Skatefresh offers group skating classes in Brighton for ages 14yrs and up for Beginner, Improver and Intermediate level skaters. For those who prefer one to one tuition, we are also able to offer private skate lessons for all skating abilities, suitable for ages 6yrs and up.
Beginner Group Skate Lessons
For: Inline (rollerblades) or quad/roller skaters (ages 14yrs & up)
Are you a complete beginner?
Skated years ago and starting again?
Self-taught but can’t stop properly?
Have you discovered skating is harder than it looks?
You want to skate but can’t afford to get injured from falling?
Using the Skatefresh method, you’ll avoid any embarrassment, learn to skate, stop and turn and know EXACTLY how to find your balance in each moment.
After completing our Beginner group lesson, choose to ‘graduate’ to our Improver group class or repeat another beginner group depending on how well you mastered the beginner syllabus.
What Will You Learn?
- On-grass basics;
How to fall correctly
Skating positions (feet and body)
How to prevent falling - How to skate absolutely right so that falling is rare.
- Basic Movement – Slow, gentle, controlled skating.
- Plough Stop – Your first simple stop.
- Heel Brake Stop – INLINE skates.
- Toe Stop Drag Stop – ROLLER skates.
If you are very anxious about skating or very fearful of falling, we recommend a private lesson for your first time on skates. This means you can go at your own pace.
PLEASE NOTE: The minimum age for these classes is 14yrs. If you require skate lessons for children below this age, please enquire about private lessons.
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Upcoming Beginner Lessons in Brighton
FINAL BEGINNER CLASS UNTIL SPRING 2026
10% DISCOUNT WHEN BOOKING MORE THAN 1 GROUP LESSON
(Discount is automatically applied when lessons are added to cart)
Improver Group Skate Lessons
For: Inline (rollerblades) or quad/roller skaters (ages 14yrs & up)
You’ve taught yourself to skate (on inline or roller skates) but you don’t feel secure on slopes or in emergency situations. If you can’t stop then go to 1 beginner class to learn how.
Your stops need work, your turning is dodgy especially on your weak side & you want to try backwards.
You’ve attended our Beginner class, you can stop (with at least one method) and are ready for more.
Feeling stuck not knowing exactly what to practice?
This class will structure your practice time so you have a list of exercises to do each time you skate.
The Improver ability range is quite large as it includes everyone who isn’t a complete beginner but hasn’t yet reached intermediate level yet.
What Will You Learn?
- Consolidate the basics You can already move about on wheels but we’ll revise the basic stride and make sure your Heel Brake Stop (inliners) or Toe Stop (quads) works properly.
- Improve your stride technique so you gain fitness from your skates.
- Stopping techniques (that actually work!)
- One legged gliding techniques to improve your agility and balance.
- Acceleration and faster skating.
- Parallel turn in both directions.
The minimum age for these classes is 14yrs. If you require skate lessons for children below this age, please enquire about private lessons.
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Upcoming Improver Skate Lessons in Brighton
FINAL IMPROVER CLASS UNTIL SPRING 2026
10% DISCOUNT WHEN BOOKING MORE THAN 1 GROUP LESSON
(Discount is automatically applied when lessons are added to cart)
Stops & Slides Skate Lessons in Brighton
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 workshop is NOT suitable for beginners, who should focus 100% on mastering the Heel Brake Stop or Toe Stop Drag before any other methods.
Location:
Asda Carpark to Black Rock Slope. Meet at the bottom of the slope (under the entry road).
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10% DISCOUNT WHEN BOOKING MORE THAN 1 GROUP LESSON
(Discount is automatically applied when lessons are added to cart)
Brighton Hove Lawns
Location: Hove Lawns skating area, in front of the painted beach huts. In line with Second AvenueWhat3words: worker.stone.badge
Locoskates Customers
If you are a LocoSkates customer and have purchased a pair of inline skates you are entitled to £10 discount on a beginner group lesson. Please state ‘LocoSkates Lesson’ when booking.
PLEASE NOTE:
YOU WILL NEED TO BRING YOUR OWN SKATES, WRIST GUARDS AND KNEE PADS AS THESE ARE NOT SUPPLIED BY SKATEFRESH
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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