Description
Skate Soc aims to unite skateboarders of any level at UoB and create a thriving community to skate and socialise in.
Once you have joined the society, follow us on Instagram for updates about weekly socials, events and skate trips. You can also join our Skate Soc 2024/25 Members WhatsApp Group by DM-ing us on Instagram @uobskatesoc or emailing us at uob.skate@gmail.com.
What do we do?
Weekly Socials
We organise regular Wednesday afternoon skate sessions (weather permitting of course!) at parks like Dean Lane, Victoria Park, M32, Curbside/Daveside, and street spots around the centre such as Lloyds Amphitheatre, Memorial/Plaza and College Green. We usually follow up a skate with a trip to the pub for a social afterwards.
Alongside these we offer beginner sessions at Trenchard Street car park, perfect if you’ve never skated before or want to get to know what we’re about in a no-pressure environment.
Whether you want to find some more skate mates, need some advice or are after some cheap (or free!) second hand equipment, joining us welcomes you to this amazing community.
We also have a map of skate spots in Bristol which you can find here.
Events
For the past two summers, we have spent a week in beautiful sunny Barcelona, one of the best cities for skating in Europe. We hope to have another week abroad in summer 2025.
We offer our members the chance to go on skate trips to some of the great parks outside of Bristol, such as Spit & Sawdust (Cardiff), Nailsea, Victoria Park (Bath) and more.
At the end of each term we run skate jams that have been a huge success, check out our Instagram for some pics!
Who can join?
Our membership is largely made up of undergraduate and postgraduate students although membership is also open to non-university members who can purchase associate membership of Bristol SU and then become full SkateSoc members via this page.
What do you get with your membership?
- Access to all of our events and trips
- Weekly socials
- Discounted entry at Campus Pool / Park (15% Off with our affiliate code)
- 10% discount in store at Gratitude Skate Shop, 17 Cannon Street BS3 1BH
- Free equipment use and coaching at sessions
- Equipment Hire
(To use your discount at Gratitude, just show your membership confirmation email)
How to contact us:
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Instagram: @uobskatesoc
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Email: uob.skate@gmail.com
Our Committee :
- President - Daniel Flett
- Secretary - Adil Jenkins
- Treasurer - Tomiwa Oludoyi
- Wellbeing and Equality Officer - James Thomas
- Beginners Rep - Cassie Bertrand-Feldman
- Social Secs - Pola Mikolajczyk & Archie Streeter
- Merchandise Rep and Social Media & Communications - Joony Jun
- Film Rep - Will Barrett Goode
Membership is just £5 and you’ll have access to all of this and become part of a thriving skate commmunity - so join us today!
If you need any financial help to join the society or to take part in future events, you can apply for the activity hardship fund for extra support.
Terms and conditions
Click here to view terms and conditions
Membership Fee Inclusions
Prior to signing up to a Club or Society speak to the Committee to find out what your membership includes and if there are any further expenses throughout the year.
Service Standards
All Club or Society members can expect to receive:
- The opportunity to attend regular meetings, events, activities, trips and socials as arranged.
- The opportunity to stand for a committee position or vote in their elections (Bristol students only).
- For Sports Club – to attend regular training sessions and have the opportunity to be selected for the teams.
Code of Conduct
When joining a club or society you are agreeing to abide by the constitution, general rules, regulations and policies of University of Bristol Students’ Union and also the Club or Society Code of Conduct which sets out the level of behaviour & discipline expected of all Club & Society members.
Refund Policy
Any customer who pays for a membership subscription to a Bristol SU Society, Sports Club, Student Media and initiatives has a 14 day cooling off period from the time and date of purchase during which they have the right to cancel the subscription and receive a full refund. If you do decide to cancel within the 14 days, Bristol SU will refund your payment within a further 30 days of the cancellation. To request a refund please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk
Data sharing (Sports Club members only)
Please be aware that Bristol SU may share data relating to the members of its sports clubs with the Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health (a department of the University). This information may be used for the purposes of communicating direct with these members and/or to cross-reference against SEH's Sports Pass membership records.
As part of Bristol SU's membership of British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) Bristol SU may have to share data on to its sports clubs members so BUCS can, from time to time, communicate with these members.
Data sharing (Societies members only)
If you're joining one of the societies listed below please be aware that your name and email address will be shared with Bristol Hub for the purpose of keeping you up to date with their activities through their email “The Week”:
AIESEC Bristol, AMICUS Bristol, Anti-Slavery Society, Bristol Feminists, Bristol Friends of MSF, Bristol Marrow, Bristol Social Enterprise Society, Bristol Student Action for Refugees, Bristol University Amnesty International, Conservation Group, Bristol University Oxfam Group, Bristol University Sustainability Team, Bristol Volunteers for Development Abroad, Engineers Without Borders, Howard League for Penal Reform Student Society, International Affairs Society, Medsin Bristol, Model United Nations, and Vegetarian and Vegan Society.
For more information on Bristol Hub visit: http://www.bristolhub.org.
If you do not want your details shared with the Hub please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk.
These terms shall be governed by English law and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. Nothing in these terms shall exclude liability for fraudulent misrepresentation.
