Level 2 - Learn to Skate Backwards - 1 Hour Class - Hackney
Skill Level 2: Over 18s who can skate forwards and stop who want to improve their backwards skating.
Got your own skates? Started rolling backwards and ready to perfect your backwards skills?
Join us for a jam-packed one-hour roller skating class to get rolling backwards with confidence and style.
In this one hour class we'll teach you backwards skating techniques in a safe and inclusive indoor space with a fun soundtrack and laughs.
What you’ll learn:
- How to skate backwards.
- How to stop while skating backwards.
- How to gain speed while skating backwards.
- An intro to backwards crossovers.
You must bring your own quad roller skates, protective wrist guards and knee pads. We are unable to teach you without these for your safety.
Requirements to protect our floors:
- Wheels must not be harder than 99A
- Jam plugs or toe stops are required
If you haven't replaced or removed any parts of your skates they will meet the above requirements.
Helmets and elbow pads are encouraged but not mandatory.
Wear something you're comfortable to move freely in, glitter and disco vibes are always welcome.
Bring a refiallable water bottle, all our venues have water refill stations.
Address:
The Bridge Academy Laburnum St, London E2 8BA
Nearest station:
Haggerston overground (7 min walk)
Parking:
There is free car and cycle parking available at the venue.
The metal carpark gate is behind the school on Labernum Street (to the left of reception if you’re approaching the school from Kingsland Rd). Press the intercom button at the metal carpark gate and you'll be buzzed in. Once you’ve parked up exit back through the gate and walk around to the main reception.
Find us:
When you arrive at the Bridge Academy head to the main reception on the corner of Labernum St and Haggerston Rd. Reception will sign you in and point you in the right direction.
Any problems call reception on 020 7749 5240 or the Duty Manager on 07497 382747
Please note that you participate in one of our classes at your own risk.
Read our waiver here. By booking a session with us you are agreeing to the t’s & c’s in our waiver.
Please make sure you are able to attend the course you book as we are unable to provide refunds. You can read our refund policy here.
We cannot offer catch up classes if you miss a session, but we will always do our best to recap on any content that you may have missed.
Unfortunately you can’t join a class if you are, or suspect you are pregnant or postnatal due to the risk of falling.
We may take photographs and videos at our classes. If you would prefer not to be filmed or don’t want us to use your image for promotional purposes just let us know.