Summer Sessions Skate Jam & The Urban Playground Team

Dates and times

Friday 16 June, 16:00 – 19:00

Location

Greenwich Park
Blackheath Gate, SE10 8QY

Price

FREE (only skaters need to book)

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Summer Sessions Greenwich Park. An illustration of the General Wolfe statue and Royal Observatory in Greenwich Park

Head over to Greenwich Park after school or work for Summer Sessions, a Friday evening Skate Jam!

Curated with support from Frankie J and Vibes On Vibes, Summer Sessions take place on Friday evenings in Greenwich Park. The skate jams are free to attend and join in, we just ask that you sign up in advance if you want to skate.

In addition to the Skate Jam, we’re also excited to be joined by The Urban Playground Team who will present their parkour-based performance – On the Strandline.

What to expect:

  • Join in a skate skills session open to all levels
  • Join, share or watch skating skills in our jam session
  • Enjoy the music vibes
  • Watch a performance from The Urban Playground Team
  • Enjoy skate related stalls and BBQ food!

Summer Sessions in Greenwich Park are part of Summer in the Park, a Greenwich Dance and Arts Trust Productions project which is supported by The National Lottery Community Fund, Royal Greenwich Festivals, Peabody and The Royal Parks.

Illustrations by Keith Hau

Additional Information

  • Recommended for quad rollerskates rather than inlines.
  • All participants must provide their own skates and safety gear. All skates must have stoppers or jam plugs fitted at all times.
  • We recommend you bring your own water.
  • Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
  • All participants must sign the disclaimer.

Who's Who

Kengo San. A man wearing a bucket hat, stripey trousers and roller skates.

Kengo San

I am a skater and educator with over two decades working in the skate community, as a performer, educator, organiser and DJ. I love to share my passion for skating whether you’re 5 or 50 years old. If you want to skate backwards confidently, go as fast as you can, or dance to your favourite songs, I can show you how to do it safely while having a lot of fun.

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The Urban Playground team performing their parkour piece on a steel frame.

The Urban Playground Team

The UPG Team is the original performance-parkour company. Established in 2005 they have toured and taught across 5 continents for clients including the British Council. Specialising in work with at-risk communities of young people, they have been based in Par, Cornwall, since 2017 where they have established a festival and talent retention programme. 

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Vibes On Vibes. A group of roller skaters sit on some stone stairs

Vibes On Vibes

Vibes on Vibes is a collective of skaters that unite our community with our positive outreach and by providing safe spaces to exercise, meet new people, and learn new skills through our “good vibes” events.
We are made up of a wide age range of individuals which helps to further initiate a strong familial bond based on shared experiences, moral support and unity.