With 2018 in full swing, SkateHut has been setting up their events for the season - from skateboarding and scootering to roller derby and music, they've got it all covered!
Take a look at this list of events we've attended and highly suggest for this year:
Event: Grit Scooters Academy
Dates: 7 th April
Location: Unit3Sixty, Stourbridge
Instagram: @grit.scooters
The third round of the UK Grit Scooters Academy will once again be held at Unit3Sixty Skatepark in Stourbridge this year. There will be signings, giveaways, and an opportunity to meet the Grit team. The top four riders from this jam will qualify for the UK Grand Final, where the winner will secure a full Grit Scooters sponsorship!
Event: Skateboard England Skateboarding National Championships
Street Competition
Dates: 14 th -15 th April
Location: Mount Hawke Skatepark, Truro
Park Competition
Dates: 28 th -29 th April
Location: XC Skatepark, Hemel Hempstead
Twitter: @SkateboardEng
Taking place over two weekends in April, the National Skateboarding Championships are the inaugural ones. Organized by Skateboard England, these competitions will serve as part of the qualification pathway for the Olympic GB Skateboarding team. With the opportunity to participate in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on the line, expect high tensions!
Event: Roller Derby EuroClash 2018
Dates: 19 th -20 th May
Location: Walker Activity Dome, Newcastle upon Tyne
The EuroClash is back for another exciting year of Roller Derby! Organized by Newcastle Roller Girls, this event is a weekend packed with consecutive roller derby games. With teams traveling from as far as the USA, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
Event: Eastbourne Extreme 2018 Roller Derby
Dates: 14 th -15 th July
Location: Fisherman’s Green Carpark, Eastbourne
Make your way to Eastbourne to watch their local Roller Derby team compete against others from across the country! As part of Eastbourne’s Beach Life Festival, this is a fantastic family event featuring live music, a VW Bus Stop, a skate park, a funfair, and water sports taster sessions!
Event: Corby Carve Up 2018
Dates: 25-26 th August
Location: Adrenaline Alley, Corby
Instagram: @adrenalinealley
The Corby Carve Up promises action, with scooter and inline events on Saturday and BMX and skateboard events on Sunday! Hosted at Europe’s largest urban sports center, Adrenaline Alley has something for everyone to enjoy and ride. The weekend will include jams and competitions along with live music and street art displays!
Event: Godiva Festival Coventry
Dates: 31 st August – 2 nd September
Location: War Memorial Park, Coventry
Near SkateHut HQ in Birmingham and marking its 20th anniversary this year, Coventry’s Godiva Festival is set to be massive. With past line-ups featuring artists like The Enemy, Example, and Kasabian, Godiva is sure to have something big planned. Alongside live music, Godiva features food and drink stalls, a craft village, and a children’s funfair. Be sure to visit SkateHut’s stall and say hi! th anniversary this year, Coventry’s Godiva Festival is set to be huge. With names like The Enemy, Example and Kasabian gracing the line-up in previous years, Godiva are sure to have something big in the mix. As well as live music, Godiva offers food and drink stalls, a craft village and a children’s fun fair. Be sure to pop by SkateHut’s stall and say hello!
If you attend any of these events, we'd love to hear your thoughts, so let us know in the comments or on social media. We might even see you at some of them!