The Gold Coast Bulletin

ON BOARD FOR TOKYO

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- WITH GLYNIS NUNN (OAM)

GLYNIS NUNN’S JUNIOR SPORT:

Olympic champion and Executive Director of Gold Coast Academy of Sport glynis@goldsport.com.au THE Gold Coast’s new Skate All Day centre will feature a Street League-styled Skatepark similar to that which will be used at the Olympics.

The Arundel venue is the only one of its type in Australia. Other features of the centre include:

• Kids section to develop children from total beginners in an inclusive environmen­t

• Mini ramp section to help park skaters develop tricks across different size ramps

• Vert ramp with foam pits to develop transition skaters and high-performanc­e tricks

• Gym for strength and conditioni­ng)

• Treatment room

• Video analysis room

• Pro and athlete chill out area

• Elite sports schooling program

• Skate and Relate chill out zone

• Cafe, shop and party room The Arundel skatepark is open from 6pm-9pm Monday to Friday for skate sessions, and 3pm-6pm each weekday for coaching for beginners through to advanced.

More details on the venue and programs can be found at skateallda­y.com.au

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Picture: PENNY STEPHENS Former world tour profession­al Trevor Ward is mentoring juniors.
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