Port Kembla - FREE Community Skateboarding Workshops + JAM

Port Kembla - FREE Community Skateboarding Workshops + JAM

Port Kembla, let’s GO!

Join us for a huge day of Skateboarding at the new Port Kembla Skatepark.

This event is proudly funded by the BighART, Skate of Mind project and marks the launch of FREE monthly community-building skate events in the Port Kembla area.

The energy behind PK DIY, the dedication to creating safe and inclusive spaces, and the recent surge in female participation have all helped shape something special in Port Kembla. This event brings those elements together in one powerful community moment.

A flow on from the FREE Female-Focused After School Mentoring Session(funded by Bighart's Skate of Mind project)run by Olympic team Skateboarder Felicity Turner. We are proud to include a FREE Female-Focused Mentoring Session and Female-Focused Jam to continue building confidence and visibility for girls in skateboarding, while also opening the park up for the wider community to connect, learn and celebrate.

Expect good vibes all afternoon, tunes by Catman, community connection and a high-energy Skate Jam with rad prizes up for grabs.

The story behind this movement, the history, the challenges and the wins, is captured in the PK DIY Documentary, launching at The Servo at 5:00 pm. This is a unique opportunity to take a deeper dive into the community story, understand how it all began and get inspired about how to be part of what comes next. Supported by Local Band Kurtell!

Skate of Mind is about supporting young people, families and the broader community through consistent, meaningful activation. This event is just the beginning of regular monthly gatherings designed to strengthen connection and culture in Port Kembla.

Learn new skills, build confidence, connect with the TOTEM team and join a high-energy Community Skate Jam.

All skateboard equipment is supplied

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

EVENT SCHEDULE

12:00 pm - 12:15 pm: Beginner Workshop registration - TUNES BY CATMAN!

12:15 pm - 1:15 pm: Beginner Workshop (1 hr class. Suitable for skill level 0 to 1.)

1:15 pm - 1:30 pm: Beginner / Intermediate "mentoring" class registration

1:30 pm - 2:15 pm: Female-focused mentoring class for beginner and intermediate skaters (45 min). Suitable for skill levels 1 to 3.

2:15 pm - 2:30 pm: Skate JAM registration

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm: Skate JAM Session (1-1.5hr Session)

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm: Demo and Community Interaction/Signing

Head over to THE SERVO - open to all ages

5:00 pm - 5:30 pm: PK Documentary launch - (viewing set up inside)

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm: Band - Kurtell

Please note: Times may vary on the day.

⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Waiver Form: All participants must complete our online waiver form before skating. Please do this before arriving at the park:
👉 Totem Skateboarding Waiver Form
(Note: The waiver is NOT a ticket.)

Bookings: Spots are limited ~ register via Eventbrite to secure your place.

Weather: This is an outdoor event and may be postponed or cancelled due to wet weather (anywhere from 48 to 2 hours before the event).
We cannot skate on wet ground for safety reasons.

Equipment: Professional-grade skateboards, helmets, and safety pads (optional) are supplied. You’re also welcome to bring your own gear.

WHAT CLASS SHOULD I REGISTER FOR?

We have created this simple guide to help you decide which class will be best suited for you/your child.

Our beginner class is for skill level 0 to 1, and the intermediate class and self-expression jam session are for skill level 2 to 3.

Level 0 - The Newcomer

New to skateboarding and has no experience. Might have had a go, but feels uncomfortable on a board.

Level 1 - Beginner

Has skated a few times, with limited experience, and needs to practice to build more confidence and a basic skill set(foot & body positions).

Level 2 - Transition into Intermediate

Knows the foundational skills(tick tac, calving, etc) and wants to start exploring tricks such as ollies, drop-ins, etc.

Level 3 - Intermediate

Is confident on a skateboard, knows the foundational skills(tick tac, calving, etc), a few tricks(ollies, drop-ins, etc), and wants to advance to the next level(flip tricks, grinds,

This FREE community event is proudly funded by BighART SKATE of MIND project and delivered by Totem Skateboarding ~ Inspiring Communities through Skateboarding since 2010.

For any questions, contact: bookings@totemskateboarding.com