Your Child Skateboarding Journey

Group Skateboarding Lessons in Sydney – Lane Cove & Ryde

Learn to skateboard, build confidence and have a great time doing it!

At Frankie’s Wheels, we believe skateboarding is one of the best activities kids can get involved in. It teaches balance, coordination, patience, resilience and, perhaps most importantly, how to get back up after falling down. It's also an amazing way to make friends, spend time outdoors and develop confidence that carries over into everyday life.

We run group skateboarding lessons every weekend at Meadowbank Skatepark in Ryde on Saturdays and Blackman Park in Lane Cove on Sundays, welcoming children of different ages and abilities, from complete beginners who have never stepped on a skateboard to those who are ready to start learning ramps, turns and new tricks.

Since starting Frankie’s Wheels in 2020, we've had the privilege of teaching more than 5,000 children, and one thing I've learnt is that no two kids approach skateboarding in quite the same way. Some jump straight on without thinking twice, while others need a little more time, reassurance and encouragement. Both are absolutely fine, and that's why our group lessons are designed to accommodate different personalities, learning styles and levels of confidence.

Small Groups, Plenty of Attention and No Pressure

One thing that makes Frankie’s Wheels different is the amount of individual attention children receive during their group lessons. We aim for approximately two coaches for every 5/6 children, allowing us to teach the skills each child needs rather than expecting everyone to progress at exactly the same speed. We also welcome mum & dad to come help in the process if their little one is under 5/6 years old.

We don't believe in pushing children beyond what they're comfortable doing. Instead, we focus on helping them understand the skills, practise correctly and gradually build the confidence to try something new.

For some children, that might mean standing on a skateboard independently for the first time. For others, it could be learning to push, turn, ride down a small ramp or finally attempting a trick they've been thinking about for weeks.

And sometimes, the biggest achievement of the day is simply overcoming the fear of trying.

Our group lessons run for 45 minutes, giving children plenty of opportunities to practise while keeping the sessions engaging and enjoyable. We combine structured coaching with games, challenges and encouragement, because learning should be fun, especially when you're a kid.

Our Own Proven Skateboarding Teaching System

Over the years, we've developed and refined a structured approach to teaching skateboarding that helps children understand the fundamentals before moving on to more challenging skills.

Our teaching starts with balance, posture, foot positioning and understanding how the skateboard moves. We introduce our simple 1-2-3 pushing method, which breaks down what can initially feel like a complicated movement into manageable steps.

We teach children how to position their feet correctly, use their peripheral vision, keep their heads up, control their speed and understand where their skateboard is going.

These might sound like small details, but they make an enormous difference to how quickly and confidently someone learns.

As children progress, we introduce turning, controlling speed, riding different surfaces, using ramps and developing more advanced skateboarding skills.

Rather than simply demonstrating a trick and asking children to copy it, our coaches explain why things work and help each child understand what their body and skateboard should be doing.

We focus on building strong foundations, because when children learn the basics properly, everything that follows becomes easier.

Skateboarding Is About More Than Tricks

One of my favourite things about teaching skateboarding is watching children discover that they're capable of doing something they initially thought was impossible.

It's not always about who can perform the biggest trick or learn the fastest. Sometimes it's the child who was frightened to stand on the board at the beginning of the lesson and is pushing independently by the end.

We encourage children to have a go, make mistakes, laugh, try again and learn that falling down doesn't mean failing.

We also teach them to recognise risks, make sensible decisions and understand the difference between challenging themselves and attempting something they're not ready for.

Those lessons extend well beyond the skatepark.

Over the years, we've worked with many children who experience anxiety, ADHD, autism or challenges with coordination and confidence. We understand that some children need more time, repetition or a different approach, and our coaches adapt their teaching accordingly.

Our goal is to create an environment where children feel comfortable learning at their own pace without being compared with anyone else.

Weekend Skateboarding Lessons at Meadowbank and Blackman Park

We operate at two fantastic outdoor skateboarding locations, making our lessons accessible to families across Sydney's Lower North Shore, Northern Suburbs and surrounding areas.

Saturday – Meadowbank Skatepark, Ryde

Our Saturday group skateboarding lessons are held at Meadowbank Skatepark, conveniently located for families from Ryde, West Ryde, Meadowbank, Putney, Gladesville, Eastwood and surrounding suburbs.

It's a great place for children to learn the fundamentals, develop their skateboarding skills and gradually become familiar with the skatepark environment.

### Sunday – Blackman Park, Lane Cove

Every Sunday, we run group lessons at Blackman Park in Lane Cove West, welcoming families from Lane Cove, Hunters Hill, Greenwich, Artarmon, Chatswood, North Ryde and nearby suburbs.

Blackman Park is a fantastic location for our weekend program, providing an outdoor environment where children can practise, develop confidence and enjoy skateboarding alongside other young riders.

Our current Sunday session times are 7:30 am, 8:15 am and 9:00 am. The earlier sessions are often particularly suitable for children who benefit from a quieter environment.

All group lessons are 45 minutes, and bookings are managed through BookyWay.

## What Does My Child Need to Bring?

We want getting started to be as easy as possible for families. Children don't need to arrive knowing anything about skateboarding, and they certainly don't need expensive equipment to give it a try.

We can provide skateboards and protective pads during lessons, although children must bring their own properly fitted helmet.

We also sell S-One skateboard helmets, and one of the additional services we offer is free custom fitting at your home when purchasing a helmet through Frankie’s Wheels.

A properly fitted helmet is an important part of skateboarding safety, and we want parents to feel confident that their child's equipment is suitable and comfortable.

## Flexible Lessons That Work Around Your Family

We know family weekends can get pretty busy between school activities, sports, birthdays and everything else.

That's why our group lesson packages are designed to give families flexibility rather than forcing everyone into a rigid weekly commitment.

Our 15-lesson group package is $490 per child, valid for 12 months, and includes a free skateboard. Families can use their lessons across our available weekend sessions, subject to bookings and availability.

Regular practice between lessons is something we strongly encourage. Much like learning a musical instrument, the time children spend practising what they've learnt makes an enormous difference to their progress.

Whether your child attends every weekend or needs a little flexibility around other commitments, we want skateboarding to be something that fits into family life, not another source of pressure.

## Come and Give Skateboarding a Go!

After teaching thousands of children, I still get just as much enjoyment watching a beginner learn to push for the first time as I do watching a more experienced rider land a new trick.

That's really what Frankie’s Wheels is about. Helping children discover something new, teaching them to do it safely and giving them the confidence to keep trying.

If your child has been asking for a skateboard, is looking for a new outdoor activity or simply wants to try something different, we'd love to welcome them to one of our weekend group lessons.

Join us at Meadowbank Skatepark on Saturdays or Blackman Park in Lane Cove on Sundays.

Visit www.frankieswheels.com.au to find out more and book your next skateboarding lesson.

See you at the skatepark!

Frankie

Frankie’s Wheels Skateboarding School