Coach: Brina/ Quad Roller Skates/ First Timer-Rookie/ age 12+/ Chaffee County Fairgrounds (North building)- 1 hour/ Have you been wanting to learn to roller skate but feel scared, nervous, or unsure where to start? Come get acquainted with how to get going, stop, and fall safely on your skates! Don’t have skates yet? No problem! Skatopia will be on-site with rental skates and gear available for the class. Let’s get rolling!

Coach: Leann/ Quad Roller Skates/ All levels/ age 18+/ Chaffee County Fairgrounds- 1 hour/ Get ready to learn a beginner friendly groovy routine! Beginner level means new to dance, but basics of skating are down. Feeling confident here, roll into Manuals and Spins on Saturday and get ready for the roller disco.

Coach: Maddy/ Quad Roller Skates/ Rookie-Beginner/ age 16+/ Centennial Skatepark- 1 hour/ For those wanting to dip their toes into the skatepark, this class will help you get more comfortable and confident! We will get familiar with various park features, park etiquette, and other users of the park, allowing you to explore your comfort zone in a supportive space. You’ll leave this class with a new knowledge of how to approach your skatepark journey and form solid lines in street sections and bowls!

Coach: Gabby/ Quad Roller Skates/ Beginner-Intermediate/ age 16+/ Centennial Skatepark- 1 hour/ If you’ve got some wide trucks and are looking to tackle tricks beyond frontside slides, this is the class for you! We will breakdown foot positions, entering/exiting the trick, and how to carry your momentum through the grind. This session is designed for newer park skaters who feel comfortable stalling in various positions and are ready to build upon that. Class is tailored to the participant’s needs, so come as you are, and let’s get grindy!

Coach: Brina/ Quad Roller Skates/ Intermediate-Advanced/ age 16+/ Centennial Park- 1 Hour/ Wanna take your flow to the next level? Come learn how to spice up your bowl skating with fluid lines, creative use of the bowl features, and incorporation of tricks such as slides, airs, manuals, and more! You’ll leave this class with a new perspective on skating bowls and expressing yourself through aggressive skating!

Coach: Angel/ Quad Roller Skates/ Advanced/ age 18+/ Centennial Skatepark- 1 hour/ The pro bowl in Salida’s newest skatepark has some wild features that will test your skills! This class is for advanced skaters who want to solidify their hand plants by creating new lines with bowl features such as 12’ pool coping drop ins, creative transfers, extensions, rock features, and more! The class will be flexible, honing in on what the specific participants want to learn!

Coach: Leann/ Quad Roller Skates/ All Levels/ age 18+/ Chaffee County Fairgrounds (North Building)- 1 hour/ Toes, heels, pivots, and more! An inclusive look at these special fundamentals of all styles of skating.

Coach: Brina/ Quad Roller Skates/ Rookie-Beginner age 16+/ Ramps and Alleys- 1 hour/ Been wanting to conquer the drop in on a ramp but could use a little support? Ramps and Alleys offers a progression of mini ramps to help you nail that first drop in! We will skate with you every roll of the way so you can build confidence dropping in from coping.

Coach: Maddy/ Quad Roller Skates/ Intermediate-Advanced/ age 16+/ Centennial Skatepark- 1 hour/ Toe stops aren’t just for stopping! Embrace this unique roller skate feature by getting creative with all the possibilities. From slides to stalls to transfers and more, you’ll never see your stoppers the same way again! Whether you’re newer to the skatepark or have been around for awhile, you’re sure to come out of class with a new appreciation for what your toe stops can do! This class will be offered twice - Sat. for intermediate/advanced and Sun. for beginner/intermediate.

Coach: Gabby/ Quad Roller Skates/ Beginner/ age 16+/ Centennial Skatepark- 1 hour/ There’s no other feeling like that of carving a bowl and with this class, you’ll get to experience it yourself! You’ll fall in love at first roll with the “Heart” Bowl in Salida’s newest skatepark, as it offers features for all skill levels, so there’s something for everyone! Participants should be comfortable dropping in from 3ft with mellow transition (or sliding in works too) We will focus on how to maneuver around the bowl, sprinkling in stalls, transitions, or airs as you feel comfortable!

Coach: Angel/ Quad Roller Skates/ Intermediate-Advanced/ age 16+/ Centennial Skatepark- 1 hour/ It’s time to level up your skills and explore the intricate world of grinds! This class is designed for more seasoned skaters who want to add some variety to their tricktionary. We will dive into tricks beyond the 5050, touching on creative inclusions like switch ups and different entrance/exit options. With the variety of features available at Salida’s newest skatepark, you’re sure to expand your skills set and confidence in your grinds!

Coach: Leann/ Quad Roller Skates/ All Levels/ age 10+/ Chaffee County Fairgrounds- North Building- 1 hour/ Let's bring the fam to the jam! Simple dance routines that are kid-friendly. Note, this is not a learn to skate class so please come with some basic skating skills. Roller skating is such a great family activity and, hey, it's Mothers Day weekend. Skate rentals available on-site.

Coach: Stacy/ Everyone/ Ramps and Alleys- 45 min/ Take a break between classes, grab some lunch and come learn all about skates from the pros. Plates, wheels, and bushings, oh my! The inner workings of our skates can get complicated and confusing very quickly. With so many options for parts like trucks and wheels, it can be hard to know what to choose. Skates also require constant maintenance to continue functioning at their best for the long haul! Join us to get to know your skates and how to best care for them so they work with your specific skate needs.

Coach: Brina/ Quad Roller Skates/ Intermediate-Advanced/ age 16+/ Centennial Skatepark- 1 hour/ Do you wanna go upside-down on skates but aren’t sure where to start? Let us guide you through experiencing the invert world! From handstands to cartwheels and more, this is your chance to learn from the pros how to get your feet above your head. Join us at Salida’s new state-of-the-art skatepark, and let’s invest in inverts!

Coach: Maddy/ Quad Roller Skates/ Beginner-Intermediate/ age 16+/ Centennial Skatepark- 1 hour/ If you’ve got some wide trucks and are looking to tackle tricks beyond frontside slides, this is the class for you! We will breakdown foot positions, entering/exiting the trick, and how to carry your momentum through the grind. This session is designed for newer park skaters who feel comfortable stalling in various positions and are ready to build upon that. Class is tailored to the participant’s needs, so come as you are, and let’s get grindy!

Coach: Gabby/ Quad Roller Skates/ Intermediate-Advanced/ age 16+/ Ramps and Alleys- 1 hour/ Add some personality and spice to your ramp skating with steezy stalls and slides! This class is for intermediate to advanced skaters seeking to level up their game by broadening their trick repertoire and expanding their knowledge of stalls/slides beyond frontside. With two wooden ramps of varying heights to learn on, this is the perfect opportunity to delve into everything from backsides to 5050’s, and more! Participants should be comfortable dropping in from 3+ feet before participating in this class. Wide trucks are recommended but not required!

Coach: Angel/ Quad Roller Skates/ Beginner/ age 16+/ Centennial Skatepark- 1 hour/ Experience the magic of sliding on skates and the empowerment that comes with it! If you’ve got slide blocks on your skates, you’re ready to come and learn the progression of sliding on coping, ledges, and rails. Before taking this class you should be comfortable dropping in, stalling, and jumping on/off small ledges or rails.

Coach: Leann/ Quad Roller Skates/ Intermediate-Advanced/ age 18+/ Chaffee County Fairgrounds- North Building- 1 hour/ Have the basics of skating down and want to begin or continue your journey to crazy legs? This is the class for you! Crazy legs is an awesome, popular dance move that makes you and everyone around you go....."whoa!"

Coach: Stacy and Leann/ Quad Roller Skates/ Beginner/ age 18+/ Alpine Park at the west corner of F Street and 4th- 1 hour/ Let’s hit the Salida streets together at an easy pace and explore the world of urban skating! This class is geared towards newer skaters who are comfortable skating on the street but want to deepen their skills navigating various terrain. Whether you wanna roll off a curb, step onto a ledge, or simply cruise around town, this class is sure to be an adventure!

Coach: Brina and Maddy/ Quad Roller Skates/ Intermediate/ age 18+/ Alpine Park at the west corner of F Street and 4th- 1 hour/ The streets are calling and they are packed full of opportunities to get creative with your environment! Whether you’re determined to jump your first stair set, 360 off curbs, or grind a ledge, the possibilities are endless. Join us in skating through Salida and seeing the city with new eyes!

Coach: Gabby and Angel/ Quad Roller Skates/ Advanced/ age 18+/ Alpine Park at the west corner of F Street and 4th- 1 hour/ The streets are calling and they are packed full of opportunities to get creative with your environment! Whether you’re determined to jump your first stair set, 360 off curbs, or grind a ledge, the possibilities are endless. Join us in skating through Salida and seeing the city with new eyes!

Coach: Maddy/ Quad Roller Skates/ Age 6-11/ Ramps and Alleys- 1 hour/ An introduction to ramp skating, this class is designed to guide kids through the basics of skating transition, building their skills and confidence in their abilities! Ramps and Alleys provides a progression of ramps, so participants can work on skills, such as pumping and carving, in an environment they feel comfortable. Instructors approach the learning process with an attitude of support, humor, and encouragement for all involved, so gear up, and get ready to explore skating in a new way!

Coach: Brina/ Quad Roller Skates/ Intermediate-Advanced/ age 16+/ Centennial Skatepark- 1 hour/ Don’t get us wrong, coping tricks are rad! But it’s easy to forget that there’s a whole world of tricks to be done without even touching the coping. From rotations to transitions to toe stop tricks and more, there’s no shortage of new moves to try. Come get inspired and expand your trick arsenal with under coping tricks!

Coach: Gabby/ Quad Roller Skates/ Beginner/ age 16+/ Centennial Skatepark- 1 hour/ Experience the magic of sliding on skates and the empowerment that comes with it! If you’ve got slide blocks on your skates, you’re ready to come and learn the progression of sliding on coping, ledges, and rails. Before taking this class you should be comfortable dropping in, stalling, and jumping on/off small ledges or rails.

Coach: Angel/ Quad Roller Skates/ Intermediate-Advanced/ age 18+/ Centennial Skatepark- 1 hour/ We get it! Learning flips is intimidating, and we are here to break it down for you! Join us in demystifying this trick with a thorough walkthrough of the smaller steps involved in flip progression and tips to bail safely when you need to. After this class, you’ll feel more confident in the trick breakdown and practicing flips on your own. Let’s get flippy!

Coach: Leann/ Quad Roller Skates/ Intermediate-Advanced/ age 18+/ Chaffee County Fairgrounds- 1 hour/ Can't get enough after the fabulous Ramp N' Roller Disco? Then grab your friends and get back to the rink. We will skate in close proximity to each other at specific speeds. Transferring weight and using edges to create new patterns are a big focus with emphasis on tempo! ($30 per person)

Coach: Brina/ Quad Roller Skates/ Age 12-15/ Centennial Skatepark- 1 hour/ We would like to welcome you to the wonderful world of skateparks! They can be intimidating at first, but never fear, we are here to help! This class is designed for youth who are comfortable on skates and are looking to expand into park skating. We will get familiar with the features in the park, breakdown some basic tricks, and explore getting creative on wheels. Participants are sure to leave with fun new ideas of what they can do on their skates!

Coach: Maddy/ Quad Roller Skates/ Beginner-Intermediate/ age 16+/ Centennial Skatepark- 1 hour/ Toe stops aren’t just for stopping! Embrace this unique roller skate feature by getting creative with all the possibilities. From slides to stalls to transfers and more, you’ll never see your stoppers the same way again! Whether you’re newer to the skatepark or have been around for awhile, you’re sure to come out of class with a new appreciation for what your toe stops can do! This class will be offered twice - Sat. for intermediate/advanced and Sun. for beginner/intermediate.

Coach: Gabby/ Quad Roller Skates/ Beginner-Intermediate/ age 16+/ Centennial Skatepark- 1 hour/ If you’ve got some wide trucks and are looking to tackle tricks beyond frontside slides, this is the class for you! We will breakdown foot positions, entering/exiting the trick, and how to carry your momentum through the grind. This session is designed for newer park skaters who feel comfortable stalling in various positions and are ready to build upon that. Class is tailored to the participant’s needs, so come as you are, and let’s get grindy!

Coach: Angel/ Quad Roller Skates/ Intermediate-Advanced/ age 16+/ Ramps and Alleys- 1 hour/ Add some personality and spice to your ramp skating with steezy stalls and slides! This class is for intermediate to advanced skaters seeking to level up their game by broadening their trick repertoire and expanding their knowledge of stalls/slides beyond frontside. With two wooden ramps of varying heights to learn on, this is the perfect opportunity to delve into everything from backsides to 5050’s, and more! Participants should be comfortable dropping in from 3+ feet before participating in this class. Wide trucks are recommended but not required!

Ramps and Alleys/ Everyone/ Come sip ice cold bevies, eat some grub and congratulate yourself after a weekend full of epic skating. Veggie, dairy-free, gluten-free options available. And if you have any energy left....let's shred the melon :)