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Skate courses on a roll

SKATERS have strutted their stuff at Pakenham skate park this week.
Skating classes have been a highlight of school holiday activities.
Beginner and intermediate/ advanced coaching sessions for skateboarders, as well as free skate time with two experienced skateboarding instructors will take place every day until Friday at Pakenham Skate Park in John Street, Pakenham.
The skating sessions are part of an actionpacked program of activities organised by Cardinia Shire Council’s youth services team.
Keeping teenagers entertained this school holidays will be high on the agenda for many busy parents.
The skate activities are free, however enrolments are required for the beginner and intermediate/advanced coaching sessions.
Beginner sessions are from 10.30am11.30am and intermediate/ advanced sessions are from 1pm2pm daily.
Free skate with two qualified instructors is available from 11.30am12.30am and 2pm3pm daily.
For more details about the coaching sessions and enrolment information contact Tara Stokes, Cardinia Shire youth services officer on 5945 4307.

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