LOGS pupils who fell in love with skateboarding during the long days of lockdown plan to put something back into the sport by kickflipping and ollieing through the night to raise money for Brighton Youth Centre’s indoor skatepark.
Raf Knight, 13, Zac Reeve, 14, Monty Capildeo, 13 and Otis Child, 12, will take part in a sponsored 10-hour night-time endurance skate on November 6 which will start at 10pm and see the boys perfecting their skills through the small hours.
The money raised by the boys and 16 other boarders will go towards improving facilities at Brighton’s only indoor skatepark.
Said Zac: “We used to meet up during lockdown and that’s when we really got into skateboarding. Now we really enjoy going down to Brighton Youth Centre because it’s a great place to do the sport safely. They do sessions by age group so that means no giant adults crashing into you by mistake. They also provide boards and protective gear for people who don’t have them which we think is fantastic because it opens out the sport to everyone. “
Raf added: “We are all hoping to raise a few hundred pounds each – if we manage to stay awake!
BYC’s park is open to people of all ages and abilities and features obstacles of different sizes and difficulties so is suitable for all levels. Protective headgear and boards are provided free of charge and tuition courses have seen hundreds of new boarders develop in Brighton.
Headmaster Mr Blewitt said: “What I love is that these boys developed a passion for something during what was a really challenging time for everyone and now they are doing something to make that sport more available to others. We are really proud of them and hope they can stay awake all the way through!”
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