MONKÉ SKATEBOARD SCHOOL

The Monké Skateboard School will teach the basic of skateboarding in a number of small classes (6 -8) students. These classes will be held for both beginners and intermediate skateboards. Our instructors are certified by the national skateboard certificate program and are certified in Standard First Aid & CPR.

The purpose of the clinic is to teach the fundamental and innovative skateboarding techniques and to promote an active and healthy lifestyle.

We teach the SKATZ © Skateboard Teaching System. The SKATZ Program is a dynamic progressive teaching system for children and youth with an emphasis on FUNdamentals and safety.

The SKATZ Program consists of:

  • FUNdamentals are key!
  • Games and Drills are fun!
  • Park etiquette and flow are included!
  • Equipment selection and care is primary!
  • Lifestyle awareness information geared for kids!
  • Detailed progression charts for each of five levels.
  • Report cards.

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    Instructors

    GM: Ben Chibber

    Skateboarding since summer 1985

    Sponsors: Monké Skateboards, Alife Shoes (flow by Tony Ferguson), Royal Trucks ( flow by Rudy Johnson) , Owner of Monke Skateboards since 1998

    Traveled: All across Canada and the USA, Japan, Puerto Rico, Mexico and Amsterdam.

    Certifications:

  • Standard First Aid and CPR
  • National Skateboarding Certification Program (2009)
  • Member of the Union of B.C. Performers – B.C. Branch of Actra

    • Claims to Fame:

  • First Canadian to get the back of Transworld Skateboarding Magazine, June 1990.
  • 2 photos published in the 1st Concrete Powder Magazine, October 1990
  • Featured in an international skateboarding video produced by Vision Skateboards (Alphabet Soup 1991)

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    Matt Metzner

    Skating since 2000 (sixteen)

    Sponsors: Monké Skateboards, Fallen Shoes (flow center distribution), Nomis Clothing (flow)

    Worked at Switch Board Shop, Victoria, BC Canada (2001 – September 2009) Became Head Buyer and Manager (2006 – 2009)

    Started the Switch Skate Club – 2008 – 2009

  • 2008 – Colquitez Elementary School (2008-2009)
  • 2009 – John Stubs Secondary, Journy Middle school, Dunsmier Middle School 3 classes of 30 students per school

    • Traveled: With Monke Skateboards – All across western Canada Personal – Barcelona, Spain and Germany

    Certifications:

  • Emergency Level First Aid
  • Coaching Certificate (UVic 2005)
  • National Skateboarding Certification Program (2009)

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    Geoff Dermer

    Skateboarding since 1988

    Founded Kitsch Skateboards 2007

    Sponsors: Kitsch Skateboards, Circa Footwear and Informal Attire

    Traveled: Across Canada, California, Florida, Jamaica, Japan, Argentina and Barcelona

    Claims To Fame:

  • Always featured in Concrete Magazine and SBC Magazine.
  • Slam City Jam 2003 – Semi Finals Qualified 2 right behind Ryan Shecker, finish 9 th place over all.
  • Featured in a Vancouver skateboard production ‘Port Moody Blues’ 2005

    • Certifications:

  • Standard First Aid and CPR
  • National Skateboarding Certification Program (2009)

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    Rose Archie

    Skateboarding since 1992 (18 years old)

    Taught at the skateboard camp for the City of Burnaby 2006 – 2009

    Contest:

  • SlamCity Jam 2004 – 2006
  • West 49th Open – 2002, 2004,2005

    • Traveled: Toronto, San Francisco, Hawaii, Cuba, and Spain

    Certifications:

  • Emergency Level First Aid
  • National Skateboarding Certification Program (2009)

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