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Skateboarding

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Skateboarding made its debut at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where very young athletes won medals. It has two Olympic formats: Street and Park (bowl/ramp). It builds self-confidence, persistence and creativity like nothing else.

Benefits
  • Balance and coordination
  • Self-confidence and persistence
  • Creativity
  • Core strength
  • Agility
Physical Development

Front

Back

Primary
Supporting
Inactive

Primary Muscles

CoreLegsAnklesShoulders

Supporting Muscles

ArmsBackCalves

Fitness Components

balancecoordinationagility
Physical Demands
Coordination
High
Endurance
Low
Strength
Low
Flexibility
Medium
Height advantage: Short
Body type: Slim build
Development by Age
7

Up to age 7

Flat ground, basic balance, full protective gear

11

Up to age 11

Basic tricks: ollie, kickflip

14

Up to age 14

Park or street competitions

A Family Sports Background Helps
Surfing / Snowboarding: Board-balance skills transfer directly

Starting age

Ages 5+ (ideal: 7)

Competition age

Ages 12+

Weekly time

Beginner 2–3 hours
Intermediate 3–5 hours
Advanced 5–8 hours

Estimated monthly cost

TRY 800 – TRY 2,500

Equipment
Skateboard₺500–2,500
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Helmet₺300–900
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Protective Set (knee, elbow, wrist)₺300–800
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Where to Buy

Specialist sports shops near you
Federation

Türkiye Kaykay Federasyonu

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Sports That Pair Well With It

A helmet and protective gear are a must.

🏄Olympic

Surfing

A one-of-a-kind water sport that uses the energy of the waves to build balance and movement skills on a board.

Ages 6+2–3 hours
Water Sports
🏂Olympic

Snowboarding

Descents, halfpipe and slopestyle on a single board in the snow; an Olympic winter sport that puts freedom and creativity first.

Ages 5+2–3 hours (in season)
Winter Sports

Skateboarding Videos

Technique guides and training videos

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How to Ride a Skateboard

A video on the basic techniques for learning to skateboard from scratch

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How to Skateboard at a Skatepark

Basic techniques for skateboarding at a skatepark

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