite skate shop in the facility, stocking all skate goods, hardware, safety equipment, and a range of clothing including Volcom Stone apparel for kids and adults.
+ Want to grab a coffee while your child masters their kick turn? Brella Skatepark has an onsite cafeteria providing hot and cold drinks and snacks!
About Brella Skatepark
Brella Skateboards was born out of a true passion for skating. Founded by Scotty, Sam, Harry, and Angus, an awesome foursome who grew up skating across Sydney’s Northern Beaches, North Shore, and everywhere in between, Brella Skatepark ticks all the right boxes when looking for a top-notch skating venue. With their combined years of knowledge and experience, the group knows what skaters like, want, and need. From Brella’s slick skating space designated to coaching sessions only to their quality boards manufactured in Montreal from 100% Canadian hard-rock maple, Brella Skatepark is a facility you’ll be delighted you stumbled across and a gem you’ll want to share with your like-minded tribe.
To discover more about Brella Skatepark, visit the Brella Skatepark website.
Header Image: Brella Skate Park
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