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Free, one-hour skateboarding workshops for kids aged 5–17 run daily at Clifford Gardens Shopping Centre during the school holidays. Gear is provided and sessions focus on safety, balance, and confidence-building — perfect for a visitor-friendly introduction to skate culture.
Free, one-hour skateboarding workshops for kids aged 5–17 run daily at Clifford Gardens Shopping Centre during the school holidays. Gear is provided and sessions focus on safety, balance, and confidence-building — perfect for a visitor-friendly introduction to skate culture.
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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.
easy.
1 hour.
Light — suitable for children with basic coordination; sessions focus on balance and beginner drills
Yes — sessions are free to attend for youth aged 5–17 during the advertised dates.
Yes — skateboards and helmets are supplied, though participants may bring and use their own gear.
Book through the listed referral link and complete the online waiver; meet at Clifford Gardens Shopping Centre, 100-124 Anzac Ave, Newtown QLD 4350 and arrive five minutes early.
The program accepts children aged 5–17 and accommodates beginners through early intermediates with a focus on balance and safety.
Accessibility details are not provided in the listing; the workshop takes place at a shopping centre plaza—contact the booking link for specific accessibility queries.
There will be strictly no booking changes, refunds or cancellations — please confirm your date and time before booking.
These school-holiday workshops run daily from 12th January to 25th January and are offered as a community-access program to introduce youth to skateboarding.
Respect public space by disposing of waste, keeping gear contained, and avoiding damage to landscaping or permanent fixtures in the plaza.
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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