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Celebrate the All Abilities Skate Frame at Chiggy's Skateboarding in Coolum Beach. Join lessons, a free BBQ, live DJ, and inclusive skate sessions—book one-on-one slots early.
Celebrate the All Abilities Skate Frame at Chiggy's Skateboarding in Coolum Beach. Join lessons, a free BBQ, live DJ, and inclusive skate sessions—book one-on-one slots early.
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On a sun-warmed Friday afternoon at Chiggy's Skateboarding Indoor Skate Park, 2/28 Access Cres, Coolum Beach QLD 4573, the sound of wheels and laughter fills the air. The Adaptive Skate Frame Launch Party celebrates the new All Abilities Skate Frame — a custom-built metal structure with a harness and skateboard base that lets riders with physical and neurological disabilities experience movement with support and control. Partners Let’s Go, IFYS and SairCare joined Chiggy's to fold lessons, a live DJ, free BBQ, Blackflag Brewing at the bar, giveaways and a pop-up basketball court into one inclusive festival.
The frame itself is the star: a reinforced metal hoop and harness system bolted to a low skateboard platform that keeps riders upright while allowing edge control and weight shifts. Coaches run 45-minute one-on-one sessions for guests who need full support and hour-long group lessons for those with independent balance. For the rest, a self-led session runs from 3pm to 7:30pm, turning the indoor park into a shared playground where carers, families, and first-timers mingle with regulars honing tricks.
Chiggy's location makes the event easy to pair with a coastal weekend. Coolum Beach offers surf breaks and the Mount Coolum trail nearby for anyone wanting fresh air after an afternoon inside. The skatepark’s smooth concrete bowls and accessible entry points make it suitable for adaptive equipment and spectators alike. The vibe is local and practical: volunteers strap harnesses, DJs keep energy high, and volunteers and medical partners ensure safety and dignity.
This launch is notable for how it translates adaptive mobility into an urban recreation context. Adaptive programs are still rare in regional Australia, and seeing a purpose-built frame in use signals a shift: recreation that includes rather than excludes. The event also doubles as a community-builder, raising awareness through lessons, raffles, and public entry for spectators.
Practical details: arrive ready to sign a waiver via the provided link, book limited one-on-one slots early, and expect family-friendly noise and barbecue smells. Whether you come to ride, to support someone you love, or to watch local skill-building, the launch is a clear, hopeful example of accessible sport expanding in community spaces. Keep an eye on Chiggy's calendar for follow-up sessions; the frame is designed to stay and grow local programming for years to come.
If you’re traveling from out of town, Coolum Beach has family-friendly accommodations and cafes a short drive away, and the event is an easy, weather-proof option when ocean conditions are rough. Bring comfortable clothes that you can move in, a small water bottle, and patience — the line for one-on-one lessons fills fast. Book early through the event link to secure a session and join a growing movement toward accessible recreation.
easy.
3.5 hours.
Light: suitable for most fitness levels; some lessons require standing balance for group sessions
Book through the provided referral link; there are three 45-minute one-on-one lessons available at the event and they are recommended to reserve early.
Yes. The All Abilities Skate Frame is designed for physical and neurological disabilities and the venue lists the event as accessible to all.
Self-led skate runs 3pm–7:30pm with group and skate frame lessons scheduled between 3:30pm and 6:30pm—check the event schedule when booking.
Yes. A free BBQ will be served and Blackflag Brewing will operate a bar with cold beverages.
Yes. Please sign the waiver prior to arrival at the linked Smartwaiver form to speed check-in.
Pricing for the event lists $100pp for 45-minute one-on-one lessons, $30pp for 1-hour group lessons, and a $20 self-led session special.
The launch on Friday 13th February brings community partners Let’s Go, IFYS and SairCare together to introduce the All Abilities Skate Frame to the region.
The event emphasizes inclusive access and asks visitors to keep the indoor space clean, dispose of waste responsibly, and support programming that reduces barriers to outdoor recreation.
Chiggy’s Skateboarding is an indoor skate park and coaching provider based in Coolum Beach, Queensland. The business runs public sessions, full day passes, private lessons, and term-long programs for children and teens. Chiggy’s offers free school holiday workshops, structured 'Micro Groms' and mixed-level sessions at locations including Clifford Gardens, Peregian, Sunshine and Alex, making skateboarding accessible across events and venues. The indoor facility features ramps, rails and half pipes suitable for beginners through intermediate riders, and provides equipment rental when required. Coaching is delivered by experienced instructors, including named coach Luke for private lessons, focusing on safety, skill development and progressive trick-building. Programs cater to ages five to seventeen in holiday workshops and to broader age groups in regular sessions. The business emphasizes safety with helmet and protective gear policies and offers gear rental options for those who do not bring equipment. Term-long enrollments include perks such as a free shirt and discounted gear for participants. Chiggy’s Skateboarding maintains a friendly, community-oriented environment that supports confidence, fitness and consistent progression in skateboarding. Public sessions, private lessons and full day passes are designed for skill growth, social connection and all-weather practice thanks to the indoor venue. With a mix of free community workshops and structured paid programs, Chiggy’s combines accessibility and professional coaching to help riders improve in a safe, supervised setting. Booking and registration details are available for each session type, allowing families to choose workshops, term programs, private lessons or full day passes that suit schedules and local community.
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