Services
We offer a range of specialized services tailored to meet your individual needs and the needs of the community. Our approach is focused on creating safe, open, caring and compassionate spaces that enable the discovery of self and and authentic expression.
Free Community Taster Sessions
Our free taster sessions are made possible through funding and or collaborative work.
Skate Buddies have been able to provide free taster session in the community with our partner Bertz Associates in the Birmingham local community. These taster session are set up to give local and regional communities the opportunity to learn to roller skate or come back to roller skating after a long time or injury. We take you slowly and safely through the basic fundamentals and skills to get you started and rolling on your new journey.
We will be continuing this to this with the help and support of UnLtd - Movement for change funding.
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Are you a grassroots, voluntary or community organisation ?
Would you like Skate Buddies to come to you your local community? Do you know a local space that we could use to facilitate a session? Lets work together to get your community skating with a free taster session workshop.
Skate Buddies UK CIC has designed an engaging 6-week roller-skating program tailored for children and young people aged 8 to 17. This program focuses on teaching fundamental skating skills and techniques, empowering participants to skate and even dance with confidence by the end of the course. It’s all about reducing fear, boosting self-esteem, and most importantly, having fun!
Who have we worked with?
We have proudly partner with the Urban Sports Partnership, collaborating with St. Paul’s Children’s Development Trust, Clifton Primary School, St. Paul’s Specialist Education School, and Concord Youth Centre to bring this exciting initiative to local communities.
To give schools a glimpse of what we offer, we provide a 1 hour 30 minute taster session. It’s the perfect opportunity for you and your students to experience the energy and excitement of our sessions firsthand.
We also offer a variety of paid packages designed to fit different school budgets, making it easy to introduce students to a new life-long skill. Rest assured, all our staff are fully trained and DBS-checked for your peace of mind.
During our 6 week programme they will learn aspects such as:
- learning how to fall
- How to stop
- Emergency Stops
- How to skate forward / backwards
- Transitions and more...
If you are a school or know a school that would like this service, please contact us
Adult Skate Sessions
This roller skating class is designed for complete beginners who have never skated before, as well as for skaters who are already familiar with basic skills like getting up from the floor, skating forward, and stopping. If you’re ready to take your skating to the next level with skills like skating backwards, transitions, and more, this class is for you!
At Skate Buddies UK CIC, we’ve created a roller skating programme specifically for adults (18+).
In this engaging and comprehensive programme, you’ll not only master the basics of roller skating but also work on strengthening your core, boosting endurance, and improving flexibility, mobility, and overall fitness. Our integrated RollerFitness exercises are designed to get you "skate fit" while having fun.
This experience is about more than just skating—it’s about connection and confidence. You’ll have a blast, meet new people, and connect with members of your local skate community. By the end of the programme, you’ll be dancing on your skates, overcoming your fear of skating, and building both your confidence and mindset in a supportive environment.
We pride ourselves on creating a fun, safe, and welcoming atmosphere where you can feel at ease. Our approach emphasizes patience, encouragement, and compassion, ensuring you can learn and grow at your own pace.
During our sessions, you’ll explore and develop the following skills and techniques:
- 30-minute RollerFitness: Enhance your range of motion, muscular strength, and endurance
- How to fall safely: Minimize the fear of falling
- Stopping techniques: Build confidence in controlling your skates
- Emergency stops: Learn how to stop quickly when needed
- Forward and backward skating: Expand your skating abilities
- Transitions: Smoothly switch between skating directions
- Spins: Add flair to your skating
- Dips: Improve balance and control
- Strut walking: Learn stylish skating moves
- ...and so much more!
Individual sessions are available at just £10 per session.
Block booking 6 sessions for £60.
Skate and protective gear hire is available for an additional £7.50 per session.
RollerFitness Thursdays
Welcome to RollerFitness Thursdays Online Sessions!
Join us every two weeks for a fun and engaging workout on skates. Together, we focus on building muscular strength, endurance, flexibility, and mobility—all while rolling!
Each session features two unique workout styles:
1. Exercise and Movement: A combination of targeted exercises to enhance your strength and agility on skates.
2. Rhythmic RollerFitness: A high-energy session blending RollerFitness exercises with simple dance moves, creating an exciting and dynamic workout experience.
Session Timetable:
Arrival: 7:25 PM
Start Time: 7:30 PM
Warm-Up: 7:30 - 7:40 PM
Main Workout: 7:40 - 8:20 PM
Cool Down: 8:20 - 8:30 PM
Get ready to roll, sweat, and have a great time!
1-1 Coaching
Not a fan of online sessions? How about a private 1-on-1 coaching session in the comfort of your own home?
Dreaming of skating at home but don’t have the right flooring? Struggling with anxiety, depression, or a long-term mental health condition that makes it hard to go out? Maybe you’re ready to try something new but don’t have roller skates or protective gear? We’ve got you covered!
Skate Buddies UK offers personalised 1-on-1 sessions at home, including:
2-hour coaching sessions
Portable skate flooring provided
Skate and protective gear rental
Coaching sessions available:
Novice/Beginners to Intermediate Skating Sessions
1-1 RollerFitness for strength and endurance training
Pricing:
£35 per session
Discount: £30 per session when you book a 6-session package
Please note: Appointments are subject to distance (within a 10-mile radius from the city centre; an additional £5 applies for distances over 10 miles) and the size of your available skating area at home. Contact us for more details!
Discovery Children's Skate Classes
In Partnership with CircusMash
Discovery Skate is for those wanting to learn the basics of how to roller skate and hone their practice. Participants will be working on balance, flow and speed with the addition of circus tricks. Discover how much fun skating is amongst new friends.
4 WEEK FREE TRIAL !
