Newsletter

Hi everyone,

I hope you had a chance to join at least one of our tasters over the last month. It was great getting to know everyone!

Contents

1. Membership
2. Sessions
3. Session for BHM Pass holders
4. Term 1 By-elections
5. UCL East Skate Park
6. Halloween Skate Event
7. Equipment Grant & Indoor venue updates
8. Socials

1. Membership

You must have a standard membership to join sessions and socials. Get the standard membership for £10 here studentsunionucl.org/clubs-societies/skate-club.

We organise biweekly sessions, equipment to share*, and socials.

*Committee/members are usually willing to share their own equipment, but inlines and quads are more difficult to share and depend on size availability. If the equipment grant is successful, we may have club-owned inline skates to share (see below). However, we recommend that you have your own equipment and safety gear. Ask for equipment recommendations and/or discounts in our WhatsApp group!

2. Sessions

Skating sessions are held biweekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays. More or beginner-specific sessions may be held subject to demand. Let us know what types of sessions you want in our WhatsApp group.

You are welcome to come and go anytime within 2:00pm-5:00pm. All locations are subject to change depending on weather conditions, keep up to date from our WhatsApp group here linktr.ee/skateucl.

Upcoming sessions:

29 October: Social, 1:00pm-3:00pm at IOE Room 944
29 October: Halloween Skate (see below)
2 November: 2:00-5:00pm session at City Mill Pool Street

3. Session for BHM Pass hold holders

In recognition of Black History Month, the 2 November skating session is open to people with the BHM pass, no membership needed. Equipment is recommended but not necessary. Beginner-friendly so no worries if you don't have experience!

Time: 2 November, 2:00pm-5:00pm
Location: City Mill Pool Street, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford

The 29 October social is also open to BHM Pass holders.

4. Term 1 By-elections

The SU will be holding Term 1 By-elections to fill in positions not filled in the Term 3 General elections.

Nominations open: midday Monday 7 November
Nominations close: midday Monday 21 November
Voting opens: midday Tuesday 22 November
Voting closes: midday Friday 25 November

When nominations open, you can self-nominate on the SU Term 1 By-elections webpage.

Positions up for election are:
Social Secretary
Equipment Officer

You will not be able to stand or vote in the elections unless you have held membership for 28 days or more, including taster memberships. If you do not fulfill this requirement, please email su.activities-reception@ucl.ac.uk for an exception request.

You will need a standard membership to hold a position.

5. UCL East Skate Park

City Mill Skate, a community-based research project, has recently opened a skate park within the UCL East campus. Entry is free and no reservation required.

Opening times: 24/7
Location: City Mill Pool Street, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford

Find out the story of the site’s development, design, and more details from their Instagram @citymillskate.

6. Halloween Skate Event

London Street Skates is organising a Halloween Skate and many of our committee and members will attend! This is a one-way street skate from Hyde Park to King’s Cross. DO NOT attend if you are not comfortable with street skating, stopping, and turning.

Please bring your own equipment and safety gear. Location and time are subject to change depending on weather conditions. The Skate may be rescheduled to Sunday as rain is forecast for Saturday.

Time: 29 October 4:30pm-7:30pm
Meeting Location: Wellington Arch, Hyde Park Corner roundabout Ending Location: King’s Cross

For last-minute changes and details of the after-party please see here https://www.facebook.com/events/794912628375464/.

7. Equipment grant & Indoor venue updates

We have sent in our application for an equipment grant from UCL for inline skates. If successful, club members will be welcome to use the inlines, safety gear, and other equipment during sessions. Fingers crossed!

We are progressing on our search for an indoor venue. Please keep an eye out on the WhatsApp group for an indoor location to be announced soon!

We are always open to more options for venues. If you know any places close to campus and suitable for a big group with beginners to advanced skaters, you are welcome to suggest them to our President, George.

8. Socials

You can find links to our Instagram and WhatsApp group on linktr.ee/skateucl. Join our WhatsApp group chat to keep up to date about last-minute changes, ask about equipment and chat with other members!

Feel free to direct any questions to George, our President by emailing george.ponodath.20@ucl.ac.uk, dm our Instagram, or just ask in the WhatsApp gc!.

Regards
Skate Club committee