Free Toowoomba School Holiday Skateboarding Workshops at Clifford Gardens

Clifford Gardens Shopping Centre in Newtown, Toowoomba is the meeting point for a free, hands-on skateboarding program aimed at kids and teens during the school holidays. Held daily from 12th January to 25th January, Chiggy’s Skateboarding runs one-hour sessions at 10am, 11am, 12pm and 1pm where participants aged 5–17 learn balance, board control, and safety. The workshops take place at Clifford Gardens Shopping Centre, 100-124 Anzac Ave, Newtown QLD 4350; check in five minutes early so waivers and helmets can be checked. These sessions are built around progression and play. In a temporary plaza set up for beginners there’s flat-ground drills, guided balance exercises, gentle starter ramps, and supervised practice under qualified instructors. Skateboards and helmets are supplied, though riders may use their own; enclosed shoes are required. With a 20-person group cap the format keeps attention individual and confident first steps are encouraged through repetition and positive coaching. Parents and carers can watch from the shopping centre’s seating areas while kids rotate through skills stations. What makes this program special is its low barrier to entry and civic focus: free, daily sessions remove equipment and cost barriers so local youth can test the sport in a safe, structured environment. For visitors, it’s a no-stress way to introduce a child to board sports without the commitment of lessons or gear purchases. The site is urban and accessible, embedded in the traffic and amenities of a busy regional shopping centre, which makes it easy to pair a session with coffee, lunch, or errands. Practical notes: bookings are required and the Chiggy’s Skateboarding online waiver must be completed before arrival; there are strictly no booking changes, refunds, or cancellations. Sessions run for one hour; arrive early for helmet fitting and safety checks. Sessions are seasonal in that January dates coincide with Queensland school holidays and are well suited to summer daylight and mild Toowoomba weather. Safety emphasis is high: instructors focus on helmet use, safe falling, and situational awareness near mall foot traffic. For families staying in town, this workshop pairs well with nearby parks and attractions — bring sunscreen, water, and a spare pair of shoes. Max group size is 20, which keeps instructor-to-student ratios tight and lets coaches tailor progressions. Expect to leave a session with basic rolling, controlled pushes, safe stopping, and a clear foundation to practice at local skate spots. If a participant uses a personal board, mark it with a name; all riders must complete the online waiver and wear closed-in shoes to participate. Bring a positive attitude.