Skateboard GB (SBGB) is the UK-wide governing body for skateboarding with responsibility for Olympic skateboarding and talent pathway, in addition to grassroots skateboarding in England. It has been awarded funding via UK Sports Progression Investment stream to test, trial and build a pathway that identifies and supports skateboarders to grow, develop and potentially achieve success on the World Stage.  

The Pipeline Project began in August 2021 as a Pilot to support talented skaters, with Graystone Action Sports, Mount Hawke, Baysixty6 and Flo Skatepark acting as Hub Skateparks. A further pilot took place in 2022-23  including changes that were made to include skaters needs. As a result, significant insight has been gathered and a developed programme of support has been created. This will be delivered for 2023-24 via the existing Hubs and welcoming a Scottish Hub at the Loading Bay, Glasgow to the fold.

THE OFFER

Skateboard GB is inviting applications from skateboarders with aspirations to develop and progress and are keen to compete in ‘Street’ or ‘Park’ to the Pipeline Project. 

This Programme looks to support them by offering: 

  • Mentoring through a designated Hub Skatepark Lead & technical support

  • A calendar of skateboarding events and an opportunity to prepare for these with coach support

  • Exclusive access to their Pipeline Project Hub Skateparks to skate

  • Free entry to each of the Pipeline Project Hub Skateparks

  • A community for Skateboarders to be part of

  • A potential to journey through to the next level of the pathway

Skateboarder commitment

The Pipeline Project 2023-24 will launch in July 2023 and is open to applications from Skateboarders for a period of 4 weeks. The programme is still in a trial phase and will be offered for FREE at this time.

The Selection Panel will meet in August 2023 to review applications and select Skateboarders to the programme. 

The Programme will be begin in September 2023 and run for 9 months until the end of May 2024.

Once the 2023-24 Pipeline Project closes at the end of May, Skateboarders will be informed as to how to apply for the next season.

Skateboarders should be prepared to commit to the following:

  • attend frequent sessions (typically fortnightly) at the Hub Skatepark

  • be self-driven and display a commitment to progress

  • take part in skateboarding events during the programme

HUB LOCATIONS & FURTHER INFO

Skateboarders should apply to one of our four Hub Partners:

The Loading Bay
100 Borron St, Glasgow G4 9XE

Graystone Action Sports 
47 Brunel Ave, Salford M5 4BE

Flo Skatepark
5 Poulton Dr, Nottingham NG2 4BN

Baysixty6 Skatepark
Bay, 66 Acklam Rd, London W10 5YU

Mount Hawke Skatepark
Waterworks, Gover House, Mount Hawke, Skatepark TR4 8BQ

The programme will be offered for FREE. Cost to Skaters is their time, commitment, a skateboarder membership £17 per year) and some travel and accommodation to attend competitions and sessions.

There are very limited spaces as we continue to deliver in the current Hubs and therefore we expect there to be many more skaters applying than there are places. As the programme grows, there’ll be more opportunities for skateboarders across the UK.

Skateboarders who are not successful through the initial application process will be offered the opportunity to re-apply in 2024.

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