Deeside sessions
Year round at Deeside skate park, from your first push to your next trick. Pick the session that suits you, then book it on the Deeside skate park booking page.
The weekly timetable
Tuesday is for one to ones, Thursday is a 5 to 6 week group block in three levels and Saturday is a group session for adults and children.
Times can change during the year. The booking page always has the latest.
£20 for 30 minutes: 4:30 or 5pm. Ideal for younger children or short attention spans.
£30 for 1 hour: 5:30, 6:30 or 7:30pm.
5 to 6 week blocks for Beginners, Improvers and Intermediates.
£72 up front per block
October half term camp
- When
- Friday 30 October 2026, 10am to 3pm
- Ages
- 5 to 14
- Price
- £25
- Bring
- A packed lunch
- Kit
- Can be provided if you ask
- Where
- Deeside skate park (Deeside Leisure Centre, Queensferry) and other skateparks around the North West
Which lesson is right for you?
One to one lessons
Tailored to your own goals. Ideal if you get easily distracted in groups, start off a bit nervous or prefer not to compare yourself to others.
6 week courses
Perfect for steady progress and building a community of friends. Sticking with the same group lets you learn by watching others perform tricks.
One-off group lessons
Ideal for anyone just looking to drop in and pick up some extra tips.
Coaching near you
April to October. One to ones and small groups on any day, at a skatepark near you. Schools and groups too.
Thursday blocks, step by step
5 to 6 week blocks, £72 up front.
Beginners
Fundamentals: balance, safety, falling, pushing, rolling, rotations and attempting your first drop-in. 12 weeks minimum.
Improvers
Confident skaters who get round the park smoothly and drop in on a 4ft ramp. Focuses on coping tricks and bigger ramps.
Intermediates
Small groups for independent skaters who can follow spoken instructions without hands-on support. Ideal if you want to compete.
One to one
Tuesdays at Deeside, or personal coaching near you from April to October.
Your first lesson
- Fill in the safety form once. It covers the waiver, code of conduct and terms.
- Come to the skate park ten minutes early. Helmets and boards can be lent if you ask.
- Rebecca starts with the basics: how to stand, how to get on and off, how to fall safely.
- After the lesson she'll tell you what to work on next.
What to bring
- A board and helmet if you have them. If not, both can be lent if you ask. Thinking of buying? See the buying guide (PDF).
- Arrive ten minutes early.
- A packed lunch, if you are coming to the half term camp.
- A helmet is worn by every skater under 18.
Questions parents ask
- Who can come?
- Children and adults. Total beginners are welcome. The half term camp is for ages 5 to 14.
- Do I need my own board?
- No. Helmets and boards can be lent if you ask.
- Which board should I buy?
- Rebecca's skateboard and safety gear buying guide (PDF) covers board sizes, wheels, trucks, bearings, helmets and pads, with prices and where to buy. If you live near Chester, Flintshire or the Wirral you can also order a board and safety gear through Rebecca.
- How much does it cost?
- At Deeside: Tuesday one to ones are £20 for 30 minutes or £30 for an hour, Thursday group blocks are £72 up front and Saturday group sessions are £12 per person. The half term camp is £25. Personal coaching prices depend on distance and group size: see the price map.
- Where are the lessons?
- At Deeside skate park (Deeside Leisure Centre, Queensferry) and other skateparks around the North West.
- How do I book?
- Deeside sessions are booked on the Deeside skate park booking page. For personal coaching, schools or the half term camp, send Rebecca a message.
Ready to skate?
Book Deeside sessions on the skate park's booking page. For personal coaching, schools or anything else, send her a message.