Join us for a Totem Skateboarding workshop as part of the Activate Olympic Festival in Griffith! We’re thrilled to bring our signature Beginner and Mentoring Skate & BMX Sessions, along with a high-energy Skate & BMX JAM, to this community event on Saturday, November 23rd.
Our Totem workshop lineup will be even more exciting, featuring Olympian skater Liv Lovelace, pro-skater Ethan Copeland, and award-winning BMX rider Josh Dove! They’ll be showing off their skills in live demos, followed by a special signing session.
Here's what you can expect:
Beginner Skate & BMX Sessions
Mentoring Sessions to help you build your skills
A Skate & BMX JAM with awesome prizes up for grabs
Live pro demos from Liv Lovelace, Ethan Copeland, and Josh Dove, followed by a signing session
And that’s just the beginning! As part of the Activate Olympic Festival, the day will also include:
Open Mic Nights
Food Trucks
Pop-up Bars
Live Music
Climbing Wall
3x3 Basketball Competitions
Live Mural Painting
Mark your calendar for this action-packed day of skating, BMX, and festival fun. Don’t miss out—head to Visit Griffith for more information and be part of the excitement!
Go to Visit Griffith for more information.
Workshop Schedule:
10:00 am - Official event opening (5 mins)
9:45 am - 10:15 am - Sign-in/Registration: Session #1 - Beginner SKATE & BMX (Level 0 to 1)
10:15 am - 11:15 am - Session #1: Skate & BMX classes (1 hour, running simultaneously)
11:15 am - 11:25 am - Pack down: Community interaction, sticker giveaways, and Q&A (10 mins)
11:25 am - 11:35 am - Sign-in/Registration: Session #2 - SKATE & BMX Mentoring (Level 2 to 3)
11:35 am - 12:20 pm - Session #2: Skate & BMX classes (45 mins, running simultaneously)
12:20 pm - 12:30 pm - Pack down: Community interaction, sticker giveaways, and Q&A (10 mins)
Rider Demo & Jam Schedule
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm - Rider Demo (30 mins)
1:00 pm - 1:20 pm - Signing, community interaction, sticker giveaways, and Q&A (20 mins)
1:20 pm - 1:30 pm - Jam registration (10 mins)
Jam Competitions
1:30 pm - 1:40 pm - BMX Grouping (10 mins)
1:40 pm - 2:00 pm - Open BMX Jam (5 years and over) (20 mins)
2:00 pm - 2:10 pm - Group U14s - Skate (10 mins)
2:10 pm - 2:25 pm - U14s Skate Jam (15 mins)
2:25 pm - 2:35 pm - Group Opens - Skate (10 mins)
2:35 pm - 2:50 pm - Opens Skate Jam (5 years and over) (15 mins)
2:50 pm - 3:00 pm - Community interaction: Sticker giveaways, Q&A (10 mins)
*Times may vary on the day
IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ
WAIVER FORM - Participants must complete our online waiver form here before they can skate. Please try to have this done before you get to the skatepark.
THE WAIVER FORM IS NOT A TICKET.
Spots are limited, and bookings are essential via Eventbrite.
* This is an outdoor event. Postponement and cancellation is subject to weather conditions and can happen anywhere from 48 hours to 2 hours before a workshop. We cannot skate in the rain or on wet grounds.
EQUIPMENT
SKATE SESSIONS: Professional grade Skateboard, helmet, and safety pads (optional) are provided for all classes. You are also welcome to bring your own equipment.
BMX SESSIONS: Please bring your own BMX, helmets and safety pads.
This workshop is proudly funded by the Griffith City Council and the NSW Government.
For any questions, you can reach us via email at bookings@totemskateboarding.com