TALENT PATHWAY - PIPELINE

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. 

Pipeline 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. The programme has continued to take place between 2021 until now and included changes that were made to meet skaters needs. As a result, significant insight as been gathered and a developed programme of support has been created. This will be delivered for 2024-25 via the initial four Hubs plus The Loading Bay, Glasgow  and welcoming a Welsh Hub at Spit & Sawdust, Cardiff 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 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
  • A potential to journey through to the next level of the pathway

SKATEBOARDER COMMITMENT

SBGB’s Pipeline 2024-25 will launch in July 2024 and is open to applications from Skateboarders. Deadline is Friday 16th August. The programme is still in a trial phase and will be 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 2024 and run until the end of May 2025.

Skateboarders should be prepared to commit to the following:

  • attend frequent Pipeline sessions (minimum 2 per month) 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

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:

  1. Be a British Citizen 
  2. Submit an application meeting the Standards and following the submission process on the next page.

(If you are successful with your application, you will need to be a member of Skateboard GB . If you require financial aid with cost of membership please contact us).

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