Free scooter training for Shropshire children this August
Shropshire Council is offering free scooter training at venues across the county this August, for children aged 5 to 10.
The Level 1 Scootability training, delivered by Team Rubicon, starts with the basic skills of balancing, turning and braking, before moving on to narrow pavements, moving obstacles and one-handed signalling.
All the equipment is provided, including scooters, helmets and pads.
The date/venues for the training are:
- Monday 26 August – Shrewsbury Sports Village
- Tuesday 27 August – Maurice Chandler Sports and Leisure Centre, Market Drayton
- Wednesday 28 August – Teme Leisure Centre, Ludlow
- Thursday 29 August – Idsall Sports Centre, Shifnal
- Friday 30 August – Gobowen Pavilion & Playing Field
Three sessions per day are available with each lasting 90 minutes.
- 9:30am to 11am
- 11.15am to 12.45pm
- 1.45pm to 3.15pm
Parents/carers are required to stay for the duration of the session.
Booking is required as spaces at sessions are limited. To book visit: Shropshire Scootability Sign Up – Team Rubicon.
