Belgium
Group Skating Lessons Fri 14 - Sun 16 June 2024Join Asha in Roeselare, Belgium for a weekend of workshops designed to take your skating to the next level and leave you with lots of correct training practice drills, so that you continue to progress for months after the classes.
Friday 14 June
Skate Tour of Roeselare
Saturday 15 June
Stops and Slides (Level 1)
Backwards & Transitions
Sunday 16 June
Stops & Slides (Level 2)
Urban/Street Skating Skills
If you’ve enjoyed Asha’s Youtube tutorials then an entire weekend of her patient and detailed teaching will open your eyes and body to what’s been missing in your skating and how to ‘level up’ with a clear pathway. Don’t miss this opportunity to make 2023 your skating year to shine!
Check the workshop descriptions for detailed skills lists to help you decide what you should attend. Inline and quad skaters welcome. Asha will be wearing inlines but she is very familiar with quads and always teaches both in the same classes. Any differences in technique or practice will be explained.
Discounts available for booking 3 or more workshops.
These classes are not appropriate for complete beginners or those struggling to skate & who don’t have one functioning stop.
About the location:
The classes are held in a large, smooth, covered area so rain will not stop skating and we are guaranteed to fulfil all the workshops on time. The surface is perfect for learning slides and long enough to train stride work and backwards. Asha says: “I have never taught in such a perfect covered (but still outside) space before”
Location for all lessons:
Trax Skatepark, Beversesteenweg 67A 8800 Roeselare, Belgium
Discounts (valid until April 30th 2024):
5% discount if you book 3 lessons10% discount if you book 4 lessons
15% discount if you book 5 lessons
Discounts will be applied automatically at checkout.
Friday 14 June 2024
Optional relaxed city skate @ 1830
Join local host Steven and Asha for a relaxed skate tour of Roeselare and surrounding countryside (to stretch your legs after travelling).
Meeting Point:
Outside of Parkhotel Roeselare, Vlamingstraat 8, 8800 Roeselare, at 1830.
Saturday 15 June 2024
Belgium Speed & Fitness Sat 15 June 2024 @ 0900-1100
Only 1 left in stock
Every skater spends MOST of their time on skates JUST SKATING! However, if your skating stride lacks fundamental technique, you will not get the fitness benefits that skating offers and you may even create bad habits over time that can lead to ‘slow onset injuries’ particularly if you skate distances (e.g. ankle, knee, hip pains from persistent pronation on an inside edge). What you’ll learn;
- An efficient push.
- A correct, comfortable glide, in terms of edges, balance and cadence.
- A regroup that doesn't V.
- The Stride Training Sequence. The drill to keeps your stride on track for months & years to come.
“This class transformed my skating. I never knew how many things I was doing wrong. Feels great to be on the right path now and I understand what a workout skating should be if you’re doing it right.” - Analise (46) Belgium
“OMG! Since I started doing the drills from this class my stride is much more relaxed, my form is better and my back and knee are not hurting anymore. Thank you so much." - Chris, UK
This workshop does not cover the Double Push (although most skaters fail with the double push because their normal fitness stride lacks the correct foundations). This class is an essential prerequisite for the Double Push however.
PLEASE NOTE: This group lesson is appropriate for every level of skater except beginners.
Discounts (valid until April 30th 2024):
5% discount if you book 3 lessons10% discount if you book 4 lessons
15% discount if you book 5 lessons
Discounts will be applied automatically at checkout.
€32.00
Belgium Stops & Slides (Level 1) Sat 15 June 2024 @ 1200-1400
FULLY BOOKED
The most important of ALL skills on inline & roller skates is how to stop and every skater should have several, high functioning stopping methods in their repertoire (to avoid accidents and injuries). This workshop looks at the easier stops, while “Stops, Slides & Slopes Level 2” looks at the more challenging methods.
The majority of skaters do not realise that by neglecting their stopping methods they not only increase their risks of falls and injuries but also reduce their learning of other skills such as speed skating, crossovers and street skating.
What you'll learn;
- Plough Stop (2 versions)
- T-Stop (so that it actually stops you)
- Turn Stops (various options)
This 2 hr workshop is NOT suitable for beginners, who should focus 100% on mastering the Heel Brake Stop or Toe Stop Drag before any other methods.
Discounts (valid until April 30th 2024):
5% discount if you book 3 lessons10% discount if you book 4 lessons
15% discount if you book 5 lessons
Discounts will be applied automatically at checkout.
€32.00
Belgium Backwards & Transitions Sat 15 June 2024 @ 1600-1800
Only 2 left in stock
This lesson is for those new to backward skating or those who have taught themselves but skipped the basics and are stuck on more complicated backwards moves.
This class will reveal your “one-sidedness” if you are already skating backwards and how to equalise this natural unevenness.
In this workshop you’ll learn;
- Several propulsion techniques
- How to steer correctly
- How to safely glide backwards
- How to stop backwards (2 methods)
- Mohawk Transitions (forwards to backwards and backwards to forwards).
This compact course will give you content that will keep you busy training for months but with a clear path to backwards proficiency.
PLEASE NOTE: This group lesson is NOT appropriate for beginner level skaters.
Discounts (valid until April 30th 2024):
5% discount if you book 3 lessons10% discount if you book 4 lessons
15% discount if you book 5 lessons
Discounts will be applied automatically at checkout.
€32.00
Sunday 16 June 2024
Belgium Stops & Slides (Level 2) Sun 16 June 2024 @ 0900-1100
In stock
This class will look at the more challenging sliding stops and how best to combine different stopping methods for maximum efficiency and safety on the flat and on slopes.
What you’ll learn;
- Powerslide (from a forwards entry using your favourite transition and favourite sliding leg)
- Soul Slide (the ‘forwards powerslide, used by the downhillers for a reason).
- Powerstop (or Turn stop variations)
- Magic Slide (for those with a successful pre-requisite Soul Slide)
- How to control your speed (for future use on slopes) by combining different stopping skills and how to come to a complete stop in an emergency.
Discounts (valid until April 30th 2024):
5% discount if you book 3 lessons10% discount if you book 4 lessons
15% discount if you book 5 lessons
Discounts will be applied automatically at checkout.
€32.00
Belgium Urban Street Skating Skills Sun 16 June 2024 @ 1200-1400
In stock
Skating on streets and pavements is challenging and too many skaters embark on this journey without the necessary skills to keep them safe and efficient. In this class you'll learn;
- How to accelerate efficiently (so you have the speed to safely roll over surface obstacles).
- How to skate over rough surfaces.
- How to handle surface obstacles, bumps, metal covers & cracks.
- How to use your best stopping methods in emergency situations.
- How to skate up and down kerbs safely (so you can easily swap from road to pavement and vice versa).
- How to safely skate over train tracks.
1. Need to have at least 2 functional stopping methods and be able to do a rolling scissor position for several metres.
2. Need to have completed either "Stops & Slides 2" and/or "Stride/Fitness Optimizer”. You cannot street skate safely if you can’t stop or push, glide & control your edges.
Discounts (valid until April 30th 2024):
5% discount if you book 3 lessons10% discount if you book 4 lessons
15% discount if you book 5 lessons
Discounts will be applied automatically at checkout.
€32.00
The above event is organised in cooperation with local skate group iSkate (www.iskate.be) headed by Steven Leeman.
Steven can answer any questions you may have about the local area (including accommodation).
steven.leeman@gmail.com
PLEASE NOTE:
YOU WILL NEED TO BRING YOUR OWN SKATES, WRIST GUARDS AND KNEE PADS AS THESE ARE NOT SUPPLIED BY SKATEFRESH
Click Here for Lesson Requirements page
Cancellation Policy:
If you cancel at least 72hrs before your lesson, we can offer you a refund or a voucher for a future lesson.
No refunds will be offered for cancellations less than 72hrs before the class.
We reserve the right to postpone a class if there are less than 5 participants booked. In this circumstance, you'll be notified 24hrs before class.
We reserve the right to cancel a class due to unforeseen circumstances (eg instructor illness). If this happens, you will be given a full refund.
Any questions? Please see the FAQ's page or contact us