True Skater Summer Camp

3801 Beacon Ave s.,Seattle WA 98108

07 August, 2021

Description

True Skater Camp is back in Seattle this summer. We're bringing some of the best IA skate instructors to your doorstep. Don't miss it !!! Step 1 - Pick your session Each session runs 3 days SESSION A - Aug. 7th, 8th, 9th Aug 7th - Beacon Hills 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Morning Session 4:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. - Afternoon Session Aug 8th - Green Lake 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 pm. - Morning Session 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Afternoon Session Aug 9th - Judkins 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Morning Session 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Afternoon Session SESSION B - Aug. 10th, 11th, 12th Aug 10th - Beacon Hills 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Morning Session 4:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. - Afternoon Session Aug 11th - Green Lake 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 pm. - Morning Session 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Afternoon Session Aug 12th - Judkins 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Morning Session 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Afternoon Session Competition and Fieldtrip Session SESSION C - Aug. 13th, 14th, 15th Aug 13TH - Beacon Hills 10:30 a.m. -2:30pm - Morning Session 4:30pm- 6:30pm - Afternoon Session Aug. 14th - Green Lake 11:00am -4:30pm - Day Session Night Camping Leavenworth - 6pm Location provided to Session C or Weekly payBring your own tent Camping location provided to paid C session or Weekly participants Aug. 15th - Leavenworth 12 p.m - 5 p.m - Day Session Competition is opened to all levelsGames and Prizes for First, Second, and Third place Step 2 - Pick your group level Beginner - Still learning how to use skates Beginner Intermediate - Can skate but is new to roller dance, park, and slalom Intermediate - Has experience in both roller dance and skate park, Advanced - Has more than 2 years of experience in dance or skatepark ELLE SEVEN Southern California / The Badlands A certified Skate IA Instructor, Elle has taught vertical roller skating in Seattle since 2013. While global commute roller skating she curated RIDE, an exhibition that brought 7,000 viewers to Grand Central Art Center in Orange County. She was the first curator in history to roller skate on ramps in their own exhibit alongside one of her best friends Estro Jen. This event was the catalyst for the revival of roller skates in the skatepark and the Moxi skatepark team. In 2012 she participated in the Dak’Art Biennale with another exhibit, RIDE WORLDWIDE and raised supply funding for the skaters of Dakar while ALSO funding the first portable skatepark in the country of Senegal. In 2016 took supplies to Standing Rock where Indigenous Tribes were gathering to protest pipelines and roller skated to the front line with protestors. Thanks to the help from many generous donors, Elle helped Native Youth at Sherman Indian High School, a Federally run boarding school for Native youth from all over the US. She recently finished a solo three-month long skate tour from Kansas City deep into Mexico and back. VANNA Southern California / Los Angeles Vanna has been skating for nine years, she’s spent eight of those playing competitive roller derby and six years in the skatepark. A lifelong athlete, Vanna brings skills learned in gymnastics, trampoline, tumbling, and diving to her skate adventures, in the park or on the street! Vanna has been on the Moxi skate team for six years and teaches annual skatepark lessons at Woodward west in Tehachapi, ca. She has also taught at the BCN roller dance in Barcelona. She specializes in working with skaters who are comfortable with wheels on their feet and looking to take their skating to the next level. QUINN Quinn Murphy / Cincinnati, Ohio Sponsored Jamskater Anabolix Skate Company, Professional skater, 2020 Heartbreak Futures Solo Champion, Quinn has been skating for 10 years and started jamskating at age 6. In 2016, at age 10, he began competing nationally in Jamskating events and became the first sponsored skater for the Anabolix Skate Company. In 2020, he won the Heartbreak Futures Championship at the Heartbreak Jamskate competition in Carrollton Georgia. Quinn was raised and remains actively involved in the Jamskate community. At age 15, he is already a seasoned veteran in the community and well known for his smooth skating style and on point musicality. Growing up on 8 wheels in a rich skate culture, skating has always been a integral part of Quinn's life. For many years, he has been an ambassador for skating, teaching and sharing his skills and knowledge with others. He is a very technical skater and explains each step, breaking it down to it's basic form on a count like in a dance class. Over the years he has skated and collaborated with many of the top skaters in the country. Quinn will be bringing his distinctive, smooth dance style skating to camp this Summer, teaching everyone from beginner to advanced level skaters. ZAK Southern California, Los Angeles Zak Mayall “Swurve” Pronouns Him/his has been Skateboarding for 25 years and Roller Skating for 2 years. He taught a skateboard camp in Topanga, CA. with kids 8-12 on a halfpipe. He made his own custom skates out of Heely’s which were used to get his balance on lock. He dropped in on a bowl his first day outside a rink in March 2020 and a 10 ft deep end within 2 months. His philosophy is to ask advice from people that look like they know what they’re doing. Rolling with the best, his girlfriend of 21 months Vanna has him head over heels, literally. Focuses will be bowl riding technique, airs, fakie, speed and skateboarding if anyone wants to take a shot. SIL (her/she) portland, oregon / caracas, venezuela She started skating two years ago in Florida, taking the routes to exercise and get to know the city on her skates. The day she dared to skate in parks she found her passion and motivation. She has since crossed the country from east to west living adventures and hitting parks and hidden spots where she finds fun. She learned that she could go with her skates wherever she wanted and that she could make wonderful friends in the skating community. She is convinced that to develop her skills, she must first work on her mind and body with meditation, good nutrition, yoga and beautiful moments. You can also make your payment through the options below: PayPal: paypal.me/squaregangster Venmo: squaregangster Cashapp: $squaregangster Or buy your ticket on www.skatingismedicine.com SAFETY & SOCIAL DISTANCING: Please come with pads and helmets. This year at the skatepark they will be required. Students can skate without them during slalom or dance & skills if they feel ready. FUN AND SAFETY for a successful summer camp! *All classes are non-refundable TRUE SKATER SUMMER CAMP Seattle• Skatepark • Jam • Acro • Basics True Skater has helped shape the Seattle roller skate landscape since 2013. Starting with only 3 students, this skate camp has exploded into an all week roller shred fest. Our goal is to bring roller skate talent from across the country right to the front door of Seattleites. Like every year you will learn skills for the skatepark and for the rink. Tap into your inner style and master skating through progressive and safe techniques. Be a part of the roller skate movement that started it all.