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Skateboarding, The Olympics & Skateable Spaces
Skateboarding, The Olympics & Skateable Spaces
SKATEBOARDING / SETTING THE SCENE
Young NGB doing things differently
Adding-value, supporting, facilitating, entertaining and leading the community
New Olympic Sport in 2021.
We will see a huge increase in profile and participation due to Olympic inclusion
Significant ambitions to embed EDI and grow participation of girls and BAME communities
Physical space to skate is fundamental for skateboarding
THE OPPORTUNITY / WHY SKATEBOARD GB?SKATEBOARDING / SPECIAL & UNIQUE?
CUSTOMISE FOR
SPECIFIC BRAND
It’s different - culture, lifestyle, art, fashion, music, part of the person; if you skate, it’s part of you
Established originally as a marketing tool.
Not originally a competitive sport.
750,000 skaters in UK
Young, male, LSEG, disenfranchised and hard to reach demographic
Turned off by traditional sport
THE OPPORTUNITY / THE GIFT OF SKATEBOARDING
Low cost
Physical Space really important
Skate anywhere
Active travel
Flexible with freedom of choice
Fun
Huge physical and mental wellbeing benefits
The community is built around digital and technology
THE OPPORTUNITY / WHY SKATEBOARD GB?THE OLYMPICS / THE OPPORTUNITY
Established Professional Circuit
IOC 2020 Agenda. Change of Direction. Youth, Accessibility & Legacy
Skateboarding is one of the most watched sports on digital platforms
Establishment of SBGB. UK Sport Funding to create a World Class Performance Programme post-2024
Expect increase in profile and participation post-Tokyo Olympic Games
Skateable spaces will come under pressure
THE OPPORTUNITY / WHY SKATEBOARD GB?SKATEABLE SPACES / WHERE ARE WE NOW?
1,700 skateparks in the UKGenerally poor quality and designSBGB Criteria & Guidance for building skateable spaces – published July 2020Most skateparks are designed for all wheeled sports and/or as play areasWheeled sports are very different to each other and require different facilitiesNo national or international standard indoor skateboarding skateparksSkateboarding banned in some urban areasDIY and Street Spots – as important as skateparks
THE OPPORTUNITY / WHY SKATEBOARD GB?SKATEABLE SPACES / WHERE DO WE NEED TO BE?
Skateboarding skateparks to progress talent and all-wheeled skateparks for grassrootsIndoor international standard skatepark for skateboarding is essential for talentShareable Skateable Spaces in urban areas – Malmo, Barcelona, Melbourne, Sheffield, etcConsultation with the skateboarding communityBuilt by experts in skateboarding – every skatepark is different in design and flowDIY SpotsSkateboarding in the StreetActive Travel Agenda
THE OPPORTUNITY / WHY SKATEBOARD GB?SKATEABLE SPACES / HOW COULD IT LOOK?
Well designed, accessible, skateparks for skateboardingShareable Skateable Spaces in urban centresConsidered in city infrastructure and planningStreet Architecture, Art installations & Public Parks Active Travel
