GetActive! Singapore YouthCreates Rollerskating

National Day Skate Carnival

About

In conjunction with GetActive! Singapore, YouthCreates would like to welcome National Day Skate Carnival into its fiesta this year!

National Day Skate Carnival is a rollerskating event organized by HiRoller Singapore and supported by YouthCreates through the Active Citizen Grant.

This three-day event will include two skating workshops: Rookie Inline Floorball Workshop and Basic Skating crash course which will allow you to play competitive floorball on wheels and get an introduction to the basics of skating!

Another feature would be skating carnival games, where everyone, new skaters, current skaters, as well as spectators, are welcome to participate in an obstacle skating course filled with exciting elements. So come on down and bring along your families and friends to enjoy this skate carnival!

Basic Skating Crash Course

Date & Time:

5th August 2022, Friday
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm (by sessions)
1 hour per workshop session

Venue: OCBC Square @ Sports Hub

Overview

Each session takes an hour and covers the foundations of skating.
A fundamental skating crash course.
Introduction to the basics of skating that will minimally allow you to skate, stop and turn confidently.
Introduction of the various equipment required, how to gear yourself up, basic balancing positions, and how to maneuver around through several skate moves. (Safety stand & walk, V-Walk, Heel Stop, A-Frame turn/stop).

What to expect

This skating workshop is an excellent opportunity for you to begin your skating journey; it provides a brief overview of the fundamentals of skating and allows you to determine whether the sport is suitable for you. You will learn about the various types of equipment needed for beginner skating, how to gear up your skates and protect yourself with safety gear, basic balancing positions, and how to get rolling.

The workshop will be held in a group setting, where you will learn how to skate around people in order to simulate real-life situations. After the workshop, you will have the opportunity to further develop your skating skills with one of Singapore's renowned skating academies, Hi Roller techniques such as gliding, turning, crossing over, transitions, and stopping without brakes.

Rookie Inline Floorball Workshop

Date & Time:

6th August 2022, Saturday
9:00 am - 7:00 pm (by sessions)
1 hour per workshop session

Venue: OCBC Square @ Sports Hub

Overview

A competitive floorball sport played on skates.
Create a cross-sport community relationship (combination of floorball and inline skating).
Gain better people relationships, social interaction, leadership skills, and more.
Equipment (e.g., floorball sticks, inline skates, etc.) are provided.
Participants with basic skating skills will be preferred.

What to expect

In this rookie workshop, you will learn more about inline floorball from national floorball players and renowned skating coaches.

Inline floorball is a unique skate discipline created and developed in Singapore by local skaters. The sport is adapted from inline hockey and was created by people who were both avid skaters and hockey players who were inspired to combine both sports together.

You will participate in a learning workshop that will cover the fundamentals of stick handling in an inline floorball game, as well as how to use and apply the appropriate skating skills to benefit gameplay. You will also get to experience inline skating as a team sport, where coordination and rapport-building among teammates are essential.

Skating Carnival Games

Date & Time:

7th August 2022, Sunday
10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Venue: OCBC Square @ Sports Hub

Overview

Members of the public are invited including families, youths, and others, to participate and try out the carnival games filled with exciting elements. [FREE FOR ALL]
Parents are encouraged to participate in games and obstacles with their children.
The carnival games will incorporate inline skating and fun festival games together for participants to attempt.

What to expect

The skate carnival games will include a variety of activities such as bubble ball on skates and more. The goal of including this exciting element in the carnival is to encourage more participation, such as spectators, friends, and families of learners, in the activities. It also allows us to demonstrate the diversity of skating, as there are various types of skate disciplines and we can incorporate fun elements into inline skating.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I register on behalf on my friend?

No, it would be best if all participants register for themselves. This is to ensure we have all participants' proper information in case of any emergency.

Can I register for more than 1 session?

Yes, you may!

I registered, but now I can't go. How do I cancel?

Please send us an email to info@hirollersingapore.com or call us at 9694 4094 with the following information so we are able to open up that slot for another participant:

- Name of registered participant (s)
- Date & Time slot originally booked that you are not attending

Is there an age requirement/limit to sign up?

Recommended age for these group sessions would be 5 yrs onwards.

Do I need to buy a rollerskate before signing up for a class?

We encourage you to bring your rollerskates and safety gear if you have them. In instance you don't have any, we are able to provide you a set during your session.

If you do have any other questions, send us an email at YouthCreates@sport.gov.sg, and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can!