Archive for the Events Category
Wednesday Night Sk8school/Sk8 M8’s Trip to London
17/06/2008 by tim.
Looks like this trip is going ahead on Wednesday 18th June - weather pending - but currently looking good.
Recommend you read the Sk8 M8’s page at Sk8school website for rules of the road, tips and skill level etc.
Meeting at Victoria to group up before getting to the Skate Start. Meet at Victoria at 7pm we will wait there no longer than 10 minutes! TXT Tim on 07940773295 so we know rough numbers to expect.
Experienced guides will get us from Victoria to the Skate Start and visa versa at the end.
For those coming from Eastbourne - 5:31 train! See you there!
Skate n Chips - Eastbourne Night Skate
14/06/2008 by tim.
The Eastbourne Skaters Sk8 M8’s night skate with a difference! Sk8 n Chips - or Quad and Chips as some will insist on calling it is a bi monthly (alternate week) night skate, with the sole purpose of relaxing with your Sk8 M8’s on the beach , eating some fish and chips after an appetite building skate!
Meet up at the Turning Circle at 7:45pm and have a little cash with you for your food and drink!
Check the Sk8 M8’s page for more Eastbourne Skate Events like this!
If you would like to be notified of these sorts of Sk8 M8’s events and more besides! then register on our experimental TXT event notification service and you’ll be reminded by TXT when there is something on! Either contact us through the contacts page or TXT to 07940773295. Never miss another Sk8 M8’s meeting again!
Sk8 M8’s Beach BBQ
11/06/2008 by tim.
A real case of sausage and roll!
Our first one of the year and a good number turned up, however there were about 4 times as many people watching and skating than actually eating (why eat before a BBQ?)
Anyway, a few pictures tell the story and show the wonderful surroundings. Alas poor Lee hurt his neck over the weekend at NewQuay so he wasn’t skating - but still seemed keen to instruct anyone who’d listen on how to cook the perfect sausage!
Many people struggled with the late notice (and we had to do it that way because of the weather and wind speed are a large factor!) However - the new and experimental Sk8 M8’s Event TXT notification should aid in that regard in the future!
And just to add a little fizz to the proceedings, we had to try out the Mentos and Coke experiment on the beach - there’s a video for it here! -> video0026.mp4
Latest Breakfast Skate Pictures
09/06/2008 by tim.
Probably the best one of the year on Saturday! We rolled, we had breakfast, we had ice cream.
The pictures tell the tale! If you’d like to join in, the breakfast skate start off from the Turning Circle at 9am every other Saturday - so the next one is June 21st. All you need is something near Stride 2 capability and half reasonable stopping skill!
20+ skaters and we picked up several on the way. Even though several of the regulars were missing, a good turn out and several welcome new faces.
Here’s the Turning Circle group, getting ready to go.
And we’re off!
You’re never to small for breakfast!
And now we’re well on our way, on another fantastic Eastbourne Skaters Sk8 M8’s Breakfast Skate
Our first proper stop is just before the pier (though we regroup before all the hills too!)
And as our two model 24 year old’s demonstrate, skating really does keep you looking young!
After breakfast Captain Chaos decides to have a cone break.
And all the showing off leads to more showing off (have you noticed it’s the same offenders every week?)
And the Challenges roll on, all on a full stomach!
And the alternative version…
Time for a photo, before any more head off!
The final stop, back where we started!
Looking good for the Sk8 n Chips on Thursday!
Sk8 M8’s London Trip - Wednesday Night Skate!
01/06/2008 by tim.
It’s been a long time coming, but we’re finally going to do it! Check out full details here for the Sk8 M8’s London Trip for the Wednesday Night Skate. Weather dependant - so short notice will apply, probably one of the last Wednesdays in June.
SkateInstructor.com running “Stroll” Course
01/06/2008 by tim.
Our friends in London are running a course (similar in many ways to our Sk8 Streetwise - next to be repeated in July) full details of this course can be found here: http://skateinstructor.com/2008/06/a-course-to-take-you-from-begi.html
Wednesday night Skate with Sk8 M8’s
26/05/2008 by tim.
Rebecca and Max are regular attendees of the Wednesday night skates in London - and we thought it was time for the Sk8 M8’s to attend! If you are interested in this trip, the notice period will be short as the skate is weather dependant.
I recommend you plan for SEVERAL Wednesdays, so if we don’t make the first one there’s another opportunity the following week! Additionally we’d like everyone attending to be a confident street skater - having done the Sk8school Sk8 Streetwise would obviously be ideal! Also please be familiar with these rules:
The various people running street skates in London are not big on rules in general but those we have are for everybody’s safety and the smooth (and continued) running of these events.
As well as the following rules we also ask that:
You are aware of other park users when assembling at the start point. Please do not spread out all over Serpentine road but leave a clear path on the horse track side for cyclists etc. (If we upset the Parks authority we will be made to leave the park)
Do not spread out at junctions. Always leave room for the bike and marshals to pass. If there is not enough room for the bike and marshals to pass safely on your right then YOU are in the wrong place.
At the Vic: Do not spread out all over the road and pavements, keep noise to a minimum and respect the Vics neighbours. If there are many more complaints we will be banned from using this pub which is very close to our hearts.
New street skaters are requested to stay to the left at all times. If you are a bit wobbly it is much safer to stay on the curb side rather than on the white line until your skills have improved.
Skate with consideration when returning through the park at the end of the skate.
The Rules And Guidelines
• Participation is entirely at your own risk
• You must be over 16 years of age unless accompanied by a responsible adult
• You must be able to stop, turn and control your speed efficiently on skates
• Stay behind the lead Marshal
• Stay off the pavements
• Follow instructions from Marshals at all times
• KEEP TO THE LEFT unless otherwise instructed by a Marshal
• Always leave room for Marshals to pass on your right
• Skate with care and consideration for others and try not to cause obstruction
SKATERS THAT BEHAVE BADLY OR IGNORE THESE RULES WILL BE MADE TO LEAVE THE SKATE AND WILL BE PREVENTED FROM FUTURE PARTICIPATION
To prevent traffic entering the body of the skate we ask that you try to close gaps and stay in front of the rear marshal.
If you are having difficulties and fall behind the rear marshal you may be asked to leave the skate but are always welcome to come back to try again another week.
LondonSkate recommends that you wear protective equipment/clothing and that your skates are well maintained
• Check behind you before changing direction
• Be prepared to stop and move suddenly
• Keep up with the pack
• Try to refrain from holding hands
• Be aware of the Sound System especially when it is behind you
• Skate sensibly through the park especially in the dark
• Respect the city and its other road users; cyclists, we recommend that you learn to skate but if you do insist on coming along please stay behind the rear Marshal at all times
• Respect the volunteers that make this event possible
These rules are imperative for the running of and good name of these events.
-Taken from the Londonskate website.
Skate n Chips - Quad n Chips - Thursday 7:45
24/05/2008 by tim.
The 2nd Skate n Chips (or as John will have it Quad and Chips - damned quaddies!) will be this Thursday, starting at the Turning Circle at 7:45 prompt!
Bring all your friends (not you John!)
Another triumph for the Eastbourne Sk8 M8’s, another free Eastbourne Skating event. The Sk8 M8’s now run the most FREE Skate Events in Eastbourne! Wonderful and you don’t even need to buy a membership card or pay entry for free tips! DOH!
