Kids
Beginners U14
- Day
- Saturdays
- Time
- 9–10am
- Where
- Prevail Skatehouse
£10
plus park entry
Get your kid rolling.
- Skateboard GB qualified
- DBS checked
- Fully insured
- NSPCC certified
- In-house coach at Prevail Skatehouse
New — Summer 2026
SummerSkate Camp
A morning of skating, spray-can art, stickers and games at Prevail Skatehouse. Coached by the Happy Skateboarder team.
What's on
- Skate lessons
- Spray-can art
- Stickers & games
- Prevail Skatehouse
Kinson Pottery Estate, 65–67 Ringwood Road, Poole, BH14 0RG - 9am – 12pm — Ages 7+ — some skateboarding experience required.
- Bring food and drink, or money for the tuck shop.Plus £12 entrance fee to Prevail, paid at the door.
Lessons & prices
Pick a session.
Push off this weekend.
Weekly group lessons at indoor Dorset parks. All gear supplied. Park entry paid at the door.
Kids
Intermediate U16
- Day
- Saturdays
- Time
- 10–11am
- Where
- Prevail Skatehouse
£10
plus park entry
New Kids
Beginners U14
- Day
- Saturdays
- Time
- 9–10am
- Where
- Prevail Juniors
£10
plus park entry
New Kids
Intermediate U16
- Day
- Saturdays
- Time
- 10–11am
- Where
- Prevail Juniors
£10
plus park entry
Kids
Beginners U16
- Day
- Sundays
- Time
- 10–11am
- Where
- Prevail Skatehouse
£10
plus park entry
Kids
Intermediate U16
- Day
- Sundays
- Time
- 11am–12pm
- Where
- Prevail Skatehouse
£10
plus park entry
Adults
Adult lessons
- Day
- Tuesdays
- Time
- 6:30–7:30pm
- Where
- Prevail Skatehouse
£10
plus park entry
Adults
Adult lessons
- Day
- Thursdays
- Time
- 6–8pm
- Where
- Prevail Juniors
£10
plus park entry
Ladies
Ladies only
- Day
- Mondays
- Time
- 6–8pm
- Where
- Prevail Juniors
£10
plus park entry
1:1 / 1:2
1:1 / 1:2 lessons
- Day
- Weekdays & weekends
- Time
- By arrangement
- Where
- Multiple
£20
plus park entry
Prices are per lesson. Park entry is paid separately at the door.
Meet the coaches
Rich.
Head Coach & Founder.
Rich is the founder and head coach at Happy Skateboarder. Skateboard GB qualified, DBS checked, NSPCC certified and fully insured - and the in-house coach at Prevail Skatehouse, Prevail Junior and Ramp Rats. He's taught everyone from total first-timers to advanced skaters, SEN students, school groups and council youth programmes. Zero pressure, all stoke.
- Skateboard GB Qualified
- DBS Checked
- Fully Insured
- NSPCC Certified
- @happyskateboarderskateschool
Coaching team
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Pye
Coach
Pye works alongside Rich across the weekly group sessions - patient with beginners, master of the bowl, and great fun on the ramps.
@pyepyepyepye -
Mike
Coach
Mike brings the energy. Always pushing himself with new tricks and will push and support you until you achieve yours.
@captainhookskates -
Lucy
Coach
Lucy coaches sessions across the school and leads the ladies only lessons. Super enthusiastic and brings the fire with all her new tricks.
@sheskatesok -
Kev
Coach
Kev joins the crew, running the new for 2026, kids beginners and intermediate group lessons at Prevail Junior.
@kevmills82
What we offer
All gear.
All abilities.
All welcome.
Boards, helmets and pads supplied at every session - at no extra cost. Just bring the stoke.
Group lessons
Small groups, big stoke. Kids, teens, adults and ladies-only sessions every week at indoor parks across Dorset. Boards and pads supplied - just book on.
1:1 coaching
Private lessons for kids or adults who want focused attention. Great for nervous starters, fast progressors, or anyone working on a specific trick. Available weekdays and weekends by arrangement.
SEN sessions
All abilities and disabilities welcome. Rich has years of experience coaching SEN students at their own pace, with calm, clear instruction and no pressure. Get in touch for a chat.
Schools & youth groups
We run sessions for schools, council youth programmes, and community groups across Dorset. Bring a class, a club, a party - we'll handle the rest.
Where we skate
Indoor parks.
All year round.
Weekly lessons run at indoor parks in Poole - so weather is never a problem and your kid never misses a session.
Prevail Skatehouse · Poole
- Indoor
Prevail Skatehouse
Poole
Main indoor park - kids, adults and group lessons happen here.
- Indoor
Prevail Junior
Poole
Smaller indoor park - adult & ladies lessons, and kids group lessons.
- Indoor
Ramp Rats
Poole
Indoor park - additional lessons for little ones on request.
Gallery
Real lessons.
Real kids.
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What should my kid wear?
Comfy clothes they can move in, and trainers with flat soles - skate shoes are ideal, but any flat sole works. No sandals, crocs, or chunky boots. Long socks help when wearing knee pads. Hair tied back if it's long.
Is protective gear provided?
Yes - helmets, knee pads, elbow pads and wrist guards are available at every lesson at no extra cost. We strongly recommend kids wear the full set, especially when they're starting out. You're welcome to bring your own gear if you'd prefer.
What if they've never skated before?
Perfect - that's exactly what beginner sessions are for. We start with how to stand on the board safely, how to push, how to stop, and how to fall well. No prior experience needed. Most kids are pushing around confidently by the end of their first lesson.
What age can they start?
We take skaters from age 5 across all sessions - group lessons, 1:1s, ladies only and adults. No upper limit, either.
Do you cater for SEN students?
Absolutely. Rich has years of experience coaching SEN students one-to-one and in small groups, and works regularly with schools and council youth programmes. Get in touch and we'll find the right session - or arrange a private lesson tailored to your child.
How do payments and missed lessons work?
Payments are generally taken on the day at the park. If your skater can't make a class for any reason, please drop us a WhatsApp or Instagram message so we can free up the spot for another skater.
Do you do birthday parties?
Yes - 1-hour fun sessions for groups of 8 to 16 kids at £10 per child. Held at a park you choose, with a coach and all equipment provided. Skatepark packages are also available with food and park time included - get in touch to enquire.
How do I book?
All lessons are booked online via Bookwhen. Click any 'Book' button on this site or go straight to bookwhen.com/happyskateboarder. Prefer to chat? WhatsApp Rich on 07974 202776.
Parent reviews
Stoke delivered.
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Rich was incredible with my son. He'd never been on a skateboard before - I couldn't believe the progress in just half an hour. He can't wait for his next session.
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A brilliant teacher - intuitive to each student and adapts his lessons as needed. My 9-year-old daughter can't wait for her next lesson.
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Would highly recommend. My daughter loved it. It's not easy skateboarding but she did really well - already looking forward to next week.
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My just-turned-9-year-old has gained so much confidence and learnt so much. Rich has taught him to believe in himself - the weekly improvements are huge.
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