TALENT PATHWAY - PIPELINE

Pipeline is a national programme supported by investment from UK Sport and Sport England, created to support the growth and development of young skateboarders across the UK.

Rather than imposing rigid systems or labels, Pipeline is built to complement the culture of skateboarding, valuing creativity, independence, and the community-first spirit that defines the scene. It sits alongside grassroots skateboarding, offering space, support and connection for those who want to push their progression, explore opportunities, and stay rooted in what makes skateboarding special.

Launched in August 2021, Pipeline began as a pilot with four Hub Skateparks and has grown steadily through feedback and learning from the skaters involved. Now, heading into 2025–26, Pipeline will be delivered across six Hubs:

  • Graystone Action Sports (Manchester)
  • Mount Hawke (Cornwall)
  • Baysixty6 (London)
  • Spit & Sawdust (Cardiff)
  • The Loading Bay (Glasgow)
  • A Midlands based Hub (location to be confirmed)

This expanded network reflects a commitment to co-creating support that is responsive to skaters’ needs, local scenes, and the evolving opportunities in UK and international skateboarding. It’s about building with, not just for, the next generation.

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 and technical support through a designated Hub Skatepark Coach
  • A calendar of skateboarding events and an opportunity to prepare for these with coach support
  • Exclusive access to their Pipeline Hub Skateparks to skate
  • Free entry to each of the Pipeline Hub Skateparks
  • A thriving community for Skateboarders to be part of
  • An opportunity to build on their development and take the next step in their skateboarding journey

SKATEBOARDER COMMITMENT

Skateboard GB’s Pipeline 2025-26 will be open to applications from Skateboarders on 1st July 2025 and close 19th August2025. The programme is offered for FREE at this time.

The Selection Panel will meet in August 2024 to review applications and select Skateboarders to the programme.

The Programme will begin in September 2025 and run until June 2026.

Once the 2025-26 Pipeline Project closes in June 2026, Skateboarders will be informed as to how to apply for the next season.

Skateboarders should be prepared to commit to the following:

  • attend frequent Pipeline sessions (maximum two per month) at the Hub Skatepark
  • be self-driven and display a commitment to progress
  • take part in skateboarding competitions & events during the programme

HUB LOCATIONS & FURTHER INFO

Skateboarders should apply to one of our six Hub Partners:

The Loading Bay
100 Borron St, Glasgow G4 9XE

Graystone Action Sports
47 Brunel Ave, Salford M5 4BE

Midlands Hub
Location to be confirmed

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

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

Spit & Sawdust Skatepark
Unit B, Rhymney River Bridge Rd, Cardiff CF23 9AF

 

ELIGIBILITY

Skateboarders wishing to apply for a place on Pipeline must satisfy the following essential eligibility criteria:

  • Be a British Citizen
  • Submit an application meeting the Standards and following the submission process outlined below.
  • If you are successful with your application, you will need to be a member of Skateboard GB https://skateboardgb.org/skateboader-membership . If you require financial aid with cost of membership please contact us [email protected]

Applications for 2025 Pipeline have now closed