Brighton Umbrella is a platform promoting inclusivity and equality in the skateboarding community
Our Focus –
- Providing opportunities for groups who might struggle to access skateboarding
- Creating communities to meet like-minded people and make friends
- Supporting everyone in feeling comfortable skating in public spaces and facilities
- Raising awareness within the skateboarding community of the difficulties some face, and what can be done to make skateboarding a safer and more inclusive activity
- Providing a platform for the great things going on in the Brighton skate scene
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Our social media is the place to hear about what we’re doing and what you can get involved in! Follow us on Instagram to stay up to date.
We also have a Facebook page with all the same stuff on it
Skate Together
Thursday Night’s Alright For Skating
Every Thursday at BYC
6:30 – 9pm
For girls, women and marginalised genders aged 13+
All abilities welcome
Skateboards and safety equipment provided
Entry price: £3.50 for ages 13-19 / £4.50 for age 20+
BYC’s Thursday night skate session has been running for over 10 years. Originally the park’s staple girls’ night, we would like to welcome in other marginalised genders.
Every session is staffed by experienced skate coaches. If you’re new to skating they’ll be happy to help get you rolling, or if you need advice or support learning anything then help is on hand. Skateboards and safety equipment is also available to use for free.
Queer Skate Night
Last Saturday of the Month at BYC
6:30 – 9pm
Ages 13+
All Abilities Welcome
Coaching and equipment on hand
Entry Price: £3.50 for ages 13-19 / £4.50 for age 20+
Next session –
This session is for all members of the LGBTQ+ community to meet and skate together or try something new and join a new community. Started in 2023, we’ve already seen scores of new faces in the skatepark.
Every session is staffed by experienced skate coaches. If you’re new to skating they’ll be happy to help get you rolling, or if you need advice or support learning anything then help is on hand. Skateboards and safety equipment is also available to use for free.
Meetups
In skateparks and spots around the city
Follow us on Instagram to stay up to date with what’s happening
We’ll be periodically arranging meetups in different locations around Brighton & Hove, primarily for girls, women and LGBTQ+ skaters. These are to to give people chances to skate in public in a safe and supportive group. Follow us on Instagram and keep your ear to the ground to find out when and where the next meetups will take place.
Get Involved!
Like what you see and want to get involved? We would love to hear from you if you have any ideas, questions, or want to support us send us a DM, or complete the form below