Our beginner’s ‘Crash’ Course inline skating lesson is just what you need to get you rolling. We start gently on the grass by falling over. We talk about theory and learn a few inline skating ABC essensials before we move onto the concrete. Then the fun starts! Your confidence will rise as quickly as your skills. Emphasis is on learing at your own pace. We progress only when you’re ready. Inline skating is not a work deadline and having fun is the key to learning. We cover…

Skating forward: This bit is obvious. We do insist on a lovely technique though.

Stopping using your heel brake: We’ll get you leaving a line of flames where the brake scrapes the tarmac. No gold star until you can stop down hills and in a perfect straight line though.

Turning: When you’re really slow we learn A-frame turns but be warned you will look like a penguin. Don’t worry we move on to faster parallel turns as soon as we can.

Lemons & half lemons. Toe-rolls. Scoots: Don’t panic! These are just silly names for some very useful exercises that will dramatically improve your balance and technique required for confident inline skating.

Backwards skating: Oh yes, it’s really easy and at this stage it’s nice and slow.

Schedule:

Booking in advance essential as places are limited to 8 per course.

Time: 10.00- 1.00 Prompt.
Meeting place: Serpentine Road Hyde Park Corner end by the kiosk.
Cost: £50 bookable in advance here.

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Upcoming ‘Crash’ Course Dates:

Sunday 7th March 10.00-1.00
Sunday 14th March 10.00-1.00
Sunday 28th March 10.00-1.00
Sunday 11th April 10.00-1.00
Sunday 25th April 10.00-1.00
Sunday 2nd May 10.00-1.00

‘Crash Course’ gift vouchers also available.

Your ‘Crash’ Course questions.

How do I book my inline skating beginner ‘Crash’ Course?
Just book online! We use PayPal to take your payment as it’s secure. You can use your credit or debit card or your PayPal account.

Where do we meet? At the Hyde Park Corner end of Serpentine Road. (Nearest tube Hyde Park Corner)

What do I need to bring to my inline skating ‘Crash’ Course? Good quality inline skates. Protective padding for knees and wrists. A bottle of water and a sense of humour.

If you don’t have skates we offer free inline skate hire!
We must start at 10.00 sharp. If you arrive late and miss the safety briefing you will not be allowed to attend.

What if it looks like rain? Courses will generally go ahead unless it it wet on the ground. If we need to cancel because of rain we will re-book you onto a future ‘Crash’ Course of your choosing. We will always phone you on the number you provide at least 2 hours in advance if we have to postpone because of rain.

Will I fall? Probably, yes! The first thing you do with a SkatesCool instructor when you are an absolute beginner inline skater is fall over on the grass. It lets you know that falling is ok and that the pads work! As you progress you will fall less frequently.

March 09 Crash Coursers having just completed!

Here are five reasons why inline skating courses are a great idea:

1. Beginner Inline skating courses are the fastest way for you to learn.
We are trained to teach in a structured way to maximize your own learning curve.

2. Beginner Inline skating courses are the safest way for you to learn.
Putting wheels under your feet is a ridiculous idea! We will teach you to tame those wheels and get you stopping.

3. Beginner Inline skating courses will build up your confidence.
Leave that fear behind and release the lion in you!

4. Beginner Inline skating courses are fun.
If you’re not smiling at the end of a lesson you can have your money back.

5. Beginner Inline skating courses will make you more attractive.
It’s a fact that skating builds muscles, reduces wrinkles and cures spots.