Thorne Skatepark

Thorne Skatepark is located at Wyke Gate Road Recreation Ground in Thorne.

The concrete skatepark was constructed by specialist contractor Bendcrete and is built to the same standard as the much praised facility at Devonshire Green in Sheffield.

The layout comprises eight jumps, see below:

DIAGRAM OF SKATEPARK

B3 SK8 CLUB

Local young people have been involved in the project from the start and have already set up the B3 SK8 Club. A keen skater from Thorne Grammar School, Sean Cubbing said, “I have been to many different skatepark's but they are a long way away and this one should be great for local kids.”

David Elliott who has been involved in the project since the beginning said, “ We have been trying to get this skatepark for several years, so please join the club and get involved and I appeal to the minority not to spoil it for the rest by mindless vandalism.”

CLUB RULES

Details of the next meeting of the Club will be posted at Thorne Grammar School. All users of the skatepark will be required to be members of the B3 SK8 Club or another recognised club – rules attached.

THORNE SKATEPARK

ALL PERSONS USING THE SKATEPARK DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK AND MUST BE MEMBERS OF THE B3SK8 CLUB OR ANOTHER RECOGNISED CLUB.

CLUB RULES MUST BE OBEYED AT ALL TIMES.

WEAR THE RIGHT GEAR

SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES.

MAXIMUM OF 5 PEOPLE RIDING AT ONE TIME.

THE EQUIPMENT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR INEXPERIENCED SKATERS OR FOR CHILDREN UNDER 8 YEARS.

THOSE NOT ACTUALLY USING THE SKATEPARK:
KEEP CLEAR.

THE NEAREST ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS ARE

DONCASTER ROYAL INFIRMARY, ARMTHORPE ROAD, DONCASTER 01302 553100.

GOOLE DISTRICT HOSPITAL, WOODLAND AVENUE, GOOLE 01405 720720

THORNE-MOORENDS TOWN COUNCIL DO NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY LOSS OR INJURY WHICH MAY OCCUR AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF THE SKATEPARK EXCEPT WHERE IT HAS BEEN NEGLIGENT.

THIS FACILITY HAS BEEN PROVIDED BY THORNE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP AND FINANCED BY:

• SPORT ENGLAND
• MARKET TOWNS INITIATIVE
• THORNE-MOORENDS TOWN COUNCIL
• DIXON MOTORS PLC.

ALL ENQUIRIES: 01405 812092

B3 SK8 Club

Code of Conduct

All ´club´ members must adhere to these rules at all times when using the Skate Park, for the safety of yourself and others.

Weather Conditions

Bikers and skateboarders please be aware of the weather conditions ­ DO NOT use the skate park if the ramps are wet or icy. (If the ramps are slippery from rain or ice they will not have enough grip.)

Also

Bikers! If you have to travel across grassed areas to get to the skate park ­ Remember please DO NOT use the track if the ground is muddy (as this will transfer mud onto the track and make the ramps slippery and dangerous for other users.)

Skate Park

Please have no more than 5 people using the park at any one time.

Spectators and people waiting to use the skate park ­ please DO NOT under any circumstances stand on the jumps and ramps whilst there are people using the track.

If you see any glass, needles or other discarded items on the track ­ Please DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THEM YOURSELF, move yourself and others away from the area and report the situation to the Council, by calling this number: 01405 812092.

There are bins provided for litter ­ so please keep the area tidy. If you see any damage on the ramps ­ such as chipped coping, please ring 01405 812092 to report it.

Equipment

Please use correct equipment ­ at a minimum this should be a helmet, wrist guards and knee pads.

Conduct and Publicity

All members should be polite and considerate to other users of the Wyke Gate Recreation Ground. Committee members and advanced members! ­ remember you have a responsibility to ensure the correct use of the skate park and to assist other members.