kc introduced John Michael to the YMCA skatepark last summer. He uses a scooter there (by far the most popular vehicle). There are some kids there on skateboards, BMX bikes and even a few roller skaters. He did a camp last summer and we took him a few times.
We returned last month and he just became obsessed with this. Wants to go everyday and he and I usually go after school for an hour or two.
Something clicked with him last week and he suddenly became determined to do things he recently said he thought he’d never do. It’s very fun to see this self-confidence blossom in him. He’s one of the younger kids there and has earned some respect from older kids and young adults who have begun to offer him tips to improve.
Here are some things I promise you I will never choose to attempt.
Update:
Here’s a GoPro video of one circuit of the big ramp section of skatercross (and some advice from Alex).