Skatepark 2024 – summary of classes

Based on our many years of experience working with young people, we understand the crucial importance of physical activity in their lives. We know that sport not only shapes the body but also builds character, teaches perseverance, teamwork, and overcoming one's limitations. That's why, for the fourth year in a row, we organized a series of free workshops for children and young people. We wanted everyone, regardless of skill or experience level, to have the opportunity to try their hand at extreme sports like skateboarding, rollerblading, and scootering.

Throughout the summer holidays, twice a week – on Tuesdays and Thursdays – our professional instructors met with participants at the Świdnica skatepark to train together, learn new tricks, and above all, have fun. Classes were held in the afternoons, allowing children and young people to participate, both those spending their holidays in the city and those who could travel to us after their other activities.

photo: Kalina Żaczek

This year's workshop was exceptional – we organized a whopping 25 sessions, the first of which coincided with the official opening of the summer season. To mark the occasion, we organized a large family festival that attracted many people. It was an incredible event, full of attractions for everyone – both young extreme sports enthusiasts and those just discovering them. During the festival, our instructors showcased the skills of what can be achieved with regular training and dedication. We also prepared skill competitions with prizes for participants, providing plenty of excitement and fun for everyone.

One of the highlights of the festival was the first aid training, conducted by Mefisto. To ensure the safety of our participants, we wanted young people to know how to react in emergency situations, which is an essential skill for sports. We also prepared entertainment, bubbles, and face painting for the youngest participants. Police also attended the festival, marking bicycles, as an additional element of ensuring the safety of our local athletes.

We cannot forget the irreplaceable volunteers from Electrolux, who traditionally treated everyone present with delicious popcorn, which has become our ritual during all our outdoor events.

Our workshops are incredibly popular, as evidenced by the number of participants, which exceeded 400 this year! It's amazing how many young people from across the region found the time and willingness to join us. We recognize that there's a lack of such initiatives in the Świdnica area, so we feel we have an important mission here. We are determined to expand this project and offer even more development opportunities for young people in the future. We will do everything we can to continue this initiative in the coming years, as we see the great demand for such workshops. We hope that together we will be able to create future editions that will bring even more joy, sporting achievements, and unforgettable moments! 

Co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage from the Culture Promotion Fund – a state special-purpose fund, and from the funds of the Świdnica City Municipality.