Rubicon Skateboarding School | Official Website Version 2
We are proud to operate an awesome down to earth
British skate school. We are the biggest provider of skateboard
lessons in the UK with our team of regional instructors providing
tuition for schools and county councils on a daily basis across the
country. We also cater for demonstrations, promotional events and
skatepark openings and have worked with companies such as the BBC,
BSkyB and Nintendo. We are also the first UK organisation to host
residential skate camps, with two weeks lined up for this Summer. So
whether you're looking for teachers, performers or are just
interested in skateboarding - find out more about
us and get
in touch to see how we can help ..
Rubicon
are proud to announce a partnership with
Tech Deck.
Tech DeckŪ finger skateboards and skate parks are the only authentic
miniature skateboards and accessories featuring licenses from the
world's leading skate companies including Birdhouse, World
Industries and Darkstar. Master the ollie, 360 and nose grind by
checking out hints and tips at www.techdeck.com. Tech Deck - Collect
the Deck!
Complete the name of the Tech Deck video to win 5 Teck Decks: "Fingers of..."
A) FireB) FuryC) Foam
Red Bull Manny Mania Finals:
Rubicon will be there and you better be too. Red Bull Manny Mania has been sweeping the UK for the past 3 weeks, and now everything is in place for the grand final in
London. The skills on show have been insane with some of the most tech pros from across the world claiming places, alongside a bunch of fresh talent. The London final
is this Saturday 25th October, held at York Hall in Bethnal Green. Get there people!!!
Rubicon appear on ITN TV promoting skateboarding:
Geoff (Head of the Rubicon Skate School) and Exelement (Action Sports Providers)
were interviewed by ITN TV about how skateboarding is suitable for both the young and old - and
how the sport has never been more popular. See the TV interview here
or click on the video to the left. (October 2008)
Rubicon to do live demo and interview on BBC radio:
As part of the "Try Anything Once" feature where groups can showcase new skills live on air
every fortnight, Rubicon will be providing a free lesson and demo to the community and teaching
BBC presenter Annie Othen all about skateboarding. Live webcam here.
The
Winchester Skate Jam hosted by Rubicon kicks off:
Winchester
locals, Rubicon sponsor and organise with Reskue Skate Shop, the
Winch Jam 2008. Proper sick atmosphere, thanks to everyone that
showed up and to the locals that organised it all. You reap what you
sow. Check out the full video thanks to Southern Dynamics or on
Sidewalk \ Mpora.
Rubicon and the Winch crew wrap up at Fordingbridge:
Arriving at
the Fordingbridge Skatefest by accident, the Rubicon and Winchside
riders proceeded to clean up with Harry King taking 1st place and
Rueben taking 2nd in the under 16's jam, whilst Geoff (Senior
Instructor) took 1st in the over 16's category. Winchside wraps up.
That's how we roll...
Rubicon launches SkaterGirl website:
A new
website dedicated to the girls skateboarding scene has now been
launched. Featuring all the news, videos and action from the women's
skate arena, it has immediately staked its place as the number 1
website for girls skateboarding. Check it out and get involved.
www.skatergirl.co.uk
Rubicon
Sponsor 1st Girls Skate Jam at NASS:
The National
Adventure Sports Show 2008 saw Rubicon host the first Girls Skate
Comp with Lois Pendlebury taking 3rd, Sam Bruce 2nd and Helena Long
1st with Sam picking up some extra dollar for Best Trick with a frontside boardslide
down the rail over the G gap into the bank. Full story soon..
Summer Skateboarding Camps:
Rubicon are
running the UK’s first ever week long residential skate camps.
Visiting the cream of British skateparks, learn new skills and make
new friends. Places going very fast but if you miss this, you are missing out. More Info ..
Something For The Weekend:
The Winch crew featuring two Rubicon
riders
scooped none other than 5 prizes at the recent Reskue Skate Shop
"Something For The Weekend" comp including Best Team and Best Trick by
Geoff, our Head Instructor. Power rigs, lights, skating through the night, editing the next
day. View video ..