As a special highlight, Council has confirmed three renowned guests who will be hosting exclusive Learn to Skate and BMX sessions, Mentoring, and Skate and BMX Jam Sessions from 10am to 3pm on Saturday, 23 November.
The featured guests include:
- Liv Lovelace, Street Skateboarding Olympian
- Josh Dove, FLYBIKES Team Rider
- Ethan Copland, Santa Cruz Team Rider
These stars will bring their skills to the Griffith community, leading hands-on sessions and sharing valuable insights into their sports. With demos, signing sessions, and plenty of prizes up for grabs, this is a unique opportunity for young riders and skaters to meet and learn from some of the best in the industry.
Bookings for the FREE Beginner and Mentoring Skate & BMX Sessions are essential with spots limited. Register your interest here https://tinyurl.com/4h8t2tf6. You'll also find a full workshop schedule.
This event, made possible through funding from the NSW Government's Open Streets Program led by Transport for NSW, will transform Olympic Street and the Griffith Youth Precinct into a lively, community-centred space filled with activities, entertainment, and opportunities for local businesses to engage with the public.
In addition to the excitement from TOTEM's guests, Activate Olympic Street will offer a range of other attractions throughout the weekend:
- Market Stalls
- Variety of food vendors
- Live music
- Art workshops
- Base Zero Rock climbing
- Children's activities.
And more.
Mayor Doug Curran encourages the entire Griffith community to come along and be part of this exciting event.
"Activate Olympic Street is a fantastic opportunity to showcase our city's energy and creativity. With the addition of renowned skate and BMX talent like Liv Lovelace, Josh Dove, and Ethan Copland, we're set for an epic weekend. It's a celebration for all ages, bringing everyone together to enjoy everything Olympic Street has to offer."
