Skateboard clinics planned

Easter school holiday skateboarding clinics will be running at Umina skate park for children six years and over.

Nationally-recognised accredited coaches will conduct beginner and intermediate lessons at Umina on April 11 and 12 from 10am to 1pm.

The two-day workshops will include six hours of coaching sessions for a cost of $60.

The sessions were designed to provide skaters of all competency levels with the opportunity to "get active, stay healthy and enjoy freestyle skating in a fun, safe and well-managed environment".

Participants have been asked to provide their own boards and safety gear including helmets, kneepads and elbow pads to take part in the clinics.

A limited amount of hire equipment available,

To book, register at the Peninsula Leisure Centre, or telephone 4325 8123.

For further information, telephone 4325 8430.

Press release, 19 March 2007 Marion Newall, Gosford Council