The Beginner 6-Week Course is for complete beginners who have never stepped on a board. We start right from the basics and build confidence week by week.

Our other courses and workshops are shorter, more focused or aimed at specific styles like surfskate, dancing, freestyle or pump tracks. They’re best for skaters who already know the foundations.

If you’re unsure which option suits you, feel free to message us.

We know everyone has busy lives; if you already know you’ll miss a date or two, tell us at the time of booking and we can offer a discount.

If you miss a session without advance notice, it’s treated as a non-refundable absence.

We can’t guarantee catch-up sessions, but if another group has space that week, we’ll always try to help.

All equipment is included for course participants.

Helmet and padsets give you confidence and are a must for beginners. Everyone will fall in their skating journey, it's not if, it's when. That's the same for teachers and students!

If you have your own helmet or pads, please bring them as they’ll be a better fit. If you have your own board, bring it along and we can help you adjust your setup to get the optimal ride :)

Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty that have a strong material and won't rip. Yoga style leggings are a bad idea (speaking from experience 😅).

Skate style shoes with flat and thin soles for better grip and control. These help with foot braking.

Please remember water and snacks!

And bring good vibes ☀️

We skate at a range of spots across Bristol, chosen each week to match the group’s ability and discipline.

You can find all the locations, access notes and parking information here https://www.soulfulskateco.com/ssc-locations

Our courses are designed for steady progression over several weeks.

Here’s a SAMPLE course structure:

4-Week Beginner Longboarding Course:

• Week 1: Pushing, braking, stance, and first turns

• Week 2: Carving, board control, and confidence building

• Week 3: Speed control, lines, and flowing turns

• Week 4: Linking skills, cruising routes

6-Week Surfskating Course:

• Week 1: Stance, pumping, and flow

• Week 2: Carving technique and weight distribution

• Week 3: Linking turns and building speed

• Week 4: Tight turns and slalom drills

• Week 5: Surf-style manoeuvres and cutbacks

• Week 6: Riding banks or skatepark lines

Every course is shaped around the group’s pace and goals, no two courses are exactly the same.

You can see the full breakdown on our Progression Tree, which shows every skill we teach and how it all links together.

Most course sessions run for around an hour. We start on time, so please arrive a few minutes early to get pads on.

If the weather looks bad before your session we'll first pray to the skate weather gods 🌬️

If that doesn't work, we’ll get in touch and either change the location to a covered spot or reschedule. If you can't make the rearranged date, we can work out something where you can join another session in future or get a refund.

If we’ve already started the session and the weather turns, we’ll do our best to keep things safe and fun.

Please read our terms and conditions for more information.

Everyone is welcome. You’ll see lots of women pictured because we’re proud of the community we’ve built, but all genders join our courses.

Yes, courses are open to all ages, however most suited to those 16+. Youngers skaters might prefer joining one of our kids camps, classes or courses. If you want to discuss further just drop us a message