Maitland Public School - AusBike Holiday Program
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Thanks to a partnership between Transport for NSW and the NSW Department of Education, FREE bike skills course will be offered at Maitland Public School for children aged 8 to 12 years this coming Easter school holidays.
We ask that participants attending, bring their own bike, helmet & water for this session.
AusCycling will be running two sessions. One for beginners and one more advanced.
Beginner Participant profile:
Participant who has some prior experience/competency bike riding. Can ride unassisted but would like to learn some fundamental bike riding skills.
Age recommendation:
Recommended for 8-12 years.
Qualifying questions:
- Can your child ride one-handed for 20m or more.
- Can your child stand up on their bike and pedal for 20m or more.
Advanced Participant profile:
Participant is confident riding unassisted and has developed some fundamental bike handling skills. They are ready to refine more dynamic skill fundamentals such as weight shifting, slow-speed control and elevated manoeuvring techniques.
Age recommendation:
Recommended for 8-12 years.
Qualifying question:
- Can your child ride in a standing position and maintain control for 20m or more
- Can your child ride over small obstacles (e.g. bumps, curbs, tree roots or rocks) without putting a foot down
Please enter school grounds via Elgin Street - Gate between Block A and B
AusBike is Australia’s national program designed to give kids the essential skills to experience the freedom, fun and adventure of life on a bike. This is your chance to become the first generation of AusBikers & change the bike riding world.
AusBike Holiday programs have been designed by expert coaches and are delivered by accredited instructors to ensure kids progress in their riding skills and build confidence from every session. Whilst this program is focused on developing the fundamental riding skills, each session will be suitable for a range of abilities, allowing everyone to test their skills in their own time.
So what are you waiting for? Register now before all spots are filled!!
FREE bike skills is part of Transport for NSW’s Get Kids Active program.
Contact Information
Ben Thomson
benjamin.thomson@auscycling.org.au
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