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Keep Start Pushing

A training program for skateboard mentors

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The Tech Deck Start Pushing Training Program is intended for anyone working with children, youth, or adults new to skateboarding.

This is a resource intended for anyone working with skateboarders through formalized clubs, camps, classes and programs, as well as, through informal “pop up” lessons and events at your local skatepark. Additionally this is a resource for parents new to skateboarding and community programmers.

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Our Goal

Making the world of skateboarding SAFE AND INVITING for everyone

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Module 1

Skatepark Safety and Etiquette

Individuals will build their capacity to work effectively as mentors, instructors and coaches across Canada.

What it covers

  • Equipment and maintenance
  • Safety statistics
  • Warming up and stretching
  • Responding to injuries
  • Adaptations
  • Head injuries and concussions
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Module 2

Fundamentals of Skateboarding

Coaches and mentors will lead participants to safely learn the fundamental skills to get started on their skateboard.

What it covers

  • Self directed learning
  • Pushing
  • How to structure a lesson
  • Stopping, carving and turning
  • Foot position and stance
  • The ollie
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Approved by the Coaching Association of Canada

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Upon successful completion of the Tech Deck Start Pushing training program, you will be recognized as a Canada Skateboard qualified skateboard mentor, and a trained community coach by the Coaching Association of Canada.

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Community leaders that complete the training will receive a new complete skateboard courtesy of our friends at Ultimate Distribution.

Sign up for the Tech Deck Start Pushing Training Program

Gain access to all educational materials to become certified as a mentor, instructor or coach in Canada.