January 22, 2007 (Ottawa, Ont.) – Capital Riders Organization and the Ottawa Skate Park Association are offering an introductory skate park riding course. The course starts January 31 for five consecutive Wednesdays from 9:00-11:00 p.m. and costs $125.

There is no real minimum age restriction, but it is intended for mature people who are at a beginner/intermediate skill level. The idea is that people can sign up without worrying that they will be intimidated or embarrassed by young shredders. So if you’re under, say, 21 you will need to go through an extensive interview/screening program before being awarded a spot… and will be repeatedly called such things as kiddo, sporto, munchkin….

Each 2-hour session will include some specific skill instruction (about an hour) and the rest will be a free session where we will do our best to help where asked. We will also be assigning homework….

Show up on any two wheels you choose to bring but we will be teaching from a BMX perspective. The plan is to have fun and hopefully learn a thing or two.

Skills:

The main focus is to teach the basic skills required to get around the park safely, have fun, and progress. Some of the things we will work on:

– Safety/SkatePark Etiquette
– Riding Position
– Bunny Hops
– Roll Ins
– Fly Outs
– Carving/Airing Quarter Pipes
– Jumping
– Roll backs
– Flip-whips

Where:

The Ottawa Skatepark (OSP) at 1395 Triole St.

Volunteer Instructors:

Professional Rider Ben Kaufmann

Cost:

125$ paid on the first night (checks to Capital Riders Organization).

NOTE: The instructors are volunteers. All proceeds are shared between Capital Riders Organization and the Ottawa Skatepark Organization.

Rental Bikes:

We do have a limited number of BMX bikes available for rentals at $10 a session. If you require a bike let us know when you register.

Registration:

Registration is limited to 12 students. To register or for more information email Roland: roland@capitalriders.org. Visit here for more info.