Skateboarding, in-line skating and BMX riding are rapidly developing sports in the Stroud District and are now widely recognised by many Local Authorities across the country.
There is an established demand for well planned/designed facilities for wheeled sports that meets the needs of the needs of both the local community user groups and the Stroud District/Town/Parish councils. In order to provide the best possible skate park facility, in the right place and for the right people, there are a number of key issues to consider and adopt; each area and community will have it's own set of requirements and ideas of how to go forward and research suggests that ownership and involvement of the predominant user group (young people) is VITAL from the onset.
Visit the Wheels of Opportunity, Skate Pilot Project pages to find about the scheme which took place in September 2004 at Stratford Park Leisure Centre Skate Park.
Broad consultation is an absolute essential factor for success, coupled with evaluation of skate park positioning, surveys of the locality, land ownership, impact to ALL residents and access issues.
In order to offer the most comprehensive advice and assistance to communities for their skate projects from initial application to final result, we have created a Skate Guide to act as a general resource pack. It is a separate document to the grants application system for Stroud District Council, but it is advisable to have a read, especially if you are considering creating a skate project build and making an application to the Stroud District Council Community Grants Programme. The guide also has a section on fundraising and funding options.
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skate guide 09-10 (PDF 2454KB) - 07/10/2009
First Annual Skate Jam a success
Mid August 2009 saw our first annual skate jam at the new Skate Plaza at Stratford Park; the event was organised and delivered by Andy Wilkins, with funding from Stroud District Council's Sports Development team.
The event was open to all boarders and wheeled sports enthusiasts and featured a local graffiti artist working with participants to decorate the sides of the new plaza. The event was well received by all and will become an annual fixture for future years.
For further advice and information please contact Jane Bullows, Regeneration Through Sport Manager on 01453 754322 or email: jane.bullows@stroud.gov.uk
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