Saturday 24th August 1-5pm
We are excited that we have so many opportunities to skate in West Yorkshire now. The community is really growing as we are meeting so many people in our studio and shop who have recently taken up skating. This is mostly because they have seen someone or know someone who skates – great work gang!
We need a really big space to get as many people together as possible, so we chose Bodington Fields as our destination space.
This space, with a mile of smooth, all weather tarmac, has a flatter section and a hill section to skate on.
If you are participating in the RGG Virtual Marathon, now is your chance to get some miles in!
1pm – track open and welcome
Please walk down the track to the loop (turn left, away from the footbridge as you enter the track). If you arrive before 1pm, you are welcome to cross the footbridge and wait in the fenced area of the track.
2pm – introduction to hills mini-workshop
Meet by the footbridge for an introduction to skating on hills.
3pm – Picnic Time! RGG Awards & skate out
Gather your pals and snacks and let’s sit together as we learn who the team have voted being the winners of this years awards.
4pm – Poi workshop (off skates)
Meet on the field on the loop with your poi – this is a really fun prop to use on your roller skates.
4.45pm – Pack up to exit track for 5pm
Can I attend if I’m not female?
Yes absolutely, RGG are here to support everyone’s access to roller skating.
Will there be the same workshops as last year?
We will have a more limited selection of workshops to give our skate picnic a more relaxed feel
We have decided not to pack our whole shop to bring to the Skate Picnic this year, but we are happy to bring any orders. Our team will happily take any enquiries you have on the day and can follow up later.
Will you bring the Wheel Library?
Yes, we will have the wheel library available.
Yes, please make sure everyone on track has a ticket so we are aware who is on site.
Yes, there is a car park on site, if this car park fills up, use the overflow. We ask that you do not block residents by parking in front of their homes.
Will there be food for sale?
Bodington main reception sell some hot drinks and ice cream, please bring all your own picnic. Food stalls are not allowed as part of our event.
We will have a DJ playing music in the main event area by the loop. We suggest that headphones are not really in the spirit of the picnic, but understand that some folks may need to use headphones to reduce noise stimulation.
How do I collect my hire skates?
If you have pre-booked hire skates or safety equipment, these will be available to collect from the main event area near the loop.
